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Chapter 5204: 5.0956 Cooperation

Whatever Qiao Mu asked, she obediently answered. She genuinely looked cooperative. Fei Gu herself knew very well that at this point, she had to cooperate, whether she wanted to or not. After all, the life and death of her and her companions were in the little Crown Princess's hands. Fei Gu considered herself not old enough to have lived enough, and naturally didn't want to die here in the Jingzhao Mansion for no clear reason.

"This servant used to be from the Elixir Hall," Fei Gu answered honestly. "I was only transferred to Zhaoguang to help cultivate the Sacred Wood."

Qiao Mu had already suspected a connection between Zhaoguang and Tianyun. Hearing Fei Gu's words now further confirmed her suspicions. Flying, Evading, Star-Picking, Moon-Hiding, Sun-Chasing Halls—who doesn't know them? Add the Talisman Hall and Elixir Hall, and the Tianyun organization has complete mastery of elixirs and talismans.

"Han Su is also from the Elixir Hall," Fei Gu stated.

Upon hearing this, Han Su's pretty face immediately turned ashen. "Fei Gu, are you tired of living?"

Fei Gu merely spoke calmly, "I've never been tired of living. Everything I do is simply to preserve my life."

"Preserve your life?" Han Su scoffed. "Aren't you worried that talking too much now will lead to consequences when you go back?"

"I am worried," Fei Gu nodded. "But what did I say? I just told the Crown Princess that I am from the Elixir Hall." She hadn't explicitly stated where the Elixir Hall belonged.

Han Su was exasperated by her words, staring coldly at Fei Gu. "The Saint said you weren't fully with us, and he was right."

"From the beginning, you never intended to work wholeheartedly with us."

"Then I advise you all, don't be so foolish as to cause trouble at the Qiao residence. Did any of you listen?" Fei Gu smiled, shaking her head. "I said long ago it wouldn't end well."

"And I didn't receive any direct orders from above to stage such a strange act at the Qiao residence."

Han Su was furious. "This was an order from the Saint, a direct order to me! What, are you saying you don't even respect the Saint anymore?"

Fei Gu simply shook her head and said faintly, "I can guarantee that both of you, even if you complete the mission and return, will be dealt with cleanly. Believe it or not?"

Han Su couldn't help but shiver, trembling slightly. Then she raised her eyes, glaring at Fei Gu. "Don't spread baseless rumors and scare people here."

"I won't be easily intimidated by a few words from you."

Fei Gu smiled, shaking her head. "Is that so?"

In truth, she was also quite curious now as to the Saint's purpose in directly giving this order to Han Su. How much animosity did the Saint truly harbor towards the little Crown Princess, to have orchestrated such a grand scheme to ruin her reputation? Unfortunately, the little Crown Princess was ultimately a formidable figure. Such small tricks couldn't possibly trouble her. Ultimately, the ones who suffered were only the people of Zhaoguang, caught perfectly by the little Crown Princess, their tails seized, with no chance of escape. Zhaoguang was exposed!

In Longyan City's Western Suburbs

In a dilapidated, inconspicuous temple in the western suburbs of Longyan City.

Looking at the man sitting at the head of the table, silently turning his teacup, Gu Yixuan quickly knelt down with a "thud," kowtowing several times.