Testing and Countermeasures, Lin Wuyou's Schemes

Duanmu Liuying continued, "I have considered the Young Lord's idea as well. But... framing the Phantom Star Sect and provoking a conflict between the two sects will not be easy."

"Not to mention that Xi Longxuan, the Phantom Star Sect Master, is a sly old fox. Those Golden Cicada Temple enforcers also possess eyes of singular insight!"

"Could it be... that the Young Lord intends to use the same old trick and employ the unique sword technique once comprehended by Su Shi'er?"

Duanmu Liuying felt suspicion rise within her. As she spoke, a flash of inspiration crossed her mind, and she began probing him without revealing her intentions.

Though Duanmu Kuanglong did not understand, he caught the implication behind Duanmu Liuying's words. Three parts wariness and vigilance appeared in his eyes as well.

"A unique sword technique? That sword move... is no longer any unique sword technique. Not only can I use it, but Shen Miaoyin, Su Shi'er's former senior sister in the Phantom Star Sect, can use it as well!"

"Besides, with the matter of the Phantom Star Sect Master's daughter, using this move to commit murder again may not achieve the desired result."

Lin Wuyou stood with his hands clasped behind his back, a sharp gleam shifting through his eyes.

Duanmu Liuying's gaze instantly turned razor-sharp, her words carrying three parts coercion. "That is not necessarily so. The empty may be made real, and the real made empty!"

"Sometimes, a more ambiguous method is instead more effective!"

"Or could it be... that the Young Lord has some unspeakable difficulty?!"

Lin Wuyou's face darkened, revealing a faint trace of displeasure.

"An unspeakable difficulty? Since Aunt Liuying wishes to see this move again, how could I possibly fail to fulfill Aunt's wish?"

As he spoke, he brought together three fingers