Song Wen's body stiffened slightly.
He understood what Shi Man was implying.
But he still put on a bewildered expression.
"Senior Shi Man, forgive this junior's dullness. I do not understand what you mean. I hope Senior will enlighten me."
Shi Man did not answer at once. She fixed her gaze on the white clouds in the distance and pondered for a moment before speaking.
"Ye Hua, I need your help with something."
"Please speak, Senior Shi Man. So long as it is within this junior's power, I will not refuse," Song Wen said.
A fierce glint appeared in Shi Man's eyes. "Help me get rid of Qiluo."
Song Wen's face filled with terror.
"Senior Shi Man, you... you want to kill Senior Qiluo?"
"That's right." Murderous intent surged from Shi Man. "You heard it that day as well. Qiluo not only deceived me, but used me too. Until this grudge is avenged, my heart will know no peace!"
Song Wen wore an expression of concern and difficulty.
"But... Senior Qiluo is close to Young Master Chi Pei. If she dies, Young Master Chi Pei will likely refuse to let the matter rest."
Shi Man abruptly turned her head, glaring at Song Wen with wide eyes.
"You are making excuses! You do not wish to help me?"
Song Wen trembled as though frightened and hurriedly bent at the waist, cupping his hands.
"Senior, please see clearly. This junior is willing to go through fire and water for you. However, even setting aside Senior Qiluo's relationship with Young Master Chi Pei, with this junior's cultivation, I would find it difficult even to threaten Qiluo. If it cannot be done, this junior is truly powerless."
Shi Man said, "Elsewhere, with the strength of the two of us, it would indeed be difficult