Hong Zhu narrowed his eyes and glanced at Liu Qianjue, looking somewhat uncertain. He didn't know what connection Lu Yin had to the Sword Sect. Wait, could the Sword Sect be backing him? He immediately dismissed the ridiculous thought. If the Sword Sect were backing Lu Yin, his path would have been much smoother, and the Sword Sect would never have agreed to the Portal Plan. After all, he was the one who had come up with it.
Just then, another screen rose into view. It showed a long-haired woman dressed in white battle armor. Her face was hidden, but she radiated heroic spirit.
Seeing her outfit, Lu Yin knew who she was. She had to be from the Lingling Clan.
"Senior Liu, did you need something?" the woman asked. Her voice was gentle, with a hint of coldness, and very pleasant to hear. She was none other than Ling Qiu, the Lingling Clan's leader.
"Wait a moment," Liu Qianjue said evenly.
Ling Qiu furrowed her brows. Hong Zhu treated Liu Qianjue with both respect and awe, but she only respected him; she didn't fear him. The Lingling Clan wasn't the Fire Territory.
"Hmm? Lu Yin?" Ling Qiu exclaimed in surprise.
Lu Yin wasn't surprised she recognized him. He calmly replied, "This junior is indeed Lu Yin. I presume you're the leader of the Lingling Clan?"
Ling Qiu looked surprised. "Why are you at the Sword Sect?" As she spoke, she turned to Liu Qianjue. "What's your relationship?"
"We'll talk once everyone's here," Liu Qianjue said.
Ling Qiu was displeased, but said no more. Her gaze also fell on Hong Zhu.
Hong Zhu smiled and nodded in greeting.
Ling Qiu paid him no mind. In her eyes, Hong Zhu was less valuable than Lu Yin. He looked big and burly,