Yan Chengde walked hurriedly, stopping just before stepping into the courtyard.
Now that his father could not escape the law, and he was still young and had not committed any evil, why should he suffer along with him? Thinking of this, he looked around, changed direction, and walked in the opposite direction from the courtyard.
Ever since poisoning the inn, Yan Ping had been restless, and the lack of news about the inn's safety gave him a bad feeling. He sent his son to continue inquiring, but instead, he was met with a raid by government troops.
Even though Yan Ping possessed the strength of a first-rate martial artist, he was no match for four opponents and was quickly subdued.
The moment Yan Ping was subdued, An Ge also received a system notification.
"The current mission progress is 90%. The host is just a little short of completing the mission."
It seems Yan Ping has been arrested, but why is the mission still not complete?
An Ge told Hu Jiu about her doubts. Hu Jiu thought for a moment and suddenly asked, "Everyone knows that it is absolutely safe in the inn, so how did Yan Ping know to use poison? From the time he escaped to when he settled in Doujia Village, only a few days had passed. How could he have found out and arranged everything in such a short time?"
"Is there a mole inside the inn?"
"They might not be our people; they could be guests, and staying for quite some time."
"Who could it be?" An Ge sighed in frustration. She had thought that capturing Yan Ping would solve everything, but she hadn't expected there to be a mastermind behind it all. How could her inn, which had only been open for a short time, have offended so many people?
"I haven't offended many people, have I? Besides Mingyue Manor, who else would hold such a grudge against the inn?"
"The existence of inns will inevitably affect the interests of some people, which is normal. It's not your problem," Hu Jiu comforted him.
An Ge looked at Hu Jiu earnestly and said gratefully, "Thank you so much, Hu Jiu. You always comfort me. The best thing I did here was to recruit you."
An Ge couldn't help but laugh when she thought of Hu Jiu's "unreliable" evaluation when they first met. Although she sometimes thought Hu Jiu was a bit silly and cute, she felt especially at ease with Hu Jiu around.
Even An Ge herself didn't realize that, without her noticing, her dependence on and trust in Hu Jiu was gradually deepening.
Hu Jiu's heart raced for a moment. He scratched the back of his head and laughed a little foolishly, "Haha, this is what I should do. Everyone would do this for the sake of the inn's development."
As he finished speaking, two tears streamed down Hu Jiu's face. Why had he answered so formally? Why hadn't he said something more touching?
An Ge, unaware of Hu Jiu's frustration, rested her chin on her hands and said, "It's so good to have you all! But if this matter really involves the guests, then it will be troublesome. Nowadays, the guests are a diverse group, and as long as they don't cause trouble, I can't bother them too much."
Moreover, I haven't received any indication that the other party harbors malicious intent. How can I catch them?
At the inn, the system will alert her if someone harbors ill intentions towards her. However, the system is ultimately just a program, and if someone's intentions are well-hidden, the system will be unable to detect them.
"Once the news of Yan Ping's arrest gets out, he will definitely slip up."
"The fox's tail will always be revealed."
"Pfft!" After An Ge finished speaking, she suddenly realized that there was a fox next to her and couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Hu Jiu looked at An Ge helplessly, then laughed along. The two chatted and laughed, the atmosphere was just right.
An Ge quickly gathered several core employees and explained that there might be a mole inside the inn.
"Keep a close eye on things during this time, and report any suspicious activity immediately." Everyone agreed.
Chang Jin thought for a moment and said, "There are fewer guests checking out during this period. If they check out now, I will pay more attention."
An Ge nodded. "This matter should not be publicized to avoid causing panic."
Zhang Luo acted swiftly, and news of Yan Ping's arrest spread within just a few days.
Unfortunately, the interrogation of Yan Ping did not yield much useful information. All that was known was that a man in black had handed him the poison and described in detail the situation in the inn's kitchen, guaranteeing that the poison would harm the inn.
Upon hearing the name "men in black," An Ge involuntarily recalled the group of people she had encountered when she first arrived in this other world.
"I'm just not cut out for the men in black," An Ge couldn't help but complain.
Seeing Hu Jiu's puzzled look, An Ge vividly recounted to Hu Jiu how she had bravely defeated the men in black.
"When I first stood there, those people all collapsed to the ground and became incredibly well-behaved. Thanks to them, the inn was able to upgrade so quickly."
"Our store manager has always been the best."
An Ge felt a little awkward, but said with a proud look, "Of course!"
Hu Jiu didn't notice An Ge's embarrassment. Thinking of the rumors he had heard, he said, "Maybe it really is the same group of people. It is said that the Shadow Pavilion Master appears here."
“Then we must capture him even more.” An Ge made no attempt to hide his disgust for the Shadow Pavilion.
Inside the sacred spring, Gu Wen lay with his arms outstretched, looking completely at ease. Although the effects of the sacred spring were not as obvious as the first time, after soaking in it many times, he truly experienced its miraculous effects.
Now, not only are his hidden injuries completely healed, but he is also only one step away from becoming a grandmaster.
Gu Wen muttered to himself, "I really don't want to leave, what a pity..."
After speaking, he opened his eyes, revealing none of his usual fragility. Yan Ping's defeat was within his expectations, but confirming that the inn could only defend against external forces was still a gain.
Gu Wen had no reverence for so-called gods and immortals. As long as they got in his way, what did it matter if he killed them? However, he didn't expect the inn to have such a magical item, which made him somewhat reluctant to destroy it.
"If I can get this inn, what will I have to fear, whether in the martial world or the imperial court?" Thinking of the innkeeper's unfathomable strength, Gu Wen frowned in annoyance.
Gu Wen came out of the Holy Spring and happened to run into An Ge.
"Hello, store manager!" Gu Wen greeted her, glancing cautiously at An Ge before quickly lowering his head again.
"Hmm, hello! You seem to be feeling much better." An Ge had a deep impression of Gu Wen, not only because of his outstanding appearance, but also because he came to Shengquan almost every day after arriving at the inn.
Gu Wen smiled gently, his gratitude towards An Ge evident in his expression. "Thanks to the store manager, otherwise I would be dragging my frail and sickly body to survive in this world."
An Ge waved her hand dismissively, but frowned as she brushed past Gu Wen.
Gu Wenming looks like a weak scholar, so why does she feel something is off?
As An Ge walked and pondered, she suddenly stopped.
It's in their eyes!
Gu Wen's eyes were too weak, even carrying a hint of cowardice, making it seem somewhat deliberate. Besides, he was a man of the martial world; would someone who dared to come to an inn alone be so timid?
An Ge recalled Zhang Luo's assessment of the Shadow Pavilion Master: "No one has ever seen his true face, but he is highly skilled in martial arts and ruthless."
"Could it be such a coincidence? Maybe I'm just being paranoid?" An Ge rubbed his head, finding it hard to imagine that the Shadow Pavilion Master would be so frail.
However, she still didn't overlook the awkwardness of that moment and arranged for someone to keep a close eye on Gu Wen, and to report immediately if anything seemed amiss.
To An Ge's surprise, this closer inspection revealed something quite amiss.
Many employees have some impression of Gu Wen, some more profound than others.
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