Gu Lan had just stopped walking when Xue Lengyan respectfully bowed to him.
"Master Gu, what is the next step?"
Gu Lan's expression remained indifferent as his gaze shifted toward the Young Lord Xuanyuan.
"Have your men keep a close watch on him. Just make sure he stays alive, nothing more."
For now, there was no need to act rashly; all that was left to do was wait for the Xuanyuan Clan to arrive. With this hostage in hand, even if the Xuanyuan Clan came, Gu Lan held a valuable bargaining chip.
Being as sharp as she was, Xue Lengyan immediately understood Gu Lan's intentions. Her hand glowed with a crimson light as she approached the Young Lord Xuanyuan.
At this moment, the Young Lord Xuanyuan was still glaring at them with fury, his eyes brimming with murderous intent. If looks could kill, he would have killed Gu Lan and Xue Lengyan hundreds of times over by now.
"Don't look at me with such an insolent gaze. You're not worthy."