The reason the figure who stepped forward elicited such a reaction from everyone was because this person looked exactly like
"Supreme Elder, who is this?" someone asked.
"There is no need for you to know who he is. All you need to understand is that tomorrow he will poison the Clan Master, and when that happens, you must all cooperate with me and
"We shall obey the Supreme Elder's orders," everyone responded in unison, half-kneeling to the ground.
"You are dismissed." Chu Han Youyou waved his hand, and the crowd promptly dispersed. They left in utmost secrecy, even employing concealment techniques for fear that someone might discover they had been here.
Besides Chu Han Youyou and Chu Hanqing, the only one remaining at the location was the man who bore an identical appearance to Chu Feng.
"We shall trouble you with this matter."
Both Chu Han Youyou and Chu Hanqing clasped their fists toward the man, their attitudes notably courteous.
"There is no need to thank me. I am not doing this for your sake — I am doing it for myself. I want this Chu Feng to suffer disgrace and ruin, to die a wretched death," the man said. Even his voice was identical to Chu Feng's, though his words at this moment were filled with hatred toward Chu Feng.
"Then may I ask what grudge you hold against Chu Feng?" Chu Hanqing asked.
Chu Han Youyou also fixed his gaze upon the other party.
This man had approached them on his own initiative, proposing that they join forces to deal with Chu Feng. The entire plan had been his idea.
Although the man had done certain things to prove he genuinely wanted to bring Chu Feng down — which was ultimately why Chu Hanqing and Chu Han Youyou had agreed to cooperate with him — they still harbored wariness toward him.
"There is no need for you to know about that. Since I came to you seeking cooperation, it is because I trust you a great deal, and I hope you can trust me in return," the man said.
"Of course," Chu Hanqing and Chu Han Youyou nodded.
"Urgh—"
Suddenly, the man's face contorted in pain, and moments later his features warped beyond recognition. His body split into two shadows that swayed violently.
However, this condition lasted only a brief moment before returning to normal, and the man once again assumed Chu Feng's appearance.
"What is this???"
Upon seeing this, both Chu Hanqing and Chu Han Youyou's eyes widened with concern.
They could clearly see that something was wrong with this person's body.
What they were worried about, naturally, was not the man's physical condition, but whether it might affect their plan the following day.
"It is nothing — just a minor ailment. Tomorrow I will take a suppressing medicine, and there will absolutely be no accidents," the man said.
"Good," Chu Hanqing and Chu Han Youyou said simultaneously.
"Then I shall see you tomorrow." The man's figure flickered, transforming into a dark shadow that swiftly soared away into the distance.
At this point, Chu Hanqing and Chu Han Youyou exchanged glances.
"This man truly puts one on edge," Chu Hanqing said.
"Indeed. But at this point, we have no other choice but to take the risk. This may be our only opportunity," Chu Han Youyou replied.
The following day, Chu Han Youyou and Chu Hanqing brought out the Clan Master of the
Because they had planned this well in advance, they accomplished the first step of their scheme with ease.
They deliberately arranged a gathering at which many prominent figures within the Chu Heavenly Clan, along with the Clan Master himself, would all be present. Even Chu Xuanchengfa and