In the big courtyard of Crimson Sage Sect, Felix stood on a raised platform. He was flanked by two sect elders who had clear orders to kill him at any suspicious movement.

The thunderous sound of helicopter blades grew louder as it approached. Looking up, Felix guessed it must be Xena arriving.

Even after her phone call with Jaden had proved futile, Xena still came to Crimson Sage Sect in person for Felix's sake. Whatever Jaden's plans were, this couldn't be good.

As the helicopter landed in the courtyard, Xena emerged alone without any backup. Her eyes immediately found Felix, and she walked straight toward him.

"You shouldn't have come," he said.

Xena bit her lower lip but kept walking. "I don't need you telling me what to do. Keep quiet!"

She feared Felix might say something that would further anger the sect members. Regardless of what really happened, they could not deny that a disciple from Crimson Sage Sect was dead.

As she reached the platform, Jaden blocked her pa