“Well…” The mirror thought it over, then found itself unable to explain for a moment.

Clearly, both sides had finished what they needed to do, yet it did not seem right to say they would be complete strangers from now on, either.

At last, it gave an “oh” of understanding and asked, “Are you worried he’ll kill you to silence you?”

“It isn’t that simple.” He Lingchuan’s voice was as faint as a mosquito’s hum, almost audible only to the mirror. “He laid plans for years and finally used Xi Yunhe to achieve his goal. So why is Xi Yunhe still alive? Why hasn’t he been silenced? Killing Xi Yunhe would clearly be the best way to sever all ties, far more effective than killing me. Heh, what trouble could I possibly cause him?”

The mirror grew even more confused and pressed him for an answer.

But He Lingchuan only said, “Because Xi Yunhe is useful.” After that, he explained no further, leaving the mirror itching with unbearable curiosity.

Xi Yunhe was still alive because he truly had ability, because he truly could get things done for State Preceptor Shuang Ye. To State Preceptor Shuang Ye, Xi Yunhe was far more useful alive than dead.

Xi Yunhe himself understood that very clearly, so he was not worried that his leader would suddenly develop murderous thoughts.

“Besides, when it comes to cleaning up afterward, there are superior, middling, and inferior methods. Killing someone to silence them...