Gu Yuetian stood rooted inside the cage, his face full of disbelief, making no response.
"Elder Gu, the matter has been thoroughly investigated. You may leave."
Chen Shi'an gestured for him to step out.
Only then did Gu Yuetian come to his senses. He laughed heartily. "I told you Hong Qingliu wouldn't dare keep me locked up for long.
"Jing Yuan, you little brat, just you wait. We'll settle the score between us slowly, in days to come!"
With that, he swept his wide sleeves and strode out of the cage with his head held high.
As he passed Chen Shi'an, a contemptuous, mocking smile appeared on his face. "Hurry up and unseal my dantian."
Chen Shi'an smiled faintly. "There's no hurry. The Sect Master and the sect's senior leadership are waiting for you. It won't be too late to unseal it after you've met them."
Gu Yuetian snorted softly, raised his head high, and spat out a cold command: "Lead on!"
The corners of Chen Shi'an's mouth lifted slightly. "I think you ought to wash up and change your clothes first."
Gu Yuetian sneered, then flicked his wide sleeves and walked away with his head held high.
Back at his residence, Gu Yuetian saw that Chen Shi'an intended to follow him inside. He frowned and said coldly, "Wait outside!"
The corners of Chen Shi'an's mouth lifted slightly. "Until I've brought you before the Sect Master, I must remain by your side at all times."
Gu Yuetian snorted coldly and strode into his courtyard, with Chen Shi'an close behind.
Upon entering the main room, Gu Yuetian's expression turned mocking. "I'm going to bathe and change now. Are you going to follow me for that too?"
Chen Shi'an smiled faintly, then struck like lightning, seized Gu Yuetian by the throat,