"It was Mr. Wang! My daughter has spoken of you often. I've long admired you, and I'm deeply grateful that you've come today."
The point origin expert, whose features bore some resemblance to Liu Mo'er, clasped his fists and thanked him from afar, though his expression showed little warmth.
Liu Mo'er had indeed told her father beforehand that an old friend of hers would come to help. However, she had not revealed Xu Yi's identity; that was something she and Xu Yi had agreed upon in advance.
Xu Yi clasped his fists. "You're too kind, Brother Liu. Your daughter and I are old friends, and besides, I owe someone a favor. Coming to help today is only what I ought to do."
As he exchanged courtesies with Liu Ming, Xu Yi listened to Liu Mo'er explain the situation and the people aboard.
The dozen or so Yang Venerate experts on board were divided into three groups. One consisted of the Liu family's head, Liu Ming, its young master, Liu Yong, and the family's disciples. They made up more than half of those present.
A smaller group consisted of the guest experts the Liu family had recruited for this voyage.
The rest were an uncle and nephew, whom Liu Mo'er introduced in detail.
The uncle was called Su Jie. He was a point origin expert who had once held a high-ranking post in the Holy Court before withdrawing to the Eastern Sea. Recently, he had made quite a name for himself, and the Su family's standing had risen along with his.
His nephew, Su Feng, was a Yang Venerate expert at the True Essence Third Turn.
The Su uncle and nephew had not been recruited as guest experts by the Liu family. Several months ago, Liu Yong had befriended Su Jie,