Bottlecap reluctantly touched the button and left, as Lord Ying had said this job required secrecy.
"Can I really not listen, Lord Ying?"
"No. This job is extremely important and must remain confidential. However, I'll tell you about it once it's complete. I will also guarantee your apprentice's safety. Don't worry, Bottlecap…"
And just like that, Mo Ling was left all alone beside the button.
The moment Lord Ying sent Bottlecap away, Mo Ling realized he had likely been exposed.
Sure enough, as soon as Bottlecap was gone, Lord Ying's next words directly revealed Mo Ling's identity.
"You're from outside the Sky Island, aren't you?"
As a vastly powerful relic, Lord Ying wasn't as easy to fool as Bottlecap. That gentle, steady voice made Mo Ling's heart hammer in his chest.
However, Lord Ying seemed to see right through Mo Ling's thoughts, calmly explaining, "I mean you no harm…"
