Xiang Minghou chose a secluded corner, his sharp eyes sweeping over the many powerful and influential guests.
He wasn't interested in metaphysics or some otherworldly land, so he didn't understand the value of the Two-Element Symbiosis.
It wasn't until Dean Chen sent out widespread invitations for a banquet that he finally understood what the Two-Element Symbiosis was. Thinking back, Pangtuan's assassination attempt suddenly made perfect sense.
'To think they'd attack a child over a rumored fruit... Hmph. They might look all refined on the surface, but in the dark, they're all just greedy wolves.'
That was why he disliked associating with these people. Even at the imperial court, there were few he respected.
"Young Xiang," Old Master Gu said as he approached.
Xiang Minghou withdrew his gaze and cupped his hands in salute to the newcomer. "Old Master Gu."
