Chapter 530 - Chapter 530: Chapter 537: Unbelievable (2/2)
Hearing about Su Wenyue’s experience, Han Yu could not help but marvel at his Wife’s luck. The founder of Peach Blossom Valley must have been an ancestor of the Sikong Family, allowing the Valley’s legacy to come into Sikong Ling’s hands. Perhaps that Ancient Book was left by that ancestor for the descendants of the Sikong Family. Yet, the descendants had not obtained it, and it had fallen into the hands of his Wife instead. Such fortune was not something an average person could possess.
“So everything you know about arrays and mechanisms was learned from the book?” Han Yu asked, somewhat uncertain. He knew very well what kind of person his Wife was—not the kind to delve into studies. For her to learn such skills from the book alone indicated that the Ancient Book was no ordinary text.
“Yes, back then I had nothing much to do, just idle days, and besides… I had nothing else to occupy myself with. So when I got the Ancient Book, I studied it carefully, flipped through it many times, and learned some basics. Now, looking back, I wish I had learned more; the arrays in the valley would not pose a problem for me. At present, I can only ponder slowly, but fortunately, the array at the entrance of the valley is simple. I think it can be deciphered without issue. If Sikong Ling hadn’t come over at that time, maybe I would have already broken through the array,” Su Wenyue said with some regret, lamenting not completing that final step.
Han Yu, on the other hand, felt somewhat relieved, “It’s good that you didn’t complete the last step. Aside from whether there might be other arrays at the valley entrance, and whether it’s actually possible to leave through there, if you had broken through the array, Sikong Ling would certainly have noticed. Then, trying to leave by breaking the valley’s array later would become difficult. Sikong Ling is not as simple as you think; otherwise, how could he stand out among the many descendants of the Sikong Family and even surpass the Head of the Sikong Family to become the true person in charge? What he has shown you is just a side he has deliberately beautified. You must not be careless because of that.”
By this time, Su Wenyue also realized her previous mistake. She hadn’t lost her mind in that moment of success and joy; Han Yu was right. Even if she went out to investigate in the future, she would have to be cautious and careful, not losing her guard due to Sikong Ling’s indulgence and his external display of kindness and friendliness.
“Husband, don’t worry, I understand. But since the path through the Back Mountain is not feasible, we only have to find a way out through the valley. We still need to clarify whether that path actually leads out of the valley. What should I do?” Su Wenyue knew that with her own intelligence, facing Sikong Ling would be inadequate, and one misstep could land her into the traps he had laid. Being self-aware was crucial, and since she knew her own limitations, there was no need to act recklessly, especially with Han Yu at her side. If she stubbornly acted on her own, it would only be foolish.
“Leave this matter to me; I will figure out a way to clarify. You just need to behave and not take any risks without my permission, otherwise, you will sooner or later arouse Sikong Ling’s suspicions. It’s possible he is already suspicious but has not shown it. So, no more recklessness, understood?!” Han Yu admonished again, his gaze intently fixed on Su Wenyue’s eyes.
Su Wenyue nodded. Since Han Yu had said as much, arousing Sikong Ling’s suspicion would not be worthwhile. She nodded in agreement, “Understood. I won’t act alone without discussing it with you in the future. However, you don’t understand arrays and mechanisms; investigating could be even more dangerous. Maybe I could transcribe what I remember from that Ancient Book. Although it’s a bit late to learn now, it’s better than nothing at all.”
Deep down, Su Wenyue thought it was likely that Han Yu could quickly learn it too. His intelligence was something her own couldn’t compete with. The mere fact that he had memorized “The Art of War” and used it so proficiently to elevate himself to his current status attested to that—what couldn’t he achieve?
With a glint of excitement in his eyes, Han Yu exclaimed, “Are you serious? You remember the contents of that Ancient Book?!”
He could hardly believe it, his voice laden with disbelief, as well as a tinge of nervous anticipation. He stared at his Wife as if he had just seen a glowing treasure, wondering just how good her memory really was.