After Sister Ning Shuang discovered this hidden place, the news was immediately sent back to the family. Father had already ordered a complete temporary lockdown of this secret realm, forbidding unrelated personnel from entering. Logically, aside from us and the second group of Tantai Family disciples waiting outside, no other outsiders should have been able to enter!"
Yu Rou nodded lightly as well, expressing her agreement.
Gu Sheng's gaze swept over everyone before finally settling on Miss Tantai's face. He slowly shook his head.
"My senses cannot be wrong. Although these lingering spiritual energy fluctuations were deliberately concealed and are extremely obscure, their characteristics are completely different from the spiritual energy of this secret realm and from any of our true qi. The intruder... is likely not a Tantai Family disciple. The situation may be more complicated than we imagined."
Seeing Gu Sheng so certain, everyone's hearts sank.
They all knew Gu Sheng's capabilities. Especially after the consecutive battles in Heavenly Origin Imperial City, they trusted his judgment even more. If, as he said, an unknown outsider had entered this core hall before them... then this matter was truly far from simple.
Could this secret realm be hiding a secret passage that even the Tantai Family had never noticed? Or was there an insider?
"Xue Li."
Gu Sheng looked at Miss Tantai and made a suggestion.
"To be safe, we need to investigate the situation ahead more carefully. You and I can use the Unity of Spirit technique. With the subtle resonance your Tantai Family direct bloodline may have with this family secret realm, combined with the strength and insight of my spiritual power, we may be able to catch more clues."
"Unity of Spirit?"
At his words, two captivating blushes instantly rose on Miss Tantai's exquisite face.
Naturally, she