"Then I can rest easy. May I ask what instructions you have for me, Martial Uncle?" Xiao Yu breathed a sigh of relief, then asked the question that concerned him.
"You've been with the Star Palace for quite a few years now, haven't you?" Turning to business, the old man's tone grew solemn.
"Yes, more than forty years," Xiao Yu answered honestly.
"Has the Star Palace ever treated you poorly?"
"No!"
"Has it ever restricted your freedom?"
"No!"
"Has it ever made things difficult for you?"
"No!"
"Good. Then you would agree that the Star Palace has treated you fairly well!"
"Yes!"
After this exchange, Xiao Yu thought it over carefully. It was indeed as the old man said-the Star Palace had treated him quite well in every respect.
"Then are you willing to lend the Star Palace your strength now? Of course, we won't ask you to work for nothing. You'll receive appropriate compensation based on how well you complete your assignments." The old man paused before putting the question to Xiao Yu.
"I am willing!" Since the conversation had come this far, Xiao Yu could only agree.
"By the way, have you heard any rumors lately?"
"Martial Uncle, I only returned yesterday and haven't spoken with anyone yet. I'm not sure what you're referring to..." Xiao Yu said with a wry smile.
"Oh, that's right. Let me give you a brief explanation, then. Some strange things have been happening within the Star Palace's domain lately. First, a great many rumors about the Star Palace have suddenly appeared in the city. Some slander the Palace Masters, while others slander the Star Palace itself. Second, quite a few minor sects affiliated with us have fallen victim to underhanded attacks. Some have even been wiped out. Have you heard anything about