Li Luo's eyelid twitched slightly as he faced House Jinque's party. Unfazed, he mustered the most genial smile he could as he casually swaggered over and engaged Si Qing in conversation. "House Lord Si Qing, you look more and more energetic as time goes by!"

Looking at Li Luo taking the initiative to walk over, Si Qing similarly beamed at him. "Li Luo, you're truly the outstanding one. Merely at the One Star Hall but already in the Fiend Palace Tier. I think House Luolan will have another Duke in a few years' time."

"No, no, no, you're being too kind. If Sister Qing'e and I can reach the Duke Stage in three years’ time and if my parents return, House Luolan will have four Dukes! Wait..." Li Luo paused for a moment and pointed towards Mentor Chi Chan. "Silly me, I forgot! We have Mentor Chi Chan over there as well. She recently joined House Luolan. Oh yeah, I almost forgot about Uncle Biao. He might be a little injured, but his situation is...