Chapter 1388: Key Item

Xiao Han said nothing, simply waiting for Wu Dan to slowly regain his composure.

"Later, the Sect Master was... by the Second Elder..."

Speaking to this point, Wu Dan closed his mouth and said no more, yet everyone knew what the ending was.

Xiao Han pondered for a long time; he did not know what to say. He had actually figured out this ending long ago, yet hearing it with his own ears, he still found it hard to accept.

Wu Dan knew he had committed a grave error; he kept his head down, awaiting Xiao Han's judgment.

But Xiao Han merely glanced at him, then spoke: "I understand."

"I understand"? Wu Dan's face was full of confusion. What did that mean? What did he understand? Under normal circumstances, shouldn't Xiao Han have severely blamed him? Why was he so calm now? Was this the calm before the storm?

A string of questions formed in Wu Dan's mind.

"Xiao Han, I know I have done many wrong things. I say I have figured it out now and wish to start anew properly; you may not believe it. I accept any punishment, so whatever you do to me, I will endure."

Wu Dan's attitude was very sincere, as if he had truly reformed.

Ning Chen looked at Wu Dan; there was indeed sincerity full in his eyes.

But one thing Ning Chen did not quite understand: how exactly did Wu Dan believe the Second Elder back then, a lie that could be seen through at a glance?

Facing Ning Chen's question, Wu Dan said somewhat awkwardly, "At that time, I was the Second Elder's loyal follower, so..."

Lin Yi suddenly understood: "I get it; you were PUA'd by him!"

"PUA? What is PUA?" Hearing Lin Yi's words, Wu Dan felt a head full of question marks; how had he never heard this term?

Lin Yi waved his hand: "This means you were bewitched by him; whatever he said, you did."

"That's roughly the meaning." Wu Dan nodded. To be honest, he too did not quite understand why the past self of his had done those things.

"Just saying this is not enough." Ning Chen looked at Facing Xiao Han and said calmly.

Given the current situation, relying solely on Wu Dan's one-sided account could not possibly gain others' trust.

In other words, they needed to find the most critical evidence, such as proof that the Second Elder harbored improper intentions toward Duizhang Sect, or evidence of harming Duizhang Sect.

But where could such evidence be found? According to the Second Elder, such a cunning person, he certainly would not have left any evidence.

This was indeed a difficult problem.

Gu Yanqi looked at Wu Dan and said, "Think carefully again; was there truly no other proof at that time?"