0218 - Identity Switch.
In the blink of an eye, they were transported, the world around them shifting as they emerged in the same courtyard outside of Core Families' inner walls where the Formation Node lay. The speed of the Void travel took Lu Sheng by surprise—it was far faster than Yu Yunfei's Void Path, likely due to the System's efficiency. He glanced over at Tu Rong to make sure she was alright. She seemed fine—no signs of nausea or disorientation.
"Tu Rong," Lu Sheng said seriously. "I'm going to tell you a secret. Promise you won't share it with anyone, okay?" He looked into her eyes, checking for any sign of doubt.
Tu Rong playfully gestured to her lips, making a lock-and-key motion. Her expression was both mischievous and sincere, as if to say, "Have you ever heard a word from me before?"
Lu Sheng chuckled, feeling slightly bad for even asking the question. "Alright, alright," he said, raising his hands in surrender. "I trust you."