Fan Lang's words were hard to refuse.
The first half concerned Gu Kehan's life, while the second half was even more enticing!
If Fan Lang failed the refinement and died, all the wealth on him would fall into the Ancient Clan's hands. That was no small sum.
Gu Kehan nearly agreed on the spot. After hesitating for a moment, he changed his words. "Let me think it over. I'll give you an answer tomorrow!"
"Fine." Fan Lang did not press him further.
That night, everyone who had previously been sent out to search for Fan Lang was summoned back, including Gu Bili.
Upon learning that his father was still alive, Gu Bili hurried back. He was overwhelmed with emotion upon seeing his father. Only then did he learn that it had all been an act. The one who had poisoned his father was his second brother, while Fan Lang was not the culprit but had actually been helping.
Under Gu Kehan's orders, Gu Bili apologized to Fan Lang for all that had happened before.
"Fan Lang, I offended you in many ways before. I hope you'll be magnanimous and not hold it against me," Gu Bili said, cupping his hands.
"No need for formalities. It was an act from the start. Only by making it convincing could we deceive the heavens," said Fan Lang.
"There's still something I don't understand. How did you know our Ancient Clan's affairs so well? Why did you know that my second brother was the one who poisoned him?"
"Those questions cannot be answered."
Gu Bili's questions were pointed, while Fan Lang's answers were frank.
Continuing to ask would only invite trouble. Gu Bili stared at Fan Lang for a moment and could only let it go.
The next day, Gu Kehan hosted a