After leaving the back-mountain valley, Gu He did not linger in the slightest and headed straight for the imperial capital.
A short while later, at the Mittel Auction House.
Upon receiving word that Gu He had arrived at the Miter Auction House, the Miter Auction House steward sent someone to notify Mittel Tengshan.
Ever since Gu He had helped Mittel Tengshan refine the Azure Nether Longevity Pill, the latter had held him in extremely high regard.
"Dan Emperor, may I ask what brings you here this time?"
In the VIP Room, after Gu He and Mittel Tengshan exchanged pleasantries, they slowly took their seats. Mittel Tengshan got straight to the point.
Gu He lifted the teacup from the table and took a sip before stating his purpose. "I wish to see Elder Hai."
Mittel Tengshan's heart jolted at those words, but his expression remained unchanged. "Dan Emperor, you must be joking. As everyone knows, Elder Hai disappeared more than a decade ago. Over the years, our Mittel Family never gave up searching for him, yet there has been no news at all."
By the end, Mittel Tengshan even let out a sigh, his expression appearing particularly dejected.
Had Gu He not extended his soul force the instant he arrived in the imperial capital and sensed Hai Bodong's aura within the Mittel Family, he might truly have been fooled by Mittel Tengshan's act.
"Patriarch Teng Shan, if Gu did not have confidence, why would I rashly request to see Elder Hai? I hope Patriarch Teng Shan will go inform Elder Hai. Tell him that I, Gu He, wish to see him. He will certainly come," Gu He said calmly.
Could it be that he truly knew Elder Hai had returned?
Seeing Gu He's assured demeanor, Mittel Tengshan froze slightly, doubts rising