Chapter 714

One is active help, the other is help after being disappointed in Long Long Xiaoyun.

When he didn't feel he was in the wrong, Lin Lin Shiyin’s active help to Li Li Xunhuan made Long Long Xiaoyun burn with jealousy.

The hatred in his heart began to extend to Lin Lin Shiyin.

His gaze toward Li Li Xunhuan became even more sinister, and he seemed no longer satisfied with just fanning the flames.

If Li Li Xunhuan didn't die, he wouldn't be able to sleep or eat in peace.

Instead, his gaze toward Gu Gu Hanyuan became somewhat inexplicable.

In the eyes of those who didn't know the truth, Gu Gu Hanyuan helping Lin Lin Shiyin protect Li Li Xunhuan would only be seen as being for the sake of Long Long Xiaoyun.

After all, the intimacy between Long Long Xiaoyun and Gu Gu Hanyuan was clearly visible.

If Long Long Xiaoyun spoke up, Gu Gu Hanyuan would surely not refuse.

Little did they know that Long Long Xiaoyun didn't want to save Li Li Xunhuan at all, and Lin Lin Shiyin had paid the price for it.

Bai Bai Xiaosheng bit the bullet and said:

"Since Young Master Gu has spoken, we dare not oppose. But after all, this involves the Plum Blossom Thief; if we just let Li Li Xunhuan go like this, it will inevitably hinder Young Master Gu’s reputation. Please think twice, Young Master Gu."

Gu Gu Hanyuan pondered for a moment and nodded indifferently:

"That makes sense. In any case, Li Li Xunhuan is currently the biggest suspect for the Plum Blossom Thief, so letting him go like this is definitely inappropriate. But Gu Mou thinks he can be given a chance to investigate the truth himself. Bai Bai Xiaosheng, you can also arrange for people to monitor him."

Bai Bai Xiaosheng breathed a sigh of relief.

As long as Gu Gu Hanyuan wasn't directly protecting Li Li Xunhuan, that was the best result.

Otherwise, who would dare to frame Li Li Xunhuan under pressure?

If Gu Gu Hanyuan discovered it, wouldn't they be dead without a burial place?

Even the forces behind Bai Bai Xiaosheng wouldn't dare to easily provoke Gu Gu Hanyuan.

Bai Bai Xiaosheng was highly skilled at seeing which way the wind blew; at this moment, his eyes rolled, and he flattered:

"Young Master Gu is truly wise. If we just caught Li Li Xunhuan, no one could prove he is the Plum Blossom Thief. But as long as we monitor him, if the Plum Blossom Thief doesn't come out to commit crimes, his suspicion will be even greater. If the Plum Blossom Thief happens to come out to commit crimes, we can also follow the vine to find clues. In short, if Li Li Xunhuan fails to catch the real Plum Blossom Thief within the time limit, it can basically be concluded that he is the Plum Blossom Thief."

Bai Bai Xiaosheng’s words almost concluded that Li Li Xunhuan was the Plum Blossom Thief.

Even if he spoke somewhat far-fetchedly, it was reasonable and logical if one assumed Li Li Xunhuan was the Plum Blossom Thief.

Everyone agreed upon hearing this.

Li Li Xunhuan also knew this was his only way to clear his suspicion, so he had to agree with a frown.

Bai Bai Xiaosheng struck while the iron was hot and flattered:

"Since this method was thought of by Young Master Gu, then let Young Master Gu decide how long this time limit should be."

Gu Gu Hanyuan didn't answer immediately upon hearing this, but turned around to look at Lin Lin Shiyin.

He saw that Lin Lin Shiyin’s beautiful eyes were full of pleading.

She knew she shouldn't have begged, and didn't know what other chips she could use to beg.

After all, the biggest chip seemed to have already been paid out.

However, she unexpectedly received a gentle smile from Gu Gu Hanyuan, signaling her to be at ease.

In a trance, Lin Lin Shiyin even doubted whether Gu Gu Hanyuan’s taking advantage of her just now was a hallucination.

Gu Gu Hanyuan turned back and said indifferently:

"In that case, let’s set the period at three months."

Bai Bai Xiaosheng was stunned.

Li Li Xunhuan was full of surprise, and Long Long Xiaoyun’s face turned even blacker.

Everyone looked at each other in dismay.

Under normal circumstances, such an urgent case should be limited to three to seven days.

If there were half a month, it would be considered generous.

A full three months—let alone letting Li Li Xunhuan find the truth, it would be enough for him to run to any country.

And the longer the time, the more accidents and risks there would be, and it would be even harder to arrange things specifically.

Not only that, in three months, perhaps the imperial court would intervene in advance.

By then, Li Li Xunhuan, as a Li Tanhua, would have even less reason to be at their mercy.

Of course, more importantly, the truth would become incredibly blurred.

No one could prove Li Li Xunhuan was the Plum Blossom Thief, and at the same time, no one could prove Li Li Xunhuan was not the Plum Blossom Thief.

Bai Bai Xiaosheng felt incredibly disgusted in his heart, unable to guess Gu Gu Hanyuan’s thoughts at all.

He asked with difficulty:

"Young Master Gu, wouldn't this time be a bit too long?"

Gu Gu Hanyuan’s cold gaze swept over upon hearing this, and he asked indifferently:

"Oh? Do you have an opinion?"

Bai Bai Xiaosheng felt a chill all over his body, and his grandmaster cultivation seemed to vanish at this moment.

He was like an old or weak person with no ability to resist, unable to move.

In an instant, cold sweat covered his entire face.

With a hunched back, his voice even went out of tune as he said:

"No... no dare."

Even though Gu Gu Hanyuan was only targeting Bai Bai Xiaosheng at this moment, everyone felt terrified.

Many even wanted to back out.

Originally, they thought that catching the Plum Blossom Thief would not only bring wealth and fame, but also the favor of Lin Xian'er, the number one beauty in the Northwest.

But looking at Lin Xian'er’s current state, she would sooner or later become Gu Gu Hanyuan’s exclusive property.

And as for wealth and fame, with Gu Gu Hanyuan involved, who would dare to swallow it alone?

The effort and reward didn't seem proportional, so it was no surprise that some would back out.

Just as they thought.

At this moment, Lin Xian'er’s beautiful eyes were almost overflowing.

Looking at Gu Gu Hanyuan’s proud posture, one word from him, and the heroes were restrained.

He seemed to have already become the most noble person in the world.

Look at his handsome, immortal-like appearance and peerless martial arts.

Is there any man who could better prove her value than obtaining Gu Gu Hanyuan?

Lin Xian'er first took a fancy to Li Li Xunhuan.

But Li Li Xunhuan only had Lin Lin Shiyin in his eyes and looked at her with disdain.

This was a denial of her value and her faith.

That was why she colluded with Bai Bai Xiaosheng and Long Long Xiaoyun, not only to collect money under the name of the Plum Blossom Thief, but also to harm Li Li Xunhuan.

Wealth aside.

What she wanted was for Li Li Xunhuan to bow to her, to let Li Li Xunhuan understand the consequences of rejecting her.

For this, she promised Bai Bai Xiaosheng and Long Long Xiaoyun that once Li Li Xunhuan was dealt with, they could have her beautiful body.

Bai Bai Xiaosheng was captivated by her, and naturally obeyed her every word.

Although Long Long Xiaoyun kept emphasizing that he only loved Lin Lin Shiyin,

how could Lin Xian'er not notice his hidden glances?

This made Lin Xian'er feel both disdainful and pleased.

However, before that, Lin Xian'er still wanted to sell her best self for a good price.

Previously, she had taken a fancy to Shangguan Shangguan Jinhong, the leader of the Money Gang.

Such an ambitious hero could best prove her value.

However, now that Gu Gu Hanyuan was there, Lin Xian'er immediately looked down on Shangguan Shangguan Jinhong.

After all, in her view, if Shangguan Shangguan Jinhong faced Gu Gu Hanyuan, he might not be much better than Bai Bai Xiaosheng and the others.

As for Bai Bai Xiaosheng, who was being submissive and trying to please Gu Gu Hanyuan in every way, she looked down on him even more.

Invisibly, Gu Gu Hanyuan had raised Lin Xian'er’s horizons.

After all, with delicious food right in front of her, who would think of eating chaff and vegetables?

The idea of winning by quantity was cast to the back of her mind.