The moment Su Wanqing's figure vanished at the end of the long street, the cynical smile on Bi Sheng's face receded like the tide.
He turned to stare at Xu Yunfan, a cold glint appearing in his murky old eyes.
He didn't mince words. After all, he naturally harbored some resentment since his senior brother, Bi Yuan, had snatched Xu Yunfan from him.
"Kid."
His gaunt fingers stroked the wine gourd at his waist, his voice laced with a rare coldness.
"Don't think I'm really here to clean up your messes. Your master… my *dear* senior brother, made it perfectly clear. Unless your life is hanging by a thread, this old man isn't supposed to lift a finger for you."
The night wind howled between them, carrying bits of rubble.
"The plan was for you to spend three months laying the groundwork in Jade Capital incognito…"
