Seeming to sense what Huang Xiao was thinking, Liu Zhi gave a wry smile and said, "This time is different from the past. Before, it was essentially an opportunity for those taking part in the Dragon Rankings contest. Even if they failed to make the rankings, they still had a good chance of gaining some benefits on Dragon Mountain. But this time is different. Beyond all that, it also involves a secret."
"A secret?" Huang Xiao asked, raising his brows.
"I came to see you this time for the Longevity Pill Manual, and I won't hide that from you," Liu Zhi said.
"The Longevity Pill Manual? What's that?" Huang Xiao asked in puzzlement.
At Huang Xiao's question, the middle-aged man seated beside Liu Zhi snorted. "Your Highness, aren't you thinking far too highly of this brat? He doesn't even know about that. It seems he doesn't have much of a background after all."
"Hmm?" Huang Xiao turned his eyes toward the man, only to find him staring back, showing no sign of backing down.
Huang Xiao truly knew nothing about the Longevity Pill Manual. He had never even heard of it.
"Gentlemen, gentlemen, please hear me out," Liu Zhi hurriedly said, sensing something amiss in the atmosphere.
Huang Xiao smiled faintly and withdrew his gaze before turning to Liu Zhi. "May I ask who this 'friend' is?"
Just as Liu Zhi was about to introduce him, the man spoke for himself. "Liu Wu, the Brave Crown Marquis, currently the Imperial City Guard Commander."
"Oh? I thought you were the commander of the Imperial Palace Guards. So you're the Imperial City Guard Commander. My apologies, my apologies," Huang Xiao said mildly.
"You?!" Liu Wu sprang to his feet and bellowed, glaring at Huang Xiao.
"Brave Crown Marquis, sit down!" Liu Zhi