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Yan Xiaobao memorized everyone's names, their families, and their factions as he moved through the room. He made every effort to learn about each individual and their allegiances. Recalling one person after another, Yan Xiaobao's thoughts explored the knowledge he had obtained from the Memory Stone. Greeting everyone served several purposes. First, he hoped to leave a favorable impression, as most people were highly wary of him, likely due to the rumors surrounding him. Second, he wanted to discern who had chosen to attend his banquet. Finally, he sought to see and interact with the Royal Family. Yan Xiaobao was searching for any Princes, Princesses, or their aristocratic supporters who might have already arrived.
