Aura

"What was this about Xie Qingxuan asking for help?"

Only then did Xiao Yun come back to his senses and take out a wax-sealed letter from his robes.

"Three days ago, Miss Xie suddenly sent someone with this secret letter. It contained your token. The matter was too important, so we did not dare make a decision on our own. That was why we had Hong Ya go to the underground city to verify it."

Gu Sheng took the letter, broke the wax seal, and quickly read through it.

Xie Qingxuan's handwriting was somewhat hurried, clearly written in great haste.

"Brother Gu, Qingxuan is in dire straits and has been forced into a marriage alliance with the Meng Family. That Meng Xiao is the very man from Spirit Flame Mountain who harbored improper intentions toward me back then. The Meng Family is powerful, and Qingxuan has no strength to resist. I can only seek Brother Gu's help."

A cold gleam flashed in Gu Sheng's eyes. Flames suddenly rose from his palm, reducing the letter to ashes.

"Meng Xiao."

Gu Sheng spat out the name coldly.

"Looks like it is time to settle an old score."

Miss Tantai looked at Gu Sheng.

"Do you need my help?"

"No."

Gu Sheng shook his head, then added.

"But if you want to come and watch, that is fine too."

The corners of Miss Tantai's lips lifted slightly.

"I have nothing better to do anyway."

Xiao Yun and Hong Ya exchanged looks, but neither dared say anything.

Gu Sheng had already turned and headed outside.

"Shopkeeper Xiao, which direction is the Meng Family residence?"

"The northwest corner of Yellow City. It covers a vast area. The one with two bronze lions standing before the gates."

Xiao Yun hurriedly answered, then could not help adding