There was nothing more to say now.
You were all Martial Saints; there was no fundamental difference in strength.
The only titles above their heads were Li Imperial Clan So-and-So.
You had a whole pile of them.
Absolute suppression.
Li Liushui and the others might not treat you with the utmost reverence, but at the very least, they would grant whatever you asked for.
What was the big deal about merely meeting the emperor?
This time, you met Li Chengqian in Ganyang Hall, the main hall of the imperial palace where state affairs were discussed.
"The progress has sped up..."
In the last simulation, at this point in time, Li Chengqian should still have been playing the fool.
But this time, he had already begun governing. Though he had not seized all authority over the court and military, he no longer needed to play blind man's buff with palace maids in the little garden.
"Benefactor! It truly is you, Benefactor! Decades have passed since we last met, yet you have already become a Martial Saint Realm expert. I am truly astonished!"
Old friends reunited.
Before the civil and military officials, you spoke of your chance encounter at the Qing River and the fireworks on New Year's Eve.
The high-ranking Dagan officials present were all stunned to see a commoner like you refuse to bow before the emperor, chatting and laughing with him as though you were just short of throwing arms around each other's shoulders.
Every last one of them was guessing what background you truly had.
"Benefactor, have you come to seek me out this time because you need me to intervene in some matter?"
"I want to borrow something."
**"Just say the word! I must set an example for all under heaven. Repaying kindness is a traditional virtue