555 A Heap of Suspicion

Yan Jun's feigned sincerity was obvious to Qin Yu.

"Oh, I thought you were with the Commander. What brings you to see me?" Qin Yu Ye retaliated, hitting Yan Jun where it hurt.

Let's hurt each other, who's afraid of whom.

Yan Jun wasn't angry and found a place to sit.

"I heard you went to the Underworld to find the Commander. It seems you didn't see her."

He was right, Qin Yu was annoyed but could still prioritize.

"I didn't see her. Since you're here, tell me where the Commander is. After all, she doted on you the most."

"Honestly, I don't know either."

Qin Yu let out a dismissive sneer.

"If you don't know, then why did you come?"

"I came to talk with you about the Commander's affairs."

"Aren't you very familiar with her? What do you need to talk to me about?"

Qin Yu was short-tempered, as if he had swallowed gunpowder.

But Yan Jun's next words changed his attitude.

Yan Jun said, "These past few days, I've searched everywhere I could think of, but I can't find the Commander. Tell me, why has she been avoiding us like this?"

"She used to be aloof, but not to this extent."

"And during the battle last time, when she came out to stop it, everyone could feel that her aura was much weaker than before. Don't you find that strange?" Sudan Novel Network

The Supreme Commander had been missing for so long, only to appear much weaker. And now, they didn't even know where to find her.

All these signs combined were highly suspicious.

Even if her strength was not what it used to be, the Ten Palace Yama Lords wouldn't dare to do anything to her. After all, they were all men in high positions, none of whom would stoop to bullying her.

Besides, there was Yan Jue to consider. Who could defeat him...

Suddenly, Qin Yu thought of something, his face growing solemn.

"Are you saying the Supreme Commander is being coerced by Yan Jue?"

Yan Jun's expression was equally grave.

"We don't know the exact reason, but it's certain that the Supreme Commander is in a bad situation. Otherwise, she wouldn't be avoiding us."

"Whatever she wants to do with the Underworld, she only needs to gather everyone and state her intentions. I believe no one would object."

"Why make such a simple matter so complicated, even resorting to fighting?"

Yes, they had been so focused on dealing with Yan Jue that they had overlooked these points.

Thinking back now, there were indeed many suspicious details.

"The Ten Palace Yama Lords were never united, and Yan Jue is so formidable. Even if there are doubts, what can we do?" Qin Yu said.

"You came to see me, not just to say foolish things, right?"

Qin Yu's implication was that he wanted Yan Jun to come up with a plan.

Yan Jun had caused enough trouble with his scheming mouth.

Yan Jun, however, was already prepared.

"We'll find an excuse to gather everyone together and force her to appear. Then we'll be able to find out what's going on."

How to force her?

They had staked out the place for days and hadn't even seen a shadow.

"Then tell me, what excuse should we use?"

"It's simple. Didn't Yan Jue just destroy your Imperial Dragon Hall over the road construction matter?"

"We'll use that as an excuse to convene a meeting to discuss future road construction plans. Then we'll require the Commander to attend and preside over the proceedings. For such an important meeting, I doubt she would be absent."

This Yan Jun was truly full of wicked ideas. It was no wonder he had managed to coax the Supreme Commander into happiness and win her favor back then.

"What if she still doesn't come? What will you do then?"

Hearing this, a dangerous glint flashed in Yan Jun's eyes.

"If she doesn't come, then it can only mean one thing. She's a fake."

"What!"

Qin Yu sat up abruptly.

"A fake? How is that possible?"

"Nothing is impossible. Yan Jue is cunning and reckless. He's met the Supreme Commander and could arrange for an imposter to toy with us. The cost would be minimal, and the effect maximal. It's worth the risk for him. Even if he fails, he loses nothing."