A plea for recommendation votes. An hour later, Huaguang District, Jade Hall of Abundance.
The Jade Hall of Abundance was Heaven Dou City's foremost establishment. It might not have been the best, but it was unquestionably the most expensive.
The seventh floor, the top floor.
Chen Hong, Chen Zhang, and Chen Xiaojun, three important figures of the Chen Clan, sat opposite three equally important figures of the Clear Sky Sect: Sect Master Tang Yue, his second son Tang Aotian, and his nephew Tang Potian.
Today was the date agreed upon in the Tang Family's earlier visiting invitation. Since both families were in the Northeastern District, they had arranged to meet at the Jade Hall.
The Clear Sky Sect had also sent its core figures.
Tang Yue, the current Sect Master of the Clear Sky Sect, sat in the principal seat. His presence was as still as a deep pool and imposing as a mountain, commanding respect without anger. His gaze swept over the three members of the Chen Clan before finally settling on Chen Hong.
Tang Aotian, Tang Yue's second son, oversaw the Clear Sky Sect's affairs in Heaven Dou City. Among the middle generation, his standing was second only to his elder brother, Young Sect Master Tang Zhantian.
Although his name meant "proud of heaven," his bearing was as gentle and refined as jade. A faint, elusive smile often lingered at his lips, while his deep eyes were difficult to read.
As for Tang Potian, half a month had passed since his arranged duel with Tang Yuchen. Though his injuries had improved considerably and he could walk without difficulty, a barely perceptible trace of weakness and gloom still lingered between his brows.
As the man responsible for developing their influence in Lankai Commandery, and the one who had directly