Heaven and Earth Exotic Flame

"Let's set aside what happened today for now."

With that, he flashed away, vanishing from where he stood like a ghost.

Only after the oppressive aura had completely disappeared did Gu Feng let out a long breath and stare at Gu Sheng in disbelief.

"Little brother, when did you become Linlang Pavilion's Third Pavilion Master? In just a few months in Great Desolation City, not only did you obtain Venerable Cang Long's inheritance, but you also..."

"Big Brother, don't misunderstand."

Gu Sheng smiled and interrupted him.

"This token was merely a gift from a friend. I was only borrowing its influence to intimidate him. I happened to meet a high-ranking member of Linlang Pavilion before, and when we parted, he lent me this token for protection. I didn't expect it to actually come in handy."

Gu Feng was half-convinced.

"Someone who could casually give away a token like this probably wasn't an ordinary Linlang Pavilion executive, was he?"

"You flatter me, Big Brother."

Gu Sheng spread his hands calmly.

"I'm only at the Yellow Martial Realm. How could I possibly be a high-ranking member of Linlang Pavilion? That man in blue was simply bluffed. If he had asked a few more questions, I would have been exposed."

Ye Jianjia stood to one side, silently straightening the collar that had been sliced apart by sword qi.

Her clear eyes lingered on Gu Sheng's face for a moment before quickly shifting away—she knew perfectly well that his explanation was not entirely truthful.

Back in Xuan City, she had personally seen how respectfully Linlang Pavilion's shopkeeper, Huang Ting, treated Gu Sheng. That was definitely not how one treated an ordinary customer.

"Jianjia, are you all right?"

Gu Sheng turned to Ye Jianjia, concern in his eyes.

"I'm fine."

Ye Jianjia gently shook her