Everyone: "..."
Though the introductions had been casual, none of them came from prominent families, and they were all Transcendents who were not particularly fussy. There was no awkwardness as they ate, chatted, and introduced themselves.
Li Xiao was the exception. His introduction alone took a full minute. Not only did he recite every one of his titles, but he also announced his bounty, accurate down to the last digit.
At the table, Gao Bancheng glanced at Bai Ye several times, seeming to want to speak but holding back. The succession ceremony was the day after tomorrow. Where was Senior Black King?
With outsiders present, he could only keep quiet.
Li Xiao, on the other hand, was unusually lively, chatting with the Twins the entire time. The Twins had recognized him and mentioned Future's Child. Those four words seemed to flip some switch that excited Li Xiao.
At first, everyone thought Li Xiao had fallen in love and taken a liking to the twin sisters. Yet there was not the slightest appreciation for beauty on his face, only confidence in his own strength.
"Now that Tyrant and the Warden are dead, two seats among the Ten Kings are vacant. One will be filled by Senior Black King, and the remaining seat will sooner or later be claimed by me, Li Xiao!" Li Xiao declared proudly to the Twins.
Normally, no one listened to him brag. Now that he had finally caught some newcomers, he naturally would not let the chance pass.
"Big Brother Li Xiao is so amazing!" x2
The Twins spoke in an exaggerated tone, but their faces remained expressionless. They were clearly just humoring him, but Li Xiao loved hearing it and became even more pleased with them. One compliment, heard twice.
But then the Twins abruptly changed