"That fast?!" Ghost Spirit Shi Wenye of the central faction was clearly astonished by his companion's efficiency.
"I saw your soul body beside me the whole time. You never left..."
Ghost Spirit Zhao Gongming of the southern faction glanced at Shi Wenye and transmitted soundlessly:
"That was a fake body meant to confuse them."
"If I swaggered over to plant the item, how would I complete My Lord's task? Wouldn't that ruin everything outright..."
"True..." Ghost Spirit Shi Wenye of the central faction voiced his belated agreement, then turned to Lu Li.
"Everything has been prepared. We can proceed to the next step."
Lu Li nodded slightly and replied through spiritual transmission as well:
"When we proceed according to plan later, all of you need to be extra careful."
"After all, that Goblin elder is a demon. Some of his attacks may contain a large amount of demonic energy."
"Focus on defending yourselves. Your priority is to stay safe; leave the rest to me."
"Rest assured, My Lord." The five ghost spirits replied in unison through spiritual transmission.
After confirming that everything was ready, Lu Li finally looked at Grom, whom he had left hanging for a while and whose head was now sweating profusely, then continued:
"Strictly speaking, I haven't searched everyone yet."
"Aren't the three Goblin elders still left to be searched?"
At those words, not only did Grom freeze for a moment.
Even Babayak, who had nominally joined Lu Li's ranks and become his servant, could not help but glance at his master.
Only Mite, the latest to join, narrowed his eyes, a fleeting expression of "just as I thought" crossing his face.
Without saying much, the chubby Goblin elder stepped half a pace forward and spoke to Lu Li with a fawning smile:
"My lord, if