In the end, Gu Xingzi walked in with a face full of anticipation and walked out looking as though he had suffered a devastating blow.
Especially after learning Su Jiu's true age and cultivation level, he felt that his life had been an utter failure.
But he also understood why the people who had set up the Barrier were so determined to kill Su Jiu.
He still did not know exactly what those people intended to do.
But with Su Jiu's mind, even the faintest thread of a clue would probably let her unravel everything.
Recalling the instructions Su Jiu had given him before he left, he could not help shuddering. He had the distinct feeling that his life would be in danger.
She had asked him to investigate everyone the physician had been in contact with.
How could he possibly dare!
Especially after learning that the physician might be one of the people who had set up the Barrier, he felt even worse.
To put it plainly, the cowardice passed down through the Heavenly Secret Sect's lineage was acting up again.
After Gu Xingzi left, Su Jiu told Chu Luohen about her various conjectures.
Chu Luohen did not refute them. Instead, he quietly pondered them for a long time.
"If that really is the case, then there must be more than one person like the physician who stayed here on behalf of those who set up the Barrier."
Su Jiu nodded. "That's what I suspect too. Since they intend to lure us into a death trap, they certainly won't stop after one attempt. Especially once they learn that we weren't affected by that supposed medicine."
"For now, we can probably only watch and wait."
Su Jiu shook her head. "Whatever their purpose, they're all inside this formation now.