When the long-awaited Zhao Ling'er suddenly appeared before them, everyone was first startled, then found it utterly unbelievable.
Though their cultivation had not reached the pinnacle, they were all experts in the Spirit Transformation Realm, and their Spiritual Sense had long since transformed into Divine Sense.
Divine Sense was keen and covered an immense range. Even the slightest fluctuation of spiritual power nearby could not escape their perception.
Yet Zhao Ling'er had appeared soundlessly, like a phantom, without any of these Spirit Transformation Realm experts noticing her.
In that instant, they were deeply shaken, all secretly guessing just how powerful Zhao Ling'er's cultivation realm was.
As a mere mortal, Lin Xiaoqing did not dwell on such thoughts. She was the first to recover, joy appearing on her face as she hurriedly rose to her feet, her eyes brimming with surprise and anticipation.
"Miss Ling'er, you have finally appeared. The situation in the city is extremely critical now. Those Lineage forces wish to cooperate with the City Lord's Mansion and leave the city to investigate, and we have been racking our brains over this, at a complete loss. What do you think?"
Zhao Ling'er smiled faintly, though that smile carried an unfathomable air of mystery.
"Miss Xiao Qing, I know of your predicament. Since they wish to leave the city, let them go."
Everyone looked stunned at her words. The commander of the City Lord's Mansion guards was the first to lose patience and speak.
"Miss Ling'er, how can we agree to this so easily?
Those Lineage forces are difficult to fathom. If we allow them to leave the city at will, unforeseen changes may arise. By then, the situation may spiral beyond control."
Zhao Ling'er gave a light laugh. "If they wish to leave, you would not be able to