Xia Chujian had not exactly never lied before. On the contrary, she was a habitual liar.
She had too many secrets she could not tell anyone, including Aunt.
This was not the first time she had undergone a lie detector test, either.
The last time, at the Mulan City Special Security Bureau Branch on Guiyuan Star, Kang Shanxing had used his Mental Strength to test Xia Chujian for lies, but she had managed to fool him.
Huo Yushen had also said, "If someone uses Mental Strength to test you for lies, I'm not worried. You definitely won't have a problem."
"But if someone uses an instrument to physically test you for lies, your ability won't work."
"So we need to test it first."
Xia Chujian took a deep breath and nodded. "Then let's try it."
Huo Yushen pulled out the lie detector's probes and pressed them against Xia Chujian's scalp.
He pulled out at least a dozen probes in one go, nearly covering the front and back of Xia Chujian's head.
Huo Yushen said, "I'll ask questions now, and you answer. Then watch the display on this instrument."
"If it shows a red light, the lie detector has determined that you're lying."
"If it shows a green light, the lie detector has determined that you're telling the truth."
Xia Chujian grew even more nervous. She swallowed and said, "...Then... then let's try it..."
Huo Yushen began questioning her one question at a time.
At first, they were simple questions, asking about what she had experienced on Green Radiance Star, as well as the dangers and difficulties she had encountered.
Then, starting with The Door, the questions became more complicated.
They included the scenery beyond The Door, its customs and way of life, the abilities and appearance of the Sovereign of