The Tea Ceremony Hall Master stood up and walked around Fang Yu, saying,

"Suppose on that day, the Green Demon did not die at the hands of Lin Xiaoyun, but was protected and taken in by the Lin Family. Later, they discover you as an insider, yet do not eliminate you. Instead, they find an opportunity to leak to you the news of the Lin Family Patriarch's death, a piece of information so significant you would undoubtedly report it. Once you report it, one of us Hall Masters, based on your undercover identity, would certainly verify its authenticity with the Lin Family."

"At that time, Lin Xiaoyun being in charge of intelligence, and delaying the Lin Family's reinforcements—collaborating with the Shu Bird Demon and the Ice Immortal Demon to take action—a series of operations would go underway, to the point that even if Lin Yiqiu came out of seclusion, it would likely be too late to save anyone."

"Do you think, my version holds convincing power?"

After speaking, the Tea Ceremony Hall Master looked straight at Fang Yu, and with two fingers, snuffed out the flame of the artifact candle.

Fang Yu gave a dry chuckle.

"Lord Hall Master, quite imaginative."

"Relax, in my scenario, you are merely an instigator. Whether you side with the demons or the Foolish Underworld, the outcome will remain unchanged."

The Tea Ceremony Hall Master patted Fang Yu's shoulder, laughing heartily.

But after the laughter, the tone suddenly changed.

"But if you have truly decided to side with the demons... I can now give you a chance to live. Just if you..."

"Diao Deyi!"

The door was suddenly flung open.

It was Ding Hui, barging in.

The Tea Ceremony Hall Master abruptly stopped speaking, smiled at Ding Hui, and closed his eyes, saying no more.

After greeting Ding Hui, he immediately grabbed Fang Yu and led him to the adjacent room.

"Ding Hui? Ding Hui?"

Fang Yu called out twice, but Ding Hui paid no attention.

It was only when they returned to the room where Wu Lvzhu was being treated that Ding Hui finally let go of his hand.

"Out of your mind? My end was already over, and you didn't hurry to come out from that room. Wu Lvzhu's life is currently hanging by a thread, and with proper care, consciousness will be restored. This means, my usefulness here will be significantly reduced—I won't be able to protect you as strongly as before."

Ding Hui's voice echoed in his mind, causing Fang Yu to wryly smile.

His double-agent role, even in the Foolish Underworld's territory, felt like walking on thin ice.

Conversely, among the demons, it truly felt like a fish in water, thriving effortlessly.

The problem was, being a Demon Martial Artist without even a true demon form, relying solely on a Demon Transformation Pill, who could say how long he could last.

Unlike Wu Lvzhu's complete trust, the other Hall Masters clearly treated him differently as an undercover.

His gaze shifted towards the busy crowd around Wu Lvzhu, and towards the health bar above Wu Lvzhu's head.

[Wu Lvzhu: 512/8000.]

The health points had recovered to over 500.

Though not even one-tenth of the total health points had been reached, the situation was indeed improving, visible by the slow increase of health points amidst the Divine Doctors' efforts.

Even though the increments were small, and it took a while to jump a "+1" "+1", at least there were no signs of losing health anymore, only that recovery was slow.

This was also what Ding Hui referred to as the recuperation phase.

Seeing Wu Lvzhu's demonized body, the huge torn wound was bulging out a large mass of tumor-like flesh, pulsating like a living thing.

It was unclear what methods Ding Hui used to parasitize some demon into Wu Lvzhu's body.

Such parasitic methods, ultimately requiring removal, but currently, during the life-saving phase, one needn't fuss too much.

Usually, such demon parasitizing methods should only be perfectly concluded by Ding Hui.

But in reality, as long as Wu Lvzhu's condition improved, even using a rough method to forcibly remove the parasite and then relying on their own Divine Doctors' methods for recuperation was feasible.

Wu Lvzhu's life was certainly saved, as for when consciousness would be regained, that was uncertain.

As a direct survivor of the demon attack, he was likely the one who had access to the most information. Thus, the Hall Masters were now inquiring among the Divine Doctors for ways to hasten Wu Lvzhu's awakening.

Fortunately, this matter can't be rushed, so they disappointedly gave up on it. Apparently, they were now ready to execute their just-discussed plan to start investigating the Lin Family.

Wu Lvzhu was saved, and intelligence also provided, eliminating the significance of Fang Yu's presence here.

He requested to leave, but only he was allowed to go, Ding Hui had to stay.

Normally, it was Ding Hui who initiated grabbing Fang Yu's hand, but this time, Fang Yu reversed his grip on Ding Hui's hand. Before he could speak, Ding Hui's voice resonated in his mind.

"Don't worry, I will be fine, you go first. Wu Lvzhu has not yet awakened and other doctors do not understand the methods to treat demon-specific conditions. I still have a role to play here. Once things here are dealt with, I will find you at your home."

"…Alright! I'll wait for you!"

Fang Yu had just completed a sweep through the four great Thousand Households' teams, and surely, the demons wanted to discuss matters with him, so he couldn't linger here to avoid arousing suspicion.

Fang Yu's departure only made the several Hall Masters watch his leaving direction, without saying much.

The doctors, however, quietly took note of Fang Yu's appearance.

Ding Hui was not easy to get along with, peculiar in character, and solitary, leaving no chance to ingratiate.

But Diao Deyi was different, merely an inspector with low authority and position, a fringe figure.

Such a minor character, wanting to manipulate subtly, should not be difficult—just appealing to his interests with money and Medicine Pills should be sufficient.

Unable to handle Ding Hui, couldn't they handle her significant other? Once they get him in Ding Hui's good graces, with a few flattering words, take the opportunity to learn a few skills from Lord Ding Hui, wouldn't that be perfect?

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