The Dragon Son extends his invitation… Kongheng immediately looked up. Li Zhouwei was staring thoughtfully at Huiyao, who was still kneeling on the ground. The monk suddenly felt a pang of regret, Huiyao’s really picked up some tricks over the years. He’s grown cunning.0

Kongheng wasn’t ignorant of worldly scheming, but as a monk of Buddhist teachings, he could not allow himself to judge others with suspicion. It was only now that realization struck; this whole grand display had been the Flood Dragon Palace’s invitation banquet. Huiyao had intentionally used a congratulatory excuse to brush him off, fearing the monk might refuse the invitation on the heir’s behalf.0

The old demon’s a fast learner. After decades of practice, he’s mastered the act! thought Kongheng.2

Now that the meeting had happened in person and Huiyao had bowed to invite the heir, turning down the invitation would be...0