The Escape

The Divine Lord's voice could be heard from inside the cabin. "What is the matter? Just voice your concern from outside the cabin."

Yun Yanli said hesitantly, "The matter is confidential. I shall tell you face to face later. I can wait."

The Divine Lord sounded disinterested. "As you wish."

Yun Yanli bowed at the response. He seemed polite, but he was actually just acting in order to assess the situation. The cabin was not entirely soundproof, so he could hear what was actually happening behind closed doors.

"My Lord, let me go outside and have a look. Yun Yanli is a friend. If he is here, he may have something urgent to tell us. Perhaps he can share it with me," Gu Xijiu requested.

"Stay put," the Divine Lord answered briefly.

"Xijiu, if he is your friend, he can wait. Let me lean against your shoulder for a while," Di Fuyi sounded relaxed and unconcerned, as usual.

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Yun Yanli was astonished.