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This was not news for Qi Xiaomian. If what you said is true, I was initially confident I could handle him, but now I have to reconsider.
Sang Qingxiao, noticing his furrowed brow, reassured him that the profound Cultivation Method inherent in the soul would certainly be diminished compared to its peak, and thus would also be less effective.
Qi Xiaomian replied that they still needed to come up with a foolproof plan to avoid any last-minute failures that could endanger them all.
"Where is there a foolproof plan?" Sang Qingxiao laughed. "The idea of being a burden doesn't apply here. Knowing he might be an Evil Object, I willingly came in with you. It's our duty as Demon Catchers to eliminate evil when we encounter it."
"Don't worry too much. What I've said is merely speculation. Once we verify everything, we can discuss other matters. Besides, as long as you continue to act oblivious and find excuses to blame the Qi Family, we have plenty of time to think of a response."
In fact, if they calculated carefully, they still had many cards to play. The biggest one was the Silly Beast, which Huo Qi valued greatly. Moreover, when it eventually emerged from Qi Hao's body, they could negotiate with it; what Qi Hao could offer, they could also provide.
"How do we verify?"
The method of verification was simple: a stick of Soul Guiding Incense would do the trick, made from Old Vine and extremely effective—honest for both young and old alike. However, once lit, the soul within would be irresistibly drawn out by the scent of greed.
The agitation of the soul would manifest clearly in his physical form. Once the incense extinguished, the commotion within the soul would immediately settle down.
Such disturbances in the soul were common occurrences. However, Qi Hao was suspicious by nature; having just stayed at the Qi Family's residence made it difficult not to arouse his suspicions.
Thus, neither of them could act directly. She also didn't want Li Cu and the others involved for now; if someone from within the household helped them, it might prevent alarming the snake in the grass.
"Then let's find someone he wouldn't suspect."
"Your Qi Family must have spies, right?"
Qi Hao trusted no one but himself; he had never truly believed in anyone else.
To ensure that her hard-to-cultivate spies survived longer, she always kept them at a distance from Qi Hao. She didn't want to waste energy training spies over and over again, but today’s situation left her with no one available.
"Then let's find someone opposed to you—someone whom Qi Hao absolutely believes wouldn’t help you."
Qi Xiaomian thought for a moment. "If Madam were still as she once was towards me, I might be able to persuade her to help. Unfortunately, she showed me her disdain at the door yesterday; that scene must have reached Qi Hao's ears by now."
"Then let's choose Qi Xiaopeng."
"Him?! No way!"
"Why not? You can still approach Madam and have her persuade him. I heard Madam scolded him yesterday. Although he has a bit of a temper, he is extremely filial. Right now, he's obediently in the Confinement Room as punishment."
"If Madam steps in, he definitely won't refuse. But that guy wears his thoughts on his face. Not only will Qi Hao see through it, but he might also reveal that it's our idea to clear Zhang Jingxue's name."
Sang Qingxiao thought for a moment. "I still think we should find Madam. She knows the Qi Family much better than you do and will surely find the most suitable candidate for this matter."
Qi Xiaomian also felt that this route was feasible, but there was still something about Madam that he couldn't quite grasp. Due to the Zhang Family, she harbored resentment towards Qi Hao. However, since they already had a child together, her concerns would likely be more pronounced.
"My relationship with her isn't suitable for me to approach her directly. You happen to be passing by; just be cautious when you talk to her. Just in case..."
"There won't be any 'just in case,' Qi Xiaomian. Not only can I probe into others' memories, but I can also erase them. I will tell her everything we've discussed today and keep a close watch on her movements. If anything seems off, I'll simply erase her memory. There's no risk involved."
Qi Xiaomian chuckled, "I almost forgot you had that skill."
After talking for nearly two hours and drinking quite a bit of tea, they felt a bit bloated and uncomfortable.
Seeing that their conversation was coming to an end, Sang Qingxiao stood up to leave but took a few steps outside before turning back again.
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