Cao Yi and the other two understood Yunxi's intentions as well. It was time to reveal their identities as Haoran Sect disciples.
The four of them donned Sect robes and entered the City Lord's Mansion openly. Even if something truly happened to them, the Haoran Sect would know whom to seek justice from. Thus, the other three tacitly changed into elders' robes as well.
Yunxi's status as a Personal Disciple was the most esteemed, so she led the formation this time, with the other three surrounding and guarding her.
Cao Yi swept his sleeve and put away the formation disk. The four then left the courtyard.
When the male cultivator at the Golden Core stage saw the robes they wore, he was visibly stunned. He had thought changing robes was merely an excuse, that they were discussing how to decline the City Lord's invitation. He had not expected them to truly change into another set of robes.
"Four honored guests, please follow me."
The male cultivator raised a hand in invitation.
Yunxi smiled faintly and stepped forward to follow him first, with Cao Yi and the other three behind her.
After the time it took for an incense stick to burn, the four were seated in the City Lord's Mansion's Reception Hall. A cup of Spirit Tea sat beside each of them, but none touched it. They simply waited quietly for the host to arrive.
A moment later, a strikingly beautiful, powerfully built woman appeared at the seat of honor and said with a genial smile:
"Sorry to have kept you waiting."
The four immediately rose and cupped their hands in salute.
"This junior greets the City Lord."
Moyu Wan's eyes shifted, and she immediately understood Yunxi and the others' little scheme. With a sweep of her sleeve, she motioned