Treasured Acquisition

Xu Yuan lifted his foot, about to enter the private room, when the curtain of another private room slanted across from his was lifted as well. A middle-aged man dressed in Emerald Wave Lake steward robes stepped out, cupped his hands to Xu Yuan, and said politely, "Warden Xu, Cloud Crane True Person requests your presence. The True Person is waiting in Quiet Room Three of the Heavenly Tier on the fourth floor and says he has a matter to discuss. Might the Warden be able to spare the time?"

The master of Emerald Wave Lake, Cloud Crane True Person at Foundation Establishment Perfection, was inviting him?

Xu Yuan halted, a trace of thought flashing through his eyes. Wang Ming and Qian Duofu were both taken aback as well.

"Since Cloud Crane True Person has invited me, I shall naturally comply."

Xu Yuan gave Qian Duofu a slight nod. "Manager Qian, we shall speak again later."

"Please go ahead, Warden, please. I shall await you at any time," Qian Duofu said hastily with a smile, though his gaze held a few more traces of surprise and scrutiny. Cloud Crane True Person had personally invited him—this warden of Clear Sand River truly had no small amount of face.

Xu Yuan instructed Wang Ming to wait here, then followed the Emerald Wave Lake steward toward the stairs leading to the third floor.

The fourth floor of the Treasure Appraisal Pavilion was inaccessible to anyone without a special token or a precious treasure in their possession. The instant Xu Yuan stepped onto the stairs, he felt several powerful divine senses sweep across him, carrying meanings of scrutiny and warning. The steward leading the way stopped there and said respectfully, "Warden, the True Person is in the third quiet room ahead. There is a