Fang Che's gaze was mainly focused on the center, where he watched the two old men sitting on either side of Dongfang Sansan.
It wasn't just him. The gazes of all the Guardians had gathered on those two men.
Both had graying hair. Judging by ordinary standards, they looked to be around sixty years old. They were spirited, with lean, refined faces and a hint of gauntness.
Who were these two?
Their status was so high, yet no one had ever seen them before.
It was obvious that within the Guardians, their positions were second only to Dongfang Sansan and Xue Fuxiao.
They must be part of Eastern Chief Strategist's hidden trump cards.
Yet such mysterious figures had actually appeared at the conference!
Though no introduction had been made, everyone's eyes were shining brightly.
Fang Che thought to himself that the two men looked even older than Master Xue Fuxiao's usual appearance.
And Snow Master had actually permitted this.
That proved... in reality, these two men were senior to Xue Fuxiao in terms of seniority. Or perhaps it would be more accurate to say that their current positions were not necessarily where they truly ought to be.
They seemed more symbolic...
Moreover, Fang Che noticed that there was no seat for Xue Wu up there.
He was present. Given his identity, he should at least have been seated beside Dongfang Sansan, but since he had not taken a seat here, no place had been arranged for him.
What did this mean?
Fang Che sensed a profound implication.
Could it be saying... that these two were of roughly the same seniority and standing as Xue Wu?
If that was the case...
Fang Che remembered several people Feng Du had mentioned when they were chatting. His father had also brought up several