So if Xun Yu is a monster, could Xun Xian also be one? Yuchi only recently stumbled upon the Demon-slaying Bureau and learned that such monsters exist in the world. He didn’t have deep knowledge of the monsters themselves. Yet with just a few words, he easily extracted this information from the elder. For the elder, it mustn’t matter, since Yuchi was about to be killed soon anyway. Moreover, such matters are certainly not limited to just one family; surely, it exists elsewhere, right? Otherwise, how could he speak of it so calmly? Thinking it over again, could Xun Xian be a monster? Not likely; Xun Xian’s personality is nothing like a monster’s. And Xun Yu, isn’t he always smiling? A fake smile... Could a monster still smile? Xun Yu is also a member of the Golden Patrol, which means he’s a Core Formation Stage cultivator. How could such a cultivator be possessed by a monster? Yuchi felt as if he had intended to play hide-and-seek. Only to accidentally lift a curtain and discover a mass grave beneath it. Had he stumbled upon a shocking conspiracy? "Alright, it turns out things are just as I suspected." While thinking various exclamations in his heart, Yuchi said this aloud. Yun Chun said, "Elder, when we return, we must report this incident. Xun Yu from the Defense Department might betray us." The elder replied, "No matter. We’ve already accomplished something this time. I didn’t expect Xun Yu to want Yuchi’s help." Yun Chun said, "He’s acting recklessly." The elder laughed, "It seems he really wants the Demon-slaying Bureau to cut off his head." Getting back to the main point. "You’re truly resourceful and composed, not considering making this public," the elder calmly stated. If this news reached others, it would likely explode in no time. Yet, this trade guild president could maintain such a grip on the information. "I have no choice. If I reveal this, whether others believe it or not is one thing; I’m sure to invite death upon myself." "Not to mention, there are so many members of the Wei Family. Should I recklessly act and get my whole family killed?" "I definitely won’t act that way." Yuchi feigned helplessness and let out a deep sigh: "Nevertheless, even if you guys, besides knowing the outline of the matter." "Do you also not know exactly what happened back then?" "We are merely spectators." Yuchi looked at the elder. The elder was quite indifferent, "Knowing the gist of some things is enough. Digging deeper invites calamity." "Indeed." Yuchi looked wryly at the elder and Yun Chun, who both revealed murderous intent, "So, I’m undoubtedly doomed now." "Indeed," the elder replied with a smile. He opened his palm, and three different artifacts floated above it. "Allow me to introduce them." The elder first looked at a jade flying shuttle, spinning smoothly in his hand. "It’s my favorite artifact for killing." "This flying shuttle can instantly pierce a large hole through your body, aiming at the back of your head, causing no pain." "I think you would appreciate such a matter." The elder then glanced at a nearby flying knife. The knife was pale purple, emitting a humming sound. "These are decapitating blades, using them could be somewhat painful." "But it all depends on the executioner’s swiftness, and you might simply feel your head flying off." "Don’t be afraid; it’s just a matter of a couple of breaths." The last is a short dagger. The dagger is covered with barbs, and its blade resembles the hooks of a fish. Under the moonlight, it exudes a terrifying aura. The elder chuckled, and Yun Chun couldn’t help but smile too. "This one, the hook dagger, once used, allows me to peel your skin as intact as possible." "The pain is considerable." "I highly advise against choosing this artifact unless you seek satisfaction from pain." Having presented the three artifacts. The elder displayed a sinister, yet kindly smile: "The flying shuttle is ten thousand taels of silver, the flying knife five thousand, and the hook dagger is free." Yuchi was amused and looked at them in confusion: "So if I want a quicker death, I have to pay?" "Yes, gentleness has a cost; everything is ." The elder’s wrinkled face bore a fierce look. Yuchi understood and was all the more curious, "If it were you, what would you choose?" "Me, the flying shuttle. Silver can’t be taken to the afterlife." "Only ten thousand taels, it’s inconsequential to me." The elder smiled as he said this. "And you, Yun Chun," Yuchi grinned at him. Yun Chun was displeased when Yuchi called him Yun Chun ’sister’. He was clearly a man. "Answer me, please, I’m about to die," Yuchi pleaded mischievously. "...I’ll choose the hook dagger. It might deeply remind me of life before death or make me grateful to An Ning?" Though discontent, Yun Chun replied. What followed was the shock in the eyes of the two. In the moonlight, a small stream quietly flowed into the deep mountains, with clouds occasionally skirting across the sky. The clouds reflected the fleeting spiritual qi on the ground before quickly fading away. Judging by the weather, the last rain of autumn is likely approaching. It’s unclear how much time passed, but Yuchi once again squatted by the river, scrubbing himself clean. Immersed in the stream, the river water washed away the filth on his body, restoring his cleanliness. Not far from him lay two corpses. One had a hole in its skull; this was the elder, who seemed quite content before death. The other had a distorted face, hands reaching skyward, dying with an expression of gratitude amidst pain. Undoubtedly, the young apprentice Yun Chun. After cleaning himself, Yuchi changed into a never-before-worn green robe. He took the valuables from the two, noting that the elder carried thirteen thousand silver taels. Yun Chun, meanwhile, had no money on him. He put ten thousand taels into the Immortal Stone, sniffed, and discarded the remaining three thousand in the burial ground. The two were neatly arranged. After finishing everything, Yuchi set off under the cover of night toward Jiangzhou City. There were many signposts along the way, making it unlikely to get lost. His mind was naturally contemplating the current situation. The amount of information was overwhelming. "First, Xun Yu is a monster, one controlled by the Demon-slaying Bureau." "Second, the Demon-slaying Bureau trades this secret with the Cloud Mountain Sect for mutual trust." "Third, it seems the Demon-slaying Bureau secretly controls the Defense Department." These are three clearly observable conclusions.