Gu Family Residence.
As an old-established aristocratic family of Silver Cliff Ancient City, this place was vast in scale, with pavilions and towers stretching as far as the eye could see. An enigmatic aura of formation arrays lingered above the Residence.
This alone showed the Gu Family's extraordinary standing within the city.
Gu Yang was frantic with worry. He led Ye Li swiftly through the estate, heading straight for the main courtyard deep within the Residence, where the Gu Family head was recuperating.
This place had long been designated a forbidden area. Guards stood watch in three layers inside and out, and Killing Intent filled the air.
"Young Master Second." A guard captain stepped forward and, gritting his teeth, stopped the two of them. "It is not yet the designated visiting hour."
"Before the Family Head entered seclusion, he gave orders that unless there was an urgent matter, no one was to enter and disturb his recuperation..."
"Are you blind?!"
Gu Yang's anger flared. He shoved him aside and roared:
"Open your dog eyes wide and see who I am! Move!!"
The guard was so cowed by his shout that he no longer dared block the way. He could only step aside, while quietly signaling to a companion beside him:
"Quick, notify Young Master First."
As Gu Yang continued inward with Ye Li, he called out loudly to the surrounding guards:
"Where is my brother?!"
"Young Master First is discussing matters with an honored guest in the side hall..."
"Help me invite him over. Tell him I have urgent business to discuss with him."
Only after saying this did Gu Yang turn to Ye Li and explain apologetically:
"Master, this place is usually managed by my elder brother's people. I am rarely home, so these guards probably feared I was