Originally enemies, yet subdued by the Sui Emperor, he became the vanguard in the Sui Emperor's campaign against the great cities.
This status, more symbolic than practical in value, brought him considerable favor, and his defection also brought with it quite a number of hands from the Eight Treasures Palace.
Consequently, the Sui Emperor not only disregarded his previous adversarial history but also, after establishing the capital and declaring himself emperor, granted the Eight Treasures Palace Master a 'Duke' title, second only to 'King'.
Even Qian Baimao, this 'Flatterer' highly favored by the Sui Emperor, had to lower his head in the presence of Lord Mei.
"Don't waste time, hurry over!"
Mei Shan sneered.
He indeed had no fondness for this little cultivator before him, who didn't even possess a Nascent Soul.
Relying solely on inexplicable luck and a glib tongue, he gained a position that he, Mei Shan, had to risk much and venture many dangers for.