Without wasting any time, Yang Qing deployed his palace sense, isolating himself, Duan Ting, and Liu Ying from their surroundings.
Given the sensitive nature of the topic, he felt it was best to keep the discussion private, leaving Ming Wa out for now.
His palace sense functioned similarly to the anti-scrying and isolation arrays embedded in their table, concealing their figures and voices. Ming Wa, despite having her head lowered, immediately noticed the change. She raised her head in surprise, her eyes scanning the area.
Though she could still see Yang Qing, Duan Ting, and Liu Ying, their appearances were now blurry. Their clothing, faces, and even their presence felt hazy—reduced to indistinct outlines.
The abrupt shift startled her, but she quickly composed herself. Reading between the lines, she realized they likely needed privacy to discuss something important.
