Xu Tianyao glanced at Meng Hongchen and Snow Maiden beside him, then nodded to the guard.
"Do this. Arrange a safe, secluded place. I'll go see her shortly."
"Yes, Your Highness."
The guard accepted the order and withdrew, quickly relaying Xu Tianyao's intentions to Shangguan Weier.
Upon hearing that Prince Ming was willing to see her, Shangguan Weier did not hesitate in the slightest. She immediately had her subordinates prepare the most secluded private room and waited for Xu Tianyao's arrival.
"Mengmeng, Snow Maiden."
Xu Tianyao stood and walked between the two of them. "Something suddenly came up on my end that I need to deal with. Keep watching the match for now. I'll be back soon."
Meng Hongchen and Snow Maiden had already noticed when the guard came in earlier.
They naturally understood that Xu Tianyao, as an imperial prince, would never lack matters to handle. With all the rumors circulating outside lately, he was surely growing busier by the day. Both of them understood.
Because of that understanding, neither of them asked any questions. They merely nodded obediently, each signaling for him to go handle his affairs without worry.
Xu Tianyao smiled faintly and reached out to pinch Meng Hongchen's little nose.
"You..."
Meng Hongchen's eyes immediately widened as she bared her teeth and claws, wanting to retaliate.
Xu Tianyao laughingly dodged aside before turning and leaving.
After stepping out of the private box, the guard who had delivered the message was already waiting by the door.
Led by him, Xu Tianyao made his way toward the highest floor of the underground Soul Fighting Arena.
They encountered almost no one along the way.
Only after arriving at the top-floor pavilion and the guard pushed open the door did Xu Tianyao finally see the woman who controlled the Plain