"Exactly what happened?" Chu Feng asked the Supreme Elder of the Nangong Imperial Clan, even as he tried to comfort Jiang Wushang.
At that moment, Chu Feng's gaze was somewhat sharp, even fierce, and his eyes were filled with a cold, chilling light, like a glinting, sharp blade.
Chu Feng's aggressive demeanor wasn't because he believed Jiang Wushang's grievance had anything to do with this Supreme Elder.
Rather, this Supreme Elder had once tried to kill Chu Feng. Even though they had since reached a reconciliation, Chu Feng's impression of him remained extremely poor, especially since he was already in a bad mood, so his attitude naturally wasn't friendly.
"Friend Chu Feng, don't look at me like that. I really don't know what happened. This young friend, Jiang Wushang, came to my Nangong Imperial Clan saying he wanted to find you."
"But I didn't know where you were, so I could only bring him to find Long Jian, thinking that Long Jian might know your whereabouts."
"But Long Jian's seclusion places are numerous. I searched many locations before finally finding him here. I didn't expect you to be here too, which did save some trouble."
"However... exactly what happened, Young Friend Jiang Wushang refused to say, so... I... I also don't know."
"So, you... you should ask Young Friend Jiang Wushang."
Seeing the fierce look in Chu Feng's eyes, the Supreme Elder's body actually trembled, and he began to shake with fear.
In the past, he had stood high above others, but now, before Chu Feng, he was utterly terrified. Even his voice sounded quite timid, laced with tremors.
"Big Brother Chu Feng, this senior truly doesn't know anything. Please don't ask him anymore, let me tell you." Jiang Wushang vigorously wiped the tears from his face and then recounted the events to Chu Feng.
Although he was very upset at this moment, he also knew this was not the time to show weakness. He had to remain strong.
Through Jiang Wushang's account, Chu Feng and the others learned the truth of the matter.
It turned out that after the battle with the Four Great Imperial Clans that day, Duan Jidao, due to his severe injuries, had returned to the Hidden Valley of the World with Yin Gongfu and the other members of Hidden Valley.
However, before they could reach the Hidden Valley, they were ambushed by people from the Dark Hall. Duan Jidao and Yin Gongfu were captured, and all the other Hidden Valley members who traveled with them were killed. Only Jiang Wushang managed to escape.
Thinking back now, the other side had likely let Jiang Wushang go on purpose. Otherwise, with Jiang Wushang's cultivation level, how could he have possibly escaped?
Jiang Wushang had completely lost his composure at the time and only wanted to find Chu Feng. Besides Chu Feng, he didn't know who else could help him.
And because he had previously seen the Nangong Imperial Clan earnestly inviting Chu Feng to visit, and because Nangong Long Jian was also a member of the Nangong Imperial Clan and had traveled with Chu Feng, he figured Chu Feng might be at the Nangong Imperial Clan. In his desperation, he went there to seek help.
Actually, he had also considered that going to the Nangong Imperial Clan might be dangerous, since the great battle had just ended and he might be walking into his death.
But his state of mind at the time was very poor. He only wanted to find Chu Feng as quickly as possible, having already put life and death aside.
Fortunately, the people of the Nangong Imperial Clan now sincerely wished to reconcile with Chu Feng, so after Jiang Wushang arrived at their doorstep, not only did they not make things difficult for him, but the Supreme Elder personally escorted him to this place.
"Elder, thank you for bringing Wushang here. My attitude towards you earlier was improper, and I apologize for it." Chu Feng bowed deeply to the Supreme Elder.
Chu Feng was a reasonable person who kept grievances and favors distinct. Although he held a grudge against this Supreme Elder, bringing Jiang Wushang here was a favor. With the grievance and favor balancing out, they could be canceled. Since Chu Feng had acted improperly before, he ought to apologize.
This gesture of Chu Feng's seemed insignificant, but it was observed by the Compass Immortal. Distinguishing between favors and grievances was the mark of a true man.