Xu Yi said, "I, Xu Yi, have always loved making friends with heroes and gallant men, refined scholars and worthy gentlemen. Having heard of Brother Huang's great name, I came especially to pay you a visit. At first, I was rather disappointed. But now, seeing how you welcome criticism and strive to emulate the worthy, I know you are no ordinary man."
Huang Cheng felt a chill crawl up his spine. This man was simply too cunning. Though he had only just met their Great King, every word he said had struck straight at the Great King's heart. Huang Cheng wanted to smooth things over, but feared he would be powerless to do so.
Just as expected, Huang Kai was stirred. He grabbed a chair, sat down opposite Xu Yi, and waved over a long table, placing it between them. He poured some fine wine and handed a cup to Xu Yi. Xu Yi accepted it, and Huang Kai drained his own in one go. "Meeting you today is like watching the clouds part to reveal the clear sky. I truly envy you, sir—you can travel the world and meet all its heroes. To be honest, I have always put chivalry and righteousness first in everything I do, unmoved by the world's judgment. Yet my reputation has never spread beyond a few prefectures. My knowledge is even more limited. I have never even heard of such refined scholars and worthies as Wang Huizhi and Dai Feng, whose names have shaken the realm. I fear those two gentlemen have never heard of me, either."
"So I ask you, sir, to tell me of the heroes of the realm and open my eyes. Though I may never meet them, I would still like to follow their example and pay them homage. Please,