The awkward atmosphere filled the courtyard but Bai Luochu didn’t want to waste anymore time. She quickly formed a plan.

“Since that is the case, we will split up.”

“Split up? What is Mistress planning to do?” Ying Lan realized that Bai Luochu already had a plan and he was interested in listening.

“One day before the Phoenix King Valley returns, everyone will be busy packing and resting up. They will be at their weakest then and the elder will not think that we are bold enough to make a move at that exact time. That is precisely the reason we are making our move then.”

“After...