"Are they going to take action?" Tianmiao threw a piece of pancake into the water, where the fat koi fought to bite it.
"If nothing unexpected happens, it’s tonight," Wei Yunshu laughed cheerfully. "I’m curious to see who has the guts to command them to steal from the Fenglan Sect."
"Then let’s go check it out." Tianmiao wanted to join in. Since her senses were blocked in this world, she found it even more interesting.
"I’ve brought some snacks." Wei Yunshu said happily.
"Sunflower seeds?" Tianmiao asked instinctively. Could it be that the Sect Master really had everything prepared for watching the drama, including "sunflower seeds, peanuts, and soda"?
"No way, those make noise. I brought your favorite osmanthus cake," Wei Yunshu shook his head in denial.
"Thank you." Tianmiao smiled and thanked him.
"We’d better hurry, or we’ll miss it," Wei Yunshu urged.
Tianmiao followed Wei Yunshu out of the courtyard.
The moon was dark, and the wind was high—the perfect time for mischief.
Tianmiao was led by Wei Yunshu to a hidden treehouse on the back mountain, where they could see the full view of the Divine Tree. The treehouse was in a tricky spot, needing only slight concealment to go unnoticed.
After just the time it takes for tea, Wei Yunshu lightly clapped his palm: "They’re here."
Following his gaze, Tianmiao saw several cloaked figures taking down the patrolling disciples. Then, one petite cloaked figure took the lead and rushed toward the Divine Tree, followed closely by the others. From the treehouse perspective, a few more were lurking in the shadows.
"Tsk tsk, they have a lot of nerve. But these weaklings, if I hadn’t ordered someone to go easy on them, they wouldn’t even be able to approach," Wei Yunshu said excitedly.
"This is really delicious. It’s soft and melts away. Can I take some when we leave?" Tianmiao asked as she stuffed a piece of the cake in her mouth.
"Of course, of course! Bai Yue, look, your impostor has arrived," Wei Yunshu said excitedly.
"Why does that sound so weird?" Tianmiao also looked at the figures in the night, frowning slightly.
"Isn’t this a great spectacle? The real Bai Yue watching the fake Bai Yue steal right under her nose. The fake Bai Yue thinks she’s winning, oblivious to the fact that the real Bai Yue and the Sect Master see everything and treat them like fools. Write it in a book, classic plot! Fenglan Sect Master controls everything, and the fake Bai Yue’s elaborate setup is just a joke in his eyes," Wei Yunshu animatedly described his creative thinking, not bothering about the potential loss of his sect’s Treasure. Of course, never forgetting to boast a little.
Even Tianmiao wondered if he was a serious Sect Master or a genius storyteller. In just a short while, she felt he could effortlessly write thousands of words on the spot, though they might drag on for ages without getting to the point.
Tianmiao turned her head in disgust, continuing to observe the situation in the distance. The petite cloaked figure didn’t struggle much before climbing the Divine Tree, with the dazzling Tree Heart almost within reach.
But before she could touch it, she was bounced aside by the Barrier, almost falling off. She nimbly hooked her leg around a nearby branch, steadying herself, and then she pulled a dagger from her sleeve. With a light twist of her wrist, a deep purple talisman appeared, and the dagger pierced through the center of the talisman, stabbing directly into the Barrier.
The Barrier flickered twice before disappearing.
Tianmiao nodded in affirmation: "She’s quite skilled, she’s getting close."