Meanwhile, outside the inn, all seemed calm, but undercurrents were surging. The mysterious figures who had escaped in the Ghost Market had not left; instead, they had secretly gathered more accomplices. In a hidden corner of the town, they discussed how to seize the Star Illusion Pearl once again. The leader of the mysterious figures wore a gloomy expression, his eyes revealing endless malice. "That brat dared to ruin our plans! No matter what, we must snatch the Star Illusion Pearl this time!" The other mysterious figures chimed in, formulating a detailed plan to launch a surprise attack while Lin Feng and his companions were off guard.
Inside the inn, Su Yao, Nángōng Qiàn'ér, and the others also sensed something was amiss. Many unfamiliar faces had suddenly appeared in the town; these people behaved stealthily, their gazes intentionally or unintentionally wandering toward the inn. Concerned for Lin Feng's safety, Su Yao said to Nángōng Qiàn'ér, "It seems those mysterious figures won't give up easily. Lin Feng is currently in seclusion, so we must guard this place and not let anyone disturb him." Nángōng Qiàn'ér nodded, tightening her grip on the Purple Fire Blood Shadow Whip. "Don't worry! With me here, they won't even think about taking half a step into this inn!"
Yè Chén set up some sonic traps around the inn so that he would be alerted the very moment anyone approached. Nángōng Yǐngyuè stood guard outside the door of the secret chamber where Lin Feng was in seclusion,…
Chapter 152