Chapter 480: Chapter 284: Investigation

Hearing the mysterious woman’s words, Fang Yue fell into deep thought.

He knew his current situation was delicate. No matter which path he chose, it would be fraught with unknown risks.

"Cooperate? Why should I trust you?"

Fang Yue frowned. He wasn’t one to trust others easily, especially at such a critical moment.

The mysterious woman seemed to have anticipated his question. She said faintly, "You have no reason to trust us, but you don’t have any better options, either. What’s more, I can tell you that we aren’t your enemies—we have a common one."

"Enemies?"

Hearing the mysterious woman’s words, Fang Yue felt a jolt.

He keenly sensed the deeper meaning behind her words. It seemed like an opportunity, but it could just as easily be a trap.

However, Fang Yue finally spoke. "Alright, I’m willing to hear your plan." His voice was calm and firm, revealing an undeniable resolve.

The mysterious woman gave a faint smile, unsurprised by Fang Yue’s reaction.

She spoke slowly, "Very good. We need your help, and in return, we will do everything in our power to support you. But remember, our objective is the same."

Fang Yue nodded, his mind already made up.

He knew the path ahead would be filled with challenges and uncertainties, but he also firmly believed that as long as he remained vigilant and resolute, he would be able to find a way through.

Hearing the mysterious woman’s words, Fang Yue fell into deep thought. He knew his current situation was delicate. No matter which path he chose, it would be fraught with unknown risks.

"That’s all well and good, but I don’t even know what you look like. How can you expect me to trust you!"

As soon as the words left his mouth, Fang Yue moved.

His hand shot out like a bolt of lightning, moving with incredible speed as he reached for the mysterious woman’s veil.

Fast as he was, the mysterious woman seemed prepared. She swayed lightly to the side, deftly evading his hand.

"Heh, Fang Yue, must you be so impatient?"

The mysterious woman’s voice remained calm. "Since we intend to cooperate, there will naturally come a day when we can be frank with one another. But now is not that time."

"Heh, so you do have some skill. No wonder you dared to come alone."

Fang Yue sneered. He wasn’t discouraged by her evasion; on the contrary, it gave him a better measure of her strength.

He knew this mysterious woman was no simple character. Her movements and reaction speed all indicated she possessed considerable power.

"I’m not being impatient, I just want to know more about you. If we’re going to cooperate, I need to know who you are and what your objective is."

Fang Yue’s tone remained firm. Without pausing, he channeled his Primordial Qi, and his speed more than doubled.

Facing Fang Yue’s sudden assault, the mysterious woman retreated rapidly. With a wave of her slender hand, an invisible force surged forth, attempting to block his attack.

But Fang Yue was now giving it his all. His body shot forward like an arrow, instantly piercing through the invisible barrier to go straight for the woman’s veil.

SHRIIIP—

With a soft tear, the veil was ripped by Fang Yue’s fingertips, revealing half of the mysterious woman’s face.

It was a face both beautiful and coldly stunning. Her skin was like cream, her brow like a distant peak, her lips like cherry blossoms. Even though it was only half a face, it was enough to take one’s breath away.

Fang Yue froze for a second, not expecting the mysterious woman to be so beautiful.

But he snapped out of it in an instant. ’So it really is her!’ he thought. As it turned out, the moment the veil was torn, Fang Yue had recognized her face. He had seen this woman once before by chance, only she hadn’t been wearing a veil at the time.

Seeing her veil torn, a flash of surprise and anger crossed the mysterious woman’s eyes.

She quickly retreated a few steps, putting distance between herself and Fang Yue. "Fang Yue," she said in a cold voice, "how dare you be so insolent!"

A chill went through Fang Yue’s heart. He knew he might have gone too far.

But he didn’t regret it, because he had needed to confirm the mysterious woman’s identity.

And now, he had his answer.

"I apologize, that was presumptuous of me. But now I know who you are," Fang Yue said slowly.

The mysterious woman stared coldly at Fang Yue without a word.

She seemed to be considering whether to continue cooperating with him.

However, after a brief silence, she took a deep breath and said, "Very well. Since you already know who I am, let’s speak frankly. But I expect you to keep my identity a secret. Do not reveal it to anyone."

Fang Yue nodded in agreement.

He knew this mysterious woman’s identity was no small matter. If it were to be exposed, it would likely cause a series of unnecessary problems.

"Then, we can begin discussing our plan now," the mysterious woman said.

Her tone was still cold and calm, but Fang Yue could sense that her trust in him had increased slightly.

The atmosphere between them eased somewhat. Fang Yue relaxed his aggressive posture, understanding that now he knew her identity, the most important thing was figuring out how to work together.

"First, I need to know who our common enemy is, and what our objective is," Fang Yue said, getting straight to the point.

The mysterious woman nodded. She too understood that Fang Yue needed more information to make his decision.

"Our common enemy is the imperial court’s Prince Zhenwu..."

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