In Jin He's eyes, Golden Blade was a smart man.
Jin Xiao's death would surely affect his mood.
But Golden Blade was talented. Even without his patron, he still had a future if he worked hard. He certainly wouldn't go to extremes.
He just needed some time to get his emotions under control.
The other Blood Lion Guards didn't think much of it either.
After leaving the Dining Hall, Golden Blade didn't return to his quarters. Instead, he approached a cluster of halls in the lower-left corner of the Royal Palace.
This place was called Welcoming Lion Hall, where the Golden Lion King Clan received envoys from other clans.
Wuxue had also stayed here during her earlier visit.
Just as Golden Blade approached, a figure stepped in front of him.
"Captain Golden Blade, what brings you here?"
The man blocking his path was also a captain of the Blood Lion Guard.
"Nothing. I'm just taking a walk around here."
Golden Blade answered casually.
"Welcoming Lion Hall is receiving guests right now. Please turn back."
The Blood Lion Guard captain spoke firmly.
Golden Blade met his gaze for a moment, then reluctantly gave up. Without another word, he turned and left.
At the Spirit Clan.
Inside a great hall.
Nangong Zheyue and a group of elders were discussing matters.
Bad news traveled fast.
Although the Spirit Clan and the Golden Lion Tribe were far apart, news still reached them.
Word of Jin Xiao's death soon arrived at the Spirit Clan.
Upon hearing the news, Nangong Zheyue summoned the elders to discuss it.
"To think Jin Xiao actually died!"
"Heaven is truly on our Spirit Clan's side!"
"Exactly. With Jin Xiao dead, the Golden Lion Tribe is bound to face some unrest. We've gained a little more time."
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