"I am merely a passerby who wandered into the Luofu by chance. Bewildered and unsure where to go, I happened to meet the valiant Luocha and chose to travel with this noble hero."
Luocha's lips twitched.
Screw your noble hero.
Lingchen really had not expected to run into Li Sushang here.
After all, the route he had been leading them along had gradually veered off course.
With his strength, even without using his Authority, he could gradually lead others astray through conversation alone.
For that reason, he had even secretly contacted Huohuo, asking her to take the plate on her chest and find Xueyi.
She was someone he had already set his sights on. Although she was a Doll, that did not mean she could not be changed back.
So, if possible, it was best for the Doll to suffer as little damage as possible.
After all, although damaged mechanical Dolls had their own appeal, seeing one in that state still felt unpleasant.
Of course, his main intention was to give Huohuo's courage some exercise.
The girl only moved when prodded and was terribly timid. Hearing that Xueyi was in danger might bring out some courage in her.
As for danger, with the Heliobus Tail around, along with the means he had given her, there was no need to worry.
"Huh? Oh, right. I'm one of the Cloud Knights, here on a mission. Since I happened to meet you two, please follow me."
Neither Lingchen nor Luocha looked like fighters to Sushang, so she simply ignored the word "combat" in Luocha's remarks and took on the task of escorting them out.
Chapter 247: You Know My Godfather?
With their escort underway, Lingchen's influence steered the group toward the Palace of Astrum.
Meanwhile, Welt and the others had already met the