Ghost Face God King did not answer Qiu Tu immediately.
He simply stood motionless atop the city wall, silent as he watched Qiu Tu. In the night wind, the grotesque Ghost Face Mask he wore looked especially terrifying.
A moment later.
"Important business?" Ghost Face God King's hoarse voice sounded as though it came from a grave, carrying the stale scent of rust, yet revealing no emotion. The hollow eyes in his mask stared at Qiu Tu as if trying to see straight through him.
He said, "Commander Wei Lin, the Imperial Guard and the Shadow Department each have their own duties. Though we occasionally cooperate, we generally stay out of each other's affairs. Discussing matters late at night seems rather improper, does it not?"
Hearing Ghost Face God King's doubts, the sunny smile on Qiu Tu's face did not change in the slightest.
As if he could not feel the other man's scrutiny or suspicion, he imitated Wei Lin's frank and upright manner. He placed his right hand over his chest, gave a standard Imperial Guard salute, bowed slightly, and said sincerely,
"Lord Ghost Face, this matter is of great importance. I had no choice but to disturb you and Silver Mask God King."
As he spoke, Qiu Tu's gaze swept over the other Shadow Department members concealed in the surrounding shadows. Lowering his voice, he transmitted through Mental Power, "It concerns the one in Pure Moon Palace."
Ever since Earth Soul God King, one of the Immortal Three Giants, had arrived at the Destruction Royal Court, Pure Moon Pavilion had become a forbidden ground within the Destruction Royal Court. And the only person inside Pure Moon Pavilion was Princess Xingyue, currently the Shadow Department's most important protection and surveillance target.
Thus, when Ghost Face God King heard Qiu