Chapter Twenty Four : Storm Beneath the Calm
Those seated at the same table as City Lord Lü Zhen were all distinguished guests—among the most honored at the entire birthday banquet.
Yet Fang Ting was seated right at Lü Zhen's side, a clear display of just how highly the city lord regarded him.
Lü Zhen's warmth and attentiveness left the entire hall dumbfounded.
One glance, and everyone could see—it was more enthusiasm than even what he had shown to Wu Wendong, the core disciple of the Seven Stars Sect.
If you didn't know better, you'd think some imperial prince had shown up.
"Did I see that right? Lü Zhen personally greeted that guy? Who is he, really? Are we sure he's from the Fang clan in Yunshan City and not some noble branch from the capital?"
"He's just mid-stage Core Formation—barely counts as strong. Could he have some hidden backing?"
"But Yunshan City's a remote backwater. What kind of connections could they possibly have?"
