Following his gaze, Lin Xi saw him looking at Zhao Ling'er questionably. She assumed that Zhang Jian had sensed the darkness emanating from Zhao Ling'er. Remembering the deal she made with the succubus, Lin Xi took the initiative and lied,
"Forgive me for bringing her unannounced. But Zhao Ling'er's family has recently been met with a terrible disaster."
She didn't say what exactly happened, for she knew she had to keep things vague. "Zhao Ling'er has no other place to go now. I implore you gracious Zhang Jian to please let Zhao Ling'er stay awhile here." She quickly added, "I promise to take full responsibility should she ever step out of line."
