Transmigration: Space-Aided Rise to Power and Prosperity-Chapter 847 - 683: Temptation by Profit

Gu Chengyu felt no guilt in threatening these two. After all, weren’t they the ones who tried to scheme against him first?

"Master!" Ming Mo and Ming Yan arrived together, and as soon as they entered the room, they noticed two other people inside.

They were shocked, thinking that the people from the Yi Mansion had discovered their purpose.

"No need to worry, your timing is perfect. Lu Chen will surely come over later, so we must act quickly."

Yi Lanwen and the servant quickly swallowed the pill, but the stomach pain did not lessen.

"Why is it still so painful?" Yi Lanwen said intermittently, the pain almost making him cramp.

"How could the medicine work so fast?" Gu Chengyu smiled; the real effect hasn’t even kicked in yet!

Right now, it’s just a stomachache, but later they’ll be running to the restroom and doubting their existence.

Actually, he had already given them an antidote, but he tricked them into believing it only neutralized half the poison!

After all, they needed to work for him, and constantly running to the toilet would disrupt his plan.

Ming Mo and the others were a bit confused, unsure of what exactly had happened. How did Second Master Yi become so close to their master?

"Alright! Let’s discuss our next plan now!"

...

Lu Chen narrowly avoided the Hidden Guard at the front and hid behind a tall tree, observing the situation ahead.

The front seemed to be the warehouse of the Yi Family. There were many guards in plain sight, and even more hidden ones lurking around.

He examined the warehouse structure and closed his eyes for a moment to sense, discovering at least five hidden experts.

These experts were slightly inferior to him in martial skills, but many ants can bite an elephant to death. With so many people, it would be difficult even for him to retreat unscathed.

Suddenly, several guards arrived at the front, replacing the ones who were guarding initially.

Lu Chen speculated they were switching shifts around this hour. He looked at the sky; it should just be past 1:00 PM.

After observing for a while, Lu Chen decided to leave.

Suddenly, he was struck with inspiration, and a trace of delight appeared in his heart.

He noticed that those guards were very diligent; they didn’t communicate with each other at all, just focused on guarding their positions, without even exchanging glances.

If he could disguise his men as one of the guards at night, and coordinate with the subordinates waiting outside to strike from inside and out, wouldn’t that be wonderful?

Lu Chen took another look in that direction, increasingly convinced that this plan was feasible.

However, the problem remained: how could they stay until nightfall?

Moreover, there was also the inner study, where the guards were very strict. The treasure map could very well be hidden there.

Not being certain where the treasure map was between these locations, he planned to split his forces and act first.

As for whether the treasure map was hidden elsewhere, Lu Chen couldn’t think of a place safer than these two.

The rest of the Yi Mansion had been thoroughly searched by his men, leaving only these two locations.

Lu Chen had already placed Hidden Guards within the Yi Mansion, and the information they provided indicated that the treasure map was in one of these two locations.

It seemed Yi Mansion had great confidence in these Hidden Guards, as previous attempts by others had failed, leading Yi Family to believe this was the strongest defense.

Lu Chen pondered for a moment. Regardless of whether the treasure map is there, he had to make a move.

The one he was working for could no longer wait, and if he couldn’t find it, he would just capture the Yi Clan Leader. With threats and persuasion, he refused to believe the Yi Clan Leader wouldn’t speak.

Lu Chen took one last look at the guards, then sought an opportunity to avoid the Hidden Guards and headed toward the study.

"Second Master Yi, do you understand? This task isn’t difficult. Just keep him occupied without showing your hand."

Gu Chengyu felt it was both difficult and not difficult at the same time.

Just like he said earlier, Yi Lanwen understood Yi Lanshan. However, Yi Lanshan equally understood Yi Lanwen, perhaps even more deeply.

He feared Yi Lanwen would reveal something in front of Yi Lanshan, ruining his plan.

"Remember, if you want the antidote, you must follow my instructions. Of course, if you do well, I can recommend you to the Emperor."

Gu Chengyu was confident. Threats alone weren’t enough; adding rewards was the key to getting Yi Lanwen to work for him seriously.

Yi Lanwen’s stomach was no longer hurting, making him more convinced that Gu Chengyu had poisoned him.

But hearing Gu Chengyu’s words made his breath catch. Recommend him? To the Emperor?

"I know your Yi Family is hiding a treasure map, isn’t it for preparing to enter the imperial court? You might not be able to become an official, but your grandson can!"

Gu Chengyu knew what the Yi Family desired most, and used this to lure Yi Lanwen, who would undoubtedly take the bait.

Besides, he didn’t make any promises; he said the grandson could become an official, but he would still have to pass the imperial examination.

Yi Lanwen’s breathing quickened further. The prospect of his grandson entering the imperial court was more appealing than his own life.

"I’m curious, who exactly is supporting your Yi Family from behind?"

Gu Chengyu’s eyes gleamed with intelligence, his face calm, while his mind was rapidly considering potential candidates.

"That? I don’t know." Yi Lanwen quickly waved his hand when he saw Gu Chengyu’s expression turn icy again.

"I truly don’t know. My elder brother never told me. But he did hint that it might be a certain Prince in the Capital."

Yi Lanwen was curious as well but had asked several times, only for his elder brother to keep his lips sealed.

He sometimes wondered if his brother didn’t trust him, even concealing things from his own brother.

Thinking this way, he felt a bit resentful.

Gu Chengyu could tell what Yi Lanwen was thinking just by his expression, and he let out a cold laugh.

The Yi Clan Leader’s choice was wise. With a little threat and allure, Yi Lanwen would betray the clan.

It was right not to inform Yi Lanwen; he was a coward who feared death and was easily swayed by temptation.

"Alright, you’ve been out too long. The Yi Clan Leader might suspect something. Quickly take this woman back. Remember, just say she woke up midway and refused no matter what, so the task couldn’t be completed."

Gu Chengyu glanced at the woman still lying on the ground, guessing she was probably drugged with something, else why hadn’t she woken up by now?

"But what if my brother finds out Sister-in-law doesn’t know about this incident, what should we do?" Yi Lanwen said with a troubled look.

"That’s not my concern; think of a solution yourself."

As Gu Chengyu spoke, he glanced at the servant standing beside him.

The servant, seeing Gu Chengyu’s gaze, could only smile sheepishly.

He was still fearful of Gu Chengyu and worried because the poison in his body hadn’t been completely cured.

But when Gu Chengyu gave him a bright smile, full of amusement, he was momentarily dazed.

"But..." Yi Lanwen was about to speak again when the servant stopped him.

"Master, we can wake her up midway and tell her someone wants to capture her. We saved her, didn’t we?"