The young man with two distinct pupils stood surrounded by guards, his expression jovial and unbothered despite the enemies encircling him. Addressing the old man before him, he spoke with a calm confidence:
"Do I not have the right to invite myself?"
The old man's face twisted into a hostile scowl as he replied, raising his voice:
"You know very well you are not welcome here. The master has banished you, as far as I recall!"
Murmurs began to ripple through the room, whispers of curiosity and disdain:
"That's Xue Tian Long, isn't it? An ex-loyalist of the family, cast out..."
"What is someone like him doing here?"
"First Ha Yu Han, and now this? This banquet is descending into utter chaos..."
