Mo Yu and Lei Xiao exchanged a glance, and a hint of hidden meaning flickered in their eyes.
"Lei Xiao, you have traveled far. Thank you for your trouble." Mo Yu spoke first, his voice calm yet carrying a convincing warmth.
"You have roamed the Eastern Region, slaying demons and exorcising evil. My King has long heard of you. Seeing you today, your bearing is even greater than the rumors suggested."
Lei Xiao gave a slight nod in return. His voice was cold and clear. "King Mo flatters me. I, Lei, am accustomed to idling about. Whenever I happen upon an evil demon, I simply deal with it. It is nothing worth mentioning."
Though his tone was indifferent, he possessed an air of neither arrogance nor humility.
"Heh, you are too modest." Mo Yu smiled and gestured inward.
"Light wine has already been prepared inside the hall. Please, come in and have a chat. The Eastern Region is currently in need of capable people. A hero like you, possessing extraordinary skills and caring for the common people, is precisely what the King's Mansion needs. Would you be willing to set aside your travels for a while and share with us the responsibility of protecting the Eastern Region?"
From the Eastern Region King's Mansion, whether they were Thunder Prison warriors or visiting powerhouses, countless gazes fixed nervously on Lei Xiao. Would he agree?
Lei Xiao remained silent for a moment. His gaze swept over the people behind Mo Yu before returning to Mo Yu, as though weighing his options.
At last, he slowly cupped his fists. His voice remained cold, but his words were unmistakably clear.
"King Mo's kindness has touched me. The Outer Realm Evil Race is the common enemy of the Great Thousand World. Though my strength is limited,