Chapter 435: Collection, Sea of Flowers

An old man and a young man wound through twists and turns, heading in an unknown direction.

Sun Tang didn't know where Xu Xiaoshou was ultimately going. But judging by his demeanor, he didn't seem to be genuinely heading off to relieve himself. And for the person in front of him, whom the little princess had specifically instructed him to keep a constant eye on, he actually felt a dilemma, unsure how to approach the task.

This young man was clearly not an enemy. Although Sun Tang himself hadn't been in the banquet hall, and thus didn't know the relationship between Xu Xiaoshou and Fu Xing, just seeing Xu Xiaoshou's intimate actions with Fu Yinhong earlier, he could infer that this young man would undoubtedly have significant ties with the City Lord's Mansion in the future.

Guard against Xu Xiaoshou as if he were an assassin? Sun Tang didn't think so. Perhaps, the little princess's underlying meaning was for him to stay by this young man's side constantly, to... this young man...

Provide protection?

“Very well.”

Sun Tang nodded vigorously, having already understood something.

Xu Xiaoshou observed the old grandmaster who hadn't spoken a word the whole way but clung to him like a plaster, almost as if he might fuse into his body, and had an unusual feeling. Once the "Suspected" notification in his information bar disappeared, he felt that the old man's mental deliberations should have reached their peak.

“Old Sun?” Xu Xiaoshou asked as they walked.

“Hm?” Sun Tang looked back, his steps unfaltering.

“Judging by your relationship with Little Hong, it seems quite deep; you must have watched her grow up, step by step, right?”

Little Hong?

A strange look flickered in Old Sun's eyes. So, these two had already developed to the point of using such intimate nicknames? Then just now… It truly seemed like they were flirting.

“Heh heh, something like that.”

His mood relaxed, and the old man's tone eased considerably.

“Wow, then you're not just an elder, but a close family elder!” Xu Xiaoshou “was greatly surprised,” then respectfully said, “This humble one, Xu Xiaoshou, feels it's necessary to reintroduce myself… May I ask, what is Old Sun's esteemed surname?”

Sun Tang stroked his beard and nodded with a smile, “My humble surname is Sun, Sun Tang…” He