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In a world where power determines who prevails, maintaining a good relationship with such a genius is crucial. This led every major family in the Capital to send emissaries requesting an audience with him, but the Guild Master rejected them.
Another day passed, and a large crowd stood patiently in front of the Guild Master’s office, waiting for their turn. Everyone in the queue seed to know what answer they would receive, yet the families continued sending people daily, hoping for different news one day.
Seeing the queue, Yan Xiaobao strode forward steadily with asured steps. His skin still showed a faint golden hue from the heavy strike he’d endured from Wu Wei, his head held high, his blue eyes sparkling with intelligence, and his white hair neatly tied at the top of his head.
Anyone who looked at this young man couldn’t help but feel astonished at his genuine youth. His aura undoubtedly seed to be that of a master-level cultivator. Yet, the golden hue surrounding his body made him appear like an angel sent to the Mortal World.
Truthfully, the golden hue was the residue left by Wu Wei’s energy embedded in his body – notably in his skin. It would dissipate gradually, but until it did, Yan Xiaobao stood out like a golden boy, radiating brilliance.
As Yan Xiaobao entered the hall of the rcenary Guild, every gaze was drawn to the white-haired youth making his steady way toward Xu Biao’s office.
Though he tried to completely ignore the many people waiting in line, he couldn’t help but feel slightly uncomfortable under their stares. It was clear that he was the reason everyone was here, and it seed as if each person was contemplating whether to approach him. Despite his efforts to ignore them, their gazes unsettled him.
To avoid any awkward situations or uncomfortable conversations, Yan Xiaobao quickly made his way to the office, knocking briskly on the door before entering without waiting for a response.
Upon entering the room, Yan Xiaobao finally let out a sigh of relief, though he stiffened seeing Xu Biao standing around a round table with four other individuals. He had never seen these four n before.
"Uh, sorry," Yan Xiaobao said as he glanced at the group of n before him. "Please forgive my intrusion." He continued, walking toward a window before deftly jumping out of it. He landed in the main courtyard behind the rcenary Guild, leaving five stunned n staring at the window that had just served as his escape route.
"Is this the privilege of young Yan Xiaobao?" one of the n suddenly asked, his head slightly throbbing as he massaged his temples. Xu Biao responded with a wry smile and a nod. The young man had appeared at the most opportune mont.
"That young man is undoubtedly a master," another man remarked. "Even if he’s trying to hide it, the clues would naturally give it away to us cultivators. However, nothing emanates from him directly. Therefore, he must either be a Holy Na Expert or possess so other ans to access Wu Wei’s power."
The comnt imdiately sparked a lengthy discussion among the four n. They debated whether Yan Xiaobao could be a Holy Na Expert or if he possessed so legendary artifact allowing him to utilize Wu Wei’s power despite his seemingly low cultivation level.
Soon, greed flickered in their eyes as they speculated what kind of legendary artifact could grant soone mastery over Wu Wei’s energy despite his apparent youth. But before they could act on any selfish thoughts, Xu Biao slamd his fist onto the table, silencing all conversation.
"Let remind you of sothing," Xu Biao said coldly, his icy tone eliciting involuntary shivers from the four n. "Yan Xiaobao is a mber of my rcenary Guild. You hold the position of elders here. Do you truly intend to harm one of our own mbers?"
"Yan Xiaobao is not only a mber of the rcenary Association but is currently on a mission for the Dragon Army. Do you dare instigate a conflict with them?" As soon as these words left his lips, the faces of the four n turned from sullen to pale, then from pale to outright fearful.
"Yan Xiaobao is our ally. If we work with him rather than exploit him, we stand to gain the most. I will accompany him to the Central Cave and the Dragon Core, assisting him in completing the task he has undertaken. In the anti, appoint soone as the interim Guild Master. I don’t mind. The only person I will take with is Xie Lan."
After speaking, Xu Biao didn’t wait for any replies. He moved to the window and waved his hand, his gaze falling upon the young white-haired man below, who sat against the wall with his eyes closed.
Although Yan Xiaobao’s eyes were closed, Xu Biao was entirely certain he had overheard everything that had been said. A subtle smile ford on the Guild Master’s face as he shook his head slightly.
"Eavesdropping is quite unbecoming," Xu Biao said cheerfully as he extended an arm, gesturing toward the friend outside the window to assist him. His amicable deanor softened into a gentle expression on the young man’s face.
"Thank you for standing up for ," Yan Xiaobao said with a faint smile as he glanced around to ensure no one was nearby. Assured of their privacy, he accepted Xu Biao’s outstretched hand, allowing the older man to help him into the room.
Seated in the room together, the two n didn’t exchange any words. Instead, they simply sat in silence, observing their surroundings and letting out occasional sighs. Both felt an unprecedented sense of calm shared between them.
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