CHAPTER 357: CHAPTER 357

Chen Muxue listened repeatedly but still didn’t hear a decision. She was also a bit indecisive, so she simply asked, "Are we running or not?"

"Someone’s here," Cen Lizhui suddenly whispered.

The group immediately went silent, but after holding their breath and observing for a long time, they couldn’t detect anyone else’s presence.

"Where?" Lin Qing couldn’t help but ask.

"A Void Refinement Realm expert."

Cen Lizhui’s voice sounded a bit strange. Upon closer attention, they realized he was using a peculiar magic to transmit his voice. Perhaps this was one of the Immortal Sect’s secret skills, as speaking this way might prevent the Void Refinement Realm expert from noticing.

The higher one’s cultivation, the sharper their senses. If they were really under the nose of a Void Refinement Realm expert, no matter how quietly they spoke, it would be difficult to escape that expert’s ears.

The group didn’t dare to speak lightly, since only Cen Lizhui knew the spell he was using, and it wasn’t possible to teach it on the spot, so they communicated with each other using eye contact.

Chen Muxue gave several meaningful looks to express: "Do you guys think that after the Eastern Palace incident, with a Void Refinement Realm expert suddenly keeping an eye on us, maybe it’s a trap? If we run away, that person might wipe us out, but if we go to the Eastern Palace, they might let us off? Is this some kind of royal game?"

After a while of observing her expressions, the group started to look vague and dazed.

Well, it seems eye contact can’t express such complex sentences.

So Chen Muxue used her eyes to express: "Eastern Palace or run away?"

This one they understood. Cen Lizhui transmitted: "The Eastern Palace incident occurred suddenly, and after it happened, a Void Refinement Realm expert appeared to watch us. This might be a ruse, trying to get us back to the Eastern Palace. Maybe they want Chen Muxue to continue treating the Crown Prince."

"Maybe this person is someone from the Eastern Palace?" Lin Qing couldn’t hold back and directly asked.

His sudden voice startled everyone.

"Let’s go, we should head to the Eastern Palace and take a look," Cen Lizhui said.

And so, the group, halfway through their escape, voluntarily turned back towards the Eastern Palace.

After they started heading to the Eastern Palace, everyone noticeably felt a certain pressure ease off.

"Is it an illusion or?" Chen Muxue couldn’t help but look at Cen Lizhui.

Cen Lizhui didn’t say much, just nodded.

It seemed that Void Refinement Realm expert wanted them to go to the Eastern Palace. Perhaps they were the Crown Prince’s people, or maybe even... the Emperor didn’t want the Crown Prince dead?

Before they reached the Eastern Palace, the group was stunned by the chaotic crowd.

"Isn’t there anyone directing?" Chen Muxue frowned. After all, as a head chef, especially in a popular restaurant, maintaining order during busy holidays was very important. The head chef rarely cooked for customers and often focused on directing while ensuring quality control.

"It seems the Crown Prince’s illness has lasted too long, and the Eastern Palace’s people are now mixed in quality. There may no longer be anyone who can direct all factions," Chu Wuyi analyzed.

With Cen Lizhui leading the way ahead, for some reason, wherever he walked, the crowd would automatically make way, providing the group with a clear path.

Yan Luan was extremely anxious. After Chen Muxue and her group were taken away, a long time passed and neither the Second Prince nor Huo Lian had figured out a way to get them out. Then the Fifth Prince rushed back, furious, demanding to know from the Second Prince where Chen Muxue and the others had gone.