As soon as they left Herta Space Station, Zhang Xiu and Yaoshi dragged Dan Heng out with them.
The guy had still been fussing over his outfit before leaving. That settled it-he was a peacock beneath that reserved exterior.
"Ahem! A quick interview, Mr. Former High Elder. What are your thoughts on the next High Elder? And what exactly are your intentions in seeking this meeting?"
Zhang Xiu pulled a microphone out of who knew where and pointed it at Dan Heng. Even Yaoshi raised her phone to film him.
Seeing the two making sport of him, Dan Heng had no idea what to say. He could only sigh.
"Let's just get going."
"Hehe, honey, send Bailu a message, will you? By the way, is A-Zhuo with her?"
"Indeed. A-Zhuo is with her at present." Yaoshi put away her phone.
"Then that makes things easy. Come on, Dan Heng. Let's show her what a true old-timer looks like!"
"Hm? It's you, big sister! How did you find me? Oh, have you been taking your Soul-Returning Righteousness Powder on time?"
At the entrance to Aurum Alley, Bailu and A-Zhuo were still waiting for Zhang Xiu when they encountered a woman with long hair that shaded from white to blue. Bailu knew her; she had treated her before.
A black cloth covered the woman's eyes. Her attire was sharp, her bearing cold. She was Jingliu, the former Sword Champion of the Luofu and a member of the High-Cloud Quintet.
After encountering Bailu, Jingliu reined in her aura, allowing the wary A-Zhuo to relax a little.
"Hey, who are you? Are you here to have A-Lu treat you? Hmph, then you're too late. A-Lu's playing with me today."
At the sound of A-Zhuo's voice, Jingliu's ears twitched slightly, and she turned toward