Lu Changsheng didn't immediately expose Jiang Yiyu, but said calmly, "Okay, tell me immediately if anything happens."
Jiang Yiyu: "... Understood."
While transmitting his voice, Lu Changsheng, led by Xu Qing, arrived at a secluded courtyard.
Xu Qing bowed slightly, his eyes filled with flattery, and said with a smile, "My lord, there will absolutely be no one to disturb us here, please rest assured."
Lu Changsheng nodded, feigning satisfaction, then asked after a moment's thought, "How many spies have you developed in the Xu Clan?"
Lu Changsheng did not mention how many people the Divine Realm had planted in the Xu Clan.
Asking such a question would inevitably arouse Xu Qing's suspicion. After all, he was an envoy from the Divine Realm, so how could he not know this?
That's why Lu Changsheng asked Xu Qing how many spies he had developed within the Xu Clan.
As expected, Xu Qing did not suspect anything. Instead, he thought for a moment and said, "Sir, I have not received such an order. Moreover, a top-tier High Antiquity Aristocratic Clan like our Xu Clan would only assign one or two direct descendants as spies. After all, the larger the power, the more difficult it is to infiltrate."
During this time, Lu Changsheng observed Xu Qing's eyes, expression, and spiritual fluctuations. Only after confirming that he was not lying did he nod.
However... upon hearing these words, Lu Changsheng suddenly felt a flash of inspiration, as if he had grasped some important clue.
Xu Yeming's father, Xu Canghai, was rescued by Lu Changsheng Xu Canghai, who personally intervened. Therefore, Lu Changsheng had heard about the grudges between the Xuanyuan Clan and the Xu Clan.
In addition, based on Xu Yeming days...
Xu Cangyuan is definitely the murderer who framed Xu Canghai.
But... should we add "one of" here?
Logically speaking, if Xu Canghai hadn't personally poisoned the eldest daughter of the Xuanyuan Clan, someone of such status shouldn't have died so easily, let alone Qi Deviation Cultivation Method. How could the foundation of High Antiquity Aristocratic Clan allow such an important figure to be so easily killed?
All the clues and signs point to this matter being too suspicious and far-fetched...
but.
If we connect all of this to the Divine Realm, does everything make sense?
The eldest daughter of the Xuanyuan Clan colluded with, or was killed by a spy planted within the Xuanyuan Clan, thus provoking a conflict between the Xuanyuan Clan and the Xu Clan. This forced the most talented person in the Xu Clan to be ousted, which would be entirely beneficial to the Divine Realm.
Thinking about this...
Lu Changsheng looked at Xu Qing, his eyes dark, and asked, " Xu Cangyuan, is there any possibility that you will defect to the Divine Realm?"
Xu Qing's expression changed slightly, then he shook his head and said, "Impossible. Although the patriarch values power, if he becomes someone else's vassal, that power is nothing but a hollow shell to him."
So, Xu Cangyuan can be ruled out; he simply wanted to kick Xu Canghai Xu Canghai out of the game and thus frame him.
"Upon arriving in the lower realm, I heard about the feud between the Xu Clan and the Xuanyuan Clan." Lu Changsheng looked around and tentatively asked, "Was this done by our people? If so, I will inform my superiors and reward them. This matter weakened the power of both major forces; it was very well done."
The feud between the Xu Clan and the Xuanyuan Clan is hardly a secret; most first-rate and top-tier powers have heard of it, as it caused quite a stir back then.
Xu Qing looked on with envy, then said, "It was indeed led by one person, but I don't know exactly who it was. At that time, I had not yet submitted to the Divine Realm, and secret agents would not meet each other in their true forms unless ordered by their superiors."
Lu Changsheng's expression brightened slightly, and he nodded.
Having learned this...
Then we can pretty much figure out who the real culprit behind this feud is.
Lu Changsheng originally wanted to finish the battle quickly, kill the spy, and then move on to the next location, but... now it seems that it might be better to leave him alive.
Lu Changsheng patted Xu Qing on the shoulder and said, "The next operation is about to begin. Before that, you stand by."
Xu Qing was flattered and delighted, saying, "Great! Please give the order, sir. I've been waiting for this for a long time."
He was a shrewd person and immediately understood Lu Changsheng's meaning, cupping his hands and saying, "Don't worry, sir, no one will disturb us here."
After saying that, he left.
After sensing that no one was around and having set up layers of formations, Lu Changsheng, after briefly determining Jiang Yiyu's location, shook his head and sighed softly, "This must be the most risky operation yet."
Thinking of this, Lu Changsheng couldn't help but take out his communication jade pendant and angrily shouted to all his disciples, "You bunch of little brats, if you cause any more trouble, you'd better wait!"
Ye Qiubai and the others were completely dumbfounded. "..."
Why is Master suddenly resorting to generalizations?
Who angered him this time?
After finishing his rant, Lu Changsheng finally felt a bit better. "Since we've started, let's finish this quickly to avoid any unforeseen complications."
He hadn't finished speaking.
Lu Changsheng's figure vanished silently from the spot.
At this moment, within the Xuanyuan Clan.
Jiang Yiyu was also led to a courtyard by a spy.
This spy, like Xu Qing, was also a direct descendant of the Xuanyuan Clan.
Xuanyuan Li.
Xuanyuan Li was respectfully reporting on the internal situation of the Xuanyuan Clan, and he had not yet finished reporting.
Xuanyuan Li's expression changed in surprise, and he immediately drew his sword and slashed at Jiang Yiyu!
Jiang Yiyu was also startled and instinctively tried to defend herself. At the same time, she was filled with doubt and suspicion. Why would the other party, a spy from the Divine Realm, dare to make a sudden move? Could it be a spy within a spy?
However, although the slash was aimed at Jiang Yiyu, it was subtle enough that it wouldn't actually hit her.
However, just as Jiang Yiyu was about to make her move, before her palm could fully strike, she was horrified to see a hand reach out from above her shoulder and directly grab the sword in Xuanyuan Li's hand.
Jiang Yiyu retreated abruptly, then turned her head and saw that familiar figure.
He sighed inwardly.
She was discovered after all. Faced with this man, Jiang Yiyu had no desire to resist, no possibility of defense, and no way to fight back.
Lu Changsheng gripped the sword in Xuanyuan Li's hand with one hand and gently rubbed it between his fingers.
Click, click, click!
The Sword Peak shattered!
Under Xuanyuan Li's horrified gaze, Lu Changsheng pointed out with a single finger.
Xuanyuan Li's body twisted, forming Space Cage that was impossible to break!
He then looked at Jiang Yiyu, a half-smile on his face, and said, "I advise you not to try such tricks."
Jiang Yiyu turned her head away and said coldly, "Didn't you find out?"
Lu Changsheng waved his hand, setting up dozens of layers of formations before walking towards Jiang Yiyu. He stared at her closely and laughed, "There won't be a next time. Considering that I've placed a restriction on your soul, I can tell you that all the members of the Divine Realm who came to the lower realm this time are under my surveillance, and you are no exception."