Yin Su Su hesitated for a moment before allowing Gu Han Yuan into the room, her expression colder than before. She asked:
"What do you mean by 'the matter of Yu Dai Yan'?"
Gu Han Yuan did not immediately answer Yin Su Su's question. Instead, he found a stool by the round table in the room and sat down nonchalantly, playing with the teacup still on the table, which contained some leftover tea. It was clearly the one Yin Su Su had used earlier.
He only spoke slowly when Yin Su Su's expression grew increasingly hostile, and she looked like she wanted to chop off the hand playing with the teacup she had used.
"Sixteen years ago, my master, Yu Dai Yan, accidentally obtained the Dragon-Slaying Saber. On his way, he was attacked by the Sky Eagle Sect, and later, he fell into a coma after being poisoned by a poisoned needle, and the Dragon-Slaying Saber was stolen..."
Yin Su Su's face changed when she heard Gu Han Yuan say this.
"Later, he was entrusted to the Dragon Gate Escort Agency, led by Du Da Jin, to be sent back to Wudang Mountain. However, they were ambushed on the way, and he was crippled by the Powerful Vajra Finger, leaving him paralyzed..."
Gu Han Yuan looked at Yin Su Su, whose face was turning darker and darker, and continued playfully:
"Let's not talk about the culprit who used the Powerful Vajra Finger to cripple my master, Yu Dai Yan. But the one who poisoned him with the needle and entrusted him to be escorted back, and then destroyed the entire Dragon Gate Escort Agency, was you, the fifth mistress, right?"
He added another jab after seeing Yin Su Su's silence.
"After all, the Mosquito-Whisker Needle is your signature hidden weapon, isn't it?"
"So, was Yu Dai Yan the one who sent you to question me?"
Yin Su Su finally couldn't help but speak. After all, this was an undeniable truth, and she had already been recognized by Yu Dai Yan during the day. There was no point in denying it anymore.
"No, not really. I came here as a disciple to prevent a tragedy, and also to complete a trade."
"Tragedy? Trade? What do you mean?"
Even with Yin Su Su's intelligence, she couldn't understand the meaning behind Gu Han Yuan's words. As for the so-called 'disciple', it was a joke. She couldn't see any trace of a disciple's self-awareness in Gu Han Yuan.
"Fifth mistress, you must have heard that a large number of martial arts sects are planning to go to Wudang Mountain. They claim to be celebrating the Grandmaster's birthday, but in reality, they want to force the fifth uncle and the fifth mistress to answer questions about Xie Xun and the Dragon-Slaying Saber. And earlier, I heard the fifth uncle tell the Grandmaster that he has formed a brotherhood with Xie Xun."
In fact, Zhang Cui Shan and Yin Su Su had already encountered people from the Kunlun Sect on the road, who forced them to answer questions about Xie Xun.
Gu Han Yuan continued after seeing Yin Su Su nod in affirmation:
"Then please think about this, fifth mistress. With the fifth uncle's upright character and his loyalty and righteousness, what would he do if he knew that the culprit who crippled his brother-like master, Yu Dai Yan, for over a decade was his own wife? And if, because of his sworn brother, the major sects forced questions from Wudang Mountain, causing trouble for the Wudang sect, what would he do?"
After a little thought, Yin Su Su's expression turned gloomy, with a hint of sadness. She had probably guessed Zhang Cui Shan's fate.
Before, Yin Su Su was not worried about the major sects coming to Wudang Mountain. She even followed Zhang Cui Shan to Wudang Mountain openly because she knew that Wudang's strength was not afraid of intimidation. Not to mention Zhang San Feng, who was rumored to be a Land Immortal, among the Seven Heroes of Wudang, Yu Lian Zhou, with the highest martial art skill, and Song Yuan Qiao and Zhang Song Xi, who were slightly inferior, were already masters. The other prominent masters included Chong Xu Dao Chang from Zhen Wu Temple, Yu Cha Zhen Ren from Bai Yun Temple, Tian Xu Dao Chang from Shang Qing Temple, Ma Zhen Dao Chang from Yu Xu Temple, and the famous Mu Dao Ren. Of course, Mu Dao Ren was actually a Grand Master, but it was unknown to the public.
The Wudang sect had such strength, even more than in the original "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber" story, so there was nothing to worry about. However, Yin Su Su overlooked Zhang Cui Shan's character. Faced with such a situation, he might do something irrational.
"It seems the fifth mistress has understood my point. To prevent all of this, we must first resolve the hatred of my master, obtain his forgiveness. Second, we must ensure that the major sects have no reason or opportunity to force questions from Wudang."
"Can you do that?"
After listening to Gu Han Yuan, Yin Su Su's eyes, which had been filled with despair, finally showed a glimmer of hope.
"Of course."
Seeing that Gu Han Yuan spoke casually, Yin Su Su, after her initial excitement, became cautious.
"Why would you help me?"
Yin Su Su knew very well that free things were the most expensive.
"Help you? Fifth mistress, you seem to be thinking too highly of yourself. This is just a trade."
Gu Han Yuan looked at Yin Su Su strangely, a mocking smile on his lips, as if saying "What good things are you thinking about?"
However, Yin Su Su was relieved when she heard Gu Han Yuan's mockery. After all, the Sky Eagle Sect was a powerful force, and obtaining money wouldn't be a problem. But she didn't know that she was getting her hopes up too soon.
"How much silver do you want? Tell me a number. As long as it's not too outrageous, I can agree to it immediately."
"Silver? Fifth mistress, you seem to think too lowly of your disciple... But I believe Zhang Fu Ren, with her ice-smart mind, should be able to guess what I want."
After saying this, Gu Han Yuan smiled slightly, naturally picked up the teapot, and refilled the teacup Yin Su Su had used with tea. He swirled it gently, then took a sip from the lip of the cup, where Yin Su Su had left her mark.
"It's indeed sweet and fragrant."
Yin Su Su hadn't reacted yet, but when she saw Gu Han Yuan's actions, she felt a rush of blood to her head and subconsciously reached for three Mosquito-Whisker Needles. She couldn't believe that this handsome young man would dare to have such a bold idea. She trembled with anger, and even the Mosquito-Whisker Needles in her hand shook slightly.
Gu Han Yuan looked at Yin Su Su with contempt, as if completely ignoring the hidden weapon in her hand.
"Zhang Fu Ren, you'll hurt yourself if you get angry. Even if you don't think about yourself, you should think about Wu Ji, your son, right?"
"You know where Wu Ji is?"
Yin Su Su couldn't help but ask when Gu Han Yuan mentioned Zhang Wu Ji.
"I don't know where Wu Ji is. But I know that if the fifth uncle dies, with Zhang Fu Ren's strong personality, you'll definitely follow him to the grave. Leaving the fate of Wu Ji, who is unknown, alone in the world, would be too pitiful."
Gu Han Yuan's words were like a bucket of ice water poured over Yin Su Su's head. But it couldn't be denied that it hit her weak spot.
"Aren't you afraid that I'll expose you?"
Yin Su Su's eyes were gloomy, making a final stand.
"Expose me? What good would it do you, Zhang Fu Ren? Will the fifth uncle be saved, or will Wu Ji be safe? And don't even think about killing me to silence me. As a disciple of my master, Yu Dai Yan, if I died at your hands, even if you had a hundred mouths, you wouldn't be able to explain it. Besides, Zhang Fu Ren, do you think I didn't make any preparations before coming to you?"
Gu Han Yuan stood up, walked to Yin Su Su, and looked down at her bright eyes, a mischievous smile on his lips. He leaned close to her ear and whispered:
"Madam, you wouldn't want the fifth uncle and Wu Ji to have something happen to them, would you?"