This motive had to have something to do with Sky City's expansion, but Liu Jie was not familiar with the faction society.
He had not been analyzing Sky City's expansion like he used to. Instead, he had been spending all his time outside of training working on the white-clothed followers plan.
Since he would not be able to help Lin Yuan with anything later outside the palace, Liu Jie decided to perform his role as Lin Yuan's shield and sword to protect him during the Guard Ye Banquet.
Liu Jie and Lin Yuan followed Sun Ningxiang through the stone pillars to enter the area outside of the Midnight Palace.
Lin Yuan knew about Condense Fairy Orchard's dangerous situation, but he did not expect someone to jump Sun Ningxiang the moment she stepped foot into the area outside the Midnight Palace.
