59: Chapter 59 Business Matters First, Unite Against External Forces

"Any movement from Mo Fan?"

Su Yun's eyes narrowed, the cynical smile on his face instantly vanishing, replaced by a cold, murderous intent.

In the courtyard, the three women, who had been at each other's throats over jealousy, also stiffened at the mention of that name.

Compared to the fire in the backyard, the external threat currently facing the Sect was the true priority.

"Speak, what's going on?" Su Yun asked in a low voice.

Zhao Tie caught his breath and hurried to tell Su Yun the intelligence he had gathered.

"Senior Brother Lin, following your instructions, I've had people keeping an eye on Mo Fan's group at the bottom of the mountain."

"Just now, the spies I planted around them sent word that Mo Fan has been having frequent secret meetings with envoys from the Divine Blade Sect and the Vajra Sect!"

"And... and that traitor from our Sect whose cultivation was crippled, Chu Ying, has also been sneakily contacting Mo Fan's people!"

"I suspect they're planning to coordinate from within and without to strike against our Mysterious Maiden Sect!"

Zhao Tie's tone was filled with anxiety and worry.

Although he now admired Su Yun to no end, the thought of Medicine King Valley attacking alongside two other major Sects still made his skin crawl.

Those were three first-rate Sects!

"Chu Ying?"

At the mention of that name, a cold murderous intent flashed in Lin Rou's eyes.

"That bitch! I should have killed her outright instead of just crippling her cultivation!"

She had shown a shred of mercy back then out of fellow-disciple sentiment, but she never expected that woman to be so unrepentant as to collude with external enemies and betray the Sect!

"Hmph, a clown acting out of turn, courting death."

Su Yun sneered; he wasn't at all surprised by Chu Ying's betrayal.

A woman with resentment deep in her bones would bite back like a mad dog the moment she was given a chance.

However, this was for the best.

It saved him the trouble of having to track her down.

"It seems Mo Fan can't wait any longer." Su Yun stroked his chin, his eyes gleaming with calculating light.

Phoenix Unrivaled frowned and spoke.

"The Divine Blade Sect and the Vajra Sect have long been green with envy over the Spiritual Vein held by the Mysterious Maiden Sect. It's not surprising they'd be tempted if Mo Fan approached them in the name of the Medicine King Valley's Young Lord and promised great rewards."

"However, do they really dare to act while I am here? Mo Fan's audacity is truly quite something."

Her words were filled with the confidence and dominance of an Emperor.

As long as she remained here for a day, those petty scoundrels wouldn't dare make a reckless move.

"No."

Su Yun shook his head and looked at Phoenix Unrivaled, a playful smile curling his lips.

"It's not that he's bold; he thinks you're about to leave."

"Furthermore, he thinks you and Frost have already had a falling out because of me."

Phoenix Unrivaled was stunned for a moment, then she understood Su Yun's meaning.

When Lin Rou had rushed in earlier and the two of them were quarreling out of jealousy, they had made such a scene that it must have been noticed by those watching.

Chu Ying certainly wasn't the only spy Mo Fan had planted in the Mysterious Maiden Sect.

Their "fire in the backyard" drama had likely reached Mo Fan's ears word for word.

Realizing this, Phoenix Unrivaled's expression turned sour.

As a grand Empress, she had unwittingly become a cog in the enemy's plan, which made her feel very displeased.

"Since he wants to watch a play, we'll put on an even bigger one for him."

In Su Yun's eyes, the excitement of a hunter spotting its prey flickered.

"I'm going to beat him at his own game, let him think he has the winning hand, and then deal him a fatal blow when he's at his most triumphant!"

"Beat him at his own game?" Liu Yuqin asked, somewhat confused.

Su Yun smiled and slowly laid out his plan.

"It's simple. Mo Fan's biggest reliance right now is his belief that Her Majesty the Empress is about to leave and has become enemies with our Mysterious Maiden Sect. His greatest confidence comes from thinking that Sect Master Frost's cold poison remains uncured and her strength is severely diminished."

"Then we'll make both of those points seem like reality for him to see."

Su Yun looked at Phoenix Unrivaled and smiled, "In a moment, I'll need Her Majesty the Empress to cooperate with me in another act."

"How do you want me... to act?" Phoenix Unrivaled raised an eyebrow, her interest piqued.

"I want you to 'leave in a rage' right now." Su Yun's smile was like that of a cunning fox.

"You need to storm out of here—no, out of the Mysterious Maiden Sect—in front of everyone. Make everyone believe that because of me, you and Leng Hanshuang have completely fallen out and you don't want to stay here for another second."

"This way, Mo Fan's last shred of hesitation will completely vanish."

"And then?" Phoenix Unrivaled pressed, "I can't actually leave, can I?"

"Of course not," Su Yun smiled. "After you leave, don't go far. Take your Golden Armor Guards and find a hidden spot on the outskirts of the Sect to lie in wait. Once Mo Fan's army attacks, we'll close the gates, and you'll strike from behind—we'll catch them like turtles in a jar!"

"A brilliant strategy!"

After hearing Su Yun's plan, Lin Rou's and Liu Yuqin's eyes lit up.

This way, they could not only wipe out Mo Fan and his allies in one fell swoop but also minimize the Mysterious Maiden Sect's own losses.

"This is a major matter; we must first report it to the Sect Master," Lin Rou said thoughtfully.

"Naturally."

Su Yun nodded.

Soon, the group arrived at the main hall of Hanpo Peak.

When Leng Hanshuang heard Su Yun's entire plan, even her eternally frozen face couldn't help but show a hint of approval.

Sitting in the main seat, her gaze swept over everyone in the hall.

Sect Elder Lin Rou, her disciple Liu Yuqin, and the Empress of Wu Zhou, Phoenix Unrivaled, who had just recently joined them.

And the man who connected them all, Su Yun.

Leng Hanshuang's mood was somewhat complicated.

Once upon a time, she had been all alone, struggling to hold everything together for the sake of the Sect and a vague promise.

But now, she had so many powerful and reliable allies by her side.

Although the way this alliance was formed was... hard to describe.

"Your plan is feasible." As the Sect Master, Leng Hanshuang quickly analyzed the pros and cons.

"However, the risk is also great. If Mo Fan doesn't take the bait, or if he has other tricks up his sleeve, we'll be put on the defensive."

"Rest assured, Sect Master." Su Yun laughed confidently.

"I know Mo Fan better than you do; he's conceited and suspicious, but at his core, he's a greedy fool. Faced with such huge temptations as 'the Sect Master is heavily injured' and 'Her Majesty the Empress has departed,' it's impossible for him not to take the bait."

"As for tricks... in the face of absolute strength, any schemes are just paper tigers."

Su Yun's confidence was infectious, touching everyone present.

Indeed, they had two Soul Transformation Stage experts on their side!

One of whom was even at the Great Perfection of Spirit Transformation!

Plus Su Yun, a Prodigy with combat power comparable to the Nascent Soul stage.

With such strength, they wouldn't necessarily lose even in a head-on clash.

"Very well." Leng Hanshuang finally made her decision and looked at Phoenix Unrivaled, speaking solemnly, "Then I shall have to trouble Her Majesty the Empress."

Phoenix Unrivaled nodded and glanced at Su Yun with a playful look in her eyes.

This man not only possessed unfathomable strength, but his mind also worked incredibly fast.

He had calculated every move for all of these women perfectly.

But she liked it.

Compared to Lin Aotian's self-righteous control, Su Yun's way of bringing everyone into the game to play together made her feel much more excited.

"Don't worry, Sister Frost."

Phoenix Unrivaled stood up, smoothed her Phoenix robe, and her face already bore a look of cold fury.

"I'll make sure to play this part to the fullest for you."

"I guarantee that Mo Fan will be completely convinced."

With that, she didn't linger and turned to walk out of the hall.

Su Yun stood in the hall, watching Phoenix Unrivaled's departing back, the corners of his mouth curling upward.

Mo Fan, I hope you've prepared enough cannon fodder; don't let me down.