Although the three were curious, Wu Lei and Wu Ming remained silent, while Wu Xiao Lan voiced her question.
Gu Qian Ying stood up and walked towards the three, looking at them. Her clear, cold gaze first fell on Wu Ming.
"Those shadowy figures, they had opportunities to kill you several times, but they avoided you each time."
"What seemed unintentional was actually premeditated."
As Gu Qian Ying spoke, Wu Ming looked at her.
He did not deny it, indicating that Gu Qian Ying's words were correct.
However, his doubts remained unresolved: "Even if those shadowy figures didn't kill me, it doesn't mean we are allies, Divine Doctor Gu. Your reasoning is too far-fetched."
He believed he had disguised himself perfectly and could not believe that Gu Qian Ying had seen through his facade solely for this reason.
"Soulless spirits without flesh and blood, some spirits lack thought and merely act on command."
"And for such spirits, unless they were ordered not to kill someone, why would they not truly attempt to kill us, but rather seem to be sparring with us?"
"Unhurriedly."
"And one of your flaws is your composure, being too calm when encountering those shadowy figures."
"You have lived in our tribal village for several years. You should have never encountered spirits before. Upon seeing such beings this time, setting aside Wu Xiao Lan and Wu Lei, just your expression alone, Wu Ming, would raise suspicions."
As she spoke, Gu Qian Ying walked to Wu Lei. She looked into Wu Lei's eyes and parted her lips, "When you accidentally stepped and fell off the cliff from the bone staircase, I saw a deep imprint where your foot had landed."
"Although this staircase is made of piled bones, some intentional marks can be seen with careful observation."
Her slender fingers twirled her hair, and Gu Qian Ying took out her hairpin.
She played with her hairpin, looking at Wu Lei, "You were behind me and in front of Wu Xiao Lan. You stumbled, yet Wu Xiao Lan remained steady. Walking the same path, on the surface, Wu Xiao Lan appears more composed and cautious than you, meticulous in thought.
But when we ascended with you, you kindly reminded everyone about pebbles underfoot. From this, it's clear you are more attentive than any of us. Thus, how could you make such a mistake as stumbling? Who would believe you if you said it wasn't intentional?"
"But then again, even if you were momentarily careless, you could have been pulled up by me when you stumbled. Yet, you did not reach out to me. This also indicates that it was intentional. Wu Lei, this is your flaw."
With that, Gu Qian Ying walked to Wu Xiao Lan.
At this moment, Wu Xiao Lan looked slightly different from how Gu Qian Ying had seen her.
Beneath her delicate features, the mole on her chin was gone.
It was evident that Wu Xiao Lan's appearance was a disguise.
"You have many loopholes. When you entered that thatched hut with us, your position and ours were far from the painting on the wall, yet why did you touch that painting? Even if it was out of curiosity."
"But your curiosity is too coincidental. If not to lure us, what else could it be?"
"Besides this, there's another small detail that exposed you."
"Wu Xiao Lan, you once said the Saintess saved you, so you were very grateful and wanted to accompany me to Yin Mountain to find the Saintess."
"At the same time, you also said you were very familiar with the Saintess. But when I asked you what the Saintess liked to eat, you casually mentioned some foods, none of which the Saintess favored."
"You lied about this."
"Apart from these flaws, let's return to the thatched hut. After you were poisoned, you fell unconscious, and the place where you lay was different from when we saw it. Your sudden disappearance further indicates a significant issue."
"I know you wanted to lure me into unlocking the true mystery of the Luo Yan painting. This further proves that everything we experienced on the mountain was within your plan."
"Hahaha, it seems we underestimated you!"
Wu Xiao Lan, Wu Lei, and Wu Ming saw that their scheme had been exposed. They exchanged glances.
They saw a hint of decision in each other's eyes.
The three nodded simultaneously, conveying some information through their gazes.
Black blood flowed from the mouths of the three.
"Not good, they're going to commit suicide by poison!"
Gu Qian Ying was startled and immediately stepped forward, covering Wu Xiao Lan's nose and mouth.
At the same time, Su Cheng and Xiao Yi Hao each held open Wu Lei and Wu Ming's mouths.
However... it was too late.
Bloodstains flowed from the corners of their mouths and spread onto their clothes.
"Son, use acupuncture to seal their Fengchi acupoints."
As she took out silver needles from her bag, Gu Qian Ying also instructed Xiao Yi Hao to do the same.
"Yes, Mother."
Xiao Yi Hao's medical skills were taught by her, and she believed he could use acupuncture to seal the toxins within their bodies.
"Give them the Detoxification Pills!"
Gu Qian Ying took out three black pills from her medicine pouch and placed one into Wu Xiao Lan's mouth. She gave the other two to Xiao Yi Hao and Su Cheng.
Su Cheng did not know the acupuncture technique, so he assisted Xiao Yi Hao.
Xiao Yi Hao used the silver needles, and Su Cheng administered the Detoxification Pills. The two cooperated perfectly.
After a period of treatment, Wu Xiao Lan, Wu Ming, and Wu Lei's lives were finally saved.
After withdrawing the silver needles, Gu Qian Ying instructed Su Cheng to tie up Wu Xiao Lan, Wu Lei, and Wu Ming.
Half an hour later, the three woke up.
Wu Xiao Lan, upon waking, looked at Gu Qian Ying and the others seated before her, recalling what had just happened.
Wu Xiao Lan's eyes reddened: "Why did you save us?"
As she spoke, Wu Ming and Wu Lei also woke up beside her.
The poison they had concealed in their mouths was their preparation.
However, their survival was beyond their expectations.
"Divine Doctor Gu, our identities are exposed. We have nothing to say. Do as you please, kill us or torture us."
Wu Lei had a fiery temper.
Although Wu Ming remained silent, like Wu Lei, they would not beg for mercy from Gu Qian Ying and the others.
"Tell us your story?"
Gu Qian Ying's expression was calm, and she was unfazed by their hostility.
"What?"
Wu Xiao Lan was confused.
Wu Lei and Wu Ming frowned.
"What made you disregard your own safety and insist on committing suicide after your plan was exposed?"
"Without a reason, I believe normal people wouldn't do such a thing."
"It's not that you are professional assassins, so there's no rule about committing suicide for failing a mission. Thus, it can be inferred that you were forced. What is the reason?"
Gu Qian Ying analyzed.
Wu Xiao Lan, Wu Ming, and Wu Lei all fell silent.
After a moment, Wu Lei spoke, "Alright, Divine Doctor Gu, I will tell you the truth..."