When we arrived at the cabin in the woods, Sima Xingkong's yellow sports car had already driven to the ridge. She suddenly braked, but didn't get out. After a few seconds of stopping, she started again, and at the same time, I received a WeChat message from her: Is that one the Beihai Whale God?
Ah! I understand!
This woman can also perform physiognomy!
From such a long distance, she couldn't even tell Diana was Caucasian, but her aura would reveal it. And before, in the woods, she hadn't shown any intention of attacking, and had even skillfully evaded my air bullet sneak attack through her positioning. This was because she could see the fox spirit and Diana lurking behind me, and also the air bullet itching to be unleashed at my fingertips!
I suddenly remembered that Yao Yao had once told me that there was a sect in the Central Plains that mastered a skill similar to physiognomy, but they didn't call it physiognomy. If I remembered correctly, it was called "Qi Observation Technique." The names were different, but the nature was the same. This wasn't a secret art of a single sect. According to Yao Yao, everyone possesses this potential ability, but due to differences in physique, most people can't master it no matter how hard they try. A few who work extremely hard can achieve a little. As for people like me, Bingbing, and Yao Yao, who are either pure Yin or pure Yang bodies, we can easily learn "Qi Arts."
Just now, Sima Xingkong also pointed out that I am a pure Yin body, which is why she chose to play chess with me at midnight for fairness.
Then I guessed that she must be like Yao Yao, a pure Yang body, and also a master chess player!
Unfortunately for her, she miscalculated. When it comes to chess, I'm quite good!
I replied with a "Yes." Sima Xingkong didn't stop this time but sent a voice message. I clicked to listen, and her voice was very soft and pleasant.
"Bring her here tonight. That way, you won't worry about me setting a trap for you, hehe."
A provocation. Did she think that by saying that, I would be embarrassed to bring the Whale God as a bodyguard? She wishes!
I pretended not to see it and didn't reply.
The three of us descended the mountain and got into the car. By the time we reached the fork in the road, the yellow sports car had disappeared from my physiognomy's field of vision. I felt there was no need to hide my tracks anymore. If she truly knew "Qi Observation Technique," her range of observation would be much larger than mine. I couldn't see her, but my every move was visible to her.
However, there was one thing I didn't understand. Since she had discovered me, why didn't she immediately inform Long Yue and the others to come and catch me? Or perhaps, Long Yue and the others were already on their way back, and her invitation to play chess was a delaying tactic?
I couldn't contact Yao Yao now, and there was no one to help me analyze this situation. Without spreading panic, I made the following deployment: First, everyone at the base should pack up and transfer in batches after half an hour to find a place to temporarily stay at Laobie Bay. I would contact Cheng Xiaojuan to arrange a place for us.
Second, I would only bring the Whale God with me to wander around the city, looking for a suitable place to play chess at night.
It had to be by the sea, making it convenient to escape at any time. The Whale God didn't need to worship all enemies. Just at a critical moment, if he pulled me into the water and swallowed me with his open mouth, I would be safe. No demon could break through the defense of the Whale God in his animal form.
The fox spirit and the others were a bit worried and wanted to accompany me, but I said it wasn't necessary.
Disguise was also meaningless now, so I asked Chen Ke to disguise Diana as well before transferring with them. I would remain in my true form. Diana, changing into an East Asian appearance, would avoid attracting unwanted attention in the city.
After completing the arrangements, I immediately called Shen Xingyue, but I didn't tell her that the Shanhai demons had discovered me. I just asked her to investigate whether Long Yue and the King of Miao's main forces were still in Jinling. Jinling was Shen Xingyue's base, with extensive connections. Even without going through Sabia, she could obtain the desired answers through martial world informants.
As expected, by the time Diana and I drove to the edge of the city, Shen Xingyue replied: "Not in Jinling, but in Sanzhen."
Sanzhen was the thoroughfare of nine provinces. Without looking at a map, I could guess that they were passing through Sanzhen, their destination being Mount Zhongnan. They were likely going to investigate the "chessboard" as well.
It seemed that Long Yue's attention was no longer on me.
Interesting. Both sides were testing each other before the battle, sending elites to investigate the battleground. The other side was more ruthless, sending "players" over to have practice matches with me.