When Hu Xiaotian woke, it was already dawn the following day. He found himself lying in bed. Judging by the furnishings, this was the place Huo Xiaoru had previously brought him to put on his disguise. Outside, the rain was still falling.
"Is anyone there?" Hu Xiaotian called. No one answered, even after a long wait. He climbed out of bed and found his clothes neatly folded beside it, with a letter resting on top. He unfolded the letter, and a line of delicate handwriting met his eyes.
"You little rascal, I'm leaving! Really leaving. I won't be back to pester you anytime soon. Last night, I caught you off guard again, but I wasn't trying to hurt you. I just didn't want you going to the Prince of Yan's Residence to risk your life. There really is nothing I can do about Huo Xiaoru. I've left a few things in the bundle beside you that might help. Why are you willing to throw away your life for other women, yet so heartless toward me? Believe me or not, one day I might kill every woman you're involved with!"
Hu Xiaotian frowned as he read this. With Xi Yan's abilities, if she really decided to do such a thing, he would have serious trouble on his hands. He took a deep breath and read on.
"Oh, and you still owe me something. You clearly promised to help me kill Wanyan Chixiong, only to go back on your word. The Soul-Calming Pearl is currently hidden in Wild Goose Tower at the Red Mountain Guildhall. There's a secret chamber belonging to the Black Hu people beneath Wild Goose Tower. For years, the Red Mountain Guildhall has flown the banner of a merchants' association while secretly operating as an espionage organization gathering military