Su Jiu had learned of this news after leaving the courtyard, when she ran into Gu Ningyun and Lie Wushuang and heard the latter mention it.
Afterward, Lie Wushuang laughed. "Who would have thought the Si Family would live to see a day like this?"
Hearing that, Su Jiu became even more certain that these two probably had some history with the Si Family.
But ultimately, those were other people's private affairs, and Su Jiu had no interest in prying.
Changing the subject, Su Jiu brought up the Secret Realm.
Through their conversation, Su Jiu learned that Gu Ningyun was not the only Formation Arts Opener this time. Lie Wushuang was one as well, because she possessed a single fire spiritual root.
The four of them walked out of Azure City as they talked.
Whether it was their imagination or not, the moment Su Jiu and the others emerged, they sensed someone following them from the shadows. They exchanged glances and instantly vanished from where they stood.
Apparently realizing he had lost his targets, the man revealed himself, scratched his head, and muttered, "That's not right. They were clearly here just a moment ago."
From her perch in a tree, Su Jiu looked at the man's attire, and the corner of her mouth twitched. What sort of outfit was that? Aside from his eyes, he had wrapped himself up so tightly that almost nothing showed.
While the man was still wavering, a sword suddenly settled against his neck. He hurriedly raised both hands in fright. "Wait, wait, wait! Blades have no eyes. Please be careful, ladies! I didn't mean to follow you. I really had no choice!"
Lie Wushuang's sword rested against Si Lin's neck, frightening him so badly that his legs went weak. With a cold expression, Su Jiu