It was only because Li Tieya had revealed at the banquet back then that he planned to join the Big Dipper Palace.
Xue Xiang's identity was destined to be useless in both the Reverse Star Palace and the Starry Sky Prefecture. Only in the Big Dipper Palace might it come in handy.
"What a scheming dog."
Huangmei murmured.
Xu Yi ignored him. He didn't recognize Xie Yuan either, but after hearing him say that, a vague memory surfaced of a face like his at the gathering back then.
When Xie Yuan finished, Xu Yi said coldly, "I never imagined that Xue Mou's name had spread so far. I repaid a friend's kindness. It was a trifling matter, hardly worth mentioning."
By saying this, he had effectively acknowledged his identity.
Xie Yuan cupped his fists. "The Prefect has long heard of Your Excellency and has hoped for the chance to meet you. Since you're here, why not meet with our Prefect?"
Xu Yi said, "There's no need. I wander the world and make my home wherever I go. I'm used to a carefree life."
Xun Yong's thoughts stirred. "Your noble character is admirable. The world is in turmoil these days; where is there any true paradise? With your abilities, it would be a shame for you to vanish into the wilderness.
"The Big Dipper Palace is welcoming talented people from all over. If you join us, high office and generous pay will be yours for the taking, and you'll have the chance to realize your ambitions. Wouldn't that be splendid?"
Xu Yi pretended to ponder. "Very well. I guarded a tomb for a hundred years. When I returned to the world, nearly all of the Starry Sky Ancient Path had become unfamiliar to me. Evil spirits run rampant, and countless Rogue