Chapter 654: Back to the Central Plains (6)
Before heading to Zhongyuan, it was late in the evening.
I sought out the Palace Lord in the dead of night to attend to my final matters in the North Sea.
"This place has always been accessible only to bloodline descendants, specifically those destined to take the position of the Palace Lord."
The location I found under the flickering light of a single lantern was an underground passageway, situated on the outskirts of the royal palace.
Why does everything here have to be underground?
Following the Palace Lord's guidance, I walked deep into the passage. As we continued, the Palace Lord suddenly broke the silence and spoke to me.
"Young Master Gu."
"Yes?"
"I have something I wish to ask you."
"Please, ask away. I will listen attentively."
"Why did you choose to save Vioe-gun?"
It was an oddly-timed question, coming amidst the darkness and silence.