Every core member of the Xu Family's direct line who was in Longdu was there. Not one was missing!
They had all come out!
They formed a line close behind Elder Xu, every face wearing the same excited yet solemn expression as his.
This "welcoming party" of decorated generals and national treasures stepped onto the White Jade Sacred Path, lit by nine golden lamps. Under everyone's gaze, they walked toward the seating area at the edge, one step at a time.
Their destination could not have been clearer!
Their resolve could not have been firmer!
The entire venue fell silent.
Everyone held their breath.
Their eyes followed the Xu Family's astonishing procession as it slowly advanced.
Then, as one, their gazes settled on the young man who still stood where he was, calm as though none of this had anything to do with him.
The one in cheap casual clothes, whom they had spent all this time mocking...
Yue Xiaofei!
Su Wanning was stunned senseless.
She stood rooted to the spot.
She looked at Elder Xu, at General Xu Sanjiang, at Commander Qin Qianshan...
These legendary figures, whom she normally saw only on television news, were all walking toward Yue Xiaofei!
And judging by their solemn expressions, which almost held a touch of reverence...
The "mysterious guest" they had come to welcome...
The "mysterious guest" for whom the Xu Family had brought out its highest welcome, lining the path with golden lamps and throwing open the main gate...
The "mysterious guest" Elder Xu had called the hero he admired most in his life...
Could it really be Yue Xiaofei?!
The thought struck Su Wanning like a bolt of lightning.
No!
Impossible!
Absolutely impossible!
How could Yue Xiaofei be a hero?
He was just a poor kid from the countryside,