Hun Qianxue nodded, his eyes open and sincere:
"Yes, since you were able to confirm today that there was no problem with the guards in this room, I already had a hunch about it."
You must possess some special means, or perhaps the unique sensory abilities of a cultivator of the Dao of Principle, to discern the thoughts and stances of others.
I've never heard of any Eternal Dao Master being able to do something like this, but none of that matters now.
The important thing is, I believe you have the ability.
He paused, then continued:
"Of course, this is my unreasonable request."
You can choose not to help me, but I will still do my best to protect you and I will never waver because of this.
"You're already incredibly kind of you to tell me this."
"Good."
Han Xuanji pondered for a moment and then nodded.
For him, Hun Qianxue's ability to secure his position as the head of the family would be of great help.
He currently needs the protection of Hun Qianxue to better progress in his daily tasks and development.
However, Han Xuanji also had her own concerns:
"I can help you."
He then raised a finger and calmly added:
"However, there is one condition: this ability of mine cannot be leaked."
What is said in this room today is only known to the three of us.
No matter what happens in the future, no matter what others speculate, not a single word can come out of your mouths.
I will not interfere with any of Brother Qianxue's plans, nor do I need to explain the basis of my judgment to anyone.
I'll only tell you who the mole is.
Although Han Xuanji believed that the two wouldn't reveal this secret, he still needed a guarantee.
Hun Qianxue solemnly said:
"I swear by my true spirit that I will never reveal a single word of what Han Xuanji Hun Qianxue or did today."
If one disobeys, the true spirit will shatter and the Dao Principles will be destroyed.
Hun Qianling also raised his hand:
"I, Hun Qianling, also swear that I will never reveal a single word to anyone, and if I do, my true spirit will shatter."
"Um."
Han Xuanji nodded, and the group began to discuss their plan.
In the following days, under the pretext of letting Han Xuanji get to know more of the Lineage's elders, Hun Qianxue arranged for Han Xuanji to meet several core figures of the Soul Household.
These meetings were casual on the surface. Sometimes they were having tea in a side hall, sometimes chatting in a small study next to the Lineage council hall, and sometimes even when Hun Qianxue went out to inspect the Lineage's properties and took Han Xuanji along the way.
Everything was done flawlessly, and no one could detect anything unusual.
Han Xuanji simply sat quietly to the side, listening to them talk, occasionally picking up her teacup to take a sip, like a dutiful junior.
But his system was operating silently.
Every time Han Xuanji meets someone, the person's deepest thoughts, stance, and secrets are transformed into a string of cold words in front of him.
These things that others cannot see are nowhere to be hidden from Han Xuanji's eyes.
After several rounds, he had gone through almost everyone in Hun Qianxue's inner circle.
The result was better than he had expected.
Most people are loyal, but there are also those who harbor thoughts of betrayal towards Hun Qianxue.
The first person was a trusted steward under Hun Qianxue. In order to break through, he borrowed a large sum of money, but failed to break through and was unable to repay it. In order to fill the hole, he had secretly sent information to Hun Zangfeng three times.
There was also someone who had served under Hun Qianxue for tens of thousands of years. He harbored a deep hatred for Hun Qianxue because of the death of his dao companion.
Years ago, his dao companion partner encountered misfortune while on a mission with the team. He always believed that the team leader abandoned his dao companion in order to protect himself, and the team leader was none other than Hun Qianxue.
To be fair, this matter really has nothing to do with Hun Qianxue. After all, Hun Qianxue almost died back then and had no spare strength to protect everyone.
However, Hun Zangfeng had already noticed this person's hatred and used it as if it were a treasure.
As for the other few, they didn't have much malicious intent; they simply received a lot of benefits and were opportunists who were betting on both sides.
Normally, they wouldn't be considered to have betrayed Hun Qianxue, but if things turn out badly, these people could easily switch sides and become opportunists.
After hearing Han Xuanji's report, Hun Qianxue stood in the study in silence for a long time.
"Okay, I understand."
He spoke softly, his voice tinged with weariness, yet also with a sense of relief.
He reached up and rubbed his temples, then looked up, his face regaining its usual calm.
"Thank you for your help during this time."
He looked at Han Xuanji, his tone sincere, without any unnecessary sentimentality, but Han Xuanji could hear the weight in those three words.
"Leave the rest to me."
Han Xuanji nodded, without asking any further questions or saying anything more.
He has done everything he was supposed to do.
The intelligence was delivered, the mole was exposed, and Hun Qianxue had already obtained all the necessary information.
The rest—strategizing, closing the net, and counterattacking—is what a patriarch of the Eternal True God level should do.
As an Eternal Dao Master, he has no need to interfere with the other party's specific plans.
However, given Hun Qianxue's abilities, he shouldn't be in trouble.
"It should be fine now."
Han Xuanji returned to the Purple Soul Grotto-Heaven and let out a long sigh of relief.
The weight that had been pressing on my heart for days finally lifted.
Of course, he is not without ways to deal with unexpected situations.
Han Xuanji wasn't too worried about her personal safety.
The Purple Soul Grotto-Heaven is itself cave abode of True God, and its restrictions are not weak.
Unless Sage- level expert personally intervenes, it would be impossible to break through the restrictions and take his life quietly. When he went out, Han Xuanji was not afraid of a surprise attack from the Eternal True God. He had acquired more than one or two life-saving treasures in the Soul Household Treasury.
There was another way out, and that was Xiao Yan.
Although they haven't known each other for very long, their relationship is quite good.
As the divine son of the Great Sheng Sacred Dynasty, the other party couldn't possibly be without any power by his side. If you seek protection, he would probably gladly accept.
However, the favors you'll owe will be enormous.
This karmic debt is significant, and he absolutely does not want to owe so much unless absolutely necessary.
"Perhaps we could try using the simulation function to predict future trends?"
Han Xuanji pondered to himself, realizing he had never used the simulation function since arriving on the Eternal Continent.
The main problem is the excessive consumption; simulating a single person requires several thousand Eternal Point Count.
Those connected to him will consume even more Eternal Point Count, and since they don't know what rewards they can get from simulating it, they've always hesitated to do so.
But now, Han Xuanji still intends to simulate it once.
The main purpose is to anticipate future changes so that we can make better plans.
As for the candidates, Han Xuanji could only choose those close to her.
Otherwise, the future he gains will have nothing to do with him, and will be even more meaningless.