The following figure stopped abruptly in its tracks.
There was a hint of surprise as it looked ahead.
Just moments ago, curiosity had sparked about the sudden detour into the alley, but it turned out to be an anticipation of being followed and waiting there for the pursuit to continue.
Standing at the entrance of the alley, the figure spoke directly, "That special item was sold by me."
Wu Heng was also watching the figure that had followed him in.
With a hood pulled down low over the face, strands of golden hair could be seen peeking through the gaps at the sides of the hood.
The voice was that of a woman, and a young one at that.
He had thought it was an alchemist from the consortium, especially since a staff member had just conveyed a message saying they wanted to speak with him.
It seemed he was mistaken.
It must be the person who had verbally agreed to meet with him on the auction cruise ship.
"Have you been waiting here for me all this time?" Wu Heng asked curiously.
