The guard led Xu Zimo and the others toward the inner courtyard, shouting as he walked, "Master, someone is here to see you."
"Shouting and making a racket—what kind of behavior is that?" a sharp rebuke came from within.
In the secluded courtyard, Huyuan He walked out with an ugly expression and a face full of fury.
When he saw Xu Zimo and the other two, Huyuan He was clearly stunned for a moment.
"So it is Young Master Xu." Huyuan He forced a smile. "May I ask what brings you here?"
"City Lord Huyuan, this is rather unfair of you," Xu Zimo said with a smile of his own.
"I killed the Bull Demon to protect Chu City, and I even accompanied you to West King Valley.
"Yet City Lord Huyuan tossed me there without saying a word. Isn't that rather hard to justify?"
Hearing Xu Zimo's words, Huyuan He let out a long breath.
Then he shook his head and said, "My apologies. I merely failed to control my emotions earlier. How about this? Rest in the residence first, and I'll have the servants prepare some gifts for you."
"There is no need for gifts. I came only to take one thing, and I will not take anything more," Xu Zimo said.
"What does Young Master Xu want?" Huyuan He asked with a slight frown.
"The West King Sword," Xu Zimo said calmly.
Hearing this, Huyuan He's expression changed, but he promptly smiled. "Young Master Xu must be joking."
"Do you think I'm joking?" Xu Zimo asked.
"You should know, Young Master Xu, that I will not give the West King Sword to anyone. Even if you kill me, I will not give it up," Huyuan He said coldly.
"Then I'll kill you and find it myself."
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