Under Kui San's respectful welcome, the three stepped into the Crown Prince's Manor.
Kui San led them to the reception hall, where maidservants and attendants immediately brought out the finest sacred fruits, treasures on par with Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, as well as exquisite nectar that could strengthen an ordinary person's spirit with a single sip.
It could be said that the things Kui San brought out to entertain Liphia were the highest standard of treatment, something even the King would not receive.
Yet even so, Kui San remained trembling with trepidation, afraid that if what he presented was not of a high enough grade, he would incur Liphia's wrath.
After the servants had arranged everything, and Kui San was about to summon singers and dancers for a performance, Chen Cheng finally spoke.
"That will do. Everyone else may leave."
Only after glancing at Liphia and seeing no expression on her face did Kui San wave his hand and dismiss everyone.
Once they had all left, Chen Cheng reached up and rubbed his face. Then, before Kui San's astonished eyes, he changed from a middle-aged man into a youth.
After restoring his appearance, Chen Cheng stood and shook out his body. His height returned to its original stature as well, and he let out a long breath.
"Damn, that hurt like hell."
Changing one's appearance in such a way was sheer torment for the bones, muscles, and sinews. Returning to normal naturally felt far more comfortable.
Chen Cheng then looked at Kui San and clasped his fists in salute.
"My apologies, Attendant Kui San. I had no choice. I hope you will not take offense."
Kui San looked at Chen Cheng, then at Liphia, then at She Li, who had not spoken a word all this time. Only then