This was clearly due to some kind of magic artifact that hid their presence that both of them were wearing.
The Heavenly Secret Pavilion was exceedingly proficient in such matters, so it was not surprising that they provided them with such an artifact.
"But Young Master, you've been away from Zhenjiang for just over three years," Lin Yao looked at Lu Qingshan, blinking, indicating that his reassurances were not sincere.
"Lu Qingshan, how can your cultivation pace be so fast?" Spirit Moon chimed in, her large spirit-like eyes curiously observing Lu Qingshan.
The young girl was simple-minded; her curiosity was pure, without any intent to probe into Lu Qingshan's secrets.
"A combination of hard work and some luck," Lu Qingshan thought for a moment, then added, "plus my master taught me well."
