After a brief silence, Su Shi'er continued speaking. By the end, his gaze had grown increasingly sharp.
Lady Tianyun had initially used the so-called Venerable Tianyu as a threat, but that did not mean Venerable Tianyu was necessarily the power backing her.
Having thought of this, Su Shi'er did not hold back and asked directly.
Upon hearing Su Shi'er's final question, Lady Tianyun's delicate body swayed slightly, and an uncontrollable flash of panic flickered through her eyes.
"It seems this one guessed correctly. The Venerable Tianyu you spoke of is not the one backing you.
"Rather... he is someone who wants your life. That is why you crossed the vast starry sky and fled all the way to Azure Star."
Without giving her time to think, Su Shi'er's voice followed closely after he caught that fleeting change in her eyes.
This man was truly difficult to deal with. He had actually pieced together so much information so quickly.
Lady Tianyun secretly marveled, then said, "I truly did not expect that, not only is your cultivation and strength remarkable, but your mind is also so quick.
"Part of your conjecture is correct, but... not all of it."
Su Shi'er nodded thoughtfully. After all, these were merely his own guesses; it was hardly realistic to expect he could guess everything perfectly at once.
He looked at her calmly without speaking, patiently waiting for her to continue explaining.
"My relationship with Venerable Tianyu is indeed complicated, but I did not come to Azure Star to flee. I came under orders!"
Lady Tianyun deliberately stalled for time as she continued explaining, speaking neither hurriedly nor slowly.
"Whose orders?" Su Shi'er asked again.
"The Heavenly Palace!" Lady Tianyun suddenly sat upright, staring straight at Su Shi'er as composure returned to her face.
"It seems you