That night.
Jun Tian City was situated on a mountaintop, and after sunset, the temperature plummeted.
Even the evening breeze carried wisps of chill.
At that moment, the bright moon also climbed onto the branches.
"My lord, the Marquis sent me to tell you that dinner is ready!" The maid entering the courtyard only spoke after seeing Jiang Ning sheathe his sword.
"Wait a moment! I'll go change clothes!" Jiang Ning said.
"Yes, my lord!" The maid who had come to deliver the message lowered her head and acknowledged him.
Jiang Ning then moved, his gaze sweeping across the Panel.
[Skills]: Tai Xu Yin Yang Sword (Initiation 9789/10000)
His Experience Points had accumulated considerably, and he was only a final bit of accumulation away from reaching the level of proficiency.
After closing the Panel, he entered the room that had already been tidied up and changed into a set of appropriate clothes.
Clothes meant for formal occasions were not suitable for practicing the sword.
A moment later.
Led by the maid, Jiang Ning passed through the brightly lit courtyard and corridors before seeing a palace hall that was a full three stories tall.
"My lord, ahead is where the Marquis prepared the family banquet!" the maid said softly.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning's heart stirred.
The drinking session between the three of them at noon had not been formal at all; they had simply drunk together in the back garden.
He had not expected that the Marquis would arrange a family banquet for him that evening.
A family banquet represented the highest regard shown to a guest.
His heart stirred slightly, and he stepped forward.
Elsewhere.
A maid entered the hall with quick, light steps.
Beams and pillars of Golden Thread Nanmu Wood supported three layers of