The Legend of the Princess' Counterattack

Chapter 483 The Appearance of a Mysterious Informant

Yun Yao and Chu Mochen searched for clues in the sect to uncover Liu Yan'er's conspiracy, but they kept hitting a wall and made slow progress, which made them anxious. On this day, the sun shone through the dense branches and leaves, and sprinkled on the martial arts training ground of the sect. Disciples were practicing their skills in groups of two or three, and the shouts and the sound of weapons colliding were intertwined, but Yun Yao and Chu Mochen had no interest in this. They sat on a stone bench in the corner of the martial arts training ground, frowning, and whispered about the next plan.

"There are too few clues now. Those unclear letter fragments are not enough to convince the leader and everyone else. We must find more solid evidence." Yun Yao clenched her fists, her eyes filled with determination and eagerness. She knew that time was running out. Every moment of delay would increase the danger the sect would face.

Chu Mochen nodded slightly, his brows knitted tightly, playing with a jade pendant in his hand. It was a gift from his master when he was a child. Whenever he was thinking about a problem, he would subconsciously rub it. "I have secretly sent people to monitor Liu Yan'er's every move, but she has been extremely cautious recently and has hardly revealed any flaws. We have to think of another way and take the initiative."

Just as the two of them were frowning, a figure approached quietly. This person was wearing a black robe, thin, and his face was hidden under the hood, so his appearance could not be seen clearly. His footsteps were light, and if he hadn't deliberately approached, no one would have noticed him in this noisy martial arts training ground.

"Are you two worried about Liu Yan'er's matter?" The black-robed man's voice was low and hoarse, with a hint of mystery, as if it came from the Nine Nether Hell.

Yun Yao and Chu Mochen were alerted instantly, stood up suddenly, and stared at the newcomer with sharp eyes. Chu Mochen subconsciously put his hand on the hilt of the sword, so that he could draw his sword instantly if the other party made the slightest movement.

"Who are you? How do you know about us?" Yun Yao's eyes were sharp, trying to catch a clue from the black-robed man's behavior and expression, but the other party was completely covered in the black robe, not revealing a single detail.

The black-robed man chuckled, his voice full of sarcasm. "It doesn't matter who I am. What matters is that I know many of Liu Yan'er's secrets, secrets that could ruin her reputation."

Yun Yao and Chu Mochen looked at each other, both startled, surprised by the sudden appearance of this man, and half believing and half doubting what he said. In this complex world of cultivation, people's hearts are unpredictable, and no one knows what purpose this black-robed man has.

"Why are you helping us?" Chu Mochen asked in a deep voice, tightening the hilt of the sword in his hand slightly. He would not easily trust a person of unknown origin, even if the other party claimed to have key clues.

The black-robed man raised his head slightly, revealing a pair of eyes that shimmered dimly under his hood, like cold stars in the night sky. "I have a grudge against Liu Yan'er. She once caused my family to be destroyed. I have been enduring it until now, just waiting for an opportunity for revenge. Now, you are also tracking her down. We have the same goal, and cooperation will benefit both of us."

Yun Yao frowned slightly, thinking to herself that although this person's words were somewhat credible, it was difficult to be completely assured based on only one side of the story. "Since you knew her secret, why didn't you reveal it to the sect yourself? Why did you have to wait until now and come to us?"

The black-robed man snorted coldly, with a hint of hatred in his eyes. "Liu Yan'er has been operating in the sect for many years, and her power is intertwined. I alone cannot shake her. Moreover, if I rashly expose her without solid evidence, I will only alert the enemy and put myself in danger. But you are different. Miss Yun Yao has the help of the system, and Master Chu Mochen is very powerful. The two of you join forces, plus the clues I provide, you will definitely be able to bring her down completely."

Hearing him mention the system, Yun Yao became even more alert. She had traveled through time and space, and the system was her biggest reliance. There were only a few people who knew about this, but this person was so clear about it, so there must be someone behind him. "What else do you know?"

The black-robed man seemed to see through Yun Yao's thoughts and smiled softly, "Miss Yun Yao, don't panic. I have no intention of prying into your secrets. I just happened to know that you have a mysterious item that can help you escape from danger repeatedly. This is not a secret in the sect. Anyone who pays a little attention can find out."

Yun Yao and Chu Mochen were silent for a moment, weighing the pros and cons. They really needed clues now. If they missed this person, they didn't know when they would find a breakthrough again; but if they believed him easily, they would fall into the other party's trap, and the consequences would be disastrous.

Finally, Yun Yao spoke first: "Okay, we will trust you for now. But you have to give us a useful clue to prove your sincerity."

The black-robed man nodded slightly, as if he had already anticipated their reaction. "The evil forces that Liu Yan'er is colluding with will transport a batch of important supplies to a secret base near the sect in the near future. The supplies will not only contain a large number of rare cultivation resources, but also key evidence such as letters and contracts exchanged with them. If we can intercept this batch of supplies, Liu Yan'er will no longer be able to quibble."

Yun Yao and Chu Mochen's hearts moved. This was indeed an extremely important clue. However, they did not immediately show their joy and remained vigilant.

"Where is that secret base? Do you have any detailed information?" Chu Mochen asked, the sword still on the hilt in his hand, ready to deal with any emergency at any time.

The black-robed man took out a worn-out map from his bosom and handed it to Chu Mochen. "This map shows the approximate location of the stronghold. It is located in the deep mountains to the southwest of the sect. The surrounding terrain is complex and easy to defend but difficult to attack. There are also many defensive formations. If you want to sneak in, you must be extra careful."

Chu Mochen took the map and studied it carefully, his brows furrowed even more. In the deep mountains, the fog was thick and the spiritual energy was disordered. It was already full of dangers, and coupled with the enemy's heavy defenses, this journey would definitely be extremely difficult.

"Why don't you come with us? With you leading the way, there will be fewer twists and turns." Yun Yao stared at the man in black, trying to determine his true intentions from his answer.

The black-robed man shook his head slightly, his voice revealing a bit of helplessness. "I still have some personal matters to take care of. Besides, if I go with you, I will be too conspicuous and it will easily arouse Liu Yan'er's vigilance. You two are very powerful. As long as you are careful, you will succeed. Once you get the evidence, I will show up and work with you to expose Liu Yan'er's true face."

Although Yun Yao and Chu Mochen still have doubts in their hearts, they can only go all out now that things have come to this point. They know very well that this may be the only chance to expose Liu Yan'er's conspiracy and save the sect.

"Okay, we promise you. But we hope what you said is true. If you dare to deceive us, you will pay a heavy price in the future." Chu Mochen put away the map and looked at the man in black robe with cold eyes, his words revealing unquestionable majesty.

The man in black robe chuckled, turned around and blended into the crowd, disappearing in the blink of an eye, as if he had never appeared.

Yun Yao and Chu Mochen looked at the direction where the black-robed man left, and they were silent for a long time. They knew that a more difficult adventure was about to begin, and this time, it was about the life and death of the sect, so they had to go all out.

"There is no time to lose. Let's go back and prepare. We will set off for the secret base early tomorrow morning." Yun Yao broke the silence, with determination in her eyes.

Chu Mochen nodded slightly, and the two of them quickly left the martial arts training ground and returned to their residence. Along the way, they discussed the action plan. Considering the defensive array and guards around the stronghold, they decided to bring some magic weapons to break the array and healing pills in case of emergency.

After returning to her residence, Yun Yao sat on the bed, closed her eyes, and entered the system space. The system interface flickered with a faint light, and various data and information kept jumping. She searched carefully in the system store and spent a lot of points to exchange for several special props that could conceal auras and break restrictions. These props might play an unexpected role at critical moments.

At the same time, Chu Mochen was wiping his sword in the room. The sword was shining with cold light. He injected spiritual power into it, and the sword rang out, as if responding to the call of its master. He checked every sword tassel and every sword pattern to ensure that there would be no problems with the sword in battle. Then, he selected a few defensive magic weapons and hung them around his waist. These magic weapons were obtained through hardships over the years, and they could protect him from fatal blows at critical moments.

As night fell, the lights in the sect gradually dimmed and there was silence. Yun Yao lay in bed, but tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep. She was worried about tomorrow's actions and was full of doubts about the identity and purpose of the man in black robes. If this was a trap set by Liu Yan'er, their trip would be in danger. But when she thought of the many innocent disciples in the sect and those who trusted and supported her, a firm strength surged in her heart. No matter what, she could not retreat, and she must expose Liu Yan'er's conspiracy and protect the peace of the sect.

Similarly, Chu Mochen was lying on the bed, looking at the moonlight outside the window, with a lot of thoughts in his mind. He thought about every detail of his acquaintance with Yun Yao, from the initial dislike for each other to now working hand in hand and facing many difficulties together. Yun Yao's wit, courage and tenacity moved him again and again, making him unconsciously regard protecting Yun Yao as his most important responsibility. Tomorrow's battle will be full of dangers, and he secretly vowed that no matter what dangers he encountered, he would use his life to protect Yun Yao.

Finally, in the darkest moment before dawn, Yun Yao and Chu Mochen got up one after another. They put on their night clothes, took the prepared magic weapons, elixirs and weapons, and quietly left the sect. At this time, the sect gate was closed and the disciples on duty were dozing off. They used their stealth skills to easily avoid the guards and rushed towards the deep mountains in the southwest of the sect.

Along the way, the dawn was just beginning to appear, the light was shining in the mountains and forests, and the birds were singing happily, but Yun Yao and Chu Mochen had no intention of appreciating the beautiful scenery. They knew that as they went deeper into the mountains and forests, danger was approaching step by step. The mountain road under their feet was rugged and full of thorns. Their clothes were torn and their skin was cut, but they were unaware. There was only one goal in mind, that is, to reach the secret base before the evil forces transferred the materials, obtain key evidence, and save the sect from danger.

After walking for an unknown amount of time, the forest ahead became increasingly dense, and the fog was thick, obstructing the view. Yun Yao and Chu Mochen stopped, took out the map given by the black-robed man, and compared it with the surrounding terrain to carefully identify the direction.

"According to the map, the stronghold should be located not far ahead. Everyone be careful and be vigilant." Yun Yao said in a low voice, with a serious look in his eyes.

Chu Mochen nodded slightly, holding the long sword tightly in his hand, and the sword body trembled slightly, as if he also felt the breath of the upcoming battle. The two slowed down their pace and groped forward carefully, taking every step very cautiously, for fear of triggering hidden traps or magic arrays.

Just as they were about to approach the stronghold, a light sound of footsteps was heard. Yun Yao and Chu Mochen were instantly alert, hiding their auras and hiding behind a big tree. They saw a patrolling group of monks passing by not far away. They were dressed in black, with stern eyes, holding sharp weapons in their hands, and their steps were neat and orderly. It was obvious that they were well-trained.

After the patrol team left, Yun Yao and Chu Mochen breathed a sigh of relief. They knew that the real challenge had just begun. The stronghold was just around the corner, and what awaited them would be a thrilling life-and-death contest. But for the sake of the sect and the justice in their hearts, they were not afraid and resolutely walked towards the depths of the stronghold, heading towards unknown dangers.