Although Jiaoqiu had decided to give Hoolay a generous gift, he did not show too much excitement or immediately go looking for a Starskiff. That would have been far too conspicuous.
Besides, no matter how he looked at it, Hoolay suddenly letting him leave was highly suspicious. Jiaoqiu needed to consider what Hoolay was trying to achieve.
This was a good opportunity to observe the people and surroundings, and figure out where he was while he was at it.
After all, he had been brought here with his head covered the entire way.
Once outside, Jiaoqiu surveyed the area. Judging by the foot traffic, he roughly determined that he was probably in the Market District of Exalting Sanctum.
As he studied his surroundings, Jiaoqiu pondered, He really let me move around freely... What game is he playing?
Still thinking, Jiaoqiu looked around again, this time paying closer attention to the people nearby.
Soon, his gaze settled on a Foxian.
The Foxian was watching him with an icy expression. The pressure in that gaze was piercing, as though warning Jiaoqiu that any clever little schemes would ultimately lead to grave consequences he would regret forever.
Jiaoqiu inwardly scoffed at the sight. I knew it... He's testing me. Unfortunately, he knows next to nothing about the Luofu's current situation. He has no idea that this seemingly ordinary show of intimidation will bring about the disastrous collapse of his entire escape plan.
Come to think of it, the Cloud Knights should already know what happened in the Prison of Deep Seclusion. Will Feixiao personally lead the team to capture Hoolay? Even if she does, she'll need time to prepare a plan. She probably won't make it in time now.
Jiaoqiu smiled and headed toward the port. Since he was looking for a Starskiff,