Ning Fengzhi was looking through the Finals schedule when he received Chen Xin's voice transmission.
He raised his head and followed Chen Xin's gaze toward the Emperor Team.
The gray-clad youth sat beside Dugu Yan, looking relaxed as he held a teacup and spoke quietly with her.
Ning Fengzhi studied him for a few moments, then nodded slightly. "He certainly looks similar. His features, build, and bearing are practically identical to that portrait."
But then he frowned, tapping the schedule twice with his finger.
"Still, if he really is the treasure thief, how could he be sitting with the Imperial Fighting Team?"
There was clear confusion in Ning Fengzhi's voice. "They represent the Heaven Dou Imperial Family. Someone who stole Heaven Dou's national treasure is sitting brazenly in the Heaven Dou Royal Academy's team seats? Isn't that a slap in the empire's face? Those things contradict each other. It doesn't add up. Besides, the academy would surely investigate his background."
Chen Xin leaned against a nearby pillar, his sword intent held in check and his gaze calm.
"There's no hurry. Once he takes the stage and makes his move, we'll be able to tell from his soul skills, martial soul, and fighting style. If they match our information, he's our man."
Ning Fengzhi considered this. "What if he doesn't fight?"
"Then we'll send someone to test him after the tournament." Chen Xin's tone was even. "If he really is that man, the speed and lightning abilities he displayed while stealing the national treasure will give him away as soon as we test him."
Ning Fengzhi agreed to the plan, withdrew his gaze, and returned his attention to the matches.
But he remained wary and secretly instructed his attendants to keep a closer watch on the Imperial Fighting Team's movements.
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