What had happened at the Rongguo Residence back then was shrouded in mystery. People called it rebellion, but there was no solid evidence; others said they had not taken part, yet the rumors came complete with convincing details.
All the signs suggested that the Duke of Rongguo had not participated in the rebellion. Otherwise, given Emperor Taining's ruthless nature, Wang Buwu would never have lived to this day.
"And the third reason?" Li Qingxian asked.
Guo Xiang's expression grew grave. "We're desperately short of people."
Li Qingxian had long since grown used to these people not speaking plain human language. "You mean Eerie incidents are happening frequently, there are more Eerie monsters, and you don't have enough Fate Arts Masters?"
Guo Xiang nodded helplessly. "To be precise, it isn't that we lack Fate Arts Masters. We lack Fate Arts Masters who can resolve Eerie incidents. You've resolved two in succession. Whatever else may be true, you have a gift in this area."
Li Qingxian was about to refuse again, but he blinked and smiled. "Lord Guo, to be honest, I'd like to serve the country too, warding off the Eerie and slaying monsters. But as you know, I come from the declining Fate Measuring Sect and never received a complete inheritance of Fate Arts. I really can't shoulder such a great responsibility."
"That doesn't matter. So long as you're willing to join the Black Lantern Bureau, I'll bring you into my Mountain Fate Sect. I'll even recommend you to the sect leader and the elders. Perhaps before long, I'll be calling you my little junior brother," Guo Xiang said.
Li Qingxian had heard of the Mountain Fate Sect. If the Heaven's Mandate Sect was indisputably Transcendent First-Class, and the major mainstream Fate Sects were first-class, then the Mountain Fate Sect