'If I just push a little harder next month, I might break into the top ten thousand and advance to the third phase.'
Just then, a huge cloud of dust billowed in the distance. A large contingent had arrived at the foot of Mei Yuan's city walls. A group of unfamiliar lords led the way; they didn't look like they were from around here.
"Is Lord Mei here?"
"Which one of you is Lord Mei Yuan?"
The unfamiliar lords shouted one after another.
From atop the city wall, Mei Yuan quickly answered, "I'm Mei Yuan! I'm right here! What brings all of you here?"
"Lord Mei, what are you doing? We've been calling for you in the World Channel for ages, but you haven't responded!"
Mei Yuan replied, "My apologies. We're in the middle of something here and haven't had a chance to check the chat channels. What can I do for you?"
"Lord Mei, didn't you say you could give us a chance to turn our fortunes around? Well, here we are—all of us underdogs."
