The old man said nothing and strode forward with his son and powerhouses from other provinces. Servants from the Steadfast Duke’s manor led them to the Hall of Ancestors. At the doors, the speaker announcing the visitors hesitated and looked at Xu Xing. Did he announce the person who was in line in front of the old man’s set?0

Xu Xing met the man’s eyes and shook his head minutely. That visitor did not need to be proclaimed. His identity shouldn’t be made public. Although everyone knew about him, no one would purposefully speak of him.0

A ferocious air wrapped around the person in question. Quite a few followed behind him in a haphazard fashion, but they looked to Big Beard as their leader. He was wearing a short combat outfit and hadn’t cleaned himself up for the occasion. There were traces of blood on him as he said from far away, “Is old man Steadfast Duke alright? That little brat Li Hao is entirely too bold! We’ll find a chance to chop off his head and offer it to the young master!”2

His voice was so loud that it raised a lot of attention. Xu Xing barely managed to squeeze out a smile and stepped forward. “Island Master...1