That was right. The Phoenix Soul Fruit had already agreed to follow Ling Tian and the others' arrangements, which would make things much more convenient for them. Their next move would also convince many people that the Phoenix Soul Fruit hadn't chosen to follow Ling Tian, Xiao Shi, and the others.
"That's right." Ling Tian nodded, the corner of his mouth curling into a smile. "Although many people have already guessed that Senior Phoenix Soul is willing to be our partner, surely not many believe it will act according to our arrangements. They'll just think Senior Phoenix Soul is giving us priority consideration out of respect for Senior Tian Xuan. If it isn't satisfied, it can always go and consider other candidates."
"Mm, that's right." Fairy Sword Ji nodded. Seeing the broad smile on Ling Tian's face, she asked curiously, "Ling Tian, have you thought up another scheme? Hurry up and tell us."
After knowing Ling Tian for so long, Fairy Sword Ji understood him quite well. Seeing that smile, she knew he had come up with another "scheme."
"It's not really a plan, just a few little tricks." Ling Tian said, seeing the curiosity on Hua Min'er and the others' faces. He didn't keep them in suspense. "You and I both know there are still spies from other forces among the Gu Family's disciples. They're just very well hidden. If we spread some news—say, that Senior Phoenix Soul hasn't accepted us and is only accompanying Senior Tian Xuan through his final days, after which it will leave and consider other candidates—"
"Hey, Brother Ling, that's brilliant! You actually thought of something like that." Tan Tai Chang Feng praised him. "If people like us spread the news, hardly anyone would believe it. But if the spies that the various God