The wind is gentle and the sun is warm, yet in front of the City Lord's mansion, there is a deathly silence. Even the sparrows seem unable to endure the oppressive atmosphere, flying away in flocks.
As the name Gu Yao was mentioned, some were puzzled, some terrified, and others incredulous, while You Su became the focus of all eyes.
"Immortal Master Gu, why say such things?" You Su asked calmly.
Gu Yao did not answer, instead glaring at the young man with a gaze filled with aggression.
Seeing the situation, Mr. Liou hurriedly smooths his sleeves and steps between the two, saying,
"It seems Mr. Gu may have misunderstood... This child is gentle and well-behaved, raised in Chuyun City and hasn't even left its gates much. How could he be tainted by demons? Perhaps Mr. Gu... you should verify once more?"
At these words, the golden light in Gu Yao's eyes dissipated, and he cast a sidelong glance at the troubled expression of Mr. Liou with a sharp and disdainful look.
