Myriad Treasures Flowing Cup

This man was at the Foundation Establishment Early Stage. He had handsome features, but his gaze drifted somewhat, carrying a hint of playfulness and cynicism. Two attendants with fairly strong auras followed at his side.

"May I ask who you are?" Xu Yuan asked without giving anything away. He did not know this man, but judging from his attire and bearing, he did not seem like an ordinary Rogue Cultivator, nor was he from any of the three great powers.

"My name is Liu Suifeng. My father is Liu Mingtang, Deputy Steward of the Jade Dragon City Consecration Office."

With a snap, the richly dressed young master closed his folding fan and introduced himself. A faint, almost imperceptible pride colored his tone. "A few days ago, regarding the matter of the Dharma assembly, my father handled the aftermath alongside Steward Zhao. He greatly admired Lord Xu's bearing. Having the honor of meeting you today, I came especially to offer my greetings."

So he was the son of a deputy steward of the Jade Dragon City Consecration Office—a textbook second-generation cultivator. Xu Yuan understood. Although Deputy Steward Liu fell a notch short of Chen Xinghe, he was still a veteran Foundation Establishment Late Stage cultivator with considerable combat strength.

Xu Yuan showed a perfectly measured smile and turned his head. "So it is Young Master Liu. Forgive my discourtesy. Deputy Steward Liu and Steward Zhao have both shown Xu much care; Xu is deeply grateful."

"Easy, easy." Liu Suifeng seemed quite pleased with Xu Yuan's attitude. He waved his fan and lowered his voice. "Lord Xu has only just arrived at the Dragon Palace, so I fear you are not yet familiar with the place. Things beneath the water are unlike those on land. There are many rules, and all sorts