Lin Suchou could not help but size up the black-robed old man who had suddenly appeared.
He found that the aura around him was comparable to Jiu You's. However, since he was from the Myriad Merchants Continent, he likely had quite a few hidden cards as well.
"This is the steward I told you about, Grandpa Xue, who has taken care of me since I was little."
Song Hao introduced the black-robed old man to Lin Suchou, then explained what had happened.
"This is my junior brother from the academy, Lin Suchou. Today, some foolish woman's older brother wanted to stand up for his sister and fought Brother Lin in a life-or-death battle. In the end, he died.
"But that foolish woman still wanted to return to her clan and bring people back for revenge, so I want Grandpa Xue to take action... and uproot the problem completely!"
As Song Hao spoke the final words, killing intent surfaced in his eyes.
"This old servant shall obey all of Young Master's orders."
The black-robed old man bowed. Perhaps due to years of bowing, his back was somewhat hunched, and he wore a meek, deferential expression. Yet he gave off an unfathomable feeling.
Lin Suchou knew that the stronger a person was, the more ordinary they appeared.
If his attainments in Spirit Arrays had not reached the level of a Spirit Array Master, he would have found it difficult to sense the old man's cultivation.
"Alright then, Brother Lin, let's set out. The Xu Family where Xu Huang is located is in the north of Sky Star Continent. It'll take about a day to get there from here."
After Song Hao explained everything to Lin Suchou, the three of them left the auction house.
Lin Suchou had wanted to ask whether a