At Cheng Shi's urging, Zhang Jizu added a small formation to the restrictions on the door, creating an utterly meaningless spectator slot.
Afterward, Cheng Shi took him and blended into the market crowd.
Squinty Old Zhang was undoubtedly shrewd. Before the other three arrived, he had already noticed that the young man beneath the staircase was suspicious. What puzzled him was that Cheng Shi did not seem intent on abducting him. The Clown was actually waiting for the other three "clowns" to test the waters for him.
"You're not afraid they'll intercept the key figure, use him to track you down, or simply take what you want?
"Cheng Shi, although I found the right person, that other Cheng Shi is equally flawless.
"Most importantly, the Zhen disguise you put on is far too perfect. Aside from the real Zhen player, the other three don't seem to have noticed anything wrong with her. Aren't you afraid they'll help that other you find the Ear of Secret Prying?"
"I have some guesses as to why the Dragon King came here. He may be trying to seize the Ear of Secret Prying first and use it as his ticket to join the Clowns.
"As for Long Jing, heh, let him hop around however he likes. He's no threat. After all, acrobats just love jumping around.
"Zhen Xin, on the other hand... I'm certain she's Zhen Xin, because if she were Zhen Yi, I wouldn't be the only one who got ahead of you.
"I'm just curious about her condition. She seems to be observing the 'rules of acting' to the letter, completely unlike her troublemaking younger sister.
"But the Zhens are still far too overpowered. They're only two personalities, yet they possess two sets of talents. Isn't that blatant cheating?"
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