?Mobile reading Liu Su listened to Qin Feng’s words, and her frustration eased somewhat. With renewed wisdom, she said, “Your point is that she deliberately used these words to delay us, in order to successfully escape the Grand Academy, correct?” “Exactly. Otherwise, why would she go on so at length?” Qin Feng pulled out several talismans from his jade bracelet and said, “Even if all those details were true, she could have kept them entirely to herself—wouldn’t that simply be to build up resentment?” “You’re absolutely right. We’ve truly been fooled.” Liu Su looked up at the ceiling. A voice continued to come from the small opening: “Good niece, besides your father, your mother is also…” “Enough,” Liu Su said coldly. “Do you really think we’d fall for that?” “If you’ve chosen to speak so at length, then I have every reason to believe you haven’t yet escaped the Grand Academy. Your scheme will fall flat!” "You..." Liu Yun was at a loss for words. With the conspiracy exposed, there was no longer any need for her to continue playing her part. Boom... Several incantations exploded simultaneously, blasting the roof to pieces and revealing a passage. At the entrance stood a device resembling a computer mainframe, with an antenna on one side and hundreds of fine wires extending to each of the small openings. Clear footprints were visible in the passage—two sets of them. "Let's go," Qin Feng summoned his flying sword, wrapped his arms around Liu Su's waist, and together they entered the passage. The passage wound and twisted, stretching for several kilometers, and finally they emerged behind a small hill, beneath a clear, jade-green pond. Yet Liu Yun was nowhere to be seen. "Where is she?" Liu Su scanned the surroundings, but found no trace of her. "Indeed." Qin Feng frowned, reasoning that even if Liu Yun had left earlier, she should have left behind some traces—she was indeed a skilled martial artist, but she lacked the ability to glide on her sword as true cultivators did. Moreover, she was carrying someone, which would have significantly reduced her agility. "We've been played," Qin Feng said, gritting his teeth. "Those small openings and the passageway on the roof were all designed to draw our attention. There must be another escape route—we've been deceived!" "Then we should quickly return and find that alternate passage!" Together, they went back to the distant area, and after a thorough search, indeed discovered a tunnel beneath the bed. Qin Feng immediately dove into it, driven by urgency, prioritizing Liu Yun's safety. But he soon returned, stating, "She did indeed escape through here—the tunnel has been collapsed, and we can't locate the exact exit point!" Liu Su slammed her palm onto the bed, angrily saying, "That stubborn woman truly isn't ordinary. We've lost to her once again. As long as she's alive, I won't be able to sit comfortably as the headmaster—just as she chose back then. I can't possibly eliminate all her subordinates, for that would still violate the principles of the Heaven-Right Sect!" Liu Yun, ever restless, would reach out to her former allies within the sect as soon as she got a chance. These people formed a powerful force; even if they merely acted with feigned loyalty, they could gradually drag Liu Su to her knees. Qin Feng frowned, saying, "This outcome is my fault. Su Su, don't worry—I'll track her down and eliminate her!" "I'm not blaming you at all. But where are we going to find her now?" Liu Su sighed, "Her old allies and strongholds are scattered across the land. Finding her won't be something that can be accomplished overnight!" "Not necessarily." "Qin was smiling confidently and said, 'If I'm not mistaken, she'll definitely head somewhere. All I need to do is get there first and wait patiently for her to arrive!' The beautiful senior nodded, saying, 'Very well, then, it's up to you, young brother, to make the trip. Just don't overexert yourself—your own safety comes first!' 'Rest assured, no one capable of threatening me has even appeared yet,' he replied with unwavering confidence. Liu Su remained here to oversee the situation. Among the teaching staff, few were aware of what had just transpired. All she needed to do was simply claim that Liu Yun and her paramour had killed each other in a mutual struggle, both perishing in the process. With her past roles as the daughter of the former Master and the niece of the current Master, she would be able to assume the position of Master herself. Even if someone remained unconvinced, they could be dealt with gradually. The crucial point was that once Qin Feng resolved the matter with Liu Yun, any doubts would vanish without a trace. Qin's destination was the White Crane Gate." Why White Crane Gate? It's simple. When eleven of White Crane Gate's disciples fell at Qin Feng's hands, Liu Yun would certainly seek reinforcements. Even though she had once harmed White Crane Gate, compared to the lives of fifteen people, that was nothing. With the fiery temper of both the Master and Deputy Master of White Crane Gate, they would surely lead their disciples to pursue and hunt down Qin Feng. Being pursued by a cultivation sect, Qin Feng's fate would surely be sealed—once he was eliminated, Liu Su, the survivor, would be far easier to handle. Liu Yun intended to leverage external support. In her view, as long as Qin Feng and Liu Su were dealt with, she could easily reclaim her position as Grand Master. This would be a clear demonstration—showing everyone that even those with ambitions of disloyalty would be cautious. Qin Feng precisely anticipated what Liu Yun intended to do. For she was well aware that, with her own strength, reclaiming the Grand Master position was nothing short of a dream. She could triumph over the Fourth Elder under disadvantageous circumstances, but Qin Feng? The Four Old Ones weren't even a match for Qin Feng—she knew that herself. A head-on confrontation would have been sheer folly. Therefore, she had already planned to seek external help. As soon as she decided to flee, she had resolved to lower her stance and approach the White Crane Sect, presenting the story of Qin Feng having killed her dozen disciples before the two fiery-tempered elders could take action. Even if the White Crane Sect didn't welcome her, Liu Yun, what could they do? They would surely be even less inclined to welcome Qin Feng. With these thoughts clear in her mind, the frost that had settled on her face gradually melted. She sat in an unremarkable sedan, and the driver was none other than Caris—someone Qin Feng had seen just a few hours earlier. Caris wasn't one of Liu Yun's appointees stationed at Liu Su's side; he had simply grown dissatisfied with the goddess's growing closeness to another man, and had come grumbling to the abbot's office to lodge a complaint. Liu Yun had initially dismissed his account, but upon hearing Caris's description of that person, she immediately thought of Qin Feng. Li Su has always denied having any connection with Qin Feng. Now that they're together, it's clear that all his previous statements were lies—there must be an undeniable secret scheme between them. The more Muyun thought about it, the more alarmed she became. If it had been just Li Su, she would have paid no attention. But now, with Qin Feng added to the mix, she could no longer ignore them. At this very moment, the fourth brother returned and immediately insisted on sharing a bed with her—this same eagerness only deepened her suspicions. It was precisely because of this that the fourth brother failed at the most crucial moment.