After some pleasantries, the two sides took seats in a secluded corner on the second floor of the tavern.
As soon as they sat down, Su Yu got straight to the point. "Senior Wang Mang, the Relevant Department should have already told you about Chancellor Cao's and my purpose in coming here, right?"
"Mm." Senior Wang Mang nodded slightly.
He seemed somewhat hesitant and carefully chose his words. "You two came because of the Spirit Concealing Stones, correct?"
"Yes." Chancellor Cao took over. "These special stones can completely conceal a cultivator's aura, posing a major threat to us. That is why we wish to learn where they came from."
Hearing Chancellor Cao's words, Senior Wang Mang nodded slightly.
However, he did not answer Su Yu and Chancellor Cao directly.
After a brief moment of thought, he sighed softly. "Forget it. I'll tell you both everything. The Spirit Concealing Stones may be connected to an enormous secret. You are both trustworthy, so I can tell you this secret."
"An enormous secret?" Su Yu and Chancellor Cao were taken aback.
After exchanging a glance, Chancellor Cao calmly asked, "May I ask what this secret is?"
Senior Wang Mang stroked his long beard and spoke slowly. "This is merely my own speculation and has yet to be confirmed. But after hearing it, you two must not tell anyone else, lest it cause further trouble."
Su Yu immediately assured him, "Please rest assured. I guarantee that only the three of us will know this secret. It will never be leaked!"
"Mm, I can guarantee it with my name as well," Chancellor Cao said solemnly.
Senior Wang Mang smiled freely. "Actually, there is no need for so many guarantees. The biggest problem with this secret is that it has not been confirmed. I fear that