"Fellow Daoist Ning, let's skip the small talk. I'd like to meet Shi Yue. Your Ning Family is one of the managers of Immortal Grass Market Town, so this shouldn't be difficult for you, right?" the Gold-shirted Youth said in a low voice.
"Fellow Daoist Shangguan, I really can't promise I'll get it done. Shi Yue is quite busy, and even I have a hard time meeting him," Ning Wuque said with a wry smile.
Over the past three years, countless high-ranking cultivators had gone through the Ning Family, hoping to meet Shi Yue. The Ning Family was willing to help, but Shi Yue wasn't receiving visitors. According to Shi Bao, Shi Yue was in seclusion, and wouldn't see anyone. This had put Ning Wuque somewhat at ease. If Shi Yue wouldn't even grant the Ning Family that much face, it would have been a serious blow to their reputation.
"I know this is difficult for you, but I didn't go to the Qu Family or the Jiang Family. That shows I trust your Ning Family. Our Myriad Beasts Palace does business with your family. Surely you won't refuse to help with such a small favor?"
Ning Wuque looked troubled. The Myriad Beasts Palace and the Ning Family were business partners, and the other man was an elite disciple of the Myriad Beasts Palace who might well lead it someday. He had to grant him this favor.
"I'll give it a try. I just don't know whether Shi Yue will be available. To be honest, Fellow Daoist Shangguan, it took me quite a bit of effort to meet him myself."
Ning Wuque didn't commit himself. He deliberately exaggerated how difficult it was to meet Shi Yue, so that if he failed, he could still save face.
"No problem. As long