These past few days, Mu Ke and the others had been secretly observing Lian Yue and her companions. They saw that the women still went about their usual routines and showed no sign of leaving Lingxiao Star, so they couldn't help questioning their earlier judgment. Perhaps Lian Yue really was being obedient and staying put this time.
How could Mu Ke and the others know that what they called "secret" surveillance had long since been noticed by Tian Xin—and that Hu Yao's keen mind had pieced together their intentions as well?
"Fifth Brother, don't let appearances fool you." Lu Yuan shook his head, his expression grave. "Fairy Hu Yao is clever as can be. She must know we're watching them, which is why she's deliberately acting this way. They're putting on a show for us."
At Wen Yan's words, Zhu Yan and the others nodded thoughtfully, though they still seemed unconvinced.
Lu Yuan was about to say something when he suddenly sensed a fluctuation of energy. He hurriedly took out a communication jade slip and probed it with his spiritual sense. A moment later, he smiled faintly, looking as if he knew something they didn't.
"Big Brother, who sent you a message?" Mu Ke asked, momentarily taken aback. His eyes were full of confusion. "Everyone we know is on Lingxiao Star. We don't know anyone else."
"Heh, do you even have to ask? It must be that kid Ling Tian." Zun Jiu took a sip of wine, savoring it before belching. "Big Brother, did Ling Tian offer you a plan? Did he say that if Yue'er and the others carried on as usual, especially right under our noses, that would be suspicious?"
Zun Jiu phrased it as a question, but his tone was quite certain.
"Mm, it was that kid