Under Yu Chen’s encouragement, Liu Shaoge continued his line of thought, saying, "During Long Qi’s attempted arrest of the two stellular energy mules when they were caught at the Cloud Shuttle, the jade butterfly hiding in Huaiyuan Gate should have been exposed. However, that never happened—she was not found or arrested. I believe that your jade butterfly was exposed at that time but left alone in order to be used as a pawn to mislead us."

Liu Shaoge looked at Yu Chen before continuing. "Right now, Long Qi used her to send us a message: he’s altered his route and intends to ascend via the Cloud Shuttle."

"No matter which route they take to get to Dragon Mountain, our people will still find them," Yu Chen said to herself.

Liu Shaoge replied in a solemn tone, "Perhaps that is what he wants us to think."

Yu Chen frowned. Liu Shaoge's suggestions had reminded her of what had happened to her scheme targeting Long Qi in the Yinshan District. Long Qi excelled at plotting and scheming, and his thoughts and designs absolutely exceeded Yu Chen’s current grasp of the situation. She refocused onto Liu Shaoge. "What are your thoughts?"

Liu Shaoge shook his head. "This subordinate does not understand the situation."

Yu Chen's eyes grew focused. "He- he wants to take a detour."

Liu Shaoge grew puzzled.

Yu Chen spoke in a low voice, "The Bifrost, Cloud Shuttle, and Dragon Mountain can only be accessed by passing...