Heaven-Topping High Person was a mighty cultivator whose fame had long been established.
Even Master Yu dared not slight him when he appeared.
Standing behind his master, the Second Prince, Li Xian, felt a surge of contempt when he saw Master Yu's enthusiastic reception.
When I came, you left me hanging for over half an hour. When my master comes, you rush out to welcome him. A scholar indeed-you certainly know how to bend with the wind.
Neither Heaven-Topping High Person nor Master Yu rushed to discuss seizing power. They began by exchanging scholarly views and insights on various subjects.
After three rounds of drinks, Heaven-Topping High Person declared that he would certainly support Li Xian and asked where Master Yu stood.
Master Yu continued to hedge, asking Heaven-Topping High Person what assurance of success he had. Without a means to win, Master Yu would not throw in his lot with him.
He was hinting that Heaven-Topping High Person should reveal his trump cards.
As a scholar, Master Yu cared deeply about his reputation. Having finally risen this far, he could hardly allow himself to be branded a usurper and regicide.
Heaven-Topping High Person glanced at Li Xian, signaling for him to leave.
Li Xian did not quite understand. You're helping me seize power. What is there that you can't tell me?
Still, he knew how to behave and left the Star-Gazing Tower.
Whatever the two discussed remained unknown, but Master Yu ultimately agreed to help, provided his true identity remained concealed.
In fact, the Third Prince had also sent people to approach Master Yu during this time. His offer was exceedingly generous, far better than the Second Prince's, and he had even revealed that a Saint Realm cultivator stood on his side.
But Master Yu would not release his