In truth, the Dragon Daughter's guess had not been wrong. Lian Ping'er had indeed brought Aze aboard Profound Heart Manor's flying vessel.
After several days of contact, once she understood Aze well enough and had gained his trust, Lian Ping'er decided to take him to someone who could resolve his current predicament.
Of course, Lian Ping'er had no intention of acting for Aze's sake. The method of resolving this predicament was surely not one Aze would like.
In fact, Lian Ping'er could have genuinely taken Aze to Ji Yuan's side and used this to show goodwill toward him. Yet she seemed instinctively wary and repelled by Ji Yuan, to the point that when she had first learned of Aze's connection to him, she had chosen deception.
She had encountered Ji Yuan once before, later learned of his relationship with Yin Zhaoxian, and then seen the publication of Yellow Springs. Lian Ping'er vaguely felt that winning Ji Yuan over was neither likely nor right. No matter what others thought, at least that was how she saw it.
Still, a few upper-echelon Honored Masters seemed to harbor fantasies about Ji Yuan. Lian Ping'er neither agreed nor disagreed, but she absolutely disliked Ji Yuan. Having deceived Aze into trusting her, how could she possibly obediently hand someone with such miraculous "Planting the Dao in a Demonic Heart" back to Ji Yuan?
Knock knock knock...
"Aunt Ning, the flying vessel will activate its formation tonight to draw in Star Power. Let's go cultivate on the deck too!"
Aze knocked on Ning Xin's door as he spoke. Inside, Lian Ping'er opened her eyes and calculated on her fingers. A smile immediately appeared on her face. They should be nearly there.
"Alright, I'll be right out!"
Lian Ping'er tidied herself up slightly, then opened the door