Chapter 300: Taking You to the Endless Prison

Chapter 300: Taking You to the Endless Prison

Wan Yilan stormed in without hesitation, and who among the Seventh Hall dared to stop her?

Everyone knew this little princess was Madam Wan's most cherished treasure.

She had only one daughter, whom she treasured above all else.

Though Xing Lan was known for his arrogance and unreasonable behavior, he dared not show the slightest disrespect to the little princess of Wusheng Hall.

Seeing Wan Yilan's forceful approach, the swordsman hurriedly put on a smile:

"This... young miss, what brings you here today?"

"Why shouldn't I come?"

Wan Yilan huffed, "Uncle Xing, how could you accuse an innocent person?"

"This... what do you mean?"

As the swordsman spoke, his expression turned somewhat peculiar.

He couldn't help but look at Su Mo.

The young miss's visit seemed straightforward—was she here to defend Su Mo?

But Su Mo had only just arrived at Wusheng Hall, hadn't he?

He had spent the whole day with Yang Xiaoyun, so how could the young miss of Wusheng Hall even know him?

Why would she rush here to defend him now?

Wan Yilan huffed:

"Even though I stay deep within the inner chambers, I know that Uncle Xing has wronged an innocent person."

"You claim..."

She noticed Wu Yong's corpse and frowned slightly:

"You claim Chief Escort Su killed Wu Yong, but that makes no sense."

"Huh? Does the young miss know something about this?"

"Of course."

Wan Yilan said, "When the gongs of the Fourth Hall sounded, Chief Escort Su was with me. How could he be chatting with me while simultaneously killing someone in the Fourth Hall?"

"Ah?"

The swordsman was genuinely stunned this time.

Not only him, but Yu Lingxin was also stunned and instinctively looked at Su Mo.

Even Yang Yizhi, who was applying a human skin mask on the beam, paused for a moment, then looked down, giving Su Mo a deep glance.

Su Mo felt a wave of darkness before his eyes.

He wondered if the young miss of Wusheng Hall knew that her martial arts were no match for him, and if she was planning to use others to eliminate him.

At this moment, he couldn't afford to reveal any signs of deception, nor could he explain to anyone.

At least on the surface level, he was currently at odds with this 'Xing Lan'.

'Xing Lan' had accused him of being the murderer, and now he was struggling to prove his innocence...

Now that Young Miss Wan was testifying to his innocence, how could he possibly deny it?

Meanwhile, the Qilin Swordsman had turned his head, coldly staring at Su Mo:

"Chief Escort Su, is what Young Miss said true?"

"...It's true."

Su Mo snorted, his expression cold, while quickly sending a whispered message to Yang Yizhi:

"Uncle Yang, there's more to this matter. Let me explain the details later."

Out of the corner of his eye, he saw Yang Yizhi, who had been staring at him, avert his gaze after hearing his whispered message...

"What a mess this is!"

"Did you hear that?"

Wan Yilan snorted: "Chief Escort Su is a true hero and a great champion. How could he sneak around randomly killing people? Uncle Xing, as the Hall Master of the Seventh Hall, you shouldn't be so biased.

"Not only have you wronged an innocent person, but if this were to bring trouble to Wusheng Hall, what would become of us then?"

The Qilin Swordsman was secretly impressed.

But on his face, he showed a look of confusion:

"Young Miss, were you really with Chief Escort Su earlier? Don't lie to me.

"I know for a fact that you and Chief Escort Su have never met before, and you're not friends. How could there be a secret rendezvous at night?"

As he spoke, he turned to look at Su Mo: "What's going on between you and the young miss?"

Secret rendezvous, my ass!!!

Su Mo now regretted not using a heavy hand when he exchanged blows with the Qilin Swordsman earlier; he should have put this guy out of commission.

Or he should have just killed him outright.

It would have been better than having him here stirring up trouble now.

At the same time, he noticed out of the corner of his eye that Yang Yizhi's gaze had turned menacing.

While looking at him, he was also nodding slightly with a sinister smile.

This is bad, really bad news!

Su Mo silently cursed his misfortune, but outwardly he sneered coldly:

"What's it to you, huh!?"

The Qilin Swordsman immediately glared at Su Mo.

Su Mo remained calm.

Wan Yilan smiled and said:

"Uncle Xing, although this is my first meeting with Chief Escort Su, I have long heard of his reputation.

"That's why I took the liberty of sending a throwing dart to invite Chief Escort Su to the Drum Tower for a chat.

"We had a pleasant chat on the Drum Tower terrace.

"It was at this moment that we suddenly heard the sound of a gong from the Fourth Hall, and he had to leave me.

"Though I was disappointed, I had no choice but to accept it. I was about to go back to rest, but before I could even lie down, I heard that you had falsely accused Chief Escort Su.

"So I rushed over to vouch for Chief Escort Su."

"This is..."

The Qilin Swordsman, sticking to his role as Xing Lan, pondered suspiciously.

But his mind was filled with thoughts about what these two could have been discussing during their private conversation under the night sky.

"Or do you really not trust my words anymore, Uncle Xing?"

"Not at all."

The Qilin Swordsman quickly shook his head.

"Good. Then I'll take Chief Escort Su with me."

Wan Yilan glanced at Su Mo: "Chief Escort Su, I still have matters to discuss with you. Would you come with me?"

With this interruption, Su Mo no longer had a reason to stay and examine Wu Yong's body.

His suspicions had been cleared.

He had no choice but to agree. As he walked past the Qilin Swordsman, he suddenly smiled:

"By the way, Hall Master Xing, we had a deal earlier. If I am not the murderer of Hall Master Wu, do you remember what you were supposed to do?"

"Hmph, it's too soon to say that."

The Qilin Swordsman sneered: "Let's wait until this is fully investigated... However, Chief Escort Su, I also have some advice for you."

"Go ahead."

"Our Wusheng Hall's young miss is of noble status but naive and pure. Don't think that fooling the young miss means you can fool everyone.

"If there are any more doubts tying you to this, don't blame me for coming after you anytime."

"If you're not afraid to die, come at me."

Su Mo sneered, flicked his sleeve, releasing a burst of internal energy, pushing the Qilin Swordsman back until he collapsed into a chair with a thud.

"You!"

The Qilin Swordsman's face darkened, and he shouted angrily: "What are you doing?"

He was silently cursing up a storm, feeling that Su Mo's flick of his sleeve had a bit of personal grudge mixed in.

Su Mo, however, waved him off without so much as a glance and walked straight out the door.

Wan Yilan stuck her tongue out at the fuming Qilin Swordsman before bouncing out after him.

Once outside, she found that Su Mo hadn't waited for her at all. He was heading straight for his courtyard.

"Chief Escort Su," she called out hurriedly, relieved when Su Mo stopped. She then rushed to his side and looked at him:

"What's your problem?

"I bailed you out, and you just leave without a word?

"Is this how two people who shared a moonlit heart-to-heart act?

"It's downright hostile."

"Weren't we enemies from the start?"

Su Mo glanced at Wan Yilan and shook his head lightly: "Didn't you come here today to kill me?"

Wan Yilan was stunned by his words. After a moment of silence, her eyes brimmed with desperation when she looked at Su Mo again:

"Chief Escort Su, you're a big person, please don't hold it against me.

"I really need to ask you something in person... could you, could you come with me?"

"..."

Su Mo frowned deeply: "What kind of game are you playing now? One scheme falls through, and you hatch another?

"To be honest, young miss Wan, I'm not interested in you.

"And if you want revenge, you stand no chance of killing me.

"We're better off staying out of each other's way, otherwise, if you really push my buttons, even your father might not want to deal with the fallout."

"I, I know, I won't try anything again."

Wan Yilan's eyes were full of entreaty: "I just need to ask you one thing."

"Then ask."

"Not here..."

Wan Yilan shook her head, her eyes darted around, full of suspicion.

Su Mo stared at her for a while, remembering Wan Zangxin, and finally sighed: "Alright, show me the way."

"Okay."

Wan Yilan was overjoyed and quickly led Su Mo away.

Su Mo trailed behind, his thoughts swirling with what Yang Yizhi had told him earlier.

The situation within Wusheng Hall is complex, but upon careful consideration, it's not difficult to piece together a coherent picture.

However, there are still gaps in the puzzle...

Exactly who was responsible for Wu Yong's death?

This needs to be clarified, as it ties into Ren Xiongfei and possibly other Yongye Valley operatives lurking within Wusheng Hall.

In addition, there is another person that Su Mo is keeping a close eye on.

This person is Bei Zhangzhi, the current second Hall Master.

The Wangxuan Mountain Lord once mentioned to Su Mo that Bei Zhangzhi was a nobody when he took over as the second Hall Master.

It was only after the original second Hall Master, Xiao Xiong, vanished and the Deputy Hall Master was killed in a skirmish that Bei Zhangzhi stepped into the role.

Yet, this nobody somehow managed to solidify his hold on the position.

At first glance, it seems straightforward, but a closer look reveals too many deliberate fingerprints.

Everything appears to have been orchestrated to thrust Bei Zhangzhi into this role.

But... why would anyone go to such lengths?

And who’s behind this? Could it be Bei Zhangzhi himself?

Or was Wan Yutang pulling the strings?

From what we know, Bei Zhangzhi appears loyal to Wan Yutang.

If Wan Yutang orchestrated Xiao Xiong’s disappearance, what makes Bei Zhangzhi worth all this effort and scheming to elevate him?

If Bei Zhangzhi orchestrated this himself, then his true motives and background become even more suspicious.

In contrast, while Madam Wan comes from a powerful background, she likely has little to do with the Li Siyun clan’s traitor.

After all, the traitor turned on his clan to carve out a name for himself and explore the martial world.

He refused to let his martial prowess waste away in obscurity.

So, once he entered the martial world, he’d inevitably leave his mark and wouldn’t settle for serving under a woman.

Then there’s Li Zhongming...

Li Zhongming is power-hungry, but his approach is surprisingly subtle.

The Li Siyun traitor, who turned on his own for personal gain, would stop at nothing.

This doesn’t quite align with Li Zhongming’s character.

Of course, this doesn’t entirely clear Li Zhongming of suspicion.

He remains a viable suspect.

Lastly, we have Lin Tao, Duan Qinghen, and Ling Feimiao.

No matter how you slice it, these three don’t fit the profile of the Li Siyun traitor.

Instead, they come off as three hapless individuals caught in a web of chaos.

In short, the most notable figure to consider right now is actually Bei Zhangzhi...

Besides him, there's another individual who stands out in this whole affair, behaving in a very strange way.

But when Su Mo thought of this person, he couldn't help but glance towards the back mountain.

What on earth is hidden there?

Su Mo's brow furrowed slightly, feeling a growing urge to go and check it out.

By then, Wan Yilan had already led him to a secluded spot.

As Wan Yilan stopped, Su Mo instinctively scanned the area, then frowned again.

He turned his gaze to Wan Yilan.

"What do you want to know?"

Su Mo asked.

"...Did you truly kill Wan Zangxin?"

Wan Yilan's voice was tinged with caution.

Hearing this, Su Mo caught on.

After a moment's pause, he gave a slight smile:

"Why ask, Miss Wan? Everyone knows Su Mo killed Wan Zangxin.

"Isn't that a bit redundant?"

"...No, that's not it."

Wan Yilan shook her head, her eyes locked onto Su Mo's: "You... you didn't kill him. He's still alive..."

"He's still alive, right?"

Su Mo was silent for a moment.

Though Wan Yilan's tone was questioning, her eyes shone brighter.

In her heart, she believed Wan Zangxin was still alive.

This made Su Mo sigh:

"Miss Wan... tell me, what exactly do you know?"

"...The Heartbound Iron Token."

Wan Yilan pulled a token from her sleeve and held it out to Su Mo:

"This... this is a symbol of our love."

"Tonight, when I failed to kill you, I thought it was all over.

"But this token knocked the dagger from my hand."

"This token is in his hands. Only he would keep it on him...

"So, he must still be alive, Chief Escort Su, you must know something, right?

"You are the world-famous top martial arts master. If you truly wanted to kill someone, that person would have no chance of survival.

"If he is alive, it must be because you spared him!

"And you have always been known for your sense of justice...

"Zangxin also saw you as a friend. During the Tianqu Sword Debate, you were together.

"Your sudden move to kill him was very out of character.

"Is it... is it because you also felt sorry for his tragic life and couldn't bear to let him die, so you secretly used your extraordinary skills to save him?

"Please... just tell me, I'm begging you!"

Su Mo quietly looked at her for a moment, ultimately feeling somewhat at a loss.

He didn't know how smart Wan Yilan used to be, but when it came to matters concerning Wan Zangxin, this girl suddenly became incredibly sharp. He sighed in resignation:

"If he doesn't come to you, and you come to ask me this, how should I answer?

"If I say he's still alive, but he avoids you for the rest of his life, how is that any different from him being dead?

"If I say he's dead, what should I do with the hope you're holding onto now?

"Miss Wan, you're really putting me on the spot."

Although this response didn't directly answer her question, it pretty much did.

Wan Yilan's expression instantly turned very odd.

First, she let out a huge sigh of relief, and the next moment, tears started streaming down her face.

Finally, with a thud, she dropped to her knees in front of Su Mo:

"Chief Escort Su, such great kindness, such great kindness!"

With tears streaming down her face, she kept repeating 'such great kindness' and was about to kowtow to Su Mo.

How could Su Mo possibly accept this?

With a flick of his sleeve, Wan Yilan felt a powerful force lifting her, and she was forced to stand up.

"Miss Wan, please, don't do this..."

Seeing that things had reached this point, Su Mo had no choice but to say:

"Brother Wan and I have been friends for a while now. Although our time together wasn't long, we got along well.

"I don't deserve such a grand gesture from you.

"Just remember to keep this matter confidential..."

At this point, Su Mo couldn't help but curse Wan Zangxin in his heart for being unreliable.

He had noticed someone secretly watching during the drum tower incident.

It must be that Wan Zangxin.

Before leaving, he made sure to glance at him.

He had originally been pondering when to meet Wan Zangxin first.

But not only did this guy fail to show up, he even exposed himself while rescuing someone.

Now, it's still unclear how the investigation into his background is progressing, and he has already let Wan Yilan know that he is alive.

If the final outcome is unsatisfactory, how should this play end?

"Yes."

Wan Yilan then nodded repeatedly: "It must remain a secret. Even if I die, I will never reveal it to anyone."

"That's good to hear..."

Su Mo gave a nod: "Then I will take my leave, Miss Wan... you, take care of yourself."

After saying that, he turned to leave, but suddenly remembered something and couldn't help but glance back at Wan Yilan:

"Miss Wan, there is something I would like to inquire about."

"Chief Escort Su, feel free to speak."

Wan Yilan immediately said: "No matter what it is, even if I don't know, I will certainly find out for you."

Su Mo smiled. Though Wan Yilan wasn't particularly beautiful, she had her own charm.

He then inquired: "Miss Wan, have you heard of the Endless Prison?"

After asking this, Su Mo himself didn't have much hope.

But to his surprise, Wan Yilan was taken aback:

"How does Chief Escort Su know of this?"

"...You know about it?"

Su Mo was immediately delighted: "Could you enlighten me, where exactly is the Endless Prison?"

"I... I don't know where it is."

After saying this, noticing Su Mo's expression, Wan Yilan quickly added:

"But, I once saw related writings in... my parents' bedroom."

"Chief Escort Su, is this matter pressing?"

Su Mo gave a nod.

Originally, if this matter only involved Hu Sandao, it wouldn't be particularly urgent.

But Bei Zhangzhi's situation is amiss.

This also means that what happened in the Second Hall might be closely related.

If this matter can be clarified, perhaps everything will become clear.

Therefore, this matter has now become urgent.

Wan Yilan smiled at this:

"Alright, Chief Escort Su, come with me."

"Where are we going?"

Su Mo asked.

"I'll take you to the Endless Prison."