Finally, Nangong Wushuang was reluctantly led to a guest room upstairs to rest.
Since she couldn't openly inquire about these matters, she decided to listen in from upstairs. After all, she was at the peak of the Zhiwei realm, and the distance between floors was nothing if she wanted to hear everything clearly.
Lin Xiao and Qi Tian didn't have to wait long before Zhuge Lan and his group of four returned.
As soon as they entered the villa, Zhuge Lan frowned, and the aura around him shifted.
"I didn't expect these people to appear again."
Mr. Zhuge's voice echoed, and with a wave of his hand, he sent Dongfang Jingjing and the other two upstairs with his true qi, trapping them within a formation. "It's best if you don't hear the following conversation."
"What the heck?"
Wang Qiran was bewildered. He had gotten used to Mr. Zhuge's methods by now, but this was the first time something required them to be kept in the dark.
At least, usually, no matter what happened, they would only keep him and the younger one in the dark, while Dongfang Jingjing would still be informed.
But this time, even Dongfang Jingjing was sent upstairs.
"Mr. Zhuge is likely considering our safety." Although Dongfang Jingjing was inexperienced, she wasn't foolish. After a few seconds of thought, she immediately guessed the reason. "Some matters, once we know them, will entangle us in karma, making it difficult to break free." httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
Wang Qiran had also learned a lot these past few days. Hearing Dongfang Jingjing's explanation, he finally understood. But what exactly was it that simply knowing would entangle them in karma?
And it was unavoidable even by staying by Zhuge Lan's side?
Downstairs, Mr. Zhuge, without even looking at the recording, spoke, "I am surprised that you were targeted by the Shadow Assassins."
"Mr. Zhuge, who exactly are these Shadow Assassins?" Lin Xiao asked impatiently. Mr. Zhuge's demeanor suggested he knew more about the Shadow Assassins than Qi Tian did.
Even Qi Tian assumed an attentive posture, eager to listen.
"The Shadow Assassins are arguably the most covert group of assassins in the history of Longguo," Mr. Zhuge explained slowly. "However, generally, these assassins do not act against those in the mortal world, as they deem it beneath them."
"Even within the inner realm, not everyone is worthy of the Shadow Assassins' attention."
Mr. Zhuge's expression was extremely serious. "To enter this residence without any reaction from the formation, that is the Shadowmeld Technique that all Shadow Assassins must master."
As he spoke, he fixed his gaze on Lin Xiao, making Lin Xiao a little unnerved.
"Mr. Zhuge, why are you looking at me like that..." Lin Xiao felt as if he were being seen through entirely under that gaze.
"Honestly, I'm surprised you're still alive."
"Is it that serious?"
Lin Xiao realized the gravity of the situation. Mr. Zhuge must have seen through his strength, and he had no intention of hiding it. Yet, even so, Mr. Zhuge said this?
"Of course," Mr. Zhuge continued. "You must understand that there is a strict requirement to join the Shadow Assassins. Do you know what it is?"
This time, before Lin Xiao could reply, Qi Tian spoke up, "Entering the Divine Realm."