"This is a basic space. You're the first person so far to know my identity. That truly is rather unexpected."
The surprise on Huang Shang's face vanished in an instant, and he soon returned to his calm demeanor, as though he could readily accept any unexpected occurrence.
"Since you know of our existence, you must have some general understanding of us. You should know that there isn't much I can offer by coming to find me."
"No, you can. You've already begun generating true qi from within yourself. Ordinarily, you wouldn't possess any offensive techniques, but you yourself can make up for that shortcoming."
Xu Yue had only come here to take a look on the off chance. Even if it had not been him, he could still have recruited a promising prospect and earned some evaluation points.
Yet it really was him!
At the very least, neither the current Emperor nor the future Emperor Huizong of Song possessed this aura. Even with the blessing of national fortune, they had failed to cultivate it, which was enough to show Huang Shang's ability.
"If you're worried about restrictions, there's no need. My purpose is to preserve the stability of this Mission Space. You can accompany me in correcting it. This space was once destroyed, so you should know something about that."
Xu Yue spoke softly.
"That is indeed surprising. You were the one who recovered this space that should have dissipated?"
Huang Shang nodded as he asked in return, looking every bit like an enlightened master detached from worldly concerns.
"Not exactly. I merely came to take over this basic space as a base of operations. After all, it is part of China's foundational system."
"Every drink and every peck is perhaps preordained. Scattered orchids and fallen fruit must have their