The moment Gu Jianlin stood up, people from all directions glanced at him discreetly at the same time.
Those gazes carried a trace of scrutiny and vigilance, along with a chilling undertone.
"The restroom is down the hallway to the left. Come, come! I'll lead you there—stop being so reckless."
The Scholar was quick on his feet, immediately getting up and pretending to pat his shoulder, leading him in another direction as he lowered his voice: "You need to be careful—there are a lot of prominent figures with backgrounds in this Forbidden Zone. For instance, this black bar is actually owned by Mr. Liu. In the world of Gray Ascenders, he's someone who wields considerable influence, backed by a mysterious force. Several Forbidden Zones have been wiped out by the Association, yet Mr. Liu always manages to walk away unscathed."
