In an instant, Gongyang Ying froze and instinctively looked toward her shoulder.
Then she blinked. The Shadow Moon Rat that had been standing on her shoulder moments ago had vanished without her knowing when.
The next moment, Gongyang Ying felt an itch at her chest. Looking down, she nearly jumped out of her skin.
The Shadow Moon Rat had actually burrowed into her clothes...
Just as Gongyang Ying was at a loss, Old Mo stepped forward, clasped his fists, and said, "Beautiful Flower Battle Team, we did not see any Shadow Moon Rat."
Beside Gongyang Ying, Sikong Jing blanked. When had another Beautiful Flower Battle Team appeared?
Noticing the confusion on Sikong Jing's face, Hua Lidian immediately moved closer and explained in a low voice, "Brother Sikong, the Beautiful Flower Battle Team arrived three days ago. They said they were here to see whether there were any talented people worth taking in."
"But in truth, they came for Meixi. The captain of the Beautiful Flower Battle Team and Meixi are sworn enemies."
"I only learned of this three days ago as well."
"At the time, Meixi and the Beautiful Flower Battle Team's captain, Yang Li, nearly came to blows. I was mocked by them too..."
With Hua Lidian's explanation, Sikong Jing finally understood. So they had come looking to make trouble for Hua Meixi.
He had been in seclusion for eight days and knew nothing about recent events.
While Hua Lidian was explaining, the leader of the Beautiful Flower Battle Team suddenly swept her gaze over them, accompanied by a cold shout.
"Hua Meixi's worthless father, what are you whispering about so sneakily with that one-armed brat?"
"Do you know where the Shadow Moon Rat is? Tell me at once."
As her words fell... Clang.
She pointed her longsword directly