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Yuan Tianlang fled with his tail between his legs, while Luo Qiuyi watched Lin Shuguang with barely concealed amusement, her eyes shimmering.

Unfortunately, that captivating radiance that could charm all living beings had no effect whatsoever on Lin Shuguang.

"Can we go now?"

Hearing Lin Shuguang's first words, Gu Siyao instead burst out laughing. "Hahaha, this is the first time I've ever seen someone make Aunt Luo suffer a setback."

"You brat." Luo Qiuyi glared at her with an irritated frown, then turned to Lin Shuguang and returned to her usual bearing. "The fact that you forced Elder Cheng back is enough to show your strength, but don't celebrate too soon. Elder Cheng was wary of me being here, so he didn't want to go all out... Still, I have to say, I didn't expect you to choose Elder Cheng instead of Yuan Tianlang."

Lin Shuguang smiled absentmindedly, his thoughts having already drifted to Crimson Crane Platform.

"Manager Luo, everything's nearly ready." The steward appeared and bowed.

Luo Qiuyi nodded. "Then let's set off." She left first.

Gu Siyao paused for a couple of steps before coming to Lin Shuguang's side. She gave his shoulder a light, brisk pat and put on a bold, heroic act. "My name is Gu Siyao. From now on, I've got your back." With that, she didn't linger any longer, turning around with a carefree flourish and quickly catching up with Luo Qiuyi ahead.

Lin Shuguang's gaze paused for a moment. He shook his head, then followed them as well.

From a distance, they could already see a row of luxury cars waiting outside the Ancient Coin Merchant Association's entrance, with groups of bodyguards surrounding and protecting them.

It truly had the lavish grandeur of an aristocratic family setting out.

Sweeping his gaze over the