Jiang Yuechu turned her head toward the voice.
The young man who had spoken wore a fitted black outfit. He had handsome features, though his brows were slightly furrowed, and surprise showed in his eyes.
"Lord Gu?"
Jiang Yuechu was a little surprised.
She hadn't expected to run into this old acquaintance just after arriving at the General Headquarters, in a city as vast as Chang'an.
The black-cloaked elder at the head of the group heard the commotion and reined in his horse, turning to look back.
His gaze fell on the Golden Lion Beast perched on Jiang Yuechu's shoulder. "Are you the young lady Jiang from the Longyou Regional Command?"
At this, Gu Changge quickly introduced her. "Reporting to the Deputy Commander, this is Miss Jiang, Jiang Yuechu. She was the one who killed the Qiang River Dragon King."
The elder gave a slight nod, but didn't waste time on pleasantries.
"Since we've happened to meet, don't just stand there. Come along."
With that,
without waiting for Jiang Yuechu to respond, the elder squeezed his horse's flanks.
"Hyah!"
The steed beneath him let out a whinny and shot forward like an arrow loosed from its bow.
The few attendants behind him didn't dare delay either. They cracked their whips and hurried after him.
Jiang Yuechu stood where she was, holding the Crimson-Eyed Stallion's reins, utterly bewildered.
What was going on?
Who was that old man?
What a commanding presence...
As she stood there in a daze, Gu Changge rode over to her from the rear, speaking rapidly.
"Miss Jiang, since this is the Deputy Commander's order, don't ask questions for now."
"It's urgent. I'll explain on the way."
Jiang Yuechu frowned and pointed toward the gate behind her.
"But I'm still waiting for someone..."
She'd already asked someone to