Three days passed in the blink of an eye. Early that morning, as sunlight had just fallen over the streets and alleys of Ancient Saint City, Gu Lie personally came to welcome Xiao Yan and Yao Chen.
He wore a magnificent black robe and stood at the manor gates early, several attendants behind him. His expression was solemn and respectful.
Every so often, Gu Lie glanced toward the manor, secretly wondering what the two distinguished guests were thinking.
After a while, faint footsteps sounded from inside the manor.
Xiao Yan and Yao Chen slowly emerged.
Xiao Yan wore a black outfit. His posture was straight, and his eyes shone with determination and confidence. A sharp aura radiated from him.
Yao Chen, by contrast, wore a white robe and had the bearing of an immortal. A gentle smile rested on his face, giving him an unfathomable air.
Seeing them, Gu Lie hurried forward with a warm smile.
"Brother Yao Chen, the spatial gate will open soon. The clan chief instructed me to escort you there personally."
Yao Chen gave a slight nod and smiled.
"Oh? Then my thanks to the Gu clan chief."
Gu Lie quickly waved his hand.
"Brother Yao Chen, you're too kind. It's my honor to serve you both."
With that, Gu Lie stepped aside and gestured for them to proceed, leading Xiao Yan and Yao Chen toward the spatial gate.
The streets of Ancient Saint City had already grown lively. People hurried back and forth on their errands.
But wherever Gu Lie and the others went, people stopped and looked at them with awe.
As they walked, Gu Lie introduced Xiao Yan and Yao Chen to some of the Gu Clan's circumstances.
Xiao Yan listened quietly, occasionally glancing around to observe the customs and character of this