The name didn't cause much visible reaction in the room.
"I didn't expect his strength to be that high," Du Wuchen continued. "I underestimated him and lost."
His tone remained even, as if stating a simple fact. Though what he truly felt was something only he knew.
Su Mo looked at him for a second.
"What else?"
Du Wuchen paused.
He seemed to understand what was being asked, but after a moment, he shook his head.
"If you want to know who sent me," he said, "I'm sorry. I can't say."
There was no hesitation in his voice this time.
"He is my benefactor. I won't bring him trouble."
Even if he had failed.
Even if he was now indebted to someone else.
That line he would never cross. Even if it means death.
Su Mo raised an eyebrow slightly.
"That's all?"
Du Wuchen frowned faintly, a little confused.
Su Mo observed him briefly, then let out a small breath.
"I already know it's the Gu Family," he said casually. "That's not what I meant."
