Yu Ruyan quietly analyzed, "No matter how inadequate Qi Zhao may be, he is still the Chief Disciple of the Phantom Sword Sect. Rumor has it that he is even the illegitimate son of one of the Phantom Sword Sect's elders. Jun Zi Shuo most likely took his identity into account and found it inconvenient to deal with him directly for the moment. Yet, constrained by the Jun Family's dignity, he could not easily let him leave either. That is why he made such arrangements."
Qin Tianliang pondered in astonishment, "Sister Ruyan, do you mean Jun Zi Shuo intends to use our hands to release Qi Zhao, thereby stabilizing his relationship with the Phantom Sword Sect?"
Yu Ruyan said gravely, "Whether that is truly the case will become clear once we observe Jun Zi Shuo's movements over the next few days. If he keeps Qi Zhao locked in the Jun Family Prison without change, then it means we have overthought things. But if even the slightest opening leaks out, allowing someone an opportunity to exploit it, then it means he indeed harbors such intentions."
Qin Tianliang pondered inwardly, If that is truly the case, then my Qin Family should indeed go along with his wishes, step forward to save Qi Zhao, and take the opportunity to see whether we can obtain clues from him about the mastermind behind the assassination arrangements.
"At the very least, we could use this to send Qi Zhao back to the Phantom Sword Sect and earn a favor from them."
At the mention of clues, Qin Tianliang suddenly inquired, "Sister Ruyan, have you ever heard of a painting scroll opening into an illusion array? What kind of Treasure Item could possess such wondrous properties?"
"A painting scroll? An illusion array?" Yu Ruyan frowned slightly and