Murano Momo is a cunning doctor

Chapter 1230 The Real Scheme

Or rather…

Zhao Wuchen leaned forward slightly, as if to get a closer look at Jiang Xiaochuan. "Do you have something on you that made Hattori Hanzo risk everything?"

"Om-!"

Jiang Xiaochuan felt a deafening roar in his mind.

What Hattori Hanzo truly coveted was the ancient jade pendant around his neck!

This matter must not only be kept secret from those aristocratic families, but also from Yan Lü.

The secret of the ancient jade is far too important. If it were to be revealed, it's hard to say whether Yan Lü would be tempted. On the contrary, it's very likely to attract even more greedy eyes.

He hurriedly searched his mind for an excuse, and was about to speak when he caught a glimpse of Tang Ran standing to the side, seemingly wanting to say something, but he held back.

Jiang Xiaochuan's heart skipped a beat—Tang Ran was also present when Hattori Hanzo attacked him in the suburbs last time!

When Hattori Hanzo used his ninjutsu, the ancient jade instantly reacted. Tang Ran must have noticed the light and the phoenix cry emitted by the ancient jade!

"what happened?"

Zhao Wuchen keenly noticed Tang Ran's unusual behavior and turned to look at her.

Instantly, everyone's eyes were focused on Tang Ran.

Tang Ran felt immense pressure. She glanced up at Jiang Xiaochuan, whose face was slightly pale, and then quickly lowered her head again.

When he looked up again, his face had returned to calm, but his voice was slightly hoarse:

"Elder Zhao, Elder Chen, I just think that the way of thinking of Japanese ninjas, especially these 'Shadow Ninjas' who believe in extremism, cannot be judged by common sense."

"Their obsession with hatred runs deep. Perhaps... perhaps it's simply to avenge Jiang Xiaochuan cutting off Takeda Koji's ear that they were willing to have the controlled, slovenly Taoist priest launch a suicide attack."

"This...is also in line with their crazy style of doing things."

After listening, Chen Qishan nodded thoughtfully and said in a deep voice:

"Tang Ran's words make sense. Our understanding of these Japanese ninja is indeed limited, and we cannot rule out the possibility that they are dominated by extremist ideologies and commit irrational acts."

However, Zhao Wuchen slowly shook his head.

"You all underestimate Hattori Hanzo."

“I have dealt with this scoundrel many times, and he is by no means a brute blinded by hatred.”

"On the contrary, he is as cunning as a fox and as cautious as a mouse, and he knows best how to weigh the pros and cons."

"In his eyes, no one's hatred is worth such a huge risk for him to use such conspicuous evil magic in the core area of ​​the capital, where the Yan Brigade is on high alert."

He squinted slightly, and the light shining through the slits could see a person clearly from the inside out:

"Young friend Jiang, I'll ask you one more time. Put aside all your concerns and tell me the truth: is there really no other reason?"

"It seems I can't get away with this this time," Jiang Xiaochuan thought to himself, realizing he was in trouble.

Zhao Wuchen's insight was truly astonishing; ordinary excuses would hardly fool him.

Further attempts to cover it up will only arouse more suspicion, and may even be interpreted by Yan Lü as intentionally concealing clues.

In a flash, an idea crossed his mind—instead of passively concealing it, he should go with the flow and throw out the "bait" he had already prepared!

Jiang Xiaochuan met their gazes, a look of sudden realization dawning on his face. "Seniors, after you two pressed me for an answer, I did remember something."

"If there is something that I, Hanzo, really have to risk everything to obtain, I think... it must be because of a secret."

Upon hearing this, Huangfu Jingzhai and Situ Zhen exchanged a glance, both seeing shock in each other's eyes.

They never expected that Jiang Xiaochuan would bring up the "secret" on his own initiative!

And this happened in front of Elder Yan Lü!

Instantly, the two felt a jolt of fear and anxiety. If Yan Lü were to interfere with this secret, how could they possibly profit from it?

But they dared not interrupt at this moment, for fear of arousing Zhao Wuchen's suspicion, so they could only suppress their inner impulse and continue listening.

"What secret?"

Zhao Wuchen raised an eyebrow slightly, a hint of curiosity flashing in his eyes, clearly intrigued by Jiang Xiaochuan's words.

Jiang Xiaochuan deliberately ignored the complicated gazes cast by Huangfu Jingzhai and Situ Zhen, and said calmly, "Senior, you may not know this, but this secret is closely related to the Jiang family, one of the six great families."

"Jiang family?"

Zhao Wuchen was slightly taken aback, a hint of inquiry in his eyes, "Could you also be a member of the Jiang family?"

"it's not true."

Jiang Xiaochuan shook his head slightly and explained, "I learned this secret from Tang Long, the owner of the Rising Dragon Boxing Stadium."

"It is said that the Jiang family has a strange book passed down from their ancestors, which records an ancient treasure land located in China."

He paused briefly, then emphasized, "Every three hundred years, that treasure land will condense a magical substance that allows the user to cleanse their meridians, undergo a complete transformation, and experience a qualitative leap in strength."

Upon hearing this, Huangfu Jingzhai and Situ Zhen's breathing quickened instantly, and they even unconsciously moved forward.

They were now certain that Jiang Xiaochuan did indeed know this secret.

After all, such secrets, which circulate only within the core circle of top aristocratic families, are something that an outsider could never know without a reliable source.

Zhao Wuchen nodded slowly, a look of understanding on his face:

"I see. I have heard a little about this matter. The Jiang family regards it as a top secret and never divulges it to outsiders. I did not expect it to have been leaked."

He looked at Jiang Xiaochuan and then posed a crucial question: "However, young friend, do you know... how Hattori Hanzo learned of this news?"

"Logically speaking, such secrets of Chinese families should not have been passed on to the ears of the Japanese."

Jiang Xiaochuan did not answer immediately, but turned his head to look at Huangfu Jingzhai and Situ Zhen, who were looking at him with eager expressions, and a helpless smile appeared on his lips.

"Senior, you may not know this, but recently, these two family heads have been secretly searching for the only person who knows this secret, Tang Long."

"They went to great lengths to find Tang Long, causing quite a stir, which spread to the underground circles in Beijing."

He gave a slight wry smile and continued:

"Later, Tang Long was probably desperate, so he revealed to the two family heads through an intermediary that he knew the key clue to this secret."

"It's likely that Hattori Hanzo had planted many spies in the capital, and he probably heard about this through these channels."

"That's why they're willing to go to any lengths to get the secret from me."

After speaking, Jiang Xiaochuan's gaze returned to Zhao Wuchen:

"To be honest, senior, just a few hours ago, I was forcibly questioned about this matter by the two family heads."