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Bei Feng stood up and opened the door. "You are..."
He was a little surprised, because he recognized the visitor.
"I'm here to see His Excellency Nie Yun. I have something to discuss with him," the visitor said.
"P-please... come in," Bei Feng stammered.
"Bei Feng, who is it?" Bi Fan asked.
"The eighth-ranked Divine Son, Lord Ming Longdu."
Bi Fan and the others hurried to their feet and welcomed Ming Longdu inside.
Ming Longdu had come alone to meet Bi Fan.
"His Excellency Nie Yun, a pleasure to meet you," Ming Longdu said with a smile.
Ming Longdu seemed mild and affable, but Bi Fan knew he was ruthless. If he was displeased, he might kill someone at any moment.
The reason Bi Fan hadn't chosen Ming Longdu was the man's character flaws. Working with someone like him meant that the slightest misstep could send you plunging into an abyss.
But the Divine Son Bi Fan favored hadn't come; instead, Ming Longdu had shown up, giving him a headache. If he didn't handle this well, he might offend Ming Longdu.
Since Ming Longdu had already arrived, Bi Fan had no choice but to grit his teeth and receive him.
"Bei Feng, keep watch outside. If anyone comes, tell them I'm meeting with an honored guest," Bi Fan said.
"Yes, Boss."
Seeing how seriously Bi Fan was treating him, Ming Longdu smiled, clearly in a very good mood.
"His Excellency Nie Yun, you know why I've come. I want to invite you to join my side. I hope you'll agree."
Ming Longdu was very direct, getting straight to the point.
"Lord Ming Longdu, could you give me a little time? I need to think it over carefully. I can't make a decision right away," Bi Fan said awkwardly.
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