Within the manor, a great many figures of noble standing were gathered together. The yearly Treasure Contest had begun once more.

In the beginning, there had been no Treasure Contest at all, only a few people of noble standing exchanging words among themselves in private. Later, on a whim, they began to spar and contend over treasures.

As time went on, the popularity of the Treasure Contest grew greater and greater, until even figures of noble standing came to take it seriously. After all, this was the kind of contest where one might really obtain something special, perhaps the one treasure they desperately needed.

Li Guang led Lu Changsheng to his seat, only to find a single chair.

"Someone, bring another chair for Brother Lu," Li Guang ordered a servant.

"Oh? Li Guang, you're so courteous. Who have you brought with you?" asked a man dressed in splendid robes. 

"Qi Tianyi, Brother Lu is a good friend I've invited to take part in the Treasure Contest." Li Guang glanced at Qi Tianyi, a trace of coldness flashing in his eyes.

Clearly, there was bad blood between them. Qi Tianyi was from the Heavenly Light City, and it was his guard who...