The elder of the Joyful Sect, Duan Zhigui, came to the residence of Grandmaster Yuan, familiar with the way.
The guards at the gate recognized him and knew he was favored by their master, so they quickly bowed and saluted.
Duan Zhigui nodded casually as he entered the gate. Passing by the gatehouse, he saw many "noble" officials waiting inside.
They had all fled from the Imperial City during the invasion of the Coalition Forces of the Great Powers, and Yuan Kaisheng had warmly sheltered them.
He not only provided them with residences, but he also helped those in worse conditions with money, earning praise from everyone for his generous righteousness.
Duan Zhigui silently admired Yuan Kaisheng's skilled tactics. It hadn't cost much, but his reputation had greatly increased.
"Serving such a master is much more comfortable than dealing with that bunch of smelly women in the sect."