The Jade River Restaurant, being one of the largest in Ning'an County, was usually bustling with customers. However, today it was deserted, with only a few scholars with foreign accents occupying some private rooms.

In the top-tier room, twelve scholars were drinking and chatting. Among them were one from the Hanlin Academy, seven Imperial Scholars, and four Presented Scholars, all wearing the Qi Nation's style of scholarly robes.

"This time, it seems Empty Sage Fang is doomed."

"He has only himself to blame for getting involved in the struggle of the Path of the Saints too early, forcing the Zong family and Liu Shan to block him with all their might."