"I know Lei Zhangan."
Hearing a familiar name, Jiang Wang chuckled softly and asked only, "Who exactly is this Cui Zhu?"
"He's a military man." Chongxuan Sheng didn't mince words when it came to a straightforward question. "He wasn't born into a Name Gate. His family background is perfectly ordinary, but he made a name for himself in the army. He's currently with the Lightning Jailer Army and is highly valued by General Xiu."
Jiang Wang knew Xiu Yuan, who commanded the Lightning Jailer Army.
He was another man who had risen from the bottom. Across all of Qi State, there wasn't another Xiu with any standing. Only after him had the Xiu Family come into being. In terms of deep foundations, they couldn't compare with the Chongxuan Family or the Li Family.
The most basic requirement for a top-tier Aristocratic Clan was an inheritable title that could be passed down without interruption, ensuring the family's power endured through the years.
Otherwise, no matter how formidable a person was, they could only shine for a time. If anything unexpected happened, their glory would scatter like clouds in an instant.
It was said that Imperial Concubine Jing had been whispering in the Son of Heaven's ear, seeking a title for the Gao Clan. This was precisely why.
Of course, as long as Xiu Yuan remained alive, the Xiu Family would still be able to move among Qi State's upper circles.
"How does this man compare to Wang Yiwu?" Jiang Wang asked.
Chongxuan Sheng smiled. "Wang Yiwu is the best in the army. From the Wandering Vein stage to Circulation, then Heaven-Connecting, he's fought his way through the army's best—first at every stage, undefeated all the way. I doubt that's changed."
Wang Yiwu had been Qi State's best all along, but with