Arrangements of Their Own

"I heard a newcomer defeated Wang Yuchen this year?"

"Indeed. They say his name is Ling Xiao, and he's arrogant as hell."

"Hmph, Wang Yuchen was merely careless. How capable could a newcomer possibly be?"

Fragments of conversation drifted over on the wind.

Ling Xiao's ears twitched, and a teasing smile curled across his lips.

He was about to move closer to listen when he suddenly caught an unfamiliar name.

"After what happened to Gu Sheng, does Gu Sheng still dare to come back?"

"Shh, keep your voice down. But that guy really is thick-skinned. He got Senior Brother Gu Sheng killed, yet he still has the nerve to show his face."

Ling Xiao abruptly turned to look at Gu Sheng, only to find that Gu Sheng looked perfectly calm, as though he had heard nothing.

Just as he was about to ask, Gu Sheng sent him a voice transmission.

"Don't meddle."

"Hey, who's this Gu Sheng they're talking about?"

Still unwilling to let it go, Ling Xiao pressed him through voice transmission.

Gu Sheng paused, a complicated look flashing through his eyes before they quickly returned to calm.

"It has nothing to do with you."

Just then, a group of young people dressed in inner sect disciple robes blocked their path.

The leader had a cold, stern face, and the sword at his waist hummed softly.

"Who is Ling Xiao?"

He swept his cold gaze over the group, his eyes as sharp as blades.

Ling Xiao raised a brow and was about to step forward, but Su Yongchang moved first and stood between them.

"Li Su, what are you trying to do?"

"Elder Su."

Li Su cupped his fists in greeting, though his tone remained cold.

"This disciple merely wishes to see what abilities a newcomer capable of defeating