Fulfilling a Promise

Gu Lin was momentarily at a loss. As he hesitated on how to handle Gu Chen, Shen Luan swiftly moved forward and disarmed Gu Lin, knocking the blade from his hand with a decisive strike. He then kicked Gu Lin to the ground and, with another hand, pulled Gu Chen and retreated to Shen Xi's side.

At this point, the cries of pain echoed from Gu Qing and Gu Lin's men as they lay writhing on the ground, while the brothers themselves were restrained against the wall.

Shen Xi's chilly voice cut through the tense air, "Throw them out!"

The Gu family brothers and Qian Tong's men were tossed outside by Shen Xi's men, squatting in a circle under the blazing sun, leaving only Shen Xi and Gu Chen inside the house.

Shen Xi stared at the disheveled figure of Gu Chen on the sofa, her voice cold as she demanded, "Speak! Who attacked Guan Lei?"