Chapter 1291: Entering the Life and Death Realm
"Where did you come from?" Ge Changyun asked.
"I have no background to speak of. You don't need to be afraid," Xu Zimo said with a smile.
Ge Changyun snorted heavily, ignoring Xu Zimo as he turned to Shu Hai. "We'll escort this man to the Capital City.
"As for you, wait for the Empire's orders for now."
"If there is an inheritance, hand it over to Grand Tutor Ge. There's no need to lose your life over one inheritance," Shu Hai said, looking at Xu Zimo in persuasion.
He himself knew that once they reached the Capital City, Xu Zimo's life and death would no longer be in his own hands.
That place was like a dragon's pond and a tiger's den—worse than either.
"Where are Wu Zhaodi and Shu Long?" Xu Zimo asked with a smile.
"The two of them returned with me," Shu Long said.
"Shu Long is my son, so he'll remain in Shuyang County.
"But Wu Zhaodi will likely have to make a trip to the Capital City with you."
"With someone to keep me company, at least the road won't be lonely," Xu Zimo said with a smile.
"You really are..." Shu Hai shook his head and sighed.
The group in blue robes did not remain in Shuyang County for long. That very afternoon, they escorted Xu Zimo and Wu Zhaodi toward Dragon City.
The two were not treated well. They were bound beneath a single horse, with the other end of the reins held by Ge Changyun.
The group once more left Shuyang County, worn down by wind and dust.
"With your strength, you shouldn't be so afraid of them," Wu Zhaodi said from atop the horse, looking at Xu Zimo opposite her.
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