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Maid Lotus nodded.

”Then... I apologize to you. I'm the meddlesome one, but this is all my own idea. It has nothing to do with Han Fen and my mistress.”

Han Fen repeatedly nodded.

Ha Chilie felt the uneasiest despite it being his tent. They were so straightforward that Ha Chilie could not bear it. Besides, Maid Lotus' words also disappointed him a little.

Her plan failed, leaving only two corpses. Maid Lotus checked for a moment and confirmed that they were not Golden Roc killers. Ha Chilie claimed that they were mine thieves. The Wushan tribe fought with the mine thieves all the year round and could identify each other.

Han Xuan also looked at the corpses but found nothing. She stole glances at Maid Lotus from time to time, gradually feeling relief that Maid Lotus did not seem offended.

The moment dawn arrived, Wu Zongheng led 3,000 veterans to continue on their journey. The four New Moon Hall disciples, including Han Fen, acted as guards. Ming Zhen and Han Xuan were also ready to return to the Gulping Wind Gorge, so they took the same route as the army.

Ha Chilie felt that he was a little unfriendly toward his fiancee yesterday, so he personally saw her off for 5,000 meters. However, they spoke little along the way. When it was time to leave, Ha Chilie calmly said, ”Well, goodbye. Please travel safely.”

Before Ming Zhen could reply, Ha Chilie was already returning to the camp on his horse.

It was difficult to find spies among more than remaining 1,000 new recruits. Ha Chilie did not know how to do, so Maid Lotus had to do that in person. However, her commands were made in the name of vice commander of thousands of soldiers.

The most important thing was that they shouldn't make everyone in the army feel under suspicion, which was untrue and could easily cause a disturbance.

Under the order of Maid Lotus, Ha Chilie secretly summoned the tribesmen with higher status among the soldiers. He revealed to them that spies must be mine thieves and asked them to look for spies.

Meanwhile, Maid Lotus disguised as Dragon King's messenger and met with several of the respected representatives of the mine thieves. She conveyed Dragon King's doubts about the tribe.

They hinted that those who provided clues leading to the discovery of the spies would receive a great reward.

With this, the animosity between the two parties who had old grievances deepened even more. They strived to tell Maid Lotus and Ha Chilie the truth.

Once one began giving secret information, the rest would follow him. The tribesmen and mine thieves not only disclosed each other's secrets but also began distrusting their acquaintances and relatives.

That day, Maid Lotus and Ha Chilie received countless clues, most of which were of no value except for several clues.

Though the two assassins died last night, their identities were quickly discovered. They were indeed mine thieves. Then, their organizations that contained dozens of people were gradually revealed. By the middle of the night, Maid Lotus had gathered a rough list. The question now was when to catch them.

In order to confirm the evidence, Maid Lotus decided to wait for the right moment. She would start acting after the spies become anxious under pressure.

Even after getting Maid Lotus' promise, Han Xuan was not completely at ease because Ha Chilie was still indifferent to her mistress. He did not stand and look at her mistress for a while after saying goodbye. Instead, he had rushed to the barracks as if someone was waiting for him.

Ha Chilie was too suspicious. When the army took a nap at noon, Han Xuan asked for Han Fen's help. ”Return to the barracks with me.”

Having learned a lesson last night, Han Fen immediately shook her head. When she saw that Han Xuan was about to speak, she shook her head in advance.

Han Xuan was not completely brain-dead. She knew what could induce Han Fen to take risks. ”Your Miss is in danger.”

”Miss? Do you mean the Managing Master?”

”Well, Miss, the Managing Master, and Maid Lotus. Whatever her title is, it's her.”

”Her martial arts is first in the world. There's no need to fear.”

”What will happen if many people besiege her?”

Han Fen frowned and thought for a while, ”What do you want to say?”

Both of them were far away from the soldiers. Han Xuan looked around before saying in a low voice, ”Do you know why my mistress and I are looking for Ha Chilie?”

Han Fen shook her head before immediately adding, ”To sleep with him?”

”No,” Han Xuan said, but she did not get angry. ”Several days ago, my mistress overheard her relatives plotting to do something over in Ha Chilie's place. She came here to warn her out of worry but couldn't say anything in front of the stone-faced Ha Chilie. Moreover, I noticed that everyone from the Gulping Wind Gorge stayed behind in the barracks instead of following us.”

”So, Ha Chilie is in danger.”

”No, no. My mistress heard clearly that they would deal with Dragon King... and Maid Lotus.”

Han Xuan seemed to be credible, so Han Fen did not doubt her. She stared at Han Xuan and asked, ”Why didn't you say so earlier?”

”I'm giving you a chance to make a contribution. That way, I can make up for the trouble I caused you last night.”

Han Fen decided that she was going to protect the Managing Master. She did not consider the strangeness in Han Xuan's words.

More than 5,000 meters away, Maid Lotus was ready to catch spies.