Chapter 282: Plan and Action

It was not just those paying attention to this matter who were stunned; everyone present was shocked by this sudden scene.

For a moment, the scene was silent, and everyone's gaze gathered on Fang Yuying and Chen Che.

Xue Zhangming, who had been drinking and socializing, possessed extremely keen insight and instantly discovered that something was wrong with the scene. When he saw Chen Che's figure, he was even more shocked; he clearly had not expected Chen Che to be here as well.

The reactions of the others, especially the Ouyang Family and the Ding Family, as well as Gu Zhengying and Gu Zhangsheng watching from the back garden entrance, caused extreme unease to rise in his heart.

He realized something, his thoughts instantly becoming active, and he prayed that Chen Che would not cause something that could not be resolved.

Chen Che held the Jingguan Stone, his face full of astonishment as he looked toward Fang Yuying; the latter was clearly also startled by her own unexpected action, her face full of embarrassment and nervousness.

Su Xiao became even more vigilant, observing the surroundings with sharp eyes and taking a step toward Chen Che's position.

At this moment, under the gaze of everyone, the Jingguan Stone emitted a glowing blue light; the light was dazzling and eye-catching, as intoxicating as neon.

Chen Che's expression was slightly surprised; he loosened his hand, and the Jingguan Stone fell to the ground. The glowing blue radiance instantly extinguished, returning to an unremarkable earthy color.

"What is this doing? A special program?"

"Not sure, but it looks somewhat interesting."

"………"

The guests were all attracted by this strange scene, while those who had obtained the results of the probe frowned, their expressions filled with disappointment and doubt.

The blue light proved that Chen Che was in the Grandmaster Realm, so he was not the person who broke into the Fang Family and killed the Vermilion Bird, and it was highly likely that the Welfare Institute incident was not his doing either.

But if it wasn't him, who else could it be?

The brief interlude did not attract too much of the guests' attention; they continued to chat and laugh, and the back garden returned to its lively and noisy state.

Fang Shaoyi gave a wink to the stunned Fang Yuying, and the latter immediately trotted toward Chen Che, gave an apologetic smile, bent down to pick up the Jingguan Stone, and quickly turned back without the slightest delay.

Seeing this, Gu Zhengying and Gu Zhangsheng disappeared from the back garden entrance and returned to the room where Gu Yuanzong was located.

The Ouyang Family, Ding Family, Huang Family, and others felt unwilling, but were helpless, so they had to raise smiles, exchange greetings with the friends and guests who arrived, and blend into the cocktail party.

The three Protectors—Black Tortoise, Azure Dragon, and White Tiger—relaxed their expressions and continued to fulfill their roles as servants and attendants.

The plan was going smoothly. Ma Zijun looked around, observing everyone's reactions, took a deep breath, and contentedly tilted his head back to take a large gulp of wine.

Afterward, he moved to a less crowded area, took out his phone to send a message, and after finishing, waved his arm toward Su Xiao, who was looking this way.

Su Xiao turned her head back, moved to the side of Chen Che and Jiang Lan, and said, "The plan is going smoothly."

Hearing this, both Chen Che and Jiang Lan breathed a sigh of relief, especially Chen Che, whose originally straight spine slumped.

Jiang Lan patted him and said sternly, "It's not over yet, we cannot let our guard down."

Chen Che helplessly resumed his posture, gave a bitter look at Jiang Lan and Su Xiao, and just as he was about to say something, a tall figure strode over.

"Come with me!"

Xue Zhangming said with a straight face and a stiff tone.

Chen Che's expression froze; he glanced at Su Xiao and Jiang Lan and followed Xue Zhangming to the side.

"Why are you here?"

Xue Zhangming looked around and asked first, his tone quite like he was coming to hold someone accountable.

Chen Che straightened his back and said, "The Gu Family invited me."

"Then what was that just now? That stone that glows."

"How would I know? The Fang Family threw the stone at me; you should go ask the Fang Family."

Chen Che looked at Xue Zhangming and spoke calmly.

"You!"

Xue Zhangming suppressed the anger in his heart, "I am warning you, you had better not pull any stunts today. The Gu Family has already started to suspect you; if you want to die, don't drag me down with you!"

"Don't worry, Xue Sijiang, I don't want to die yet."

Chen Che said nonchalantly.

"Hmph!"

Xue Zhangming snorted coldly, "That would be best!"

Watching Xue Zhangming's fuming retreating back, Chen Che breathed a sigh of relief and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.

"Good acting."

Jiang Lan and Su Xiao followed up and patted him on the back.

"Chen Che" turned to look at Jiang Lan and Su Xiao, looking like he wanted to cry, and whispered, "I was so nervous I almost died! The Master could have assigned me any task, but he had to make me disguise myself as him to attend this cocktail party; it was truly terrifying!"

"You performed very well. Once the matter on Chen Che's side is finished, you two can switch back."

Jiang Lan pursed her lips and smiled lightly.

That's right, this Chen Che was Shen Qi in disguise; if one looked closely, one could still see the tail of a Silver Needle exposed at his jaw.

"Now is not the time to relax. Although this test has been passed, you must continue to disguise yourself and attract everyone's attention to you so that Chen Che can act more easily."

Su Xiao's eyes were as sharp as a hawk's, "Especially those three Protectors."

"For my most noble Master, I will give it my all!"

Shen Qi adjusted his state, returned to the crowd, took the initiative to mingle and socialize, and chatted and laughed, doing his best to attract attention.

As for the real Chen Che, he was currently outside the Gu Jia Zhuang Yuan.

He and Song Jinhe were hiding in the depths of the bamboo forest outside the Gu Jia Zhuang Yuan. He moved his gaze away from the message sent by Ma Zijun and said, "The plan over there is going smoothly; it's time for me to act."

Song Jinhe, chewing on a lollipop, nodded and said, "Then let's begin."

Chen Che stood facing Song Jinhe, as straight as a pine tree. Song Jinhe squinted and smiled, spread her palms, pressed them against his solid chest muscles, and grabbed firmly a few times.

Afterward, she withdrew one hand, extended two fingers in front of her lips, and her red lips parted slightly. A profound Sanskrit Incantation drifted through the bamboo forest, and the bamboo leaves rustled, as if playing a vivid piece of music.

A Three-dimensional Array originated from the palm Song Jinhe had pressed against Chen Che's chest, manifesting and growing to the height of a person, just enough to envelop Chen Che within it.

"This array can keep you hidden for an hour; even your aura will be undetectable. As long as you are careful not to make any noise, no one will know of your existence."

Song Jinhe's other arm also reluctantly withdrew from Chen Che's chest.

The Array Diagram surrounded Chen Che, spinning around his body; as its speed slowed from fast to slow, Chen Che also gradually vanished from sight.

Song Jinhe raised her hand to grab again, but she grabbed nothing: "Junior Brother, are you still there?"

There was no response.

"Stinky brat, you didn't even say a word before leaving."

Song Jinhe muttered complainingly, but her body suddenly shuddered, two blushes appeared on her face, and she cursed: "Dead brat, I helped you turn invisible, and you actually teased me! If you have the guts, don't come back later!"

"Smack!"

Just as she finished speaking, her pert buttocks, wrapped in a black dress, were struck again, the sound crisp.

"You little rascal, do you really think I can't deal with you?!"

Song Jinhe was so embarrassed and angry that she formed hand seals, about to cast an Array.

"Smack!"

Unexpectedly, Song Jinhe's threat had no effect at all; instead, she was struck on the other side again, the sound equally crisp, with a burning pain.

"Chen Che!"

Song Jinhe roared in shame and fury.

"Hehehe..."

A treacherous, triumphant laugh lingered in her ears, drifting further and further away; it seemed he had truly left this time.

Song Jinhe dropped her stance and rubbed her buttocks, her face flushed with shame: "The little rascal really has a heavy hand; I reckon the handprint will last for a long time. Hmph, just wait until you come back, see how I deal with you!"

Chen Che did not hear Song Jinhe's harsh words; relying on the Array to remain invisible, he controlled himself to avoid making too much noise, vaulted over the wall of Gu Jia Zhuang Yuan, leaped across the rooftops, stood on the highest eave, and used his Pupil Technique to overlook the entire Gu Jia Zhuang Yuan.

As far as his eyes could see, the entire Gu Family was laid bare, and finally, beneath the building he was standing on—the one located in the very center of the Gu Family—he discovered a hidden underground space.