Lu Ye naturally had no favorable impression of such furtive behavior.
His instincts told him not to get involved with people from this organization, or there would be endless trouble. As for the Mysterious Woman's life-saving grace, that was even less worth mentioning. Even without her help that time, Lu Ye had been confident he could escape. In fact, her appearance had only complicated matters.
Countless thoughts flashed through his mind. Lu Ye immediately withdrew his gaze and, while secretly remaining on guard, prepared to fly over them from above.
Since they dared to appear here openly, they were most likely from the Vast Sky Alliance. There was no need to worry about being questioned.
"Is the one arriving Fellow Daoist Lu Yiye of the Crimson Blood Sect?" the man below called out loudly.
"No!" Lu Ye answered decisively.
Then, under the other man's dumbfounded gaze, he swiftly flew away.
The other man showed no sign of pursuit, merely watching him leave.
Lu Ye frowned. This was somewhat different from what he had expected...
But whatever. Since they were not pursuing him, that saved him some trouble. Getting to Vast Sky City to advance his Military Rank was more important.
After flying for a while longer, Lu Ye suddenly sensed that something was wrong. The scenery around him was far too familiar, as though he had seen it just moments ago.
Looking up again, he saw an even more familiar Spirit Peak appear ahead. A figure stood atop it, wearing a white Face Mask.
Lu Ye's expression turned grave.
Something really was wrong.
Before he even drew near, the man in the distance called out, "Is the one arriving Fellow Daoist Lu Yiye of the Crimson Blood Sect?"
It was as though time had reversed, and he was once more