Transmigration with Cheat Codes Chapter 51.2: Unfounded speculation

After Wang Youhuai rose from bed, he took a bag of sweet potatoes and joined Chen Shen for breakfast. As they were about to eat, a Nanjia Fort disciple arrived for a visit. However, the visitor remained at the courtyard entrance, speaking with them politely yet deferentially.

Shortly afterward, three women in Yi Tribe attire arrived. They were disciples from the Green Moth Palace. They explained that Miss Meng had visited the previous day but had been unable to pay her respects. As disciples of the Green Moth Palace, they considered themselves to have been quite disrespectful. Therefore, they brought gifts in hopes of making amends.

Situated south of Hanshan, the Green Moth Palace had limited interactions with the people of the Central Plains. The words spoken by the Green Moth Palace disciples mostly consisted of polite clichés, suggesting that major errors were unlikely. However, the expressions of the individuals before him appeared oddly peculiar, prompting curiosity about the reason behind it.

Unconsciously, Wang Youhuai dropped the sweet potatoes on the ground and stuffed the skin into his mouth, chewing slowly. He possessed limited knowledge about the martial forces in Ye Zhou, but he understood that the Green Moth Palace generally avoided interactions with outsiders. Hence, he found it puzzling why the disciples were being exceptionally polite to Meng Jintang.

He suddenly remembered how he used to speculate about Meng Jintang's connection to the Green Moth Palace based on her clothing details.

Now it seemed that it was more than just a connection; their relationship was extremely good. In addition, considering the Green Moth Palace disciples’ behavior, there even seemed to be a hint of subordination.

Wang Youhuai wiped the sweet potato residue from his mouth and let out a sigh, feeling a deep sense of melancholy. As an ordinary individual with average skills, he had inadvertently stumbled upon the secretive connections within the martial world. Faced with such complexity, he wondered how he could possibly navigate this situation with his limited abilities...

Wan Wangde observed the young man's sigh and his gaze drifted towards the direction where the Green Moth Palace disciples had departed. Considering the apparent closeness between the young man and Chen Shen, he inquired, "What's the matter, brother? Why the sigh?"

Wang Youhuai hesitated, reluctant to reveal the secret he had stumbled upon. After a brief pause, he offered a smile and replied, "I've never had the chance to interact with disciples from the Green Moth Palace before, so I'm quite curious."

Though Wang Youhuai concealed it quite well, his efforts fell short compared to those of a true martial artist. As Wan Wangde keenly observed Wang Youhuai's hesitation and contemplation before initiating the conversation, his gaze narrowed slightly.

It was difficult to directly link curiosity with sighing; surely, there were other emotional nuances involved. While it didn't seem like Wang Youhuai was lying, there appeared to be an underlying meaning to his words.

Wan Wangde speculated that Wang Youhuai himself wouldn't have any direct connection with the Green Moth Palace. However, considering his close relationship with Chen Shen, perhaps he had stumbled upon some clues about the covert interactions between the Hanshan Sect and the Green Moth Palace through Chen Shen?

On the first day, the Green Moth Palace seemed entirely unfamiliar with the Hanshan Sect. However, by the second day, they inexplicably became quite close with Hanshan Sect. Were it not for the hints gathered from Wang Youhuai's side, Wan Wangde might have mistaken Meng Jintang's intentions as merely establishing a connection with the Flower Butterfly Valley.

Wan Wangde speculated that perhaps Meng Jintang's elders had a strong relationship with the Green Moth Palace. However, Meng Jintang herself had never encountered any disciples from the Flower Butterfly Valley before. Hence, they didn't recognize her at first. They only realized on the second day, hence why they then sent someone to greet Meng Jintang.

As for Chen Shen, he clearly knew of the relationship between the two sects. However, he displayed no hints of faltering in his interactions; his actions were meticulously executed. It was no wonder Meng Jintang ensured he was by her side to handle mundane affairs.

Wan Wangde gazed at the distant cypress trees blanketed in white snow, hands clasped behind his back, and let out a soft sigh. His extensive work experience in Ye Zhou had greatly honed his insight and judgment. In a flash, he deciphered the secretive and intricate relationship between the Hanshan Sect and the Green Moth Palace. His astuteness truly lived up to the high expectations set by Wan Xingbao, the manager of the Tower of a Thousand Treasures.

[System: Gain 5 points of Sect Reputation, and 3 points increase in friendliness from the Tower of a Thousand Treasures.]

Meng Jintang: "...?"

What had just happened that she wasn't aware of?

After a moment of contemplation, Meng Jintang considered that the nearest disciple of the Tower of a Thousand Treasures was likely Wan Wangde, who should be in the courtyard at this moment. It appeared that he was sent by Zhou Chen to relay the news, displaying a remarkably humble demeanor and even offering polite praise for her courage and righteousness. Judging from the gained Sect Reputation and friendliness, if this disciple were born in modern times, he would undoubtedly excel in the sales industry.

Zhou Chen had already traced various improperly arranged clues, identifying several moles, three of whom held managerial positions.

In Nanjia Fort, the role of manager ranked second only to the twelve guardians. Interestingly, these three managers were unaware of each other's true identities and motives.

Meng Jintang showed a faint smile.

At that moment, she pondered the same question as Zhou Chen—since the managerial-level figures were not considered the masterminds of the enemy, how deeply had the person leading them infiltrated the fort?

A sudden chill enveloped Zhou Chen as he found himself surrounded by enemies on all sides. He glanced at Meng Jintang, briefly entertaining the thought of her being involved as well. However, he quickly dismissed the notion—her martial arts skills were exceptional, her medical expertise unparalleled. If she wanted to act, why resort to such subterfuge?

Having a few trusted confidants under him, Zhou Chen discreetly instructed them to apprehend the three managers. With the assistance of the Green Moth Palace disciples, they utilized the unique interrogation techniques of the Flower Butterfly Valley to uncover any hidden secrets from the captives.

The assassination attempt on Ah Zhuo greatly spurred the Green Moth Palace disciples into action, adeptly applying their interrogation methods on the three managers and swiftly extracting valuable information.

Among the obtained details was the name of a manager surnamed Jiang, whose jurisdiction bordered the abandoned house. This was initially overlooked by Zhou Chen. Despite the impression of mediocre martial skills, Jiang eventually emerged as a key suspect. This discrepancy raised concerns as the list indicated "good martial arts" next to his name.

Aware that many martial arts experts could easily disguise themselves as ordinary individuals, Zhou Chen feared Jiang's true abilities might be significantly higher. And so, he ordered Nan Shiyi to apprehend Manager Jiang, instructing that Manager Jiang be captured without the others being alerted.

After fifteen minutes, Zhou Chen and Meng JIntang received news of something bad happening to Nan Shiyi.