The instant that wisp of smoke appeared, Lu Yao's voice suddenly rang out beyond the courtyard:
"Third Grandpa, it's mealtime. Why haven't you gone to eat?"
Her voice wasn't loud, but all of us inside heard her clearly.
Well, damn.
Lu Changfeng really hadn't left. He was hiding outside the courtyard.
He must have intended to use those hidden Evil Ear Talismans to eavesdrop on us.
At that moment, all of us gained a little more respect for Uncle Yu.
Uncle Yu's cultivation might not have been high, but he had plenty of worldly experience.
Uncle Yu smiled calmly and lit a cigarette.
Then Lu Changfeng's voice came from outside:
"Oh, it's you, Yao! I came to call Xiao Jiang and the others to lunch and tell them something while I was at it. What brings you here?"
"I was just passing by on my way to eat. Third Grandpa, carry on. I'm heading to the dining room."
"All right!"
"..."
Hearing the voices outside, the three of us gave faint, scornful smiles.
Although we couldn't see Lu Changfeng, we could easily picture the phony expression on his face.
Meanwhile, Uncle Yu motioned for us to follow him outside.
As soon as we opened the door, we saw Lu Changfeng walking into the courtyard.
"Third Uncle!"
"Senior!"
"..."
We each greeted him.
Lu Changfeng still wore a smile, looking kindly and benevolent.
"Xiao Yu! Here's the thing. Didn't you say earlier that you were heading back to Mountain City?"
"Yes!"
Uncle Yu nodded.
But Lu Changfeng waved a hand.
"Don't leave just yet. I have a contact in feng shui circles.
"I just got in touch with him. He might know something about Yellow Springs Valley..."
Before Lu Changfeng could finish, Uncle Yu responded excitedly:
"Really?"
In truth, we all