CHAPTER 425: CHAPTER 298: SURPRISED?

You’re not planning anything nefarious, are you?

The head of the Second Institute has grown noticeably thinner after our second encounter."

"No need for concern, Princess. Those who harbour such thoughts have no interest in you," said Fairy Qingyao earnestly.

"I’m sorry to have troubled you," sighed Yue Han.

Fairy Qingyao suddenly found herself at a loss for words.

Gu An had overheard their exchange and fell into silence. Do I seem like that kind of person?

It was always Chu Meng mentioning such things to me.

Such vile thoughts.

"The head wants to see us?" At that moment, the two entered.

Yue Han hid behind Fairy Qingyao.

The former seemed a bit uncomfortable, as if she were wary of letting others glimpse the abundance at her chest.

Gu An said nothing. He felt almost insulted.

Yet he maintained a detached demeanor and said, "I have received word that there has been some trouble within the Royal Family, that an Eldest Princess has escaped. Do you know of this?"

"We’re aware," Yue Han nodded in response. "It is said that this Eldest Princess is exceptionally talented, with a tall and graceful figure. Her robustness where it should be, her curves where they should be, her elegance where it should be, she is hailed as the foremost beauty of our time.

If one could behold her at the peak of her beauty, even if it meant my cultivation soared and fortune fell upon me, I would be content."

Gu An paused for a moment before asking, "Do you know her name?"

"Of course, I do. But I definitely cannot reveal it—such information is valuable. If I told, wouldn’t it become worthless?" Yue Han said gravely.

Gu An looked at him and finally added, "Anyway, I did not call you here to search for the Eldest Princess. I am looking for her maid."

Turning to Fairy Qingyao, he continued, "It is said this maid possesses a skill to discern members of the Zhuanlun lineage. Is this true?"

Fairy Qingyao appeared somewhat stunned, then glanced at Yue Han.

Yue Han, looking bewildered, said, "Why look at me? How would I know?"

Fairy Qingyao shook her head. "I have no knowledge of this."

"Hmm," Gu An nodded, seemingly unconcerned. "In that case, I won’t detain you any longer. Please leave Cangmu Sect.

You hold no value to the First Institute, and we do not need people without value.

Furthermore, I shall report your situation to the Sect.

I wish you both a safe journey."

With that, Gu An made to send them away. If they could be of help, so much the better. If not, better still.

This was a good opportunity to see them off.

They were only trouble to keep around.

Much like Chen Changfeng.

He didn’t understand how Chen Changfeng’s mind worked.

He had discarded him right in front of his eyes, and yet it seemed to have no effect.

Was he selflessly dedicated by nature?

Born with a saintly disposition for labor?

Yet, such a person is only missing one opportunity.

To become selfish.

When the moment comes, he will no longer be constrained, and will rise to the heights with a single leap.

After all, the things picked up by this person never seemed to benefit himself.

The Cultivation Techniques were all fake.

With a sigh in his heart, he hoped to send him away quickly or teach him to be more selfish, so he would not stay here.

Seeing that Gu An was truly intending to let them go, even going so far as to expose their identities,

Yue Han quickly spoke up: "Can we negotiate? You’re quite old now, how can you be so impatient?

Elders are supposed to have patience.

They appreciate cultivating virtue."

Gu An looked at her silently.

Is there any chance that I am much younger than you?

I might not look very young, but I am only fifty-one years old.

You, an old woman of over three hundred, dare to compare with me?

"Understand now?" Gu An asked.

"I understand," Fairy Qingyao nodded reluctantly.

Yue Han, curious, asked, "How do you know our identities? And how did you know about Qingyao’s ability? I wasn’t aware."

"You’re useless, aren’t you? I am not," replied Gu An.

"What you say is somewhat true, but speaking to me that way is disrespectful. I am over three hundred years old; by seniority, I should be considered your elder," Yue Han retorted, trying to pull rank.

Gu An paid him no mind but continued, "I’ve recently killed people from the Zhuanlun lineage, and soon members of the Zhuanlun lineage will enter our Sect.

I hope you can find them and present me with a list.

Of course, as a reward, you are free to leave the First Institute at any time."

"You’re not just tricking people into doing hard labor, are you?" Yue Han looked at Gu An and said, "Whether we do the work or not, you have to let us go. So if we do the work and you still let us go, isn’t that just labor for nothing? Is this how your master taught you to deceive people? Luckily, my master has taught me how to prevent being scammed."

Fairy Qingyao nodded in agreement: "The Princess’s words do indeed make sense."

After contemplating for a moment, Gu An said: "Then I’ll tell you some news. Isn’t the Cangmu Sect planning to form an alliance through marriage with the Royal Family?"

"Do you know who the marriage partner is?" Yue Han immediately asked.

Gu An shook his head: "There’s no news about it yet. They all say it might be a True Inheritor, but what I’m going to tell you isn’t that. It seems that the Zhuanlun lineage is planning to infiltrate the Royal Family, starting with this marriage partner from the Cangmu Sect.

They plan to absorb them into the Zhuanlun lineage.

Once they are married, it will naturally become their undercover agent in the Royal Family."

Upon hearing this, Yue Han and Fairy Qingyao were both stunned.

A bit astonished.

They really did not know about this matter.

"I didn’t expect that just coming out for a bit, I would have to achieve meritorious deeds for the Royal Family. In another eighty years, what will I do without the Royal Family?" Yue Han sighed.

Gu An: "...."

It’s your Maid who does the work; the Royal Family will be just fine without you.

"After some time, I will be going out. Then, I will have Pang Wen take you to visit the Sect. At that time, you will need to try to identify the people from the Zhuanlun lineage." Gu An said seriously: "I will have Pang Wen cooperate with you."

Hearing this, Fairy Qingyao nodded, hesitated, and then said, "As a reward, we hope you can inform us about related news, such as news about the Royal Family."

"That will depend on how well you handle things." Gu An said.

"We will definitely accomplish great deeds. Also, you have to help us find out who the marriage partner is. Of course, we can also exchange information." Yue Han immediately said.

"What news do you have?" Gu An asked.

"Of course, I can’t tell you. If you aren’t curious, how can I trade with you?" Yue Han said.

Gu An didn’t care much, instead, he let them go back.

After sending them off, Gu An also heaved a sigh of relief.

With this, it could be considered smooth sailing.

The Zhuanlun lineage probably hasn’t made their move yet, and he was already able to find the other party.

To nip this danger in the bud.

As for what the Zhuanlun lineage’s true purpose was, he had never really looked into it.

But now that they were coming to him, it didn’t matter what they were up to.

While it was still dark, Gu An returned to Heavenly Suspension Peak.

He had the recovered noodle go find Chu Meng.

She was very resistant.

However, under the gentle guidance of Gu An, she still went.

All she needed to say was, once Chu Meng arrived, to tell her that the noodle often went hungry.

With that, the noodle left.

That very evening.

Chu Meng came.

She arrived before dinner time.

As soon as she came, the lights were on.

Gu An wondered whose home this was really?

Next came a table full of dishes.

And a plate of peeled cooked peanuts.

Gu An recognized them; these were what he’d bought.

"Do these taste good?" Gu An asked.

"They taste bad." Chu Meng seriously said: "I never thought that the first thing my subordinate ever bought for me would taste so bad.

As someone who likes eating peanuts, even I’m saying they’re bad, so how bad must they be?"

Gu An was slightly taken aback, grabbed a handful to eat and said, "They taste pretty good."

"The superior says it’s bad, and the subordinate disagrees? Do you still want to advance? You have no awareness at all.

Is your head filled with girls from the brothel?

Seeing me must stir wicked thoughts in your heart, wishing you could rush to the brothel right away, right?" Chu Meng said earnestly while eating the peanuts.

Gu An fell silent.

Can you not bring up fairies from the brothel every three sentences?

You, after all, are a woman.

You might not be ashamed, but I am.

To prevent her from saying more, Gu An directly handed her a book.

Then said: "Senior, better to look at this."

After that, Gu An started eating.

Chu Meng was puzzled, but she began to read.

The more she read, the more shocked she became: "You’ve completed the mission? You didn’t just make this up, did you?"

Gu An chuckled and continued eating.

Shocking, isn’t it?

Exchanged for a mysterious Music Box.

A great deal indeed.