The Visitor was indeed Quan Minhe, but his speaking habits and the pattern of energy circulation revealed by his Form and Spirit Framework allowed Li Taisheng to quickly confirm:
Quan Minhe had come this time as a tool as well.
He was merely a vessel carrying High Priest Lanier's will.
Having confirmed The Other Side's identity, Li Taisheng wanted to offer a greeting, but concerns over secrecy left him hesitating.
Lanier, however, waved through Quan Minhe. "No need to hide it. You can't keep it from people anyway."
"Your Excellency High Priest."
Li Taisheng was the first to bow in greeting, followed by Liu Chengzai and Baze behind him.
After the brief formalities, Li Taisheng impatiently asked, "So, the one who communicated with that person aboard the cargo ship today was..."
"Me. Sigh, I was deeply shaken."
Lanier's voice sounded half sighing, half laughing. His tone was gentle, yet carried a touch of candid helplessness. If Quan Minhe's capable-looking face were replaced with his original appearance, he would likely seem even more kindly and approachable.
High Priest Lanier had always been like this. He never felt particularly forceful, nor did he seem to have much of an opinion. It was hard to believe, from his various displays, that he was the leader who prided himself on careful calculation and pragmatism, and who had led the Justice Cult's "Secular Side" into becoming a faction of its own.
At times, Li Taisheng had his doubts too. Yet the results usually proved that while the old gentleman's deliberations and decisions might not be the "optimal solution," they never turned out badly.
Especially when it came to dividing tangible benefits.
Sometimes, Li Taisheng felt that even if the old man possessed no Extraordinary Power, he would still be an outstanding leader.
Now, this outstanding