Just as the atmosphere grew slightly tense, a familiar yet cool voice suddenly rang out in the depths of Lu Yuan's mind.
It was a spiritual transmission from Gu Li, who resided within the Universe Ring spaceship.
Gu Li's voice carried a frosty warning. "Don't believe her. She's lying!"
The instant he heard those words, Lu Yuan's body stiffened slightly, his pupils contracting as a storm of shock surged through his heart.
He asked in astonishment, What? She's deceiving us?
The spiritual body of Gu Li, floating within the spaceship's interior, nodded gently. All warmth faded from her clear eyes, replaced by a sharp chill and resentment.
She continued her telepathic transmission, every word clear and carrying certain hatred. "That's right."
"This Aimeilu is no law-abiding steward at all. She was once a prisoner on Silver Dragon Star, guilty of monstrous crimes."
"Her nature is cunning and deceitful, and her mouth is full of lies. I was the one who personally locked her away. I know better than anyone what she looks like when she's lying."
With only a few words, she tore apart Aimeilu's facade of gentleness and propriety, thoroughly exposing her deliberately disguised true face.
On the surface, she was a respectful, polite, and dutiful Dragon race steward. Beneath it, she was a sly criminal burdened with sin and skilled in deception.
The plaza remained calm and peaceful. Aimeilu maintained her meek and humble posture as she quietly waited for their reply, revealing not the slightest flaw.
Yet in Lu Yuan's heart, vigilance had already risen completely.
Lu Yuan suppressed the turmoil in his heart. His expression remained unchanged, without betraying the slightest abnormality.
Through the spiritual link, he quietly asked Gu Li the greatest question in his heart. "Since she was once a prisoner guilty of