253: Uncover the secret

"But that's the truth. The Disciples of Jiang Manor directly betrayed Jiang Manor and defected to Mulan Manor. If such a thing hadn't happened, how could this situation have arisen?" Physician Chen looked calm; he hadn't taken the matter to heart at all.

Situ Jiu gasped, first forcing himself to calm down.

Afterward, Situ Jiu felt even more helpless. Even an immortal family like Jiang Manor could be captured by Mulan Manor. At this moment, he was extremely worried.

If Divine Sword Sect truly claimed the top spot at the Immortal Sect Tournament, hindering Mulan Manor's plans, would Divine Sword Sect suffer the same fate as Jiang Manor?

The reason Mulan Manor did this was simple: it was to use this method to suppress the other immortal families.

"Yes, Mulan Manor using such means to suppress other immortal families is indeed effective. However, if they think they can use this method to suppress Divine Sword Sect, then Mulan Manor is truly mistaken!" A cold light flashed in Nan Qingyue's eyes as she clenched her fists. "Divine Sword Sect has Master; even Mulan Manor won't be able to touch us!"

Nan Qingyue was quite confident. In fact, she didn't believe in her own strength, or even the strength of Divine Sword Sect, but rather completely believed in her Master, Li Changfeng.

Nan Qingyue believed that as long as Li Changfeng was present, Divine Sword Sect would definitely be safe.

"Senior Sister, you..." Situ Jiu's eyes lit up.

Nan Qingyue's words just now had lifted Situ Jiu's spirits. He gasped, first forcing himself to calm down.

Afterward, Situ Jiu revealed his sinister smile again as he looked at Physician Chen.

"Alright, I understand the matter concerning Jiang Manor. Now, let me ask you something else." Situ Jiu's face darkened, and he showed a serious expression.

Upon hearing this, Physician Chen felt extremely helpless.

How many questions did this kid have? Couldn't he just ask them all at once?

These continuous questions were truly annoying!

Of course, Physician Chen didn't dare say such a thing. He smiled faintly, putting on a humble appearance.

"Young Master, please ask. I will tell you everything I know. Don't worry, I won't hold anything back." Physician Chen looked obedient as he smiled faintly.

Seeing Physician Chen like this, Situ Jiu smiled faintly and nodded in satisfaction.

Situ Jiu stepped forward and chuckled, "Then I ask you, what are Mulan Manor's plans next?"

Hearing this, Physician Chen gasped, his pupils shrinking drastically.

Mulan Manor's strategy was confidential; he couldn't mess around. If the people of Mulan Manor found out about this, Physician Chen's fate would be easily imagined.

Physician Chen certainly didn't want to die at the hands of Mulan Manor. That would be truly terrifying.

"Young Master, I am just a nobody in Mulan Manor. If I knew Mulan Manor's core secrets, I wouldn't be in this position. I'd at least be a Commander, not a mere spy in Yizhou City." Physician Chen tried to brush him off casually.

However, upon hearing this, Situ Jiu's face darkened, and a cold light burst forth from his eyes.

And right at this moment, Situ Jiu abruptly turned his head, fixing his gaze intensely on Physician Chen.

"Whether you know or not, I'm not sure, but you know best." As Situ Jiu spoke, he stared intently at Physician Chen, the cold light in his eyes causing the Physician's heart to tremble.

When Situ Jiu said this, the corner of his mouth curled up, revealing a fierce look.

Physician Chen felt a wave of panic under that gaze.

"Young Master, what do you mean by that? Do you think I have the audacity to lie to you?" Physician Chen gasped, first forcing himself to calm down.

Afterward, Physician Chen slowly raised his head, his bright eyes looking at Situ Jiu.

In fact, at this moment, Physician Chen was also conflicted.

After all, he had to choose between Mulan Manor and this kid. If he betrayed Mulan Manor, his fate wouldn't be good either.

But if Physician Chen didn't betray them, this kid would definitely take action.

Comparing dying now versus dying later...

Physician Chen had made his decision. He still wanted to live a few more years.

This way, Physician Chen could at least go home and see his wife and children.

"Young Master Situ Jiu, alright, I'll tell you the truth. Mulan Manor has already made their plans this time; their target is the Immortal Sect Tournament. No matter who tries to stop them, Mulan Manor won't care, and they will even go to any lengths necessary to secure the top spot!" Physician Chen sighed heavily. "Young Master Situ Jiu, if it's truly unnecessary, don't participate in the Immortal Sect Tournament. Otherwise, you will all die there."

Physician Chen's words genuinely startled Situ Jiu.

However, Nan Qingyue didn't take it to heart. To her, Mulan Manor posed no threat at all.

Since they were going to participate anyway, Nan Qingyue would go even if she died on the way. After all, this was Master's goal, and Divine Sword Sect's goal.

Nan Qingyue was determined to use all her strength to accomplish it!

"Oh? When you say that, do you really think I'm afraid of Mulan Manor?" Situ Jiu's face darkened, and a cold light burst forth from his eyes.

Meanwhile, Nan Qingyue stepped forward, a cold light bursting forth from her eyes as she stared intently at Physician Chen.

Nan Qingyue had always been hostile toward Physician Chen, but she hadn't shown it initially.

But now, Nan Qingyue couldn't bother hiding it. She wanted to properly target Physician Chen and simultaneously dig out more secrets from him.

"No, that's not it, Young Master Situ Jiu, you truly misunderstood me." Physician Chen quickly explained, as he didn't want to offend Situ Jiu like this and then be killed by him.

In fact, Physician Chen knew clearly in his heart that he had saved Situ Jiu's life before.

However, Physician Chen had ill intentions from the start. His rescue was purposeful; simply put, Situ Jiu was just a bargaining chip.

But now things were different. Situ Jiu and Physician Chen had become opposing sides. If Situ Jiu became displeased, he would use the Dagger in his hand to stab Physician Chen fiercely, taking his life in this manner.

Thus, Physician Chen had no good options, and his wish to live well had instead become a distant, unattainable luxury.

"Misunderstanding? Then tell me, how exactly did I misunderstand you?" Situ Jiu's face darkened as he turned back, a cold light bursting forth from his bright eyes.