To catch the opponent off guard, it was essential to make Yan Yuchu lower his defenses. Although it might invite further disregard to challenge a Sword Master with the ability of a Swordsman First Rank, Yan Yuchu was undoubtedly not a fool. If provoked, he might become suspicious and even more cautious.
Conspiracies and tricks ultimately boil down to a mix of truth and deception—a combination of seventy percent real and thirty percent fake making it easier to confuse the opponent.
When it came to cunning, Mu Hanyan, having lived two lifetimes filled with perils, was certainly far more adept than his peers.
"I understand now, you too hid your strength," Yan Yuchu said thoughtfully after his surprise.
Mu Hanyan keenly caught the inclusion of "too" in his statement, which piqued her interest.
"Aren't you doing the same?" Mu Hanyan responded, feigning understanding.
