Monarch Night

The Starlight Master felt moved and smiled: "That is truly wonderful, Yin Xiu would be more than grateful. Thank you, Young Master, for the business support you’ve provided us at our opening. Let’s drink to a successful partnership."

Lu Sihai, tall and robust, sat in his chair like a black bear. Although he was attending a banquet, he kept his mighty broadsword on his back.

This was a rule set by his father: People must not be separated from their swords, nor swords from their bodies; people are with their swords, if the swords are destroyed, people perish!

Upon hearing the two conversing, he couldn’t help but ask: "May I ask the honorable Young Master your name?"

It was Feng Yun whom he asked.

Lu Sihai is the Vice Chief of the largest Escort Agency in Donghu State, and he is the eldest son of Lu Dadao. Although he looks young, barely over forty, he is actually several hundred years old.

His demeanor, temperament, and foundation are impeccable; he appears simple and honest, yet is a shrewd old hand of Jianghu.

It is his first time meeting someone like Feng Yun.

Handsome and elegant, with a noble and dignified aura, every gesture exudes composed grandeur; even casually seated, it’s as if he is sitting on clouds.

Even someone as seasoned as himself felt unexpectedly uneasy in the presence of this young man.

Others from the Escort Agency were not aware of his name or background, yet instinctively felt the urge to flatter him.

Lu Sihai found it extremely strange: What kind of family could raise such an extraordinary person?

This is truly impressive!

Unable to restrain himself, he asked aloud.

Feng Yun smiled politely and said, "No title necessary, last name Feng."

"Feng of Feng Yu Xue?

Lu Sihai suddenly realized and clasped his fists: "My apologies, no wonder, no wonder."

Seeing Lu Sihai misunderstood, Feng Yun smiled but did not explain: "I’ve long admired the Dadao Escort Agency. Your father, Lu Dadao, is a highly renowned figure, traversing the Southeast seventeen states. When the Dadao Escort Agency raises its flag, it symbolizes safety, widely recognized; I, too, greatly respect that."

Lu Sihai laughed heartily: "If there’s anything you need in the future, just let me know."

"That will surely be something to trouble you with." Feng Yun smiled gently.

The meal was quite reserved.

With Feng Yun present, everyone subconsciously ate in a more genteel manner.

While other tables were raucous, this one was quite refined and composed, and even those eating felt they had inexplicably elevated their elegance.

After the meal, the Escort Agency staff distributed souvenirs and then courteously saw everyone off.

Meanwhile, Feng Yun, under the invitation of the Starlight Master, moved to the Escort Agency’s backyard.

He did not go to the guest lounge, but instead headed to a pavilion surrounded by openness.

Seeing the Starlight Master leading him there, Feng Yun immediately understood and gestured for Feng Yi and Feng Er to wait afar, as the two entered the pavilion alone.

"With an important identity, let those who can see do so; no need for formalities."

These were Feng Yun’s first words upon entering the pavilion.

The Starlight Master smiled, sat in the pavilion with Feng Yun, and transmitted: "Greetings, Young Master Yun."

Feng Yun said blandly: "How did you recognize me? Have you seen me before?"

"Subordinate has seen a portrait of the Young Master before, and once had the fortune to interact with Young Master Feng Xing."

Feng Yun said dully: "Oh?"

Within his heart, a peculiar feeling surged.

Feng Xing?

"Tell me about your identity." Feng Yun spoke calmly.

"Subordinate is from the Yixin Sect, named Starlight. Under the orders of the Sect Hierarch, firstly established a sub branch in Baiyun State...long-term lurking..."

The Starlight Master did not conceal anything, revealing all about the Worldwide Escort Agency.

"Later, after Vice Sect Master came to know of this, he incorporated the Worldwide Escort Agency into the Main Sect..."

Feng Yun listened carefully, thinking and analyzing meticulously in his mind.

After a moment.

"Is that all?"

"Everything subordinate can share has been said, for now."

The Starlight Master replied with knowledge of protocol.

Feng Yun smiled: "Then, what can’t be said? What sort of authority is required? To what extent?"

The Starlight Master cautiously said: "That requires Vice Sect Master’s permission, please forgive me, Young Master."

Feng Yun responded with a sound: "Then, when Feng Xing came, you spoke to him in the same manner?"

"When Young Master Xing came, subordinate hadn’t yet attracted the Vice Sect Master’s attention... I was merely a humble sub branch of the Yixin Sect..."

Beads of sweat appeared on the Starlight Master’s forehead: "Please pardon me, Young Master Yun."

Feng Yun narrowed his eyes, coldly said: "Then he... Feng Xing let you go?"

Feng Yun knew his brother’s temperament well.

With Feng Xing’s temper, how could the small sub branch of the Yixin Sect have managed to cope at that time?

It was nothing short of a miracle!

"To be honest, Young Master, Young Master Xing indeed didn’t let me off."

The Starlight Master admitted candidly.

Feng Yun said casually: "Under such circumstances, Feng Xing likely regards you highly. So... he should have provided you with cultivation resources? Hmm... Recently, Feng Shiqi disappeared for a while, was it to find you?"

This remark demonstrated Feng Yun’s powerful control over his family.

The Starlight Master remained silent.

Feng Yun continued mildly: "So, what suggestion did you give Feng Xing? That made him value you so highly?"

The Starlight Master maintained his silence.

Feng Yun smiled: "Feng Xing has never shown such importance to anyone. So Starlight, you must be something extraordinary."

He unexpectedly drew this conclusion at that moment.

Then spoke with great interest: "Starlight, among us brothers of the Feng Family, you prefer Feng Xing?"

The Starlight Master sighed, feeling quite helpless, and said: "Young Master Yun, I believe you understand that for people like us, do we have the space to refuse when confronting you?"