"It seems we need a key to enter."

Chu Qing explored the keyhole, embedded within the stone wall. It was made of metal, yet somehow the stone and metal fit together seamlessly:

"This craftsmanship is indeed exquisite."

Wen Fusheng glanced at Chu Qing:

"That man should have the key... this might be, aside from the main gate of Celestial Secret Valley, the only entrance or exit.

"But even if we have the key, entering like this would likely get us discovered.

"At that point, it would inevitably alert the enemy..."

The old beggar once said that inside Celestial Secret Valley are multiple layers of arrangements, various deadly traps are planted.

Nowadays, it’s unclear whether these layers are human traps or mechanisms? Or perhaps some beasts, poisonous insects, or toxins...

We need to thoroughly investigate to resolve the issue of Luochun Manor without leaving any future troubles.

This threat is not just the Celestial Evil Cult, the key lies in people’s hearts.

If we do not shatter their hopes, even if they reach Celestial Secret Valley, and there is no Celestial Evil Cult... they will still suspect that the issues of Celestial Secret Valley are caused by Luochun Manor, in this way, Luochun Manor will never have peace.

Chu Qing pondered for a moment and asked Wen Fusheng:

"Does Manor Master Wen have any methods for forced interrogation?"

Wen Fusheng pondered slightly:

"I have a martial art called [Soul-Piercing Finger], which can make someone wish for death over life, perhaps it could be tried?"

"Then let’s try it."

Chu Qing said:

"The person we caught today is a breakthrough, and finding this place is the second breakthrough.

"Let’s see if we can extract something from that person’s mouth first.

"Then find a way to sneak into this place and see if what we encounter can correspond with what they say."

"Alright."

Wen Fusheng nodded:

"Then we must hurry... since that person hid here, their capture may have already been noticed by the people inside Celestial Secret Valley.

"Time is of the essence, we need to seize the advantage before they take further action."

After a brief discussion between the two, they took Gentle with them and left.

They made two trips back and forth, and indeed, their clothes were all soaked through.

But there was no time to sit and channel their energy now, so the three of them used their Lightweight Technique to reach that Half Cliff.

One on the left and one on the right held Gentle’s shoulders, and they leapt up, soaring along the mountain wall for over ten zhang, reaching the cliff top.

Wen Pingce quickly got up:

"Big brother, fourth brother!"

Wen Fusheng thought for a moment, then became furious:

"What nonsense, what are you shouting?"

Chu Qing looked at him with a half-smile:

"Third Master Wen wants to form brotherly ties with me, big brother, are you unwilling?"

Absurd!

Wen Fusheng glared at Wen Pingce, who scratched his head, not knowing why his big brother was angry?

"You calling me big brother, how would you address little Rou’Er?"

Wen Fusheng glared at Chu Qing again.

Before Chu Qing could speak, Gentle skillfully replied:

"Each to their own." 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

"..."

Wen Fusheng felt that not keeping his daughter by his side all these years was indeed a huge mistake, what kind of good child can be brought up by someone like Cuirbaoding!

A proper little princess, what has she become now?

But now is not the time for parenting, Wen Pingce should continue to guard here, any unusual movement should be reported back to Luochun Manor immediately without engaging in conflict.

Then the three hurriedly left here, retracing the forbidden passage route, returning to the forbidden area, and back to Luochun Manor.

The disciples guarding the forbidden area at Luochun Manor were puzzled.

The Manor Master did come early in the morning...

But when did the third young master and the eldest young lady come to the forbidden area?

Did they come, and I just forgot?

The three of them finally split into two routes to return to Luochun Manor, as Wen Fusheng still had a reputation of being assassinated to deal with, so he couldn’t wander openly.

He hid his tracks, secretly sneaking back.

Chu Qing and Gentle returned to the courtyard openly.

Upon entering, they saw Si Ye guarding the door. Seeing Chu Qing and Gentle, he stepped forward and bowed in greeting.

"Where is the person?"

Chu Qing asked straightforwardly.

Time waits for no one, the faster the better.

Si Ye instinctively glanced at Gentle, then pointed to the room and said:

"Inside the room."

Chu Qing was taken aback, his ear twitched, there was indeed someone inside, but not the previous person.

That person he injured, their breathing couldn’t be this steady:

"Who is in my room?"

"A young lady."

Si Ye, hearing Chu Qing ask so frankly, answered without any cover.

Gentle turned her head immediately towards Chu Qing, her clear eyes carrying a hint of surprise.

Chu Qing thought briefly, a woman coming to find him at this time... probably only one person.

He said to Gentle:

"Wait for me a moment, it won’t take long."

Gentle nodded softly without any dissatisfaction.

Chu Qing quickly walked to the room, pushed the door open, and sure enough, saw Xia Wanshuang sitting at the table, looking somewhat helplessly towards the door.

Feeling a bit helpless in his heart, Xia Wanshuang must have had suspicions, and came tonight to probe him, seeking an answer.

Their eyes met, Xia Wanshuang opened her mouth several times, not knowing what to say.

Chu Qing was the first to speak:

"Miss Xia is quite persistent about gratitude.

"However, visiting a man’s room at this hour... isn’t it somewhat inappropriate?"

Xia Wanshuang looked at Chu Qing:

"You misunderstand, sir. I came a bit early, not expecting you would be away due to some matter.

"With nothing left to do, I waited here."

After a slight pause, she looked into Chu Qing’s eyes:

"Sir, do you really only have a life-saving grace for me?"