"You look a lot like my friend."

"Really? I wonder who this friend of yours might be. Could it be that our temperaments are similar?"

"That's exactly what perplexes me. Their temperament is different from yours, yet, for some reason, I can see shadows of them in you, and even your aura is exactly the same."

The lady smiled, "So, you want to confirm this?"

"Indeed, but aside from that, I can also sense Mo Ying's presence on you. Have you ever met him?"

The lady hesitated for a moment but then confessed, "Yes, I have."

"Where is he?"

"And what makes you so sure that I know his whereabouts?"

"I'm not certain. I'm asking precisely because I'm uncertain."

"Your friend is fine, but as for his whereabouts, I'm afraid I can't disclose that."

"Why?"

"No particular reason."

"Are you saying you don't want to tell me where he is?"

The lady's eyes sparkled as she firmly replied, "Correct."

"If so, then why did you honestly admit to meeting him? Wouldn't it have been easier to say you didn't know?"

"I could come up with many reasons regarding Mo Ying's whereabouts. I wonder which one you'd like to hear?"

Feng Yi frowned, his voice gradually turning cold, "What are you implying?"

But the lady lightly shook her head, speaking solemnly, "Sir, you are not someone I wish to deceive, nor do I wish to become your enemy. If you could trust me, there is no need to rush. As for his whereabouts, forgive me, it is something I am unable to disclose. If I really intended to do harm, I wouldn't have told you this much."

"Alright, I'll choose to believe you on this point," Feng Yi cautiously asked, "So, when will I be able to see him?"

The lady's voice resonated, "Perhaps in three to five days, maybe seven to eight days."

"So long? And how am I to trust your words? His presence vanished in Sky City, leaving only a slight ripple upon you."

The lady blinked her beautiful eyes, studying him closely... Her mind telling her that the aura was purposely left as a clue, just for him to find.

Even when coming to this place, he waited patiently, sensing the presence, and he couldn't resist asking, but as fate would have it, she happened to be there.

In that moment, Feng Yi felt a bit at a loss. Despite his vast experiences, being watched closely like this made it hard for him to maintain control...

He had met many beauties, yet he had to admit, this kind of temperament paired with her playful eyes was unmatched by any woman he had ever encountered. It was serene yet teasing, melancholic yet filled with hidden affection, giving off an exceedingly complex feeling. Her captivating gaze was especially similar to Emily's glassy eyes, yet upon a closer look, there was a hint of a native essence.

At this point, even Feng Yi had to choose to play it safe, silently lowering his head, shifting his gaze, and said, "Or is it... you haven't yet figured out how to respond? At least, tell me where you come from."

"I am the daughter of the White Tiger Elder of Jade Clear Sect, known as 'Fall Moon Dance.' I serve as an elder of the so-called Western White Tiger Hall—Brother Feng, it's an honor to meet you," the lady said, clasping her fists.

Feng Yi realized, no wonder she was so skilled in the ways of yin and yang. It turns out she was an elder of the Western White Tiger Hall, and stood opposed to Mengdie. Though Qinglong is wood, representing minor yang, and Baihu is metal, representing minor yin, true yin as yang, true yang as yin, she probably understood the Tao as well as Mengdie did.

"Miss, you are too kind."

Even though Feng Yi spoke truthfully, he nodded unwillingly, forcing himself to accept.

After all, he hadn't uncovered any information about Mo Ying, but just because he didn't sense any negative vibes from the lady, almost like a pure lotus rising from the mud, untainted and poised, without a trace of the allure found in other women—except for her eyes—Feng Yi felt inclined to trust her.

Having extracted the result, he obviously decided not to linger longer, "Miss, I have matters to attend to. I'll take my leave for now."

"Please hold on, sir!"

"Miss, is there anything else?"

"Not really..." The lady gently shook her head, "May I visit again?"

This was convenient indeed, since the whereabouts of Mo Ying were unknown. If she came again, there would be no need for me to go around asking, Feng Yi said, "Of course you may."

"Hmm?" The lady noticed a change in Feng Yi's expression.

Feng Yi also realized his expression changed too quickly, moments ago being calm as an old dog, now seemed a bit more sycophantic, so he quickly added, "Your visit graces my humble abode, bringing light to my humble dwelling."

"Then I won't disturb you any longer, sir."

Only after Feng Yi turned and walked away, leaving the scene, did Mingfei switch to eavesdropping mode.

"Dear sister, what exactly did you do with Mo Ying? Tell me honestly."

"You heard everything."

"Indeed! Mo Ying is Feng Yi's friend, and Feng Yi is a friend of the Blade Warrior, thus, a friend of the Jade Clear Sect. Moreover, the Blade Warrior has done us a kindness. How could you easily detain someone without informing me beforehand of this matter?"

At this moment, Mingfei appeared unsatisfied. She couldn't believe Mengdie would do such a thing. In fact, she wasn't even sure which side the lady truly was on.

"Times change, so do situations."

"What do you mean by that? I just want to know what your real purpose is."

The lady said, "Mo Ying can use special means to influence the battle order. I don't demand the battlefield to be completely fair, but the change in order will affect the sect's plan."

"Influencing the plan..."

"Dear sister, do you remember that my first battle was not in Zana but in the Federation region? Do you know why?"

"Are you suggesting... it was Mo Ying?"

"Exactly, the reason we cooperated with Zana this time was to make our sect famous worldwide, wasn't it? With official intervention, it was impossible for me to be placed in the Federation region. Besides Feng Yi, there's also a Sky Shadow in the Federation. If I encountered either of them, I'd surely lose. Besides Mo Ying, I can't imagine what else could interfere with this battle."

Mingfei was shocked. "Dear sister, with your abilities, how could you possibly seal him?"

"Why not? I believe Mo Ying has long seen through my true identity, knowing he was in the wrong. This is secondary, as interfering in human disputes was inconsistent with his role, so I speculate he willingly allowed me to seal him for a period of time."

"What a clever sister, so you both saw through each other."

"Yes."

"What if he breaks the seal?"

"Then the plan would fail. It's just that among humans, there's a saying—seeing through but not revealing, still makes one a good friend."

"What you say makes sense, but... he's not the only one with such power, Feng Yi could have intervened as well."

The lady shook her head, "It doesn't matter who it was anymore."

"Why?"

"Because I've indirectly hinted to someone already. Besides, Feng Yi is not that kind of person."

Mingfei froze for a moment. What a clever sister, because whoever made the move, the other wouldn't interfere with her ranking again easily, or else they'd expose themselves: "Hmph, you're quite considerate of him. If you ask me, it might very well be Feng Yi. As the saying goes, you can see a person's appearance but not their heart."

"No, I trust his character," the lady stated with certainty, though she admitted seeking Mo Ying was a gamble.

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