Chapter 5596: Another Agenda
Mo Lian playfully pinched her small hand with a smile. "I don't believe you're not curious."
Lord Qiaoqiao tilted her head. "Curious about what?"
"We've never been to this Sacred Palace before. The Eastern Domain Lord joining us can be seen as a guide. Even if his intentions might not be pure, my Qiaoqiao, aren't you truly curious about what the Eastern Domain Lord wants?"
Qiaomu blinked, then reluctantly nodded her small head. "You make a good point."
"It was always a good point," Mo Lian couldn't help but chuckle. "If we have him in our team, he can't cause trouble. We'll observe him secretly along the way, and we're sure to find out what his true objective is."
Princess Wushuang gasped, her mouth wide open. "You mean the Eastern Domain Lord isn't a good person?"
"He joined us with malicious intent?" An Wushuang almost jumped, her face showing an incredulous expression. Good heavens, she was actually deceived by the Eastern Domain Lord. She had even felt a bit uneasy for mentioning his deceased wife and causing him sadness.
"Holy cow," Princess Wushuang exclaimed angrily. "He was faking it? He's not looking for that dagger for his wife at all?"
"Not necessarily," Mo Lian said, shaking his head with a smile. "I think his speech was well-organized. It's likely a mix of truth and fabrication, half-truths. He's revealing some things, holding back others."
"Mm-hmm," Lord Qiaoqiao agreed, nodding her small head. "Pearlescent and Crimson Haze are a pair of divine artifacts; that much should be true."
"His search for Crimson Haze should also be factual."
"But he likely has another agenda," Young Master Fu San said, stepping forward with a smile and pulling back the fuming Wushuang. "Forget about him. Regardless, once we're inside the Sacred Palace, whatever his purpose is, it will eventually reveal itself."
"I'm so mad," Princess Wushuang grumbled. "I just sympathized with him."
Lord Qiaoqiao sighed, gazing meaningfully at Princess Wushuang. "You are all too naive. Without Lord Qiaoqiao watching over you, you would often be deceived."
Having dropped that remark, the little emperor turned around and trotted upstairs.
Everyone: ...
Princess Wushuang twitched her mouth, a mix of exasperation and amusement on her face. She looked at her older brother. "Big Brother, can you control our little sister-in-law?" Her haughty little demeanor made her want to pounce on her and playfully ruffle her hair.
Mo Lian looked helpless, spreading his hands. "Can't control her."
It had always been his wife's place to control him, not for him to control his wife! Hm, how could one control his wife? He must pamper her!
Mo Baobao's Segment
"Little Dumpling, Little Dumpling, I also want to sign up for this preliminary competition! I'll strive to get one of the top two hundred spots!" Master Guangguang's short body was squeezed at the edge of the crowd, and he waved his small fists, saying.
Mo Baobao leaned in and whispered a few words into his ear.
Master Guangguang frowned. "But poker-face Mama said that this time there's an outsider in our team, and we have to act with him. I might not be able to come out whenever I want."
"You forgot. You can transform into your true form!" Mo Baobao looked at him with an expression like he was looking at an idiot. "Can't I just carry you?"
"Oh, right!" Master Guangguang's eyes lit up. He immediately bounced twice, hugging Mo Baobao happily. "Okay, okay, it's settled then. If I don't participate, it leaves an extra spot for those poor, idiotic children."