Return to Heavenly Origin

"Wu Qingmei pays her respects to King Lin!"

The woman slowly walked up to Lu Shaolin, curtsied, and a faint trace of resentment showed in her eyes.

"Miss Wu, there is no need for such ceremony!"

With a movement of his Soul Power, Lu Shaolin helped her up.

"It has been several years since we last met. King Lin's bearing surpasses even that of the past."

Wu Qingmei gazed steadily at Lu Shaolin and spoke in a soft, enchanting voice.

"You flatter me."

Lu Shaolin rubbed his nose. Why had he run into Wu Qingmei here?

"Hahaha! King Lin's honored presence has brought glory to the Gold Province Demon Suppression Bureau's humble halls! This subordinate, Wu Kaishan, pays his respects to King Lin!"

A burst of hearty laughter rang out from the Pavilion. Wu Kaishan strode out and bowed to Lu Shaolin.

"Thousand-household Commander Wu, you are too courteous!"

Lu Shaolin tapped the ground with his foot and instantly arrived before Wu Kaishan, reaching out to help him up.

Compared to a few years ago, Wu Kaishan looked slightly older, but his body remained as erect as ever, still built like a bear.

"King Lin, please come inside!"

Wu Kaishan extended a hand in invitation.

"Please."

Lu Shaolin nodded with a smile and headed upstairs.

Wu Qingmei hesitated for a moment before following behind them.

The three arrived at the third-floor reception hall. Wu Kaishan invited Lu Shaolin to sit in the seat of honor, but Lu Shaolin politely declined and took a seat to one side.

Seeing this, Wu Kaishan sat down beside Lu Shaolin, the two facing each other across the table.

Before long, a maid brought them tea.

"King Lin, please have some tea!"

Wu Kaishan said with a smile.

"Mm."

Lu Shaolin nodded, lifted his teacup,