Super God Grandmaster
Chapter 257 - 257 245 Does Cui Mengyan Know Martial Arts

Chapter 257: Chapter 245: Does Cui Mengyan Know Martial Arts? Chapter 257: Chapter 245: Does Cui Mengyan Know Martial Arts? By this time, there were not as many people left in the yard, only a few crucial individuals remained.

Wei Sisan said, “Ye Chen, if you were to arrange this, how would you do it?” He admired Ye Chen’s flexibility, indeed it was flawless, rather than wasting brainpower avoiding shortcomings, it was better to reveal a false flaw, setting a trap for the enemy. After all, one couldn’t always be on the defensive, defense couldn’t win the fight. It was better to transform passivity into initiative, Ye Chen’s words reminded him of this.

“Hehe, I’m just making a suggestion. As for these arrangements, I still think you should handle them; I don’t possess such ability,” Ye Chen modestly replied.

Can Mo remarked, “To be able to think up such a method is very commendable, we didn’t think of it.”

Kong Sha also nodded, “This idea is feasible, good. I think it’s excellent, instead of finding our weaknesses, we might as well give them an obvious flaw. At that time, we can lay a good ambush, catching them off guard. There’s nothing better than this. Maybe we can even wipe them out.”

Can Mo agreed, “Yeah, I think it can work, we should proceed this way, here’s our chance.”

Ye Chen stood up and said, “Sect Leader, if there’s nothing else, I’d like to leave. I’m really exhausted today, dripping with sweat. I need to go back to bathe and change clothes. I don’t know what the situation will turn out like tomorrow, you all can deal with such headache-inducing matters, don’t involve me. You all understand the strengths and weaknesses of Wasteland City terrain better than I do, so it will be ideal for you to plan.”

Wei Sisan and Jiang Zhuge both laughed.

Ye Chen continued, “Is there anything else? If not, I really should go.” He stood up.

Ye Chen left.

Kong Sha said, “Ye Chen is really talented.”

Can Mo smiled, “I knew this a long time ago. After experiencing the events in Centipede Mountain, I’m even more convinced of this. His mind is flexible and bold, we are getting old.”

Upon hearing this, Wei Sisan smiled a little, but soon became serious again. After all, the Zen Master’s people were outside, they didn’t know of their methods, but they were certainly keeping something hidden. They didn’t know when they would use it all.

Kong Sha added, “Sect Leader, Ye Chen’s method is good. We don’t know what other methods the Zen Master has for now. Since he is looking for our flaws, let’s give him a flaw as a way to turn passivity into initiative and give them a fierce fight. Perhaps we can determine the outcome.”

Wei Sisan looked at them and asked, “So you all think this way too, do you?”

Can Mo responded, “I think this method can work.”

Wei Sisan asked Jiang Zhuge, “What do you think?”

Jiang Zhuge pondered and replied, “The method is feasible, however, how to lure the Zen Master into the trap is something we need to think carefully about. The Zen Master is a smart man who would see through any slight suspicion.”

Wei Sisan nodded.

Can Mo said, “We need to consider this in the long run.”

Ling’er felt she had to figure out what was happening. If that figure at noon today was indeed Xiao Ni’s, then she was pretending that night. If she was skilled in martial arts, how could she not escape from the men of Dugu Manor? He was worried that this girl might have come with a purpose. If she did come with a purpose, then what was her true intention?

He needed to find a way to determine if she was the person he saw at noon today. To confirm this, he would have to figure out if she really knew martial arts.

Ling’er went into the room, called Wan Lan in, asking Meng Yan to pack things up.

Mu Wanlan didn’t know why Ling’er called her. Ling’er told her what had happened at noon today, and her doubts.

Wan Lan was startled, glancing outside, she exclaimed, “You’re saying that that girl knows martial arts? No way, could you have been mistaken?”

Ling’ er was confused for a moment and replied, “I shouldn’t have been mistaken.”

“If she does know martial arts and is as skilled as you say, disappearing in an instant, flying faster than you, and having better martial arts skills than you, then why couldn’t she escape from the lackeys of Dugu Manor that time?”

“Exactly, that’s why I find it strange.”

“Are you worried that she has some ulterior motive?”

“Well, if that person is indeed her, it will be really bad. If she came with some other aims…”

“Did you tell Ye Chen about this?”

“I told Ye Chen, but he didn’t believe me. He said I was just being paranoid. At that time, he was facing the other way, and I was facing her when I saw her. When he turned around, she was already gone. So it’s understandable that he didn’t see her,” Ling’er was not completely certain.

“So Ye Chen doesn’t believe you.”

“He doesn’t believe me, he said I must have mistaken it because I don’t like her. Anyway, there’s no evidence, unless he sees it with his own eyes, he won’t believe it.”

Upon hearing this Wanlan softly chuckled.

“Don’t you believe me either?” Ling’er asked.

“Of course, I will always stand by your side and believe you. This is beyond doubt,” Wan Lan assured her.

With that, Ling’er nodded.

Wan Lan asked, “So what do you intend to do?”

“Regardless of whether she was the girl I saw at noon today, I need to figure out whether she knows martial arts or not.”

Listening to this, Wan Lan nodded, thinking this was a good idea, “Mm, indeed, if you can figure out whether she knows martial arts, you can basically confirm whether the person is really her and whether the incident that night was faked.”

Ling’er also nodded.

Wan Lan inquired, “How do you plan to find out?”

“I’m thinking of a way now,” Ling’er continued, “It seems the only way is to force her to take action.”

“How do you plan to provoke her into taking action?”

Ling’er had been pondering this question for four hours while eating: how could they force this girl to reveal her hand?

“We can’t just kill her to see if she values her life more than hiding, right?”

“Definitely not a good method.”

“I propose a sudden attack; she’ll react instinctively. Once she strikes, we can spot her flaws,” Wan Lan suggested.

“Wouldn’t that be risky?”

“Aren’t you trying to figure out if she is that person or not?! We have no choice but to take this risk, otherwise, we’ll never know.”

Hearing this, Ling’er finally nodded in agreement.

“Stop thinking. This is the only way. If you want clarity, this is your only option.”

“Going out to kill her doesn’t sound like a good idea.”

“Then let’s set a monster on her and see if she fights back.”

“Release a monster.” Ling’er voiced out in surprise.

“Yes, release a monster directly, it’s the best option,” Wan Lan added. “Let’s go out now, and soon, we’ll send a monster her way to see if she responds.”

“Won’t the monster just eat her up?” Ling’er asked in shock.

“You’re so convinced that she’s skilled in martial arts, how will she reveal her true colors if you don’t force her?”

“I’m worried that it might actually end up eating her.”

“No, it won’t. We’ll be right at the door,” Wan Lan continued. “If you’re so sure that it’s the same person you saw at noon, why are you still worried about this? We must force her to reveal her identity, or it could be disastrous if she has some hidden motives.”

“Alright. We will watch from the outside to see if she reveals her true nature.”

The two of them then headed outside.

It was dark by this time. They made sure that only Meng Yan was left in the courtyard, and everyone else had left.

Meng Yan continued tidying up.

Ling’er awakened a Crystal Black Panther. The panther, as tall as a person, dashed into the courtyard with a swish, knocking over the chairs there. It let out a roaring growl with its massive eyes wide open.

Ling’er and Wan Lan were perched on a pomegranate tree outside the house, lying low on the surrounding wall.

Meng Yan didn’t panic as the panther leapt at her. She swiftly dodged its claws, darting behind it and grabbing a fruit knife left on the table. Everything fell into place.

The knife was gripped tightly in her hand.

Ling’er watched her from atop the wall. Each move was smooth and flowing, like clouds and water.

Wan Lan commented, “She seems to be well-versed in martial arts.”

“Are you sure?”

Meng Yan prepared to kill the panther.

But soon, she abandoned the idea. There was no logical reason for a panther to show up in the New City Sect. If she killed it, how would she explain? Could this be a trap? Suddenly, something clicked in her mind.

Wait, she suddenly recalled the incident at noon. This must be a setup. This afternoon, Ling’er had almost caught her lurking around the corner. This must be a test to figure out whether she knew martial arts. That’s it. She glanced over to see two figures lying on top of the wall.

Suddenly, the knife in her hand loosened. The panther’s arrival in Immortal City was too much of a coincidence.

Meng Yan began to scream for help, visibly scared.

The panther roared loudly. Meng Yan picked up things from the table and threw them at the Black Panther. She held up a wooden chair, only to have it knocked away by the panther.

This was a major turn of events. Ling’er was expecting Meng Yan to reveal her true self, but this scene was hard to believe. Compared to her earlier calmness, this disarray was starkly different. Ling’er pondered, had she misinterpreted things, or had Meng Yan discovered something?

Meng Yan was certain that this was a test. What should she do then? She had to find a way to escape.

She pretended to be in a pathetic state, her clothes torn by the panther’s claws and her arm scratched.

She struggled incessantly. But only she knew this was all an act. Given her martial arts skills, dealing with this panther should be easy, but she didn’t want to make it too obvious.

Wan Lan started to worry a little.

Ling’er asked,

“Does it seem like she is pretending?”

“I can’t tell.”

Right then, Ye Chen heard her screams and rushed back. Meng Yan also heard footsteps outside. She turned towards the entrance just as Ye Chen was about to enter. She threw herself into his arms, shouting, “Help!”

She clung tightly to Ye Chen. Just then, the panther lunged at them. Ye Chen retaliated with a palm strike, releasing an energy dome that enveloped the leaping panther, immediately shrinking it into a thumb-sized crystal.