Asking Sect Master Lu to Clear Up a Doubt

At last, Lu Xinghe suppressed the anger in his heart and said with a forced smile, "What you say makes sense, little friend. Then we shall each rely on our own abilities."

"Of course." Chen Ze spoke with indifferent calm, as though he had not heard the meaning behind Lu Xinghe's words at all.

At that moment, an elder of the Star Moon Sect furrowed his brows and secretly sent Lu Xinghe a voice transmission.

"Sect Master, they may have learned the location of this ruin from our Star Moon Sect.

We have explored this ruin for nearly a month now, yet we know nothing of what is happening outside.

Moreover, these people's origins are unknown. There may be some scheme at work, so we must proceed with utmost caution."

Lu Xinghe did not respond to that elder's voice transmission.

How could he not understand what the situation was?

No one knew what he was thinking at that moment.

Yet from beginning to end, his gaze had never left Chen Ze and the others.

A moment later, Lu Xinghe suddenly said, "Since that is the case, why not explore this ruin together with us? The road ahead will likely grow more dangerous. If we act together, we can watch out for one another."

Hearing Lu Xinghe's sudden proposal, Chen Ze's heart tightened. As his thoughts raced, he quickly guessed what Lu Xinghe was plotting.

Yet outwardly, he remained composed as he replied, "Then we shall do as Sect Master Lu says."

"Good. Let us rest briefly, then continue onward."

By now, Lu Xinghe had already regained the imposing bearing of a sect master. His face was amiable, and every gesture carried the air of an immortal sage.

Even changing faces could not be more seamless than this!

"Of course." Chen