Chapter 36 - The Mastermind (1/2)

Translator: Nyoi-Bo StudioEditor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

Looking at the words on the oil paper hat, Lu Yu fell silent.

Only Hei Lang and the chief of the Fierce Tiger Gang had managed to escape today’s encirclement. Since the chief of the Fierce Tiger Gang was already dead, the only person who had left behind these words could only be Hei Lang.

But how did he know that he was the one who had informed the Han Residence?

Lu Yu thought of the stalker. Up until now, he had never seen the stalker in person. If the stalker had always known his whereabouts, then why the stalker didn’t stop him from leading guards to eliminate the underground gangs?

Initially, Lu Yu thought that the stalker was a member of the Wild Wolf Sect, but now it seemed like it was not the case. Otherwise, there was no reason for the stalker not to inform the sect members when he found out that Lu Yu knew the whereabouts of the Wild Wolf Sect.

Who exactly was the stalker?

Compared to the identity and intention of the stalker, Lu Yu was more worried about Little Tail’s safety. Hei Lang was not merciful as him.

With his own strength, he was definitely no match for Hei Lang. Going to Xiao Tang Mountain alone would be courting death.

If he used the power of the Han Residence, he might have a chance to save Little Tail. However, his current strength was not up to their expectations.

In that case, he could only think of a way to kill the chief of the Wild Wolf Sect and Yang Xiu at the same time.

Lu Yu pulled out the dagger nailed to the table, looked at the oiled paper hat, and left the small courtyard for the Han Residence.

In fact, it was very simple to prove that Yang Xiu was the mastermind. All he needed to do was to confront Han Yu. The reason why they did not find out that Yang Xiu was the mastermind was because no one had told Han Yu that there was a mole in the Han Residence.

The place where Han Yu lived was mostly guarded by Yang Xiu. The other guards who vaguely felt that there was a mole in the Han Residence did not have the chance to interact with Han Yu. Furthermore, Yang Xiu did not mention the mole to Han Yu.

As for Butler Zhang, Han Yaozu, and the others, they would not tell the juniors that there was a traitor hidden in the Han Residence. This would prevent chaos and save everyone from panic.

Not to mention the juniors, even the elders and squires of the Han Residence did not know about it. It was just that those elders had experienced many things. They could detect traces of signs from the surrounding movements and draw some conclusions.

In fact, there were not more than five people in the Han Residence who knew about the existence of the traitor. Only Lu Yu, Butler Zhang, Han Yaozu, and Han Yaozong knew about it. The others did not know much about the situation. They could only have their own guesses.

Lu Yu was able to become an insider because he was the one who provided the clues. Otherwise, he would not be included in this incident.

After Lu Yu found Butler Zhang, he asked about Yang Xiu’s whereabouts.

Butler Zhang was a little puzzled. “Why are you asking this? Yang Xiu just went out for a walk with Han Yu.”

Speaking of this, Butler Zhang felt that something was not right. Why did they suddenly go out for a walk?

The reason why he did not suspect Yang Xiu was because in his perception, Yang Xiu was only a body refining realm martial art cultivator. There was no spiritual energy fluctuation on Yang Xiu’s body. However, the guard in the study room was killed by a qi refining realm martial art cultivator.

When Yang Xiu and Han Yu left the Han Residence, Lu Yu immediately felt that something was wrong. Thinking back to the Wild Wolf Sect’s kidnapping of Han Yu, Lu Yu instantly understood that Yang Xiu wanted to hold Han Yu hostage and force the Han Residence to hand over something.

Since the matter had already developed to this extent, it was useless to hide Yang Xiu’s identity. Lu Yu immediately said, “Yang Xiu is the mastermind behind the scenes.”

“What?” Butler Zhang was greatly shocked.

“He took Young Miss out of the Han Residence because he wanted to kidnap her and force the family head in exchange of something.” Lu Yu quickly said, “Yang Xiu and the escaped Hei Lang agreed to meet at the top of Xiao Tang Mountain.”

He did not know if Yang Xiu and Hei Lang had an agreement, but he needed the people of the Han Residence to help him. Hei Lang would be there anyway, so the Han Residence would still be happy to catch him. If Yang Xiu didn’t show up, it meant that he did not go to the appointment. Either way, Butler Zhang would not suspect that Lu Yu was lying.

If Hei Lang was not at the top of Xiao Tang Mountain, it could mean that Hei Lang lied to Lu Yu. So, Butler Zhang wouldn’t blame Lu Yu of being deceived.

If Yang Xiu did not plan to kidnap Han Yu now and the two of them returned to the Han Residence safely, Lu Yu could still confront the two of them and then confirm that Yang Xiu was the mastermind behind the scenes.

In all the scenarios that Lu Yu had envisioned, he would be able to keep himself out of the trouble.

In the future, if the Han Residence wanted to search for the truth of the matter, he would have long left Windmill Town.

“Yang Xiu is the mastermind behind the scenes!” Third Master Han suddenly rushed out and roared. The two jade balls in his hands were crushed into pieces. His qi-blood surged non-stop, and his eyes were red.

“I trusted him so much, and Fan ‘er was so good to him. He actually dared to harm my Fan ‘er! His heart is so vicious! Where is he? I want to personally avenge Fan ‘er!”

“The top of Xiao Tang Mountain.” Lu Yu said.

Third Master Han grabbed Lu Yu and carried him out of the Han Residence. His eyes were burning with anger as he gnashed his teeth and said, “Show me the way.”

Lu Yu showed him the way. The speed of Third Master Han, who was running at full speed was extremely shocking. Lu Yu could only barely see the surrounding environment and make the correct direction.

Very soon, the two of them arrived at the top of Xiao Tang Mountain. To Lu Yu’s surprise, there were three people here, but he did not see Little Tail.

“Yang Xiu, I’m going to kill you. You must pay with your life for my son!” Third Master Han saw Yang Xiu at the top of the mountain and immediately ran towards Yang Xiu.

Yang Xiu said to Hei Lang, “Kill this old thing. Once we have it, we will immediately retreat.”

Hei Lang did not say a word. Just as he was about to go up and fight Third Master Han, Lu Yu appeared at the top of the mountain. When Hei Lang saw Lu Yu, he revealed a terrifying smile.

“Where’s the girl?” Lu Yu’s expression was not too good as he asked loudly.

Hei Lang fought the angry Third Master Han and still could chat with Lu Yu. He said, “Previously, you had Meng Hu jump off the cliff and fall to his death. I also let that girl jump off the cliff. Guess how I did it?”