When Gu Han Yuan’s cultivation reached the Early Innate Realm, he could clearly feel the inner force in his body transform from a small stream to a raging river. Not only had it expanded several times, but it also spontaneously impacted the Ren Du Two Channels.
The entire process was very smooth, as if gently breaking through a layer of membrane, breaking through the restrictions of the Ren Du Two Channels.
Once the Ren Du Two Channels were broken through, it was as if a bridge between heaven and earth was opened. The spiritual energy of heaven and earth began to enter the Du Meridian from the Baihui acupoint, flow to the Huiyin acupoint, then circulate through the Ren Meridian, transforming into inner force, and finally converge into the Dantian.
The Innate Realm was worthy of its name, as inner force was directly converted from the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. It was much faster and more pure than absorbing energy from the body in the Post-Heaven Realm.
Gu Han Yuan’s breakthrough was very quiet, and Zhang Cui Shan and the others in the same courtyard were completely unaware of it.
After breaking through to the Early Innate Realm, Gu Han Yuan was left with only 750 Villain Points. He would save the remaining Villain Points for a few days later to perfect his plan.
Gu Han Yuan didn’t continue to waste time cultivating inner force. After all, as long as he earned Villain Points, improving his cultivation was effortless. Besides, who among proper people actually trains seriously? Gu Han Yuan said that although he was a villain, harvesting the protagonist’s wealth, and threatening Yin Su Su, he was still a proper person.
At this time, the courtyard suddenly became noisy.
Gu Han Yuan went out and saw that it was Yin Su Su, who had been absent for a few hours. She was talking to Zhang Cui Shan and the others, completely hiding her guilt towards Zhang Cui Shan without revealing a trace.
Gu Han Yuan looked at Yin Su Su with a satisfied smile. She had a rosy complexion, her cheeks were as delicate as drops of dew, and she was dressed in a peach-red silk gown. Compared to yesterday, she looked much younger.
Zhang Cui Shan and the others were surprised by Yin Su Su’s change in complexion. She used the excuse of being scared and worried in the past few days, finally getting a good night’s sleep last night, to cover it up.
Yin Su Su’s eyes caught sight of Gu Han Yuan, and her body tightened. Seeing the satisfied smile on his lips, she felt a slight shame. She quickly relaxed, pretending not to see him, and didn’t even interrupt her conversation.
Gu Han Yuan admired Yin Su Su’s calmness and composure. She was truly the Demon Sect’s infamous female demon from those days. If she could be used for his own purposes in the future, she could be of great help.
After a brief greeting, Yin Su Su went straight to the point.
"Brother Yu, can we talk privately?"
If things went smoothly, it would be impossible to hide. After all, Yu Dai Yan had been disabled for many years. The broken bones in his limbs had already healed crookedly, and treating them with Black Jade Fracture Relieving Ointment would inevitably require crushing the broken bones and resetting them. The commotion would definitely be huge. It was better to be open and honest from the beginning rather than trying to hide it.
Yu Dai Yan’s face turned ugly when he saw Yin Su Su arrive. He remained silent and pretended not to see her. He had spent the whole night thinking about it. Although he was resentful, he had to endure it for the sake of brotherhood. He never expected that Yin Su Su would actually come to him and propose a private conversation.
Since she chose to talk privately, it must be about the incident from years ago. Yu Dai Yan also wanted to know the truth behind it. Otherwise, he wouldn’t be able to rest in peace even after death, having spent these past ten years as a cripple.
After Yu Dai Yan agreed, a few disciples waiting nearby carried him into the room. Yin Su Su followed closely behind, ignoring Zhang Cui Shan’s questioning look.
When the disciples who carried Yu Dai Yan into the room went out and closed the door, the entire courtyard became quiet.
Zhang Cui Shan and the others couldn’t help but look at each other.
Gu Han Yuan watched the scene with great interest. Although he knew that nothing major would happen, he was also curious to see how the situation would ultimately unfold.
After a long time, a cry suddenly came from Yu Dai Yan’s room. It was filled with sorrow and anger, but even more so with relief.
Zhang Cui Shan and the others were already curious about what the two were talking about. Now that they heard Yu Dai Yan’s cry, they could no longer sit still and immediately rushed into the room.
They saw Yu Dai Yan lying on a reclining chair with his eyes closed, sobbing, while Yin Su Su was holding a medicine bottle in her hand, looking guilty.
Everyone was stunned by the scene. They never imagined that Yu Dai Yan, who was usually like a tough guy enduring the pain of being a cripple, would cry so weakly.
"Su Su, what did you say to Third Brother?"
Zhang Cui Shan knew that it must have been because of something Yin Su Su said that led to this scene.
Yin Su Su had no choice but to repeat what she had said to Yu Dai Yan.
"Fifth Brother, there are other circumstances behind the Dragon-Slaying Saber incident. I’m here to explain the truth to Third Brother. Back then, the Heaven Eagle Sect received news that Third Brother had obtained the Dragon-Slaying Saber, so they planned to seize it... Later, Third Brother was poisoned by my Mosquito Whisker Needle. At that time, I didn’t want to offend the Wudang Sect, so I found Du Da Jin, the protector of the Dragon Gate Escort Agency, to escort Third Brother back to Wudang Mountain. Unexpectedly, we were attacked on the way, resulting in Third Brother’s limbs being broken by the Powerful Vajra Finger..."
Zhang Cui Shan was already filled with tears when he heard this. He asked in disbelief.
"Su Su! I never thought that it was you who caused Third Brother to be disabled for so many years!"
This was the first time Yin Su Su had been scolded loudly since she married Zhang Cui Shan. Seeing the mix of distress and despair in Zhang Cui Shan’s eyes, she realized that if things unfolded according to the original development, the outcome would definitely be as Gu Han Yuan had said. The guilt she felt towards Zhang Cui Shan last night had actually subsided a bit.
Yin Su Su endured the pain and told Zhang Cui Shan the truth that Gu Han Yuan had revealed.
"After returning to the Central Plains, we went back to the Heaven Eagle Sect first. Because I was involved in this matter, my father and brother had been investigating the truth. They finally found out that the people who attacked Third Brother were from the Western Regions Vajra Sect. The Western Regions Vajra Sect’s martial arts were all stolen from the Shaolin Temple, and they were skilled in powerful techniques like the Powerful Vajra Finger and Powerful Vajra Palm. It was they who attacked Third Brother and broke his limbs using the Powerful Vajra Finger. Their goal was to provoke a conflict between the Heaven Eagle Sect and the Wudang Sect. Because the Western Regions Vajra Sect is backed by the Ru Yang Wangfu of the Yuan Dynasty, including the Dragon-Slaying Saber, they were planning to instigate a war in the Ming Dynasty martial arts world."
Yin Su Su revealed the truth in one breath, although she added some lies about the Heaven Eagle Sect. The Heaven Eagle Sect did investigate the truth, but in reality, they had no progress. After all, although the Heaven Eagle Sect was very powerful in the Ming Dynasty, their influence didn’t reach the Yuan Dynasty.
"The Western Regions Vajra Sect? No wonder the Shaolin Temple has always denied their involvement in this matter. I didn’t expect there to be such an inside story."
Song Yuan Qiao’s expression was grave. For all these years, Yu Dai Yan’s situation had been a thorn in his side. Moreover, it had also caused a feud with the Shaolin Temple, making their relationship extremely strained.
"Ru Yang Wangfu, the Western Regions Vajra Sect, this revenge must be taken."
Mo Sheng Gu was young and impulsive, and he was the first to think of avenging Yu Dai Yan after knowing the truth. However, thankfully, he was sensible enough not to include Yin Su Su in it, because after all, she had been kind enough to send Yu Dai Yan back to Wudang Mountain.
"So, were you, Su Su, the one who destroyed the entire Dragon Gate Escort Agency?"
After hearing the truth, the despair in Zhang Cui Shan’s eyes lessened somewhat, but no matter what, Yu Dai Yan’s disability was related to Yin Su Su. Moreover, the destruction of the Dragon Gate Escort Agency also brought trouble to the Wudang Sect, and the Shaolin Temple used this as an excuse to pressure Wudang many times.