Chapter 815: Old and Cunning
After dropping his aggressive words, the man immediately left with the woman.
The woman's thoughts differed from the man's; she didn't want to leave so easily, convinced her son's disappearance was definitely related to a Demon, and thus unwilling to depart without further action.
However, she was ultimately overruled by her husband and, still seething with anger, left with him.
After the two left, Yang Haoran and the others didn't linger outside. Back in the study, Yang Haoran plopped down onto a chair, exhaled heavily, then picked up an opened pack of cigarettes from the table, pulled one out, and lit it.
Bai Xue, on the other hand, couldn't help but burst into hearty laughter. She had wanted to laugh just now outside, but had ultimately held back. In that kind of situation, laughter was not allowed; once she laughed, Yang Haoran's act would be ruined, and things would get troublesome.
So, even though she really wanted to laugh, she didn't let it out, instead forcefully suppressing the impulse within her.
Now that the two Demon Hunters had left, and they were back in the study, she no longer suppressed the urge to laugh, letting her true emotions show.
"Ha. . . haha," Bai Xue gasped. "Brother Underworld Agent, how do you manage to lie without batting an eye, and even use your character as a guarantee? You. . . you're practically killing me with laughter! If I. . . haha, if I didn't know the whole story, I would definitely believe everything you said was true, haha."
Bai Xue laughed until she was breathless. Seeing this, Yang Haoran wore a wry smile and helplessly shook his head.
Bai Xue nodded vigorously while still laughing.
"Heh heh, that makes sense, perfect sense. Everything you say, Brother Underworld Agent, I find extremely reasonable."
Yang Haoran took a drag from his cigarette, smiling, then spoke with a faint smile.
"Heh heh, that was a close call just now. Thankfully, we didn't come to blows. If we really had fought, we might have ended up in those two's hands today."
Although both sides didn't come to blows just now, there was killing intent everywhere. Even one wrong word would have become an excuse for the two Demon Hunters to attack. Yang Haoran naturally understood this point, so despite his relaxed appearance, the pressure in his heart was still quite considerable.
"They have only temporarily retreated. Who knows when they'll come back to kill us? For us, this is indeed too passive."
Old Master Wu did not burst into hearty laughter like Bai Xue, nor was he as optimistic. With a solemn expression, he thought for a moment before speaking.
Yang Haoran nodded, agreeing with Old Master Wu's assessment.
"They still can't confirm whether their son is alive or dead. How could investigating this matter be so simple? In my opinion, the harsh words they dropped when leaving were just them looking for an excuse to back down."
Bai Xue interjected. Although she wasn't laughing heartily like before, a smile still lingered on her face.
"I think it's best we don't let our guard down. Even though the couple hasn't thoroughly investigated this matter yet, that doesn't mean they won't be able to figure it out in the future."
Yang Haoran heard Old Master Wu's words, then cast his gaze upon him and asked.
"Old Wu, now that you've met these two, and seen their attitude and understanding of the situation, do you have any good countermeasures for this?"
Yang Haoran did not ask Bai Xue this question, fearing her answer would just be "haha haha. " Old Master Wu, however, was an old hand, very experienced in such matters.
Before the two Demon Hunters appeared, Old Master Wu hadn't offered any good countermeasures. That was because the situation was unclear, and he didn't know much about the two Demon Hunters, so he dared not offer random suggestions.
Now the situation was different. Old Master Wu not only had a more detailed and direct understanding of the situation's development but also knew more about the two Demon Hunters. In this circumstance, Yang Haoran felt that Old Master Wu should be able to offer some useful suggestions.
"From my observation," Old Master Wu began, "I think they will return sooner or later. The words the man said when he finally left, in my opinion, weren't just him finding an excuse to back down; he probably truly intends to do that. Since what the couple cares about is their son's life or death, then as long as their son is alive, this problem will naturally be resolved."
As Old Master Wu's words left his mouth, Bai Xue immediately responded with a fawning smile.
"Heh heh, Old Wu, their son is already dead. You know this. So, what you said simply doesn't hold water."
Yang Haoran, however, was not as quick to judge as Bai Xue. He was thoughtful, seemingly understanding the approximate meaning of Old Master Wu's words.
"Of course, I know their son is already dead," Old Master Wu said. "But the couple isn't sure of this. At least for now, they haven't confirmed whether their son is dead or not. If we find a way to make them believe their son is still alive, do you think they'll believe it?"
A hint of a smile appeared on Old Master Wu's face, then he turned to Bai Xue and asked.
Bai Xue was slightly stunned for a moment. She thought for a bit, then nodded.
"Judging from the anxious look on the couple's faces, they might actually believe it. Because no one wants to accept tragedy. Even if there's only a glimmer of possibility, they will convince themselves to believe."
Yang Haoran took a drag from his cigarette, then said with a smile.
"Old Wu, this idea is indeed good. But those two Demon Hunters aren't fools. Ordinary methods probably won't be enough to fool them."
Old Master Wu nodded. He naturally understood the point Yang Haoran was making.
"Ordinary methods clearly won't be able to fool the couple. But what if it's not an ordinary method?"
With Old Master Wu's question, Yang Haoran's interest was piqued. Hearing his words, it seemed Old Master Wu already had a plan in mind.
Bai Xue also caught the meaning in Old Master Wu's words, and looked at him with an expression of keen interest.
"Go on, tell us."
Yang Haoran said with a smile. Old Master Wu didn't hold anything back either. After all, there were no outsiders here, no need for him to keep anything hidden, so he revealed the plan he had in mind.
"First," Old Master Wu began, "I'll need a Skin—a Skin custom-made for that young man from before. Once we have this Skin, it'll be difficult for the couple not to fall for it."
When Old Master Wu mentioned the Skin, Yang Haoran's eyebrows twitched slightly.
"If we merely try to spread the news that the two Demon Hunters' son is still alive, then these two Demon Hunters will inevitably grow suspicious. Although they will still investigate the truth based on the news, the effect certainly won't reach our ideal level. But if someone witnesses their son appearing, then the couple will have no choice but to believe."
Hearing this, Yang Haoran nodded with a smile, agreeing with Old Master Wu's statement. Spreading news was certainly not as substantial or impactful as a real person appearing.
That Demon Hunter from before was already dead. Even his soul had been dealt with by Yang Haoran; he had undergone Soul Transformation and could never appear again.
However, as long as they custom-made a Skin, and then found a soul to inhabit it, completely sealing its power fluctuations and Yin Qi, then as long as it didn't come into contact with other powerful experts, no one would know he was a fake.
"Given the strength and status of this couple," Old Master Wu continued, "they must have already used many methods to search for their son, and quite a few people know about this matter. As long as we deliberately choose a suitable location to make an appearance, and intentionally let interested parties discover this point, then the news that their son is still alive will definitely reach the couple's ears very quickly. At that time, they won't have any mood to bother with us; they will definitely shift their focus."
Old Master Wu had laid out his words to this extent, and Bai Xue naturally understood his intention.
"Old Wu, this method is good. However, where would be a suitable place to make an appearance? No one in Lecheng knows their son. Even if he wanders all over the streets, no one will know who he is."
Bai Xue said. After Old Master Wu heard her words, a hint of a smile appeared on his face once more.
"As for where it's most suitable to appear," Old Master Wu said, "I already have a good choice in mind."
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