Withdrawal

"Earth Martial Realm."

He blended into the crowd without drawing attention, but his divine sense silently spread out like a spiderweb.

That aura flickered in and out of existence. Clearly, the other party was deliberately concealing themself as well.

Gu Sheng sneered inwardly.

"Xuanxu Sect? Or remnants of the Great Desolation Alliance from the secret realm?"

Within Great Desolation City, the Lu Family and Shen Qingyun were unlikely to make a move against him, given the disparity in strength and Linlang Pavilion's stance.

Xuanxu Sect and the Great Desolation Alliance, on the other hand, were weaker and more likely to take desperate risks.

Pretending not to notice anything, he headed straight toward Linlang Pavilion.

When he passed a crossroads, Gu Sheng suddenly turned into a secluded alley. The alley was dimly lit, with tall walls on both sides casting deep shadows.

"After following me for so long, aren't you tired?"

Gu Sheng suddenly stopped and spoke without turning around.

Gu Sheng raised a brow slightly, his gaze settling on the Earth Martial Realm martial artist.

The man wore the standard black robes of the Town Guard Commissioner's residence, with Yellow City's distinctive mountain emblem embroidered on his chest. Yet he was trembling faintly before Gu Sheng.

"Town Guard Commander Chen wants to see me?"

Gu Sheng's voice was calm, but it made cold sweat seep across the martial artist's forehead.

"Y-Yes, Senior Gu."

The martial artist lowered his head, not daring to meet his eyes.

"Town Guard Commissioner Chen said... he wishes to turn hostility into friendship with you."

Gu Sheng instantly locked onto the other man's sea of consciousness.

The martial artist shuddered, his face turning deathly pale, yet he did not dare offer the slightest resistance.

"Do you know the specific reason?"

Gu Sheng asked as he probed