In the martial arts world, he threatens Yin Susu from the start.

One was offering help voluntarily, and the other was offering help after being disappointed in Long Xiaoyun.

When he didn't feel guilty, Lin Shiyin took the initiative to help Li Xunhuan, which made Long Xiaoyun extremely jealous.

The hatred in his heart began to extend to Lin Shiyin.

His gaze toward Li Xunhuan held a new ruthlessness, as if he was no longer content with merely stirring up trouble.

He could not eat or sleep in peace as long as Li Xunhuan was alive.

However, there was a hint of something strange in her gaze as she looked at Gu Hanyuan.

To those unaware of the truth, Gu Hanyuan's act of helping Lin Shiyin protect Li Xunhuan would only be seen as doing so out of respect for Long Xiaoyun.

After all, the intimacy between Long Xiaoyun and Gu Hanyuan was clearly visible.

If Long Xiaoyun were to ask, Gu Hanyuan would likely not refuse.

Little did they know that Long Xiaoyun had no intention of saving Li Xunhuan, and Lin Shiyin paid the price for it.

Bai Xiaosheng forced himself to say:

“Since Young Master Gu has spoken, we dare not object. However, since this involves the Plum Blossom Thief, releasing Li Xunhuan would inevitably damage Young Master Gu’s reputation. We urge Young Master Gu to reconsider.”

Gu Hanyuan pondered for a moment, then nodded slightly and said:

“That makes sense. In any case, Li Xunhuan is now the prime suspect in the Plum Blossom Thief case, and letting him go like this is definitely not appropriate. However, I think we can give him a chance to investigate the truth himself. Bai Xiaosheng, you can also arrange for someone to monitor him.”

Chapter 685: Lin Xian'er: I will get him no matter the cost.

Bai Xiaosheng immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

The best outcome would be if Gu Hanyuan didn't directly protect Li Xunhuan.

Otherwise, who would dare to withstand the pressure and falsely accuse Li Xunhuan?

If Gu Hanyuan finds out, wouldn't they be doomed?

Even the forces behind Bai Xiaosheng wouldn't dare to easily provoke Gu Hanyuan.

Bai Xiaosheng was extremely adept at changing his tune based on the prevailing winds. At this moment, his eyes darted around, and he began to flatter him, saying:

“Young Master Gu is indeed brilliant. If we just arrest Li Xunhuan like this, no one can prove that he is the Plum Blossom Thief. But as long as the Plum Blossom Thief does not commit any crimes while we are monitoring him, then he will be even more suspicious. If the Plum Blossom Thief happens to commit a crime, we can also follow the clues to find more information. In short, if Li Xunhuan fails to catch the real Plum Blossom Thief within the time limit, we can basically conclude that he is the Plum Blossom Thief.”

Bai Xiaosheng's words almost definitively concluded that Li Xunhuan was the Plum Blossom Thief.

Even if his explanation is somewhat far-fetched, it makes sense if we take the premise that Li Xunhuan saved the Plum Blossom Bandit as an example.

Everyone agreed upon hearing this.

Li Xunhuan knew this was his only way to clear his name, so he could only agree with a furrowed brow.

Bai Xiaosheng pressed his advantage, flattering him:

"Since this method was devised by Young Master Gu, then let Young Master Gu decide how long the deadline should be."

Gu Hanyuan did not answer immediately upon hearing this, but turned around and glanced at Lin Shiyin.

Lin Shiyin's beautiful eyes were filled with pleading.

She knew she shouldn't ask for anything, and she didn't know what other bargaining chips she could use to ask for help.

After all, it seems that the biggest bargaining chip has already been given up.

However, she unexpectedly received a reassuring, gentle smile from Gu Hanyuan.

In a daze, Lin Shiyin even began to doubt whether Gu Hanyuan's taking advantage of her earlier was an illusion.

Gu Hanyuan turned around and said calmly:

"In that case, let's make it a three-month period."

Bai Xiaosheng was immediately taken aback.

Li Xunhuan was filled with surprise, and Long Xiaoyun's face darkened even more.

Everyone looked at each other for a moment.

Under normal circumstances, such urgent cases should be handled within three to seven days.

Having half a month would be considered very generous.

Three whole months is enough time for Li Xunhuan to travel to any country, let alone find out the truth.

Moreover, the longer the time goes on, the more unexpected events and risks there will be, making it even more difficult to make targeted arrangements.

Moreover, the imperial court might intervene ahead of schedule within three months.

At that time, Li Xunhuan, as the third-ranked scholar, would have even less reason to be manipulated by them.

Of course, more importantly, the truth will become incredibly obscure.

No one can prove that Li Xunhuan was the Plum Blossom Thief, and at the same time, no one can prove that Li Xunhuan was not the Plum Blossom Thief.

Bai Xiaosheng felt incredibly annoyed and couldn't fathom Gu Hanyuan's thoughts at all.

He asked with difficulty:

"Young Master Gu, isn't this taking a bit too long?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Hanyuan glanced at him coldly and asked indifferently:

"Oh? You have a problem with that?"

Bai Xiaosheng felt a chill run through his body; his master-level cultivation seemed to vanish in that instant.

Like the helpless elderly and weak, unable to move.

In an instant, cold sweat covered his entire face.

With a hunched back and a voice that was completely off-key, he said:

"No... I wouldn't dare."

Even though Gu Hanyuan was only targeting Bai Xiaosheng at this moment, everyone felt terrified and fell silent.

Many people even backed out.

His original plan was to capture the Plum Blossom Thief, which would not only bring him wealth and fame, but also win the favor of Lin Xian'er, the most beautiful woman in the Northwest.

However, judging from Lin Xian'er's current state, she will eventually become Gu Hanyuan's possession.

With Gu Hanyuan involved, who would dare to monopolize wealth and fame?

The effort and reward seem disproportionate, so it's not surprising that some people would give up.

Just as they expected.

At this moment, Lin Xian'er's beautiful eyes were almost brimming with tears.

Looking at Gu Hanyuan's proud figure, his words alone were enough to subdue all the heroes.

It seems that he has become the noblest person in the world.

Then look at his handsome, ethereal appearance and unparalleled martial arts skills.

Is there any man who could better prove her worth than Gu Hanyuan?

Lin Xian'er's first choice was Li Xunhuan.

However, Li Xunhuan only had eyes for Lin Shiyin and disregarded her.

This is a denial of her value and her beliefs.

That's why he conspired with Bai Xiaosheng and Long Xiaoyun, not only to amass wealth under the guise of the Plum Blossom Thief, but also to frame Li Xunhuan.

Wealth aside.

What she wanted was for Li Xunhuan to bow down to her, to make him understand the consequences of rejecting her.

Therefore, she promised Bai Xiaosheng and Long Xiaoyun that once Li Xunhuan was dealt with, they would be able to obtain her beautiful body.

Bai Xiaosheng was captivated by her beauty and naturally obeyed her every word.

Although Long Xiaoyun repeatedly emphasized that he only loved Lin Shiyin.

But how could Lin Xian'er not notice his hidden gazes?

This made Lin Xian'er feel both contempt and pleasure.

But before that, Lin Xian'er still needs to sell her best self for a good price.

Previously, she had her eye on Shangguan Jin Hong, the leader of the Money Gang.

Such a ruthless and powerful figure best proves her worth.

However, now that Gu Hanyuan has set a high bar, Lin Xian'er no longer finds Shangguan Jin Hong appealing.

After all, in her opinion, if Shangguan Jin Hong were to face Gu Han Yuan, she might not be much better off than Bai Xiaosheng and the others.

As for Bai Xiaosheng, who was now obsequious and trying every means to please Gu Hanyuan, she looked down on him even more.

Unconsciously, Gu Hanyuan raised Lin Xian'er's standards.

After all, with delicious food right in front of them, who would want to eat coarse food?

She had completely forgotten her previous idea of ​​winning by sheer volume.