Guan Shanhai's voice rang throughout the entire imperial city. From princes and ministers above to commoners below, everyone trembled when they heard that name.
Even children learning to read and write at private schools had heard the name "Meng the Gentleman."
The Meng family's founding ancestor had once contended with the Jiang family for the realm. Though the Jiang family ultimately prevailed and established Great Xia, the Meng family was unlike the defeated clans of dynasties past, whose households were wiped out. On the contrary, the Meng family had flourished, becoming Great Xia's foremost aristocratic clan.
This was certainly partly because the Jiang family's founding ancestor had cherished old ties, but more importantly, the Meng family's foundations were simply too deep.
The Meng family had originated during the Great Yu era, but back then it had been no more than an ordinary clan. The one who truly led it to greatness and built up its formidable foundations was Meng the Gentleman, who became its head near the end of Great Yu.
"Fellow Daoist Guan, carrying so much hostility isn't good for you." Meng the Gentleman stood with his hands behind his back, radiating a steady, gentle aura that dispelled the immortal pressure enveloping the imperial city.
"You really did become an immortal!" Guan Shanhai had been doubtful before, but now, after seeing Meng the Gentleman's display, he was certain that the man was an immortal just like him.
Meng the Gentleman's appearance shocked everyone, including Meng Jingzhou.
Meng Jingzhou stared up at his ancestor standing overhead, his mouth hanging open in astonishment.
Wait, so Ancestor, you really did become an immortal?
Man Gu was just as astonished. They'd only been in the imperial city for an hour, and already they'd run into two immortals. He knew he'd broaden his horizons