However, his understanding of the matter was truly limited.

He was like a knife that obeyed orders: what meat to cut, what dish to cook, he totally did not know.

Yang Xiaoyun suddenly had a whimsical thought:

"Back then... did you really kill Su Tianyang?"

Su Mo abruptly looked at Yang Xiaoyun.

As their gazes met, he nodded slightly and then looked at the expression of the Store Manager.

He saw the Store Manager laughing heartily:

"How can such a thing be false?

"To speak truthfully, that man was indeed benevolent, but he merely took a few ordinary people who couldn’t harm a fly as hostages.

"If he didn’t surrender willingly, he would have killed them one by one.

"So, he obediently stretched out his neck for the slaughter.

"His head was chopped off, how could he not be dead?"

Su Mo slightly closed his eyes, as if unwilling to listen.

Yang Xiaoyun’s face was also somber, and he let out a soft sigh.

The matter had been asked to this point, and it was almost enough.

Su Mo opened his eyes and glanced at the Hidden Sword Hermit:

"Let this serve as a lesson for the Hermit."

"Not at all, not at all..."

The Hidden Sword Hermit hurriedly waved his hand, this deep-seated blood feud was much greater than his own grudge.

There was truly nothing worth laughing about.

Su Mo nodded:

"If that’s the case, the Hermit can also inquire about anything."

"Actually, I don’t have much to ask."

The Hidden Sword Hermit glanced at the Store Manager and lightly sighed:

"Why he wanted to kill Old Ji, how he did it, I already understand.

"Now I just want to know one thing...

"Why are you trying so hard to please me, what’s your real motive?"

The Store Manager glanced at the Hidden Sword Hermit, sighed and said:

"You know I treated you well...

"It’s just a pity, you’re still a wolf with a white eye that can’t be tamed."

With that, he took a look at Su Mo:

"Young Master Su already knows, I have nine Yushui Swords.

"When I obtained them, I had no one capable by my side, and no suitable materials either.

"So, the fractured Yushui Sword, I could only think of a way to divide it into nine.

"Later, searching for talents, seeking strange iron, all for one purpose.

"To reunite them as one.

"Although this seems simple, how is it that easy?

"There are countless craftsmen in the world, those who can repair the Ten Great Swords are truly few and far between.

"If I must say, my first choice is the Beichuan Yangjian Pavilion.

"However, the Beichuan Yangjian Pavilion lies within the Imperial Dao’s territory.

"Although I can go, rushing there hastily might not be appropriate.

"Moreover, the Sword Nourishing Hut is of utmost importance to Beichuan.

"As someone from the Jinglong Association, trying to get them to repair my Yushui Sword is impossible.

"Therefore, I plan to take a roundabout approach.

"Seek a master blacksmith of exceptional skill, invite him under my wing, treating him as an honored guest.

"Subsequently, all the forging techniques I’ve collected would be handed over to him, making his craft even more refined.

"Until his skills can be improved no further...

"Then have him try repairing the Yushui Sword.

"If unsuccessful, then forge a Sword Box for it.

"Have him carry those nine Yushui Swords and head to the Beichuan Yangjian Pavilion.

"I will figure out a way to have him encounter the grandmasters of the Yangjian Pavilion.

"Gain their trust... step by step, in the end, using the repair of the Yushui Sword as the lure, expecting to spark the interest of the grandmasters within the Yangjian Pavilion.

"Achieving my goal."

Upon hearing this, Su Mo slightly frowned:

"But in this case, why must it be the Hidden Sword Hermit?"

"It must be the Hidden Sword Hermit."

The Store Manager said, "But it absolutely has to be a blacksmith, otherwise, the Yangjian Pavilion masters would see through it immediately.

"If an ordinary person carries the Yushui Sword, it’s nothing more than seeking the sword.

"The Yangjian Pavilion issues ten swords every hundred years, one Sword Division Order every ten years.

"A Sword Division Order is worth tens of thousands of gold and is difficult to obtain.

"Beichuan has powerful nobles, offering ten cities, just for an order, yet unattainable.

"This shows its preciousness.

"If someone comes directly asking for the sword, the Yangjian Pavilion will definitely turn them away.

"But if they approach to exchange forging techniques, finally using the Yushui Sword as a subject, everything falls into place.

"Moreover, since it was my person who brought the Yushui Sword, after repairs, what reason does the Yangjian Pavilion have to claim it as theirs?

"Therefore, achieving my goal this way around should allow me to fulfill my wish."

Upon hearing this, the Hidden Sword Hermit kept clicking his tongue:

"You people, all have winding roads full of twists in your minds, circling back and forth, giving people headaches."

At this, he looked at Su Mo:

"Does Chief Su have any more questions?"

"No more."

Su Mo smiled gently:

"Feel free, Hermit."

"Many thanks."

The Hidden Sword Hermit nodded, glancing at the Store Manager.

The Store Manager said instinctively:

"Ever since you boarded the ship, I knew you and that Ji Shuhua were friends.

"All the way here, I have treated you with sincerity, hoping to become confidants.

"This point, you should have been able to perceive!

"I knew you wanted to kill me, yet I have never troubled you in the slightest."

"I know, I know."

The Hidden Sword Hermit nodded:

"My intention to kill you is not a secret, while not everyone knows, it certainly can’t be concealed from you.

"But your inaction towards me is because you still need my services. Not out of mercy, nor due to any friendship between us.

"Your so-called sincerity, wishing to be confidants, is in truth mere mutual exploitation.

"I ask you, if I lacked these skills and couldn’t help you realize your desire to repair the Yushui Sword...

"Would you still be so tolerant?"

"I..."

For a moment, the Store Manager was speechless.