Chapter 138: The New City Lord's Invitation

Upon hearing this, Yue Xilou was instantly horrified.

Anything that Gu Changsheng remembered and only he could accomplish wasn't likely to be good news at all!

Hence, Yue Xilou's refusal was very direct—he ran as fast as his legs could carry him!

However, Gu Changsheng was not someone to easily give up. If she set her mind to something, how could she be discouraged?

She was persistent, patient, could coax gently or press hard, and, if all else failed, resort to threats and bribes. Thus, during the torturous times at the Dark Camp where more than eight hundred Elite Guards suffered, Yue Xilou was not spared either. Although he avoided physical torment, he fully experienced threats and bribes.

Reluctantly, compromise was necessary.

It seemed that since Gu Changsheng decided on her course, his failure had been destined...