"Finally!" Taishu Xiong muttered. He shook his head with a bitter smile, then immediately set down his chopsticks and rose to his feet. Taking a napkin to wipe his mouth, he pointed and said, "Bring everything we prepared."
Tao Lüe bowed slightly. "Rest assured, Your Majesty. Everything is ready."
"Let's go!" Taishu Xiong strode away. He had not even eaten his fill, but Artifact Cloud Sect's Sect Master, Taishu Feihua, had summoned him. He did not dare delay.
Because of the war, and to facilitate coordination, Artifact Cloud Sect's Sect Master Taishu Feihua had been stationed within the Imperial Palace.
Naturally, his residence was a quiet and elegant place within the palace. When the Imperial Palace had been built, this place had originally been prepared specifically for receiving guests.
With Taishu Feihua here, the surrounding area was personally guarded by Artifact Cloud Sect disciples. The palace guards and Imperial Guard had been kept outside the perimeter.
Taishu Xiong found it convenient enough to come here. Unlike others, he did not need to undergo rigorous inspection. He passed through unhindered all the way, and Artifact Cloud Sect disciples would clasp their hands in salute when they saw him.
Beside a small lake stood a Waterside Pavilion, where Moon Butterflies fluttered gracefully. Taishu Feihua stood by the shore with his hands behind his back, gazing at the moon.
Taishu Xiong came up behind him and clasped his hands in greeting. "This nephew pays respects to Uncle."
With his back still turned, Taishu Feihua sighed. "Ah Xiong, by all rights, I should not interfere too much in affairs of the Imperial Court. Those who cultivate need vast amounts of time for quiet meditation and training. I also have sect matters to attend to, so I have neither the time nor energy to meddle.