552: I've met the host, it's just a coincidence

West of the city.

Wang Family Mansion.

Inside a pavilion.

“Reporting, Young Master, Elder Wang Gan has fallen, and Gu Jianting has successfully returned to the Gu Family!”

A guard respectfully saluted a purple-robed man with a somber face.

This purple-robed man was none other than the Wang Family’s eldest young master, Wang Xun!

Wang Xun was savoring fine wine when he heard the guard’s words. He instantly crushed his wine glass and said indifferently, “Who did it?”

The guard replied, “I heard from a cultivator who followed the Gu Family’s caravan that this matter was done by a fellow named Xie Wushi, and he is currently in Seven Nights Snow.”

“No matter who he is, anyone who dares to kill a member of my Wang Family is dead.”

Wang Xun’s eyes showed a strong killing intent.

The Wang Family, as one of the two great cultivation families in Blood Capital City, who within this Blood Capital City dared to provoke them?

The death of a Profound Appearance Realm Late Stage expert was a huge loss, and the Wang Family would certainly make the perpetrator pay the price.

Wang Xun waved his hand and said, “You may withdraw for now. Keep a close watch on that person’s every move. As for the rest, I have my own arrangements.”

“As you command!”

The guard bowed and retreated.

“Xie Wushi? No matter what you are, you will die.”

Wang Xun’s tone was extremely chilling.

At the same time.

East of the city.

Gu Family Mansion.

“You’re back?”

In the main courtyard, a pale-faced woman in a white dress, seated in a wheelchair, looked at Gu Jianting with a hint of doting affection in her eyes.

She was the Gu Family’s eldest young lady, Gu Jianyu, Gu Jianting’s older sister.

Rumor had it that Gu Jianyu was born with a deficiency, her body was frail, her legs were paralyzed, and she found it difficult to cultivate. She spent most of her time in her chambers, rarely showing her face, and was not very conspicuous in the Gu Family.

Gu Jianting bent down and gently massaged Gu Jianyu’s knees. She softly asked, “Upon returning to the Gu Family this time, I feel that something is amiss. Sister, please tell me everything.”

If it were in the past, upon returning to the Gu Family, she would surely have seen her parents, but today she had not seen either of them, nor even some elders.

Instead, Gu Jianyu, who usually stayed indoors all year, had appeared today.

Gu Jianyu was silent for a second, then softly said, “Half a month ago, a Mysterious Person attacked the Gu Family. Father, Mother, and the elders suffered severe injuries and are still in seclusion.”

“Who did it? The Wang Family?”

Gu Jianting immediately asked.

Gu Jianyu shook her head and said, “The cause of the incident was not the Wang Family, but the person who attacked does have some connection with the Wang Family. The other party is a Divine Court expert from Blood Cloak Keep, Wang Xun’s master, Great Protector Blood Yao!”

“With the Gu Family severely injured, the Wang Family will not miss this opportunity. According to the information I have, the Wang Family will make a move against my Gu Family tomorrow.”

“Blood Cloak Keep… Divine Court expert…”

Gu Jianting’s pupils contracted, realizing the trouble they were in.

Blood Cloak Keep is one of the seven major powers in the Blood Domain, and also the most powerful force in Blood Capital City, with several Divine Court experts stationed there.

The Gu Family and the Wang Family, in front of Blood Cloak Keep, were as insignificant as ants, not worth mentioning at all.

Gu Jianyu softly said, “You don’t need to worry too much. This time, I’ve brought you back because I have other arrangements. Even if my Gu Family is destroyed, I can still secure a path for your survival.”

“A path to survival?”

Gu Jianting looked puzzled.

“…”

Gu Jianyu did not explain much, merely gazing silently at the sky.

— — — — — —

Night.

Blood Capital City was brilliantly lit, but beneath these bright lights, endless shadows lurked. As night fell, it was suitable for slaughter.

There were very few people on the streets. In the alleys, afterimages appeared, fighting was constant, and various shrill screams echoed.

Seven Nights Snow.

Xie Weilou walked out of his room, intending to go for a stroll.

“Greetings, Pavilion Master!”

Snow Consort and Snow Rou came over to salute.

Xie Weilou waved his hand lightly: “No need for formalities.”

Snow Consort softly said, “Is Pavilion Master planning to go for a stroll? How about we accompany you?”

Xie Weilou smiled faintly and said, “That’s not necessary. You two are too conspicuous. I’ll just wander around by myself.”

Snow Consort pondered for a moment, then said, “Pavilion Master has just arrived in the Blood Domain and is surely unfamiliar with it. How about I have someone accompany you?”

“Zhiyi!”

Snow Consort looked towards a room.

Creak!

The door opened, and a beautiful woman in a black skirt with delicate features walked out.

Her figure was graceful, her dark hair cascaded to her waist, her fair skin glowed, her temperament was slightly cool and detached, and her eyes were incredibly deep.

“Nan Zhiyi, greetings to Pavilion Master!”

This Woman in Black Dress was Nan Zhiyi. She respectfully saluted Xie Weilou.

She didn’t know much about this Pavilion Master, but since even Elder Snow Consort and Snow Rou were so respectful to him, he must be extremely extraordinary.

After joining Seven Nights Snow, Snow Consort and Snow Rou had told her to obey the Pavilion Master’s arrangements unconditionally.

Xie Weilou looked at Nan Zhiyi and gave a wry smile: “What a coincidence.”

His previous action was merely a casual one, but he hadn’t expected this woman to also be a member of Seven Nights Snow.

“Hmm? Coincidence?”

Nan Zhiyi’s eyes showed a hint of confusion.

Snow Rou chuckled, “Zhiyi, back in Blood Demon City, someone saved you. He is our Pavilion Master.”

“What? That person was… was you…”

Nan Zhiyi’s body trembled, and her gaze towards Xie Weilou held a hint of excitement.

Previously, Xie Weilou had annihilated the Blood Demon Palace with a single palm strike. That scene, she would never forget it for the rest of her life; he was truly too powerful.

She had never expected that the benefactor who saved her would be the Pavilion Master of Seven Nights Snow. This was simply an unexpected joy.

Xie Weilou chuckled, “When I acted before, I didn’t realize you were from Seven Nights Snow. This truly is a coincidence.”

Snow Consort smiled charmingly, “Zhiyi joined our Seven Nights Snow precisely after the incident in Blood Demon City.”

Xie Weilou chuckled, “Alright, since I’ve met you here, just take me for a casual stroll.”

“Yes, Pavilion Master!”

A hint of joy appeared on Nan Zhiyi’s cool face, and she quickly saluted.

Xie Weilou smiled and said, “Lead the way.”

Subsequently, Xie Weilou followed Nan Zhiyi out of Seven Nights Snow. As they walked on the street, cold gazes from all around were fixed on them.

Nan Zhiyi curiously asked, “Pavilion Master, have you never been to the Blood Domain before?”

She only knew that Seven Nights Snow had a Pavilion Master and that she had to obey him absolutely. Other than that, Snow Consort and Snow Rou had not told her much about the Pavilion Master.

The Pavilion Master founded Seven Nights Snow, but the current Pavilion Master seemed to be visiting Seven Nights Snow for the first time, which was very peculiar.

Xie Weilou played with his folding fan and said with a faint smile, “This Seven Nights Snow was actually founded by my third uncle. He is the Old Pavilion Master, and I am the New Pavilion Master. I have also just arrived in the Blood Domain.”

“…”

Upon hearing this, Nan Zhiyi was even more shocked.

If the New Pavilion Master was already so powerful, then how strong must the Old Pavilion Master be?

Xie Weilou knew what Nan Zhiyi was thinking. He nodded and said, “My third uncle is indeed unfathomable. I, for one, cannot see through him. Perhaps he is just a life-reaping ghost.”