Qianye knew that divulging this information would bring endless trouble. As for the Song Clan Ancient Scroll, it also seemed like something that shouldn’t be publicized. These two ancient scrolls were mysterious and probably of extraordinary origins. It was only left to gather dust in the Song clan’s depository because no one had ever managed to cultivate it throughout the years.

Qianye headed back to his place after cleaning himself up. Most of the construction site was empty at night as the mercenaries had gone back to rest. Normally, Qianye would either grab Song Zining out for a drink or get some food and sit quietly in his room until dawn.

He had just arrived at his residence when he saw a guard from the city lord manor waiting for him at the door. The man stepped forward upon seeing Qianye and said, “Sire, the City Lord invites you to his residence. He has something to discuss!”

This was the first time Ji Rui had invited Qianye since the forming of Dark Flame. Without any preparation, he simply followed the guard back to the city lord’s manor.

Ji Rui was pacing about worriedly inside...