The Crown Prince introduced him to Tang Yan at the right moment. "This is Ming Lie, deputy pavilion master of the Imperial Pill Pavilion. He is already a fifth-tier Alchemy Master."
Tang Yan looked closely. Ming Lie's hair was half white, with prominent brow bones, round eyes, and a bulbous, reddened nose. He seemed the hot-tempered sort, and Tang Yan nodded in greeting.
Unexpectedly, Ming Lie gave a cold snort, disdaining Tang Yan entirely.
A sharp gleam merely flashed through Tang Yan's eyes, and he said nothing more.
Tang Yan actually remained so calm in the face of Ming Lie's contempt. His spineless demeanor made the others look down on him considerably.
As though he had not heard Ming Lie's cold snort, the Crown Prince continued his introductions. "This is Mo Wei, master of the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion. He is primarily responsible for gathering and organizing intelligence. This is He Zhang, deputy master of the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion, primarily responsible for organizing intelligence and conducting operations."
Tang Yan looked at the two men as well. Mo Wei had ordinary features, but his eyes were bright, giving him a capable, efficient air.
He Zhang was a burly man, his chiseled face exuding resolve.
Although neither man had much faith in Tang Yan, with the Crown Prince and princess both present, they could hardly make their displeasure too obvious. They merely nodded distantly.
"This is Kun He, commander of the Imperial Guards. His cultivation has reached Heaven Tier, eighth rank. This is Hua Yu, deputy commander of the Imperial Guards. His strength has also reached Heaven Tier, eighth rank."
Once the Crown Prince finished the introductions, both sides could be considered acquainted.
"Lord Tang, is there anything you would like to say?" the Crown Prince asked.
"I want information and records on