Even if Elder Situ was not mentioned, Zhener, who was beside him, was already staring intently at Situ Gu—a reaction born of a sudden visual shock.
Situ Gu initially didn't notice Zhener. Instead, his gaze remained fixed on Shi Chun, scrutinizing him. The letter had been received, and the contents read. Now his eyes searched, interrogated—where was the hostage?
When Shi Chun addressed the woman beside him, Situ Gu's heart trembled. His gaze swiftly shifted to Zhener, flashing with uncertainty. Zhener?
The Zhener he knew was merely a Divine Fire Elf who had attained sentience, yet before him stood a woman.
Their eyes locked—one filled with astonishment and scrutiny, the other tinged with a faint pout of dissatisfaction.
Zhener? Even Young Master Nan was taken aback, his gaze darting toward Zhener, scrutinizing her. This was the hostage Shi Chun had allegedly taken? What was going on? Why did she not seem like a hostage at all?
