Fire-Crow General was startled when he suddenly saw Star Lord of Water Virtue arrive.
The Water Department and Fire Department were mutually restraining among the Five Elements and had rarely interacted.
Though he found it abrupt, his manners remained flawless. He immediately bowed. "Greetings, Star Lord!"
Star Lord of Water Virtue gave a slight nod, his gaze passing over him and landing on the crimson figure atop the cloud platform.
"So it is my worthy brother visiting. Forgive me for failing to welcome you from afar, forgive me."
Star Lord of Fire Virtue had already swept down from the cloud platform and came forward with a beaming smile. With a casual wave, he said, "You may withdraw first."
"Yes!" Fire-Crow General answered and took his leave.
In an instant, only the two Star Lords remained within the great hall.
"Worthy brother, sit." With a sweep of his sleeve, Star Lord of Fire Virtue conjured a tea table. Immortal tea curled upward in wisps as he filled two cups.
"You paid this sudden visit without even notifying your elder brother beforehand. I have been neglectful."
"Elder brother, do not blame your younger brother for being presumptuous." Star Lord of Water Virtue raised his cup with a smile.
The two immortals drank a cup of tea in place of wine.
Setting down his teacup, Star Lord of Water Virtue went straight to the point. "Elder brother, I presume you already know all about the Plague Department and Lord God of Wealth Hall?"
Without giving anything away, Star Lord of Fire Virtue smiled leisurely. "Did worthy brother come here to discuss that Horse-Fodder Registrar with me?"
Star Lord of Water Virtue laughed heartily. "Elder brother, you should change how you address him. He is no longer some Horse-Fodder Registrar. He is now a