The next morning, just as Xu Luo and his companions had finished breakfast and were preparing to bid farewell to City Lord Wang Chao, he arrived alone and unannounced at their residence.
Seeing Wang Chao, Xu Luo and the others almost didn't recognize him at first. It was hard to believe that the beggar before them was the same debonair young City Lord from the day before.
"City Lord Wang... why are you dressed like this?" Little Fatty asked, looking at Wang Chao in astonishment.
Just then, Wang Chao suddenly dropped to his knees before Xu Luo and the others. "Young Master, please save me!" he said in a grave voice.
"City Lord Wang, please get up. What is the meaning of this?" Xu Luo said, moving to help him up.
But Wang Chao remained kneeling. "I dare not rise unless you agree, Young Master," he said solemnly.
Xu Luo raised an eyebrow. "City Lord Wang," he said seriously, "you should first tell me what this is about. Aren't you afraid someone will see you like this?"
