Shen Liang wasn't like An Ping and his two companions, but he hadn't dared to burn his bridges with them, fearing retaliation.
This was evident from the time the Gathering Essence Pills were auctioned off. Shen Liang had genuinely wanted to be friends with him, but he was forced to cut ties due to his relationship with An Ping and his two companions.
There had never been any major issue between them—he had simply embarrassed An Ping a few times and they had exchanged some heated words.
He never would have imagined that An Ping would stoop so low as to use the Blazing Blade to try and have him killed.
"An Ping!"
Adding the name to his little black book, Xu Yang strode toward his courtyard.
"Junior Brother Xu, you're back! Let's go, quick. I was just about to look for you."
Just as he reached the entrance to his courtyard, he ran right into Sun Tao.
"Senior Brother Sun, what did you need me for?" Xu Yang asked, puzzled.
