As for what happened in Dunis, it was impossible to say that Yuan Shan had never suspected Fu Qian at any point.
But the obvious conflict in timing had forced her, rationally, to dismiss all those suspicions.
And now Fu Qian brought up the Quicksilver Storm so casually that even the last lingering trace of doubt in her heart was on the verge of crumbling.
"Although we've figured out why they clashed with Gan Zuoxun, it doesn't feel very meaningful."
Chief Yuan knew how to prioritize. She didn't let the conversation get sidetracked and brought it straight back on topic.
"Even if the profits were enormous, it was still just a business deal. Surely that wouldn't be enough to involve a demigod?"
Though she'd been vague, Fu Qian understood what she meant.
"Yeah."
Yuan Shan wore a troubled expression.
"The Gulad family had a conflict of interest with Gan Zuoxun, so their earlier underhanded tactics make sense. But it's still hard to connect any of that to Embo coming to Shangjing, let alone the strange things that happened afterward."
"Embo needed money to advance to the Second Order, so he sold aphrodisiacs to buy materials? That's absurd!"
"So, do you have any thoughts on this?"
"I was only invited along as backup."
Seeing how smoothly Yuan Shan had turned to him for advice, Fu Qian sighed.
His title of consultant was becoming more and more well-earned.
At the same time, Fu Qian noticed that Yuan Shan's words seemed to bring about a slight change in Su Gao's expression. Perhaps she'd also remembered what he'd called himself earlier.
"Or you could ask the employee here who's already off the clock."
With that, Fu Qian pointed at Su Gao.
For some reason, the usually tactful Yuan Shan seemed unusually nervous around