121: Keep an appointment

It seemed Xiao Han did not know the relationship between Gu Xiaoyue and the Gu Family.

In the eyes of outsiders, if the Gu Family went bankrupt, Gu Xiaoyue would certainly be implicated and suffer.

Only Gu Xiaoyue herself knew that she could retreat unscathed.

If she wanted to, the heavenly treasures she possessed were already enough to support a small family.

Is it true that when the nest is overturned, no egg remains intact?

Gu Xiaoyue was intrigued by Xiao Han's so-called cooperation.

"Fine, then let's meet at twelve noon tomorrow at the Cui Ming Tea House in Kyoto."

She set the time and location for the meeting with Xiao Han.

The flight time for White Gaze's Albatross was 10:30 in the morning.

Sending him off and then going to the appointment would be just right.

Gu Xiaoyue made up her mind and went to find Coach Huo to ask for leave, using the excuse of seeing White Gaze off.

Coach Huo naturally didn't make things difficult and readily approved the leave.

Gu Xiaoyue went to Chu Li's dormitory to find him, "Has the Youming Tiger's stealth skill not reached proficiency yet?"

Chu Li scratched his head, feeling a bit embarrassed, "It just reached proficiency today, and I haven't shared it yet."

Gu Xiaoyue nodded and told him about Xiao Han asking to meet.

"It might be a trap. If your stealth skill hasn't reached proficiency and can't be shared, I won't let you take the risk with me."

"I will absorb the heavenly crafting stone now and share the skill!"

"Good, then go ahead and absorb it. I'll guard the door for you."

Gu Xiaoyue turned and left, sitting by the door.

Actually, Gu Xiaoyue didn't want to drag Chu Li into the matters of the Xiao Family and the Gu Family.

But if she didn't take Chu Li, he would stick to her like a puppy.

She certainly wouldn't take Shui Lingyu and He Zhichen. After seeing White Gaze off, she would have to get rid of them before going to the appointment.

About three hours later, Chu Li opened the dormitory door.

Gu Xiaoyue knew he had succeeded, and her heart was mostly at ease.

She and Chu Li agreed to send White Gaze off first, then go to the Cui Ming Tea House for the appointment.

Not knowing if Xiao Han was a friend or foe, safety had to come first.

With everything arranged, they just waited for the next day to arrive.

The transportation to send the Damon Country prince was naturally provided by the Dragon Country.

Gu Xiaoyue, Chu Li, and the other two also got into the car specifically prepared for White Gaze by the Dragon Country.

"Sister, I'll wait for you in Damon Country!"

White Gaze was at the station entrance, holding Gu Xiaoyue's hand reluctantly, his bright eyes seemingly brimming with tears.

Although his affection made Gu Xiaoyue feel puzzled, she could feel White Gaze's sincerity.

He truly regarded her as family!

Gu Xiaoyue gave White Gaze a hug and patted his back, "Don't worry, I'm still planning to go treasure hunting in the secret realm!"

White Gaze nodded heavily, moving toward the station entrance with reluctance.

Gu Xiaoyue waved at him, watching him look back every few steps, which made her want to laugh.

Suddenly, White Gaze seemed to have made up his mind, and he walked into the station entrance without looking back, his steps firm.

Watching White Gaze's departing back, Gu Xiaoyue breathed a sigh of relief. She hoped everything would go well for him in Damon Country!

She checked the time; on the way to the Cui Ming Tea House, she could stop by Hualian Shopping Mall in Kyoto.

Shui Lingyu and He Zhichen also wanted to go with her.

Gu Xiaoyue asked them, "Have you asked Coach Huo for leave? He said he had something to find you for this afternoon."

When she asked for leave yesterday, she specifically told Coach Huo that Shui Lingyu and He Zhichen had hit a bottleneck in their training these past two days.

Coach Huo said he would help them smooth things out.

"I'm going to Hualian Shopping Mall to shop around. You two should go back first."

She was afraid that if Shui Lingyu and He Zhichen followed, she couldn't handle things as planned.

Shui Lingyu and He Zhichen had no choice but to return to the special training base.

Gu Xiaoyue and Chu Li did some shopping at Hualian Shopping Mall before heading to the Cui Ming Tea House for the appointment.

"Waiting for you at 5028"

The message Xiao Han gave her was to wait for her in Room 5028.

Gu Xiaoyue pushed the door open exactly at twelve o'clock.

A gust of palm wind struck towards her crown.

Gu Xiaoyue dodged with a flash, and twin swords appeared in her hands. She knew it was a trap!

Just as she was about to fight back, a female voice shouted: "Uncle Liu!"

The killing intent she had just felt instantly vanished without a trace. The man Xiao Han called Uncle Liu laughed loudly: "I was just testing this young lady for Miss!"

Xiao Han looked apologetically at Gu Xiaoyue and Chu Li, who were in a combat stance.

"Gu Xiaoyue, Chu Li, I'm sorry for startling you both."

Gu Xiaoyue put away her twin swords and raised an eyebrow, scanning the people in the room.

Besides Xiao Han and the man she called Uncle Liu, there was a somewhat familiar-looking girl and her bodyguard.

"Miss Xiao, you certainly have a lot of sincerity when asking to talk to me! Not only do you test my skills, but you also bring irrelevant people along?"

Gu Xiaoyue weighed things up; with just that move by Uncle Liu, he was likely a legendary-level Beastmaster.

If he really wanted her and Chu Li's lives, how would they escape?

Xiao Han had short hair, dressed somewhat androgynously, and wore half-rimmed glasses.

She coughed awkwardly, "Uncle Liu was indeed abrupt. I apologize to you. But Su Jinxuan is not an outsider; it was she who suggested I talk to you."

At this moment, Su Jinxuan stood up, moving with great difficulty, "Sister Han, don't blame Gu Xiaoyue. We've only met once; I'm afraid she doesn't remember."

Gu Xiaoyue then remembered that she was Shui Lingyu's ex-fiancée. Last time they met, she was in a wheelchair.

The current Su Jinxuan was much stronger. She had suffered a lot during these months of rehabilitation training.

"Let's get down to business," Xiao Han pushed up her glasses, "The theft at the auction hosted by Xiao Mingyan last time—he thinks you were the one who did it."

"For this past month, he has mobilized all the forces under his command to suppress Gus."

"The current situation of Gus is not optimistic."

Gu Xiaoyue pulled Chu Li to sit down, folded her arms across her chest, "So?"

"As long as Gus can hold on for another two months, Xiao Mingyan might temporarily back off. I can help you, help Gus survive this stage."

Gu Xiaoyue chuckled, "It sounds like I'm taking advantage of the situation, but I don't understand why Miss Xiao wants to help the Gu Family? Also, what benefits do you want?"

"Were the supplies from the auction stolen by you?"

Xiao Han looked steadily at Gu Xiaoyue, her eyes shining with excitement and expectation.

Gu Xiaoyue frowned, took a deep breath, and said: "I don't understand why you people in the Xiao Family keep thinking it was me."

She shrugged and shook her head, continuing with emotion, "I wish I had that ability myself. That crystal display stand could isolate Mental Power of talents above the Human Level. Not to mention that I only have Human Level talent and lack the strength to steal the auction items."

Xiao Han looked away, got up, walked to the window to look outside, and lit a cigarette for herself.

She puffed out a cloud of smoke and sighed deeply.

"I actually sincerely wish it were you—"