"Miss Xun'er, I am Ling Quan, deputy commander of the Black Submerged Army. I have come to the Northwestern Continent for two reasons. The first is to escort you home on the orders of our clan authorities; as for the second, I will tell you on the way back."
After dismounting from the Four-Winged Unicorn, Ling Quan smiled as he spoke to Gu Xun'er. At the same time, he glanced at Xiao Yan. He had just noticed that this fellow seemed rather close to Miss Xun'er.
Gu Xun'er said unhappily, "I was already planning to return. Why did you have to come all this way?"
"For many reasons. In any case, you will learn about them on our return journey, Miss Xun'er. In fact, this matter may require your involvement. After all, I am merely a deputy commander of the Black Submerged Army, while you are the clan leader's daughter. Your position is far above mine, so having you take the lead would be ideal."
Hearing Ling Quan's words, Gu Xun'er immediately formed a guess. The only occasions that required her involvement as the clan leader's daughter were formal negotiations with outsiders. In the Northwestern Continent, the Karn Chamber of Commerce should be the only force powerful enough to warrant such treatment from the Gu Clan.
Apart from the Karn Chamber of Commerce, none of the other factions even qualified as first-rate forces on the continent. Even the Sky Serpent Mansion was only a second-rate continental force and did not warrant careful treatment from the Gu Clan.
Gu Xun'er nodded. "I understand. Wait off to the side for now. Give me a little time."
"Are you saying goodbye to a friend, Miss Xun'er? This must be that useless young master of the Xiao family. It seems your talent has recovered.