Shi Huagu possessed an arcane spell that allowed him to discern whether someone was speaking the truth. With this ability alone, he had ferreted out countless spies planted among his ranks by rival vice creed leaders. Though not infallible, this secret spell boasted an eighty to ninety percent accuracy in ascertaining the veracity of one’s words.3

Activating it demanded tremendous power and focus; even Shi Huagu couldn’t sustain it indefinitely. Nevertheless, maintaining the spell throughout his conversation with Lu Yang was not a problem. Moreover, Shi Huagu was adept at reading microexpressions, especially those that gave away that someone was lying.0

Due to these two reasons, almost no one could lie before him without being detected. This was precisely why the creed leader had sent him here. Before collaborating with the Heavenly Court Creed, we must first verify whether they truly are the Heavenly Court Creed.0

A confident smile played upon Lu Yang’s lips. He sipped...0