Paul adjusted the array on the spot to give Fei Fei some peace of mind and, on her request, left her alone to get her composure back.
It took a moment to explain the situation to the ladies, and all of them were less than thrilled that there was someone out there trying to find their older sister.
-What can we do to stop that person, or even better, to get rid of them?
Anna asked, hoping that there was something they could do about this situation.
-I have no clue.
Paul said, shaking his head and cursing the timing of whoever it was that wanted to find Fei Fei.
If only they had come here a few months later, then he would have had the ability to face them.
But as he was now there was no way for him to challenge anyone who could use the Taste refinement stage or the Supreme magician stage cultivation.
-For the time being, she is safe inside the array, but I dont think it's the answer we are looking for.
Too many people in this town know about her, so it's only a matter of time before whoever is looking for her will come knocking on our doors.
Not to mention that she can't stay in there forever.
-Then why don't we make it seem like she left the town?
Natalie suggested.
-What do you have in mind?
Paul asked.
-Well, if someone is looking for you, then the best way to avoid them is to make them think you are somewhere else.
With the teleportation circles you have been making, it should not be too hard to feign her leaving the town, or make her leave for real, only to return a day or two later.
However, we would need to make sure that whoever is looking for sister Fei Fei knows that she left.
The girl explained her idea.
Paul thought about it for a moment before shaking his head.
-It won't work.
The main reason is that we have no clue who is looking for her, so there is no way to make sure they know she left.
-In that case, make sure the whole town knows that she's leaving.
Anna said.
-You have no idea how fast the rumors can spread, and with your connection to the province lord's family as well as hers to the city lord's family, it won't be that hard to make the gossip spread.
-My lord, if you wish to make everyone believe that my lady has truly left, then why not make it so?
Elaina said respectfully.
-My lady already said that she needs to inform the Dragon clans about the Draconia temple, and that she needs to be far away to do so.
After the message is sent, all you need to do is return using the transportation spell, but taking a different route.
She explained.
Paul had to admit that this was a way better plan than simply faking their departure.
-Let's go talk with her about it and see what she has to say.
Fei Fei was grateful that they all wanted to help her get out of trouble, and the combined plan of Anna, Natalie, and Elaina could work.
Especially if they started a rumor about her departure, a day or two before they left.
-I'll talk with my uncle tomorrow morning, as well as with the city lord; these two should know how to spread the rumor most effectively.
Paul stated, when Fei Fei agreed to the plan.
-You might want to talk with their wives instead.
Irene said with an amused smile.
-Gossiping is women's domain, and believe me, if they get involved in this, the whole town will know before the sun sets.
She knew what she was talking about since she loved to gossip with her friends back on earth, and whatever they were gossiping about always found its way around their whole social circle in record time.
-Fei Fei, how long will it take to contact your sister?
Paul asked, as he was not too sure if the location they had chosen was exactly safe for a prolonged stay.
-If everything goes well, about an hour, maybe two at most.
She said.
-Good, then let's prepare for the trip tomorrow, and we will leave the next day.
He decided, and all the ladies agreed, though not all of them were happy about it since they would need to wait longer for their turn to cultivate with him.
However, if it were for their big sister's safety, they were willing to wait.
After that, the ladies left, leaving Paul and Fei Fei alone.
Since they were the ones who would be going, it was a good idea for them to cultivate and increase their strength as much as possible.
After a passionate night, Fei Fei stayed inside the array to cultivate while Paul went to see the province lord and city lord.
Surprisingly, he found them both in Xiao Han's residence, discussing something with grave expressions.
-Paul, it's good to see you are alright.
His uncle said, seeing him.
-What's going on, uncle?
Paul asked, a bit puzzled with his words.
-Madam Yang was found barely alive today morning, not far from the Auction house.
Additionally, a few more people who took part in the Auction were also found either dead or bleary alive.
Luo Feng explained.
-This is unprecedented, since there were never so many victims after a single auction.
Usually, there might be one or two, but this time it was almost a dozen.
-Was there an emerald dragon scale found with Madam Yang?
Paul asked.
-No, her spatial device is missing, as well as the devices of other victims.
Whoever did this targeted specific people, and we are unable to find any connection or even a clue about the culprit.
Xiiao Han shook his head and sighed.
Normally, this would be dealt with by their people, but this time the victims were all from prominent backgrounds, so they had to get involved.
After hearing the whole story, Paul was certain that, at least in the case of Madam Yang, it was the owner of the scale that attacked her; the same was true about the Elder of the Alchemy guild and the owner of the Physique changing pill.
He was also certain that he would be targeted as well if he didn't use the shadow jump to leave the Auction house.
With that, he told them all about the auction and the person targeting Fei Fei, as well as their plan to lead that person away from the city, before sending him or her on a wild goose chase.
-This information changes everything.
Xiao Han said when Paul finished.
-If it's someone from the higher realms, then there is no way for us to stop them, and sending our people against them would be sending them to their deaths.
-That's why I want to get them out of the town, and I need your help to do so, or more specifically, Aunty and Lady Cai Xiao, as well as every other woman they can recruit to spread the rumors.
I want the culprit to know exactly where we are going and give chase.
-The two of them will have a field day with this, not to mention my mother and all the maids.
Luo Feng said with a laugh.
All the ladies loved to gossip, despite their status and their husbands' disapproval.
- This time, they can do what they like, and we will even encourage them to do so.
Moreover, this way, they won't be able to claim that they allowed us to go fight without getting anything in return.
The City lord grinned.
-Then let's get to it, since time is scarce.
The province lord smiled and immediately called his wife.
Liu Lili was more than happy to help, especially since it was for Paul's and Fei Fei's sake.
She immediately sent invitations to her friends for a tea party.
Cai Xiao, Cai Xuan, Cai Mei, Jing Su, and even Xiao Su also joined in when they heard what was going on.
Paul even sponsored an outing for Cai Xuan and Xiao Su, so that they could gossip with their friends about it, making both ladies happy in the process.
Just as Irine predicted, before the sun set, the whole town was gossiping about Madam Fei and the province lord's adopted nephew, going to the River town, to take care of some important matters.