Qin Jiuxiao was enjoying the snacks Ning Rongrong fed him when, from the corner of his eye, he noticed Hu Liena's expression shift slightly before returning to normal.
Hu Liena set down her teacup, stood up, and said softly,
"Young Master, I'm going to the restroom."
Qin Jiuxiao nodded without saying anything, but he had already guessed someone had come to see her.
He just didn't know how much longer this little fox planned to keep up the act.
Hu Liena turned and walked out of the private room. Her steps were steady, but as soon as she was outside, she quickened her pace.
She crossed the corridor and turned into a quiet alley. Only after confirming there was no one around did she stop.
"Come out."
As soon as the words left her mouth, a black figure slowly emerged from the shadows at the corner, like a ghost.
Then another figure drifted down from the rooftop, landing without a sound.
They were none other than Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan and Ghost Douluo Gui Mei.
Both wore loose black robes that concealed their faces, leaving only their eyes visible, their sharp glints hidden beneath a calm gaze.
Hu Liena bowed slightly and said respectfully,
"Greetings, Elders."
Yue Guan pushed back his hood, revealing a delicate, feminine-looking face. He studied Hu Liena and asked,
"Nana, you've been undercover for several days. Have you learned anything about that boy's background?"
Hu Liena was silent for a moment, then shook her head.
"Reporting to you, Elder, so far I only know that he has Martial Soul Fusion Skills with Ning Rongrong of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the two crown princesses of the Star Luo Empire. All five of his Soul Rings are Ten Thousand Year Soul Rings, and he's extremely