By the time Chen Muye and his group arrived, Yun Hexian had already grown familiar with the newly appeared individuals. Xia Simeng had been vehemently suggesting to Ye Fan that they recruit Yun Hexian into the Phoenix Squad, but after being repeatedly rebuffed, she was still hounding him. Qi Tong, as a Night Watcher from another city, was also considered one of their own.
This scene helped relax the group, who had been quite tense until now. Standing off to the side, looking somewhat reserved, was Chen Erniu, a.k.a. Lord Muttering, dressed in black silk pajamas and accompanied by the silent Han Shaoyun. No matter what the others asked, he remained tight-lipped.
*Chen Erniu (in his head): How is this? If I admit I’m Muttering, am I just waiting for you all to arrest me?*
Chapter 376