Bab 621: Qin Huai Doesn't Have a Backer

The entrance of the restaurant was filled with bowed heads and respectful greetings as a man entered. 

Dressed simply, his tall, slender form moved with unassuming grace. Though his demeanor was humble, the attention he received from all corners of the room indicated his prestige. His steady steps and full aura hinted at his visceral prefecture realm status. 

Walking directly to Qin Huai, he spoke with courtesy, "I am Li Zexiang, the great transport envoy of East Qingzhou." 

Qin Huai's brows furrowed in thought. Gou Jie quickly supplied the information, "Li Zexiang is from a branch of the Li family and was stationed at the border for years. He was brought back to Lingjiang three years ago because of his water control skills. With the favor of Li Zeshi from the fourth branch, he quickly rose to the position of great transport envoy of East Qingzhou. His skills progressed rapidly, especially after gaining access to the 'recuperation of spiritual energy'."