After Hun Ling and Jia left, Mu An Xiao set aside her unnecessary thoughts and deliberately called out towards them, "Ou Yang Ye, you've left this matter entirely to me," she said, walking towards them. "What are you whispering about? Are you afraid I'll hear?"
Upon hearing this, Gu Yan and Ou Yang Ye both turned to look towards Mu An Xiao. Worried that Mu An Xiao was playing a trick, Gu Yan quickly released the soundproofing spell she had cast. She cast one last glance at the back of Ou Yang Ye's head.
Immediately after, Ou Yang Ye showed a smile towards Mu An Xiao. "We weren't saying anything."
"Not saying anything," Mu An Xiao repeated, slowly stopping in front of Ou Yang Ye. "Really."
"Yes," Ou Yang Ye nodded.
Mu An Xiao smiled. "Alright, I'll believe you for now, but," she said, looking at Gu Yan, "there's something that's really bothering me." After speaking, she shot a glare at Gu Yan, then turned her gaze back to Ou Yang Ye.
Ou Yang Ye smiled faintly. "Tell me what's bothering you, and I'll help you get revenge."
"Fine, kill her," Mu An Xiao said deliberately.
The moment Hun Ling and Jia heard Mu An Xiao say this, they both paused.
Gu Yan's eyes darkened.
Then, Ou Yang Ye laughed. "That's not a funny joke."
"You think I'm joking," Mu An Xiao said, the corners of her lips curving into a slight smile. "Ou Yang Ye, you truly... don't understand me." She reached out and placed her hands on Ou Yang Ye's shoulders.
Ou Yang Ye maintained his smile. "Mu An Xiao, I understand you too well, which is why..."
"I tend to be soft-hearted with people, but when it comes to demon souls," Mu An Xiao interrupted, raising her voice, "I never show mercy, especially... to demon souls who have done evil." She glanced at Gu Yan.
Gu Yan grew nervous.
Ou Yang Ye was still smiling. "All of this requires evidence. May I ask," he said, "do you have any proof of her wrongdoing? Of course, if you do, you can kill her however you wish. If not... then her life is still for me to decide."
"You decide," Mu An Xiao said, her face hardening. "Ou Yang Ye, you're determined to go against me for her sake."
"Let's be reasonable," Ou Yang Ye stated calmly.
Mu An Xiao snorted. "Be reasonable," she said, pursing her lips into a smile of deep helplessness. "Great demon, you speak of reason? How comical."
"You..."
"Ou Yang Ye, I'm done with this matter." Mu An Xiao interrupted sharply, patting Ou Yang Ye's shoulder with force. Then she turned to Gu Yan. "Gu Yan, your skill in using honeyed words is truly remarkable."
"I..."
"Using a soundproofing demonic art to make me hear nothing," Mu An Xiao said, looking down at Gu Yan's hand held behind her back, and sneered. "This demonic art is truly powerful."
"She didn't say anything to me," Ou Yang Ye said coldly. "Stop being so unreasonable."
"Yes, yes, I'm being unreasonable. Thinking about it... there's no reasoning with unreasonable great demons like you. What you're saying is truly ridiculously funny." Mu An Xiao said, then pushed Gu Yan aside and walked towards the shop.
At the same time, Gu Yan staggered back a couple of steps and said, unable to hold back any longer, "Master, Gu Yan did it."
Upon hearing this, Mu An Xiao immediately stopped and turned to look at Gu Yan, who was loudly making accusations. "Gu Yan, your ability to accuse others first is truly impressive."
"Master, I'm telling the truth." Gu Yan shouted, not looking at Mu An Xiao at all.
Following this, Ou Yang Ye glanced at Mu An Xiao.
Jia and Hun Ling also stopped their actions at the moment Gu Yan shouted and looked over together.
Mu An Xiao stared intently at the back of Gu Yan's head and sneered, "Ou Yang Ye, I've found the culprit." As she spoke, she turned to look at Ou Yang Ye.
Ou Yang Ye remained calm. "Tell me, who is it," he said, looking at Mu An Xiao.
"It's Gu Yan," Mu An Xiao stated firmly.
"Evidence," Ou Yang Ye said coldly.
"I have evidence," Mu An Xiao said, her eyes determined as she walked up to Ou Yang Ye. "Look." She suddenly spread out her hand.
Following this, Ou Yang Ye lowered his head to look at Mu An Xiao's palm and frowned. "What do you mean by this?"
Mu An Xiao looked at Ou Yang Ye's confused expression and directly took his hand. "How does it feel?" she asked.
Ou Yang Ye stared at Mu An Xiao's bold action and was stunned.
Seeing this, Mu An Xiao released his hand and said, "A demon soul can capture any transparent, smooth object. That smooth object is the blood within the soul. That blood can remain on the demon soul's hand for three days and three nights. Her hand has it, so," she glared angrily at Ou Yang Ye, "this is the evidence."
Ou Yang Ye was speechless.
Over there, Hun Ling, after hearing Mu An Xiao's explanation, said, "It's over."
Upon hearing this, Jia, who had thought Mu An Xiao was very cool, became instantly curious about Hun Ling's words. "What's over? Don't you think Mu An Xiao is very cool?" he asked, turning his head to stare at Hun Ling.
Hun Ling's eyes darkened. He turned to look at Jia and said in a low voice, "This evidence can only be presented in a court of law in the underworld. If it's spoken of anywhere else, it breaks the rules. Breaking the rules means punishment from below. Mu An Xiao..." he met Jia's eyes, "has broken the rules."
"What?" Jia's eyes widened.
"She brought this up in front of Ou Yang Ye. If that's the case, then all demon souls... must know about this matter."
"If he doesn't believe her, Mu An Xiao will be fine, right?" Jia interrupted.
Hun Ling thought for a moment and nodded.
Jia's lips curved upon hearing this. "I can guarantee he won't believe it," he said, turning his head to look forward.
Hun Ling hesitated for a moment before also looking in that direction.
At the same time, after a brief moment of eye contact with Mu An Xiao, Ou Yang Ye began to laugh.
Mu An Xiao frowned upon seeing this. "What are you laughing at?"
"Mu An Xiao, you really... can think of any method. At this point, you can even produce such... baseless evidence," Ou Yang Ye said, reaching out to pat Mu An Xiao's head. "Amazing, I'm impressed."
"I..."
"Exactly, Mu An Xiao, are Gu Yan and you working together?" Gu Yan deliberately voiced this question.
Upon hearing this, the smile on Ou Yang Ye's face instantly vanished.
Mu An Xiao had been worried that Gu Yan would suspect her relationship with Gu Yan. As expected... her worries were correct. She felt that the only thing she could do now was... deny it flatly.
"What nonsense are you spouting?" she said calmly.
"It's all your scheme," Gu Yan added.
Ou Yang Ye's expression became even more somber after Gu Yan said this.
Mu An Xiao: ... She simply stared at Gu Yan, wondering what else she could possibly say!