Walking out of the Linyin Pavilion, the night was deep. The Underground City of the Great Wilderness City was still brightly lit, but the clamor carried an oppressive air like a storm brewing.
Gu Sheng raised his head and looked in the direction of Heaven City, his gaze as cold as a knife.
Tomorrow, rescue in the Secret Realm! After that, the life-and-death duel with Xiao Beixuan!
He stepped forward, his figure merging into the night.
In the basement of Linyin Pavilion, after Situ Qingyue was taken down by the maid to be settled, Gu Sheng and Tantai Xueling discussed a few more details of tomorrow’s expedition to the Secret Realm and then prepared to leave.
Shadow silently followed behind.
Just as Gu Sheng was about to step out of the basement entrance, Shadow’s figure subtly paused again, and a flat voice sounded.
"Master, outside the Quiet Room of the pavilion, there is a strange woman seeking an audience, claiming to be... Nangong Qingyue. Earth Martial Realm Peak cultivation, unfamiliar aura, not from any known power in Great Wilderness City."
"Nangong Qingyue?"
Gu Sheng’s steps halted, a hint of surprise in his eyes.
This name...seemed somewhat familiar? He quickly searched his memory and soon recalled the girl he had briefly met at the Qin Family Pharmacy, who had later left without a word.
How did she find her way here? And specifically ask to see him?
Tantai Xueling also cast an inquiring glance.
"Let her wait for me in the guest Quiet Room."
Gu Sheng pondered for a moment and instructed.
He’s quite curious about what this long-absent girl intended by suddenly showing up.
Shadow took the order and left.
Gu Sheng then turned to Tantai Xueling.
"I’ll go take a look."
Tantai Xueling nodded slightly, without further questions.
Gu Sheng walked alone through the quiet corridors within the Linyin Pavilion, arriving at an elegantly furnished guest Quiet Room.
He pushed the door open.
Inside the Quiet Room, a young woman dressed in plain, tight-fitting clothes stood with her back to the door, hands behind her back, looking out at the lit streets of the Underground City.
Upon hearing the door open, she slowly turned around.
Gu Sheng’s gaze fell on her face.
It was still that delicate face, but there was now less of the youthful timidity and more of the calm and determination.
Her eyes were as clear as ever, but deeper and more reserved, like polished jade.
An aura of Earth Martial Realm peak cultivation condensed and solid, subtly revealing a sharp edge.
It was indeed Nangong Qingyue! Compared to when she was at the Qin Family Pharmacy, she was like a different person!
"Senior Gu."
When Nangong Qingyue saw Gu Sheng, her eyes carried a complex light with excitement, gratitude, and a barely noticeable tension.
She respectfully bowed to Gu Sheng.
"Junior Nangong Qingyue greets Senior."
"No need for formalities."


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