Yinshan Record

Chapter 33 Eyes and ears
"Bait? What do you mean?"

Qingqiu frowned.

"After attending the first rally, I started thinking about a question."

"what is the problem?"

"If I were someone with extraordinary abilities and had to choose a group of people to do things for me, what kind of people would I choose?"

The education Su Che received in his previous life taught him a principle: when looking at things, one should consider things from the other person's perspective. Sometimes, changing one's perspective and way of thinking can solve many problems and doubts.

"I would first choose someone who has no one to rely on. Only when I am their only support will I have absolute loyalty. Loyalty is my top priority."

How can you defend Caliban if you're not loyal?

Among the members of the Zhongshan Society, Gu She clearly has a high-ranking official background, Yu Qiang should be from the north and should also have a powerful force behind him. Qing Qiu claims to be from the Fox Clan of the East Sea, and although his own Duling Su Clan is a eunuch faction, it is still a respectable family in Daliang.

Of the six people who met, four had their own interests.

To put it bluntly, if one day the Zhongshan Society and the Su family of Duling have a conflict, which side does Zhongyuan expect Su Che to stand on?
What about Gushe? What about Yuqiang? What about Qingqiu? Even if Wuzhiqi and Su Nu seem to have no other background at the moment, can they be relied upon when it comes down to bloodshed?

"Secondly, if I had to choose, I would only choose two types of people. One type is the unknown, who, because no one pays attention, can quietly work their way up. The other type is the already established masters, who are experienced and know how to conceal their abilities."

"This way I can ensure that my organization can operate steadily in the shadows without being discovered."

Do what you love, and love what you do. Since you've chosen to work for this kind of clandestine, behind-the-scenes organization, the most important thing is to stay hidden and not be discovered. Choosing the right people is therefore extremely important.

The Zhongshan Society is clearly not like that. Not to mention that those with deep-seated grudges are usually targeted by their enemies. Given its current members, Su Che really doesn't understand how an organization with a member like Wu Zhiqi can guarantee that it won't be detected.

With a cultivation level below the fifth rank, he frequently caused trouble in the Imperial Censorate's archives, attracting the pursuit of three fifth-rank experts.

Such a cool and muscular guy should probably switch careers and become a martial arts master, playing around with challenges beyond his level or snatching treasures from the tiger's mouth, instead of getting involved in some evil organization behind the scenes.

"Finally, it's about your style of doing things. You have to be extremely careful and avoid any situation that could expose you."

Eat only what you can manage, do what you can, and absolutely avoid causing trouble. That's the kind of operation a mastermind should operate in.

The remains of a third-grade ancient Buddha in the heart of Xuanshan Mountain—how much attention will such a huge controversy attract?

A dark organization, with the ambition to bide its time and plot big, dispatched an elite team with an average strength of less than fifth rank to the heart of Xuan Mountain under the command of a wise leader, hoping to gain the greatest benefit.

What genius came up with this strategy?

"As for me, when I left Jiankang, I was a completely useless person with no cultivation and all my meridians severed."

"After arriving in Shanyin County, I inexplicably gained the exquisite skill of the Mirage Yuan Sword, my swordsmanship as refined as if I had practiced diligently for decades. What will people think if they find out about this?"

Su Che did not mention the Azure Emperor Wine Cup he had obtained, nor did he mention the four large characters on the Kulin Zen Temple Pagoda.

The former would naturally attract the covetousness of demons and ghosts, while the latter would almost certainly draw all attention to itself.

To possess a rare treasure while severely injured is like a child carrying gold in the marketplace.

Amidst the various arrangements and schemes of the Zhongshan Society, Su Che developed a sense of insecurity about the organization.

"That person is highly skilled and has seen much of the world. It is simply unbelievable to say that all of the above were unintentional mistakes on his part."

Su Che looked at Qingqiu and clearly noticed the suspicion in the other's eyes.

Foxes are inherently suspicious.

What you're saying is indeed possible.

Qingqiu may be a chatterbox, but her talent is undeniable, and she is also very mature. In just a few words, she understood the doubts in Su Che's heart.

There might really be something wrong with Zhongshan Meeting, a thought that had taken deep root in Qingqiu's heart.

“Miss Qing, that’s why I said we should help each other.”

“That man is incredibly powerful. To him, even if we were all exposed, it wouldn't be an unacceptable loss. But you and I are different from him, Miss Qing. If we were truly exposed, how would we face ourselves?”

"what do you mean?"

“There’s a saying that goes, ‘It takes a hundred years of cultivation to share a boat ride.’ Qing’s sister, we are now in the same boat.” Su Che looked at Qingqiu: “Unity benefits both, division harms both. The great change in Xuanshan is imminent, and we are caught in the middle of it, unable to escape. Moreover, there is still an unresolved matter that concerns everyone’s life and death.”

Qingqiu fell silent for a moment.

Getting close to Su Che and investigating his secrets was originally a task assigned to him by Zhong Yuan.

Of course, guiding Su Che to join the Zhongshan Society is also part of the overall mission.

Therefore, Qingqiu considered his capture as part of the whole plan.

As a prisoner, Qingqiu did not acknowledge Su Che's strength.

Although she is a spirit fox from the Cloud Recesses of the East Sea, and is naturally intelligent, she possesses a common logic among demons.

This refers to the recognition of strength.

Su Che, who was new to cultivation, was only of above-average talent in Qingqiu, who was used to seeing the talents of the East Sea. In her opinion, there was no possibility of cooperation between the two.

However, Su Che's words just now changed her mind.

What this human said was not entirely without merit.

"You said there's something that concerns everyone's life or death, what are you referring to?"

Qingqiu frowned.

"There is one person we must kill, otherwise we might all be exposed."

"Who?"

Qingqiu looked at Su Che, whose words were so surprising that the fox demon was somewhat taken aback.

"That 'page boy' who took office with me."

"why?"

“Because he may have already posed the most real threat to us.” Su Che looked at Qingqiu, his eyes filled with murderous intent.

"At first I just felt something was wrong, but after meeting you, I finally understood what was wrong."

“You all say I have the destiny of the Azure Dragon of the Six Harmonies, which is why I have become a thorn in the side of the White Deer Cave.”

“Since Bailudong wants to get rid of me as soon as possible, do you think they can let me leave Jiankang so easily?” Su Che looked at Qingqiu: “Even if they can’t kill me for various reasons, they will at least keep me under surveillance.”

"You suspect that the pageboy was sent by the White Deer Cave to spy on you?"

"good."

"Are you sure?"

Qingqiu looked at Su Che. She had also met that pageboy, and even with the keen senses of a spirit fox, she hadn't noticed anything amiss. How could Su Che, with his low cultivation level, have judged that there was something wrong with the pageboy?

"I am not sure."

"You're unsure, yet you still want to kill him? How certain are you of your uncertainty?"

“It’s not about killing, it’s about giving it a try. Even if there’s only a sliver of a chance, we have to try. Besides, I’m 30% sure he was sent by White Deer Cave. In this kind of thing, 30% or 100% makes no difference.”

You want me to kill him?

"No, I will kill him."

Su Che looked at Qingqiu: "Please cover for me."

Qingqiu hesitated for a moment.

"Alright, but since he might come from White Deer Cave, I think the things you have will have very limited effect on him."

"That's one of the reasons I think he has a problem."

(End of this chapter)