It was about time.
Di Xin spoke as if casually.
"Remember this."
"I, the King, hunger for worthy talents and refuse to limit myself to any single standard."
"Whether they are renowned experts or..."
"Or even if they have yet to enter the world—so long as they are born amid strange phenomena and possess extraordinary talent, they may be recruited."
Those words sounded somewhat absurd.
He even wanted to recruit those who had yet to be born?
Had the King become so desperate for worthy talents?
The officials exchanged glances, taking it only as a sign of the King's eagerness to find talent.
Only Fei Zhong's heart gave a sudden leap.
Here it comes!
A few days earlier, the King had summoned him in private and seemingly brought up "strange occurrences throughout the realm" in casual conversation.
He had been blessed with a sudden flash of insight at the time. After making inquiries through various channels, he had finally found the information the King wanted.
Hearing the King's words now, if he still failed to understand, he might as well give up his position as Palace Attendant.
The King was sending him a hint!
Although he did not know why the King was interested in this, that was not important.
What mattered was what the King wanted to hear.
Fei Zhong immediately stepped forward and called out loudly.
"Your Majesty!"
"Your subject recently heard of a strange matter that may well fit the 'extraordinary talent' Your Majesty mentioned."
Di Xin pretended not to know and raised an eyebrow.
"Oh?"
"Go on, my loyal subject. What sort of strange matter is it?"
Everyone's gaze focused on Fei Zhong.
Fei Zhong straightened his back and spoke loudly.
"Your Majesty, Li Jing, Commander-in-Chief of Chentang Pass, and his wife, Lady Yin, have been