Xu Ping, under the lead of the maid, was ushered into the palace.
At this moment, besides the Celestial Alchemist and Hongyi, another elder, lean and unfamiliar, sat serenely at the foremost position on the left.
The old man had a kind face, a gentle smile lurking on his lips, appearing kindly and pleasant, much like an elder from next door.
Despite the elder's deliberate restraint over his aura, the vast and profound pressure still lingered faintly, stronger than both Hongyi and the Celestial Alchemist combined.
"It seems this person is Ban Jing."
Xu Ping immediately assessed in his heart, while discreetly steadying his mind, showing no signs of abnormity on his face.
He cupped his hands towards the trio, respectful yet neither servile nor overbearing: "Greetings, esteemed seniors."
Hongyi and the Celestial Alchemist acknowledged with a nod.
