On the pier, Shen Yuan's gaze swept over Xuan Le who was leaving with the members of the Imperial Astronomical Bureau, a faint smile appearing at the corners of his mouth.
He was somewhat surprised that he was able to see Hoe Yao here in Qingping County, who had previously attended the meeting with the Fubo Pond Dragon King alongside him. Yao's cultivation had even reached the middle stages of the Qi Transformation Stage, becoming the Deputy Custodian overseeing one area.
Shen Yuan was well aware that there were factors related to official attempts to win over people who had a close relationship with him, but he couldn't deny Hoe Yao's individual talent and effort.
Requesting Hoe Yao to assist was also just a matter of convenience.
Xue Mingzhi observed everything and voiced his doubts softly:
"Since the master wanted to help them, why didn't he take action on the ship?"
Upon hearing this, Shen Yuan's expression stiffened imperceptibly.
