Knowledge is power. Regarding the operational mechanism of Lord Ariel Ai, I might know one or two things.
And just like how Lady Corin impatiently made a move earlier, her suspected ally under pressure committed the same mistake—this overly flexible behavior doesn't quite fit Ariel's character.
As mentioned before, some subtle differences can only be experienced by those within—like knowing whether the person chatting with you is really human.
If the Night Watchman has any grasp of Ariel's situation, then "mimicry" would almost certainly be the most distinctive label.
Encounters between Li Gui and Li Kui are generally quite awkward.
It has been mentioned earlier as well, by the time one reaches the level of High Tier Transcendent, recognizing people is never about appearance; the nature of power is the core identifier.
So although Fu Qian appears calm and composed, he hasn't even adjusted his appearance until now and used the name Ariel to directly expose two groups.
