I followed Gubong as he rushed ahead.

Exiting the alleyway, we returned to the bright streets. After walking at a brisk pace, we arrived at a much larger open area.

Was this a plaza?

There was a mysterious statue erected in the center, surrounded by something resembling a circular pond.@@novelbin@@

Intrigued, Gu Yangcheon stared at it for a moment.

"This way," the disciple said, prompting Gubong to move forward with a grim expression.

I shifted my gaze to follow.

"You can’t do this!"

A loud voice rang out from up ahead.

"Raising the price out of nowhere? That’s not what we agreed upon!"

Who was shouting like that?

Looking toward the source of the noise, I saw several people dressed in familiar uniforms—the uniform of the Mount Hua Sect, just like the one Gubong was wearing.

And in front of them—

"Who dares to raise their voice at me, a mere worm?"

A man with snow-white hair cascading down his back stood there, sneering at the disciple.

He was tall and well-built, with beast-like ears. Judging by his appearance, he seemed to be of the canine or lupine variety.

"No matter what family you belong to, this is clearly—!"

Slap!

The disciple’s head snapped to the side. The man had struck him across the face.

"A wretch like you has no right to mention my family," he spat, his voice dripping with contempt and mockery.

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