The other party had come to him with a warrant, but he had no idea what they wanted. Since they were sent by Misty Pavilion, Bai Yulou could not be overly rude. Misty Pavilion was no longer under Sha Rulai's control now. He glanced at the two men and asked, "What is it?"
The taller man put away the warrant and said, "This isn't the place to talk. Go to your room."
Bai Yulou hesitated slightly.
The taller man said, "What? Are you afraid we'll do something improper here?"
Bai Yulou said nothing more. He turned and walked to his door, opened it, and entered. The two men followed in uninvited behind him.
The shorter man, who entered last, casually shut the door, making Bai Yulou, who had not wished to close it, frown slightly.
"What do Misty Pavilion's inspectors want with me? Which sect are you from?" Bai Yulou asked. He had no intention of inviting his visitors to sit.
The tall man lifted his cloak, revealing the red hair tied behind his head. He raised a hand, tore off the false face over his own, and revealed his true appearance. With a cheerful grin, he said, "Shopkeeper Bai, after our parting at Tiandu Peak, we meet again."
"Hong Gaitian?" Bai Yulou looked him up and down, then gave a cold laugh. "Why aren't you at World Money House? What are you doing here?"
The visitor was indeed Hong Gaitian. He replied, "Duty compels me."
"Duty?" Bai Yulou said arrogantly. "Star-Plucking City answers directly to Great Luo Sacred Land. It doesn't seem to fall within your inspection jurisdiction, does it?"
Hong Gaitian said, "Don't misunderstand, Shopkeeper Bai. We're merely here to verify a few matters."
"What matters are you verifying?" Bai Yulou asked. "Ask whatever you want quickly. I