The Ghost Gold Demon King

Jiang Yuechu turned her head and looked toward the voice.

The young man who had spoken wore a fitted black outfit and had handsome features, though his brows were slightly furrowed now, surprise in his eyes.

"Lord Gu?"

Jiang Yuechu was somewhat taken aback.

She had never expected to run into this familiar face in the vast city of Chang'an, just as she reached the gates of the Head Office.

The old man in a black cloak riding at the head of the group heard the commotion and reined in his horse, turning back.

His gaze fell on the Golden Suanni perched on Jiang Yuechu's shoulder. "You're that Jiang girl from Longyou Commandery?"

Gu Changge hurried to introduce her. "Yes, Deputy Commander. This is Miss Jiang Yuechu. She was the one who slew the Qiang River Dragon King."

The old man nodded slightly, wasting no words.

"Since we've happened upon you, don't just stand there. Come along."

With that said,

he squeezed his horse's flanks without waiting for Jiang Yuechu to respond.

"Hyah!"

The fine horse beneath him whinnied and shot forward like an arrow loosed from a bow.

The riders accompanying him dared not delay, raising their whips and following.

Jiang Yuechu stood where she was, holding the Scarlet-eyed Steed's reins, her face blank with confusion.

What was that supposed to mean?

Who was this old man?

Quite the grand official airs...

While she was still dazed, Gu Changge, who had fallen behind, rode up beside her and spoke rapidly.

"Miss Jiang, since the Deputy Commander has ordered it, don't ask questions for now."

"It's urgent. I'll explain on the way."

Jiang Yuechu frowned and pointed at the gates behind her.

"But I'm still waiting for someone..."

She had sent someone inside to announce her arrival. If she left