Imperial Treasure-Chapter 698 - 438: Fifteen Minutes

This person... possesses unfathomable strength—she is certainly not in her strongest state right now.

What’s more, Sui Yi suspects that her position may even be higher than that of the three Yue Beiqings.

Supreme Commander?

Sui Yi didn’t think further, just frowned, "Telling you is of no use, they will force me to take a second path, and this path, obviously, differs from yours."

These words somewhat bewildered Pu Qinghan, who, despite her intelligence, might not comprehend the intricacies of politics and national affairs.

But Sui Yi understood; hence, from the beginning, she knew she wasn’t just facing an enemy like MEID, but also... the official authorities represented by people such as Yue Beiqing and Yi Chilian.

The situation changes; friends also become enemies.

——If the authorities decide to sacrifice Gong Jiu, Pu Qinghan, and Su Zimu for the sake of weapons...

Don’t doubt this possibility; in fact, there’s no need to doubt it at all.

Ming Lanyuan’s statement was clear: "Gong Jiu is still in good condition, and I have also helped you save Miss Pu... What are you still worried about~~ Moreover, cooperating with us will be greatly beneficial to you, and you know it very well."

Pu Qinghan understood.

This was a trade between the authorities and Sui Yi.

——I ensure the safety of your people, but as a collaboration, you share with us the information we want to know...

"You seem to have forgotten someone"

"Su Zimu? I recall that you are not particularly close to her... Haven’t you met her less than three times? Could it be that a single meal at the Su Family made you consider her as an intimate friend? And to think I personally baked cookies for you~" Ming Lanyuan’s words were always laid-back and casual, yet they contained plenty of information and stance...

Her every move was premeditated—starting from the first glance at Sui Yi in the villa.

She had already marked Sui Yi as an important factor in this event.

Such terrifying tactics, such a terrifying mind.

The more Pu Qinghan thought about it, the more she felt like being a secret agent was essentially like walking into a lion’s den...

"I made a promise"

"What?"

"Her life and fortune were entrusted to me, and I promised; that is a commitment"

It wasn’t because of who she was, nor because her enemies were so powerful or evil, but simply because it was my promise.

Nothing more.

The conversation between Sui Yi and Ming Lanyuan was not face-to-face, but rather as the three of them swiftly walked away from the underground prison, Sui Yi speaking as she headed out, sharing a common attitude of not wanting to waste time.

Yet, as they walked and talked, Sui Yi’s seemingly indifferent words caused Ming Lanyuan to pause in her steps, then catch up, "But how can you be so sure she will encounter trouble? Her identity is extraordinary; we may not abandon her... By the way, let me tell you, she’s my cousin, I won’t stand by and do nothing."

"That is not important."

Ming Lanyuan raised an eyebrow.

"The information she knows... I’m afraid it has already been reported to your superiors—I believe with her intelligence she wouldn’t fail to realize the dangers within this villa, especially given her connection with you, she would be able to guess the peril of this setup. Therefore, before coming here, she would have preemptively provided the data to your organization... That’s why your people are so well-informed about the weapon..."

On this point, Su Zimu deceived the three of them, making them believe she truly had official protection, but in fact, the moment she handed over that information, she had already lost a protective card for herself, thereby, she could at any moment be sacrificed for the Nation—as she would not turn over the same information to MEID.

This was the character trait Sui Yi had seen through early on in Su Zimu.

It was also one of the reasons why she wanted to save the young woman.

——Moreover, since she was specifically named to be involved, there must be other reasons behind it.

Ming Lanyuan’s expression changed subtly; Pu Qinghan was pretending, but she suddenly felt that what Sui Yi said was a kind of psychological attack on Ming Lanyuan—at least for a moment, she displayed a flicker of shock and gloom..

At this moment, they had just reached the stairs leading up from the well.

Ming Lanyuan stopped, "So, Miss Sui, are you blaming me for heartlessly sacrificing my own cousin?"

Sui Yi turned to look at her, "There’s no need to be so certain about something that hasn’t happened yet, and as for the matters between you that involve mutual consent, I have no place to judge..."

Having said that, she climbed up the stairs, followed by Pu Qinghan, with Ming Lanyuan behind them...

As the three reached the top of the well, Pu Qinghan finally got to breathe some fresh air. Ming Lanyuan scanned her surroundings, flicked her long hair, and spoke indifferently, "But indeed, as you said, because I am here, Yi Chilian and the others will not waste their forces to rescue someone, because they are certain that MEID will eventually obtain the location of the weapon, and will take those who cannot be killed... Indeed, in terms of cold-blooded ruthlessness, we are quite qualified."