Chapter 168, Death Sentence!

Ling Yunxiao came to his senses only to find that the white-clothed young man skilled in the "Broken Sword Style" had vanished without a trace.

Before him now stood a hunched, skinny old man with a face crisscrossed with wrinkles. After a careful examination, Ling Yunxiao realized he did not recognize the man, nor had they ever had any dealings.

This wasn't particularly surprising; which wealthy household didn't harbor a few capable old creatures?

The Royal Family's Grand Steward Chen Fenglei and the Shen Family's "Uncle Biao" were both famously formidable.

But who could command a young man capable of the "Broken Sword Style" to carry out their wishes? Which power could this be?

The Royal Family? The nine major families?

Ling Yunxiao looked at the old man and demanded, "Who are you? Why have you brought me here?"