White Protector's Hidden Line, Unusual Coveting

Chapter 216: White Protector's Hidden Line, Unusual Coveting

The instant the woman appeared, the Flood Dragon Spine Hundred-Gu Banner behind Fang Shu's head immediately trembled and floated before him.

Gu insects emerged from the banner, weaving like threads within three feet around him and wrapping his body in layer upon layer of protection.

Fang Shu coldly sized up the newcomer before him and said evenly, "You came uninvited. May I ask what guidance you have for me tonight?"

The woman who had suddenly appeared in his room did not speak at once. Instead, she studied Fang Shu with slight surprise.

"So vigilant. No wonder you could kill your way in and out of those filthy wretches' hall at Four Limbs Temple, and even withstand Dai Jintong's lightning arts."

The white-robed woman narrowed her red eyes as she examined the Gu Formation around Fang Shu, then continued with great interest, "You truly are a practitioner of the formation path. My trip here was not in vain. I intended to uphold justice for you."

Upon hearing the words "this Bai," Fang Shu's heart stirred. He immediately recalled the White Protector of Floating Mountain whom he had seen at the auction.

Looking more closely, although the woman before him wore a light veil and her features were somewhat blurred, her entire bearing was indeed identical to that White Protector's.

After pondering for a few breaths, Fang Shu quietly let out a sigh of relief.

Since the one who had come was a steward of Floating Mountain rather than someone from another faction, he should not be in much danger this time. At worst, he could reveal his identity as an inner disciple of Five Viscera Temple.

He rose to his feet and immediately saluted the woman before him. "Greetings, White Protector. May I