The knock on the door the following morning was punctual. Kyrian opened his eyes to the soft light filtering through the tall window.
"Come in."
Mei Li entered, her face showing a somewhat resigned expression.
"Good morning. This time… it's an invitation."
Kyrian sat up on the bed, waiting.
"It's Bai Zhu," she explained.
"He made a friendship. His new 'friend,' the son of a marquis, is celebrating his birthday tonight. And, apparently, all the young disciples of external forces present in the capital for the auction were invited."
"Bai Zhu was personally approached and invited all of us. He says it's an opportunity to 'exchange ideas and tips' before the competitive events."
There was value in that.
"Who else will be there?" he asked, his voice still a little hoarse with sleep.
"According to Bai Zhu, all the main 4° level forces and even 3° level ones sent their disciples to the Empire. Probably the Empire's nobles and disciples from the Cloud Academy."
