After the three of them sat down, Master Kongming said somewhat apologetically, "Young Hero Huang, I am ashamed, truly ashamed. I fear I have failed the trust you placed in me this time."
In fact, when Huang Xiao saw Master Kongming, he had already guessed as much from his expression.
"Master Kongming, did the matter of the retainer position fall through?" Huang Xiao asked.
"Alas, I went to see several friends just now and brought it up, but they said there was probably nothing to be done. The emperor himself once said that you would not be granted a retainer position," Master Kongming sighed.
"Whatever the outcome, thank you for your trouble, Master," Huang Xiao said gratefully nonetheless.
Although Master Kongming had gone to his friends, troubling them still meant owing them favors. Huang Xiao was naturally very grateful that he had incurred those debts on his behalf.
"Still, there may yet be a chance for things to turn around. Have you heard about the Yellow Gate's Arrest Sage position?" Master Kongming asked.
"Yes, I just learned about it from the Arrest Sage," Huang Xiao said with a nod. "Even if I cannot become a retainer, I can still compete for the position of Arrest Sage."
"Good. With your martial prowess, Young Hero Huang, you have a very good chance of securing the position of Arrest Sage," Master Kongming said with a smile.
Although he had failed to secure a retainer position for Huang Xiao this time, there was still another glimmer of hope, so Master Kongming was happy for him.
"Master Kongming, do you think so too?" Hearing even Master Kongming say this, Du Ge grew still more excited.
He had believed in Huang Xiao before, but that had been from a friend's standpoint. In truth, he had no