"Speaking of which, it’s been two days since Teacher Taibai joined the Joyful Union Sect. Why hasn’t the sect faced any calamities yet?"

Looking at the second-largest brothel of Xianghan Mansion being gradually emptied out, Su Yuan rubbed his chin and fell into deep thought.

After pondering for a while, he pointed incredulously at himself while staring at his bright red official robes:

"Wait a minute... Could the sect’s disaster source be me?"

"That can’t be right!"

Considering this possibility, Su Yuan was momentarily speechless.

How much power does he really have? Emptying a few of the sect’s apparent strongholds and capturing a couple of Celestial Desire Envoys was already impressive, but it couldn’t compare to the threat of mass extinction like the Flame Evil Sect faced, right?

Could it be that Teacher Taibai’s Destiny Black Hole Constitution had weakened?

Or is there someone else causing the calamities for the Joyful Union Sect?

After thinking for a long time, Su Yuan still couldn’t figure it out, so he decided to wait a couple more days to see what would happen.

Let’s hope Teacher Taibai can be more effective.

As the two major brothels were vacated and assets were divided, the remaining smaller brothels in Xianghan Mansion had already taken off to the winds, so continuing the raid seemed meaningless.

Since it wasn’t early anymore, Su Yuan got into his carriage, heading towards the luxurious residence prepared by Prefect Han.

Besides Su Yuan, the carriage also held a Celestial Desire Envoy whose cultivation was sealed, and who was tied up in an artistic manner.

At the moment, this Celestial Desire Envoy was sitting opposite Su Yuan, her hands bound behind the chair, unable to escape, and could only glare at Su Yuan with hatred.

"What is your name?"

Su Yuan asked, glancing at the beautiful face opposite him.

The Celestial Desire Envoy snorted coldly:

"I am not one to change my name, my surname is Wei, and my name is Youzhu! Whether you kill or flay me, I will never frown."

Su Yuan’s lips curled slightly:

"Very well, I like a woman with backbone like you."

"I have something to ask you. I heard that your Sect Leader has some undisclosed relations with the Governor of this world, do you have any knowledge of this?"

Whether Taibai Phecda conquering the Cold Plum World or Su Yuan’s promotion, the greatest challenge lies in how to deal with the Cold Plum World’s Governor.

And resolving it doesn’t necessarily require force; enough evidence could also lead to their dismissal.

Once the opponent is driven out, half of the Cold Plum World would be in the hands of the teacher and disciple duo.

But taking down a Standard Third Grade Governor is easier said than done; all of Mei Qingquan’s secret efforts over the years haven’t secured enough evidence to topple him.

The testimony that truly holds weight would have to be from someone like Sect Leader Hehuan, the sovereign of the Demon Sect, personally testifying and providing evidence of contact with the Cold Plum World’s Governor.

Starting the interrogation from her subordinates provides a good breakthrough.

Upon hearing Su Yuan’s question, Wei Youzhu responded without hesitation:

"You want me to betray the Sect Leader? Not a chance! You vile official, just you wait, your end will not be favorable!"

Su Yuan shook his head and said:

"Look at you, why refuse a toast only to drink a forfeit? Just answer my questions obediently."

"If you continue to resist, I’ll have no choice but to let you sample some of my methods, and in the end, won’t you still end up saying everything obediently?"

"This way, I won’t be happy, and you’ll be broken. Why go through that?"

These words filled Wei Youzhu with an untraceable sense of dread, as if she had fallen into an ice cellar.

It seemed as though something terrible awaited her ahead.

As the young woman, who appeared to be in her twenties, shivered, the carriage came to a stop.

The guards opened the curtain respectfully, inviting Su Yuan out of the carriage and also escorting Wei Youzhu out.

After delivering the two into the front yard, the guards and coachmen left respectfully, not daring to disturb them.

The front yard housed over one hundred and seventy women, who were currently being supervised by Motis.

In the central pavilion of the yard, Chen Nuoyi was holding a cup of hot tea, watching Su Yuan return with calm eyes.

For some reason, Su Yuan felt slightly guilty and hurriedly said:

"Nuoyi, let me explain..."

"No need to explain, dealing with the Joyful Union Sect while protecting these poor souls, I understand."

Chen Nuoyi spoke with a smile, then gave Wei Youzhu a sideways glance:

"So, did you extract any valuable intelligence from this high-ranking member of the Joyful Union Sect?"

Su Yuan glanced at the panicked Wei Youzhu and sighed:

"Sect Leader Ruan is indeed quite charismatic. This Celestial Desire Envoy named Wei is unwilling to betray her sect leader, even in the face of death."

"Oh? That’s indeed quite loyal, but with someone like you, Su Yuan, even if the other party fears not death, you have many ways to make her talk." 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

The blue-haired girl took a sip of tea, casually stating a rather dangerous fact.

It seemed that from spending so much time with Su Yuan, the young heiress, originally meant to be pure and flawless, had subconsciously developed a certain cunning trait.

Su Yuan: "Would you like to observe the interrogation process?"

Chen Nuoyi: "Sure."

Wei Youzhu: "..."

What are these two mad people even talking about?

Can you please not pronounce my fate in such a manner like you’re disposing of cargo!

But clearly, her inner protest was meaningless.

In just the blink of an eye, Wei Youzhu suddenly found herself in a completely transformed environment.

An oppressive, deathly still, bloodstained and decaying world, with rolling black mud underfoot, appeared abruptly before her.

In the Tribulation Moon Space, Su Yuan and Chen Nuoyi stood in sync in the same line, their eyes deeply fixed on Wei Youzhu.

Su Yuan: "Miss Wei, you have one last chance to decide whether to speak or not."

Wei Youzhu: "...I, I won’t say..."

Though she refused once again, the tone of this Celestial Desire Envoy was completely devoid of its previous firmness, laden with fear and trembling.

The moment her voice fell, Su Yuan casually lifted a finger.

In the next instant, Wei Youzhu’s hovering body uncontrollably fell, until her toes touched the black mud.

Upon contact, the black mud seemingly came alive and began to writhe rapidly.

Soon, under Wei Youzhu’s shocked gaze, slimy crimson tentacles shot out from the black mud, surrounding her entirely.

One tentacle after another skimmed over Wei Youzhu’s fair face, leaving behind a slightly viscous liquid.

"No... don’t touch me!"

Wei Youzhu turned her head with effort, trying to evade the tentacles, but being tightly controlled by Su Yuan, she was evidently fighting a losing battle.

At this moment, the despairing and aggrieved high-ranking member, seated among the top thirteen of the Joyful Union Sect’s leadership, lamented!

Why was this dog official so proficient in the use of tentacles!

Clearly, it should have been their Joyful Union Sect that excelled in such matters!

Yet, after witnessing this dog official’s means, Wei Youzhu helplessly realized that their Joyful Union Sect’s core techniques seemed like child’s play before Su Yuan.

"Heh heh, being dragged into the black mud won’t feel good for someone like you."

"Once you are consumed by the black mud, no matter how resolute your will, you will be rooted with a fundamental command to obey me, and by then, no matter what secrets you’re hiding, you’ll willingly spill them to me."

Su Yuan’s voice was laden with a thick sense of coercion, causing Wei Youzhu’s resolve to waver continuously.

Finally, as the tentacles coiled around her body, about to drag her into the black mud, she spoke:

"I... I’ll tell, isn’t that enough..."

"But I beg you, Lord Su, do not harm those sisters you’ve captured; they know nothing, they’re innocent!"

Su Yuan raised an eyebrow slightly.

Oh, so even people from the Demon Sect could be so sentimental and righteous?

He said expressionlessly:

"First truthfully disclose the information you know, and I’ll decide whether to grant your request based on your answer."

Wei Youzhu’s eyes held a faint sense of desolation as she helplessly said:

"I never expected our Joyful Union Sect’s plan to be so secretive, yet that Southern Governor noticed at once, dispatching you, his dog, to brutally round up our Joyful Union Sect’s leadership."

Su Yuan, Chen Nuoyi: "???"

The two exchanged a silent glance of confusion.

What’s going on?

Weren’t they here to trouble the Joyful Union Sect in order to overthrow the Cold Plum World’s Governor? How did they suddenly become the Governor’s lackeys?

So the Joyful Union Sect had a grudge with that Governor?

Was Mei Qingquan’s information incorrect?

Harboring confused feelings, the two continued to listen.

Wei Youzhu hung her head, her tone slowing:

"But at this point, it’s no harm telling you the insider story."

"My Teacher has been driven to despair by that person. After breaking through to the Nascent Soul Stage, even more so. The only option now is to launch an assassination against the Southern Governor."

"Even if it fails to kill him outright, merely severely injuring him would open up a path of survival."

"Assassination?"

Su Yuan frowned:

"Ruan Pingcui has just broken through to the Nascent Soul Stage. What gives her the right to assassinate a seasoned Nascent Soul expert, bred within the Immortal Official System?"

Wei Youzhu: "My Teacher naturally has strong reinforcements, no need for you to worry."

"And the reason I’m daring to tell you such a significant matter is simple: if everything goes smoothly with the plan, that Southern Governor should already be caught in the snare by now."

"Flame River, who possesses Exotic World intelligence, is bait enough to make him fall into the trap."

Su Yuan quietly listened to Wei Youzhu, then came to a conclusion.

His own teacher’s Destiny Black Hole Constitution clearly hadn’t passed to him.

The real disaster looming over the Joyful Union Sect lay in this carefully prepared assassination.

Unless... his teacher intervened.

Sword Cultivators are famous for their unparalleled attack prowess, easily winning against the odds; if he could lend a hand, then perhaps the Southern Governor might truly fall in this assassination.

But then again, given his teacher’s uncanny Destiny Black Hole Constitution, would assisting them really not end up causing harm?