It had been almost a month since Yang Jians last message.

Hed gone undercover in the Lightning Emperors Estate, playing the part of Xiao Tings subordinate, and hed even run into Bai Haoyu of the destroyed Bai Clan.

Ye Zichen didn't care that Yang Jian had no information to report, but he hadnt so much as sent a quick alls well to confirm he was safe. Of course Ye Zichen was worried!

Our neighbors have been quite quiet this whole time. Naturally, everyone present in this pocket dimension knew he was asking about the Xiao Family.

Then is there news of Yang Jian? asked Ye Zichen, only to hear that there was no word of his friend at all. His heart sank, and he fell silent.

Itd be fine if there were just no messages from him in the group, but there was no external source of news about him either. Its not like he was some small-fry; he was the Outsides special emissary and an imperial sovereign-level peerless expert.

Ye Zichen found it hard to believe that Xiao Ting wouldnt take advantage of having a subordinate like that.

Could it be that Yang Jian still hadnt successfully infiltrated the enemys inner sanctum?

But that didnt make sense either; if he were still stuck on the outside, he ought to be able to use his phone to type a few quick messages.

Hey, why isnt the Great Sage with you? You never seem to go anywhere without him, said Pu Jingwan.

I proposed marriage on his behalf, so he ought to be busy getting to know his father-in-law and new extended family, said Ye Zichen, but he was clearly distracted; all he could think about was Yang Jian.

Pu Jingwan said something in response, but he could barely hear her. He fell silent, then took out his phone.

He opened his chat with Yang Jian, then typed out a quick message.

Message not delivered!

We dont get a signal in here? Ye Zichen glanced at Xiao Yumei.

Of course! This is a divine artifact from the outside, and weve yet to extend our network inside, said Xiao Yumei.

How do I get out of here?

Just go through that door.

Ye Zichen immediately did just that, emerging in front of the same artificial mountain theyd entered from.

He looked around. This divine artifact really matched its surroundings, giving the place a harmonious feel. Even if he examined it with his divine sense, Ye Zichen couldnt tell that it was a divine artifact containing its own pocket dimension.

Ding!

Ding!

Ding!

Practically in unison, just as they left the pocket dimension, Ye Zichen, Xiao Yumei, and Pu Jingwan heard their phones buzz. When they looked at them, they saw a mass of notifications.

For all the three of them to receive notifications at once, there was only one possibility.

They instantly whipped out their phones, then opened their group chat.

It had been silent for almost a month, but now, there were over ninety-nine messages. Inside the chat, they could see that Yang Jian, whod vanished for almost a month, had come back into view.

From the look of things, he was frantic. The entire screen was nothing but messages @ing Ye Zichen.

Even now, new direct messages flooded the screen.

Only Idealism: Here!

Invincible Adorable Beauty: When it rains, it pours. Youve been silent for ages, now look at this! What are you doing? Are you trying to explode our phones?

Monkey King: @ Erlang Shen: Stop with the @ing already. Ye-zis already here!

Invincible Adorable Beauty: @Monkey King, youre here too! Ye Zichen said you were busy getting to know your in-laws.

Monkey King: (Facepalm emoji)

Erlang Shen: Ye-zi, youre finally here! Where were you just now? Im in a hurry!

Only Idealism: I was just in a place with no signal. What is it? Why are you in such a rush?

Invincible Adorable Beauty: You havent even so much as checked in to say youre safe. Ye Zichen was worried! You three sure are passionate!

Erlang Shen: I havent had any chance to report in lately

Erlang Shen: Im in the middle of something important!

Only Idealism: What is it? Could it be. Xiao Ting cant wait any longer and is about to take action?

The Lightning Emperors Estate had already thrown their lot in with other races; Xiao Hu had seen it for himself, and Empress Su Qingyan had confirmed it.

Ye Zichen had chosen to build the Upheaval Alliances base here in part to threaten Xiao Ting.

Now, for Yang Jian to message him so desperately, meant it was entirely possible that Xiao TIng had put his plans into motion.

As soon as he sent his message, the group chat fell silent as they waited for Yang Jians message.

Whats going on? Why did he stop halfway through? Pu Jingwan arched her eyebrows. Ill send him a direct message in the chat

Dont! Ye Zichen hurriedly stopped Pu Jingwan mid-text. Just now, Yang Jian said he couldnt even get a chance to confirm his safety. That undoubtedly means hes being watched. Hes risking himself to send messages in the group chat; it might really not be a good time.

Lets just wait for him. If its really as Zichen says and Xiao Ting has made his move, well be able to respond at the soonest possible moment, said Xiao Yumei.

The Great Sage just went on lurking, without so much as an idle remark.

It seemed he knew it wasnt a good time for Yang Jian to chat, too. Sending a message now might even expose him and put him in danger.

That was why they all kept silent and waited for Yang Jians response.

It was just as Ye Zichen and the Great Sage thought; Yang Jian really couldnt keep chatting with them. Just now, An Bo, Uncle An, Xiao Tings elderly page boy, had arrived to inform them that the Lightning Emperor wished to discuss something with them.

There was a familiar face at Bo Ans side: the Bai Familys Bai Haoyu.

Yang Jian and Bai Haoyus gazes never met; they just looked scrupulously ahead of them. However, the link between their divine senses never wavered or broke.

Did you send the message? transmitted Bai Haoyu.

Not yet, I couldnt manage it in time. I just managed to tell them An Bo was here.

You sure are stupid, said Bai Haoyu. Couldnt you just share the information directly in that so-called chat group of yours? Do you really have to communicate with them in real time? Do you have any idea how hard it was to buy you even just a few minutes of time? But you didnt even send the blasted message! Now, I might get exposed too!

Yang Jians expression was solemn. Indeed, even if Ye Zichen and the others werent online, he could send the information in the group chat. When they next checked their messages, theyd naturally understood.

He really hadnt thought this through, costing him an opportunity to send important information.

But he still couldnt quite grasp just who Bai Haoyu was or what he wanted. Back in Spirit City, theyd come this close to fighting to the death. Why was Bai Haoyu suddenly on their side?

His first night in the Xiao Family, hed asked Bai Haoyu, but hed gotten only a vague answer in response. Now, he couldnt help but try again. Who exactly are you?

However, just like in the past, Bai Haoyu didnt give him a clear answer. You dont need to trouble yourself with who I am. When its time to tell you, Ill naturally tell you. Right now, you ought to just concern yourself with how youll get out of this predicament. Youll be meeting with Xiao Ting soon. Youd best pray it goes well!