Far away in Dragon Capital, Lu Shuai energetically arrived at the dinner venue after escorting Luo Xue back; it was that famous Yixuan Tower that every man must visit.

The invitation came from Hong Ban, the legitimate heir of the Hong family, and it was his first invitation from an elite family in Dragon Capital. Lu Shuai paid particular attention to it. The Hong family had been the leader of the Beijing people for the last few decades. Hong Yan’s advantage lay in tangible military achievements, while Nalan Jingguo’s strength was his high reputation. Many didn’t want soldiers to become governors. In Lu Shuai’s view, both had their strengths, and before the final result came out, anything was possible.

Initially, he ought to lean towards Nalan Jingguo, mainly because the Nalan family had the support of the Potter Family. But after coming to Dragon Capital, Lu Shuai clearly felt he was insignificant in the Potter Family. Once, he even thought about marrying a young lady from the Potter Family, even if she wasn’t from the main line. But after arriving, he realized it was just his wishful thinking.

So why not consider the Hong family as a choice? He could only cast a wide net for now.

A group of elite offspring from Dragon Capital had booked the venue. Hong Ban was not like Yan Tianguang, an obsessive martial artist focused solely on cultivation. Such children of elite families from other countries did exist but were rare. They cultivated to gain strength to better enjoy the worldly pleasures, and the allure of the hidden path was far less tempting than the mundane world at this age.

Of course, Hong Ban was not like that. The Hong family’s influence was among the top in Dragon Capital. Dozens present there were close to Hong Ban, coming from various Canon Law Schools, clinking glasses and watching the dance performance. Even among those present, such extravagance was rare.

Patir and a few noble young ladies, disguised as men, were also among them, seeming more excited than the men present. Hong Ban’s attention was entirely on Patir, perhaps due to her presence, the gathering did not become excessively indulgent.

"Quite something, normally playing this extravagantly?" Patir, in her male attire, exuded a charm that made Hong Ban’s eyes glued to her. He never dreamed such a Patir would be so alluring.

Initially entranced, Hong Ban immediately straightened his posture, even using the Night Patrol’s finger gesture, "Patir, I swear by the Moon God, it’s my first time here."

He rarely had his goddess accept an invitation, even though she had her motives. Choosing this place specifically was undoubtedly to test him.

Patir coquettishly raised her eyebrows, gazing at Hong Ban with a half-smile, making him momentarily entranced.

"Alright, stop staring, that man is here, standing foolishly at the door," Patir glanced at the entrance.

"Let him wait," Hong Ban said, at this time, even if the King of Heaven came, he’d have to wait as this was a rare chance to talk closely with Patir.

At the entrance, Lu Shuai’s expression kept changing. He was stopped by the Hong family’s butler. The mesmerizing dance appeared like another world, and occasionally someone would glance at him, but no one cared. All dressed up meticulously, he looked like a clown.

"Mr. Lu, please be patient, the Young Master and the others are in high spirits, and they will call for you shortly," Hong Lu said.

Lu Shuai knew this old man who looked over sixty, with unusually large hands, was the Hong family’s butler. After entering the capital, he tried to learn about the main figures of the major families. Although a butler, his strength was not to be underestimated, another tough character of the Hong family. He had originally intended to make a good impression with his preparations.

"I’m not in a hurry." Lu Shuai suppressed his emotions. He knew this bunch would look down on him, but he didn’t expect it to be so much.

Hong Lu nodded with satisfaction, folding his hands behind his back, relieved that the other party was sensible, sparing him trouble.

With the end of a dance, the musicians and martial artists bowed, and everyone, led by Patir, cheered and toasted.

Patir gestured with her lips, inflaming Hong Ban’s desire, "Hey, come over, come over!"

Hong Ban waved towards the entrance, and Hong Lu forced a stiff smile, "Mr. Lu, the Young Master has called for you. Please mind your manners."

A thousand horses galloped through Lu Shuai’s heart, but outwardly he remained composed, striding forward confidently.

Only then did the crowd focus on Lu Shuai, whispering about who he was. Someone recognized him as the "descendant" of the Grand Governor, and everyone immediately brightened up.

Lu Shuai acted as if he didn’t see, walked boldly up to Hong Ban and Patir, the main characters of the banquet.

Hong Ban didn’t waste any words, "Lu Shuai, we called you over to ask something. We heard that the Celestial Principle School’s first lecture was changed to Serenity because of you?"

Lu Shuai smiled slightly, "Vice President Hong jokes. How could the Celestial Principle School make such an important decision because of an unknown person like me."

Patir, on the side, was actually paying attention to the Grand Governor’s descendant, seemingly not as unbearable as Feili said.

"Liar," Patir said, "If you don’t say something clear today, you might not leave."

Lu Shuai shrugged helplessly, "Minister Patir, I don’t seem to be under your supervision. Has Divine Revelation become a rogue academy?"

"You know me?" Patir asked, a bit curiously. Today she was disguised as a man, familiar people didn’t mind, but she had no interactions with Lu Shuai.

"With such a stunning attire, who else could it be besides Miss Patir?" Lu Shuai said, "If it were Minister Patir asking, sorry, I know nothing. But if Miss Patir is interested, I do know a little."

Hong Ban, on the side, pursed his lips. It had been years since someone dared to flirt with Patir in front of him.

Patir held Hong Ban’s hand, intrigued, "Of course, I am interested, tell me, I haven’t slept well for days because of this."

Everyone stared at Lu Shuai, if he said the wrong thing, Hong Ban might indeed act. Not kill, perhaps, but a beating was unavoidable.

Lu Shuai smiled slightly, "For Serenity, this might also have been a sudden blessing. We speculate it’s because Divine Revelation is too powerful; if the first lecture was at Divine Revelation, who would take the credit? Compared to that, Serenity was just perfect."

Serenity is an excellent Canon Law School, known for arts and logic, but not as dominant as Divine Revelation.

Patir furrowed her brows lightly, "Really has nothing to do with you?"

"I’d love for it to be related to me, at least then I wouldn’t have to be standing here, right Miss Patir?" Lu Shuai laughed.

Patir couldn’t help but smile, "It was our rudeness. Come, get Lu Shuai a seat."

Lu Shuai waved his hand, "There’s always a chance to meet again, I won’t disturb today."

He clasped his hands towards Hong Ban and left stylishly. Hong Ban frowned; if it weren’t for Patir holding him back, he would have shown the other party a thing or two. But feeling Patir’s soft hand, it didn’t seem so important anymore.

A new round of dance performances began, and the crowd’s attention returned — Lu Shuai’s arrival was just a minor interlude.