Pure Exhilaration

Gu Sheng noticed that her right leg was slightly stiff as she walked. Clearly, an old injury had yet to heal.

About fifteen minutes later, the woman returned.

"The prince permits you to enter the estate."

She paused, then added coldly.

"Don't try anything."

Just as Gu Sheng was about to step forward, the woman suddenly sprang into action! Her silver spear shot forth like a dragon emerging from the sea, carving a dazzling arc through the air.

Gu Sheng felt a lightness between his brows as the spiritual force lock that had plagued him for so long was forcibly severed by that spear strike!

"General Xiao's Soul Severing Spear truly lives up to its reputation."

Gu Sheng praised her sincerely.

Now that the woman knew he had learned her surname was Xiao, she merely snorted.

"Keep up."

She turned and led the way, her back straight as a pine.

The blazing sun hung overhead, and scorching winds raged.

Gu Sheng stood before the gate of an inconspicuous little courtyard, holding a fiery red token in his palm. The two words "Blazing Heaven" upon it seemed to flow with flames.

He gently knocked on the weathered wooden door.

"Creak."

The door opened a crack, revealing a pair of wary, beautiful eyes.

Nangong Yingying looked the unfamiliar young man over from head to toe. Her gaze paused briefly on the token in his hand, and her pupils contracted slightly.

"The Blazing Heaven Sacred Order?"

Her voice was as cold as frost.

"Who are you?"

Gu Sheng smiled faintly.

"My name is Gu Sheng. I have come specifically to visit Senior Town South King."

Nangong Yingying frowned slightly and was about to speak when an aged yet resonant voice came from within the courtyard.

"Let him in."

The little courtyard was unexpectedly