A Fine Show 2

After Han Qingwen left, Yunxi and Yun Po exchanged a glance. Yunxi then placed Lili on the table and let it hop about on its own, while she secretly stood guard for Yun Po. He was using the "Ice Soul Cicada" within Zhuge Muyu's body to monitor every move he made after leaving.

The moment Han Qingwen left the room, he went to see Zhuge Muyu. Seeing the man waiting anxiously for him, he said displeasedly:

"Mu Yu, why didn't you act according to the plan? Why didn't you plant the Evil Seed in her body?"

Zhuge Muyu immediately rose to his feet and said:

"Tower Master, that Xi Yun was too cautious. I simply couldn't find a chance to make a move. Moreover, she revealed that she was from the reclusive Su family and would be heading to the Ancient Battlefield after this breakthrough. Since I failed to complete the mission, I used myself as bait and let her learn that I possessed the Wood Spirit Pearl and had powerful healing abilities, urging her to take me away from Ascending Cloud Tower.

"If I can infiltrate a reclusive family, I'll be able to find an opening. As long as she brings me into the Ancient Battlefield, I'll certainly be able to send word to our companions."

Han Qingwen furrowed his brows, seeming to assess the truth of his words, but he gave no indication of his stance.

Zhuge Muyu continued:

"To earn her trust, I gave up three levels of cultivation. I don't want to give up this opportunity."

Han Qingwen's expression did not change. He raised a hand and sent a thread of spiritual power into Zhuge Muyu's body. A moment later, he said coldly:

"Idiot. Your Wood Spirit Pearl was taken from you long ago."

Zhuge Muyu