He Shu had thought this plan was foolproof. He hadn't expected something like this to happen, and could only chalk it up to bad luck. Still, he felt relieved. Bai Qian wouldn't end up in that kind of situation now.
In the distance, Xie Wu quietly watched everything unfold, excitement deep in his eyes. He didn't know whether Lu Yin's actions had anything to do with the two names he'd provided, but he knew He Shu. He Shu must be struggling to contain his frustration right now. The more frustrated He Shu was, the happier Xie Wu felt. It was a satisfying kind of revenge.
Bai Qian had arrived. She had already arranged to visit Tu Ke's home today.
Everyone bowed to Bai Qian, including He Shu.
Watching Bai Qian approach at an unhurried pace, He Shu gazed at her with fervor. Today should have been a day of heartbreak for him, but thanks to Xuan Qi, the plan had failed. He didn't know if that was a good thing or a bad thing, but at least he felt relieved.
Bai Qian's arrival escalated the situation. Many powerful figures in Over Space-Time turned their attention toward them.
Though He Ran was angry that Lu Yin had ruined the plan, she also wanted to see what Bai Qian would do.
Bai Qian had always kept a low profile in Over Space-Time. She and He Ran were two very different types of women. One had been born in Over Space-Time and raised from childhood to become its future mistress. Even someone like Uncle Mo, who could use Black Energy Source, had to address her as "my lady." He Ran had cultivated Uncle Mo according to her own wishes and gone to great lengths to get him Black Energy Source.
The other had