Su Jiewu said, "You mean that flag is up to no good?"
Lu Wuji said, "I'm only saying that the lower realm has treasures capable of causing strange phenomena in the starry sky routes. But that's not what we should be focusing on right now. Our priority should still be welcoming the envoy. Whatever the case, our time is up—we've overstayed by a long shot. This time, the envoy has to take us away."
Su Jiewu's face was resolute. "Exactly. He has to take us away. Besides, you and I have every reason to be confident. Never mind anything else—just think how much Immortal Spirit Grass we've accumulated over the years, not to mention those crystal cores. Even if the envoy demands an exorbitant price, we'll be sure to fill his pockets."
Lu Wuji nodded, looking thoughtful. "Offering gifts is only a fallback option. Once we reach the upper realm, we'll have plenty of expenses, and we'll have to rely on the wealth we've accumulated over the years. I'm wondering what the envoy's coming here for this time."
Su Jiewu snorted. "It's not like he suddenly thought of us brothers and had a change of heart. No, he's most likely after the treasure that triggered those celestial phenomena. When he asks us for answers, we can't come up empty-handed."
Lu Wuji said, "Exactly. Whatever caused those celestial phenomena, I've come to a few conclusions. First, we should focus on the people who recently entered the Barren Frontier. The anomaly hasn't appeared in years, and then it suddenly showed up today. Most likely, some newcomer caused it."
"Second, we should keep an eye on the fastest-rising talents. They're chosen by fate, blessed with extraordinary gifts, and major events often revolve around them. Third, we need to send someone down there to