Yunxi sorted through her thoughts, then said:
"First, we need to determine whether the people of the Shatuo Kingdom are mixed-bloods. It would be best if we can tell what kind of plant and cultivator they descended from, so we can make targeted preparations.
"Second, you believe we have fallen into an illusion. Then the restriction on my cultivation may also be a suggestion imposed on me by the illusion. You are different from me—you can try using your Origin Power to resist the illusion and see whether you can uncover new clues.
"Third, before we verify our suspicions, it would be best not to touch anything here, whether it is food or daily necessities. Even the people approaching us must be treated with constant vigilance."
Menglan Jun nodded, then rubbed his nose and said:
"Actually, while walking through the desert into Shatuo City, I discovered that I could transform into my true form. But it was only a partial transformation—I still couldn't transform completely."
Yunxi raised her brows after hearing this.
"When did you discover that?"
"When the Shui Family tried to ambush us, but my fragrance pulled them into dreams and they began slaughtering one another."
Yunxi asked:
"Then after returning to the Shui Family, was your innate ability restricted?"
Menglan Jun frowned.
"After entering Shatuo City, my abilities were restricted. I could only use petals to make those people fall into dreams; I could no longer control them with fragrance alone."
"It seems Shatuo City is their nest, which is why your power has been suppressed so severely. And since we are now in the royal palace, we should be closer to that special immortal plant. Try to break through the illusion they constructed. I will stand guard for you."
Menglan Jun decided to give it a