"This must be Lin Tianjiao? I've heard so much about you, it's a pleasure to meet you."
"I am an elder of the Rong family, and it is a great honor to meet Lin Tianjiao..."
"I am a steward of the Zeng family, representing the patriarch..."
“…”
As Lin Xiuyuan took his seat, he seemed to become the sole focus of attention in the entire room.
One guest after another came forward.
Lin Xiuyuan originally thought of this as a transaction and let it go, but he wasn't the type to be sold out and then help count the money!
Lin Xiuyuan has no interest in supporting the Zhou family right now. Although they are related by blood, their few meetings have all been fraught with scheming and plotting.
This kept Lin Xiuyuan's expression calm throughout. He casually exchanged a few perfunctory words, allowing Zhou to achieve her goal, then stood up, raised his glass, and calmly said:
"I have recently reached a critical stage in my cultivation and must excuse myself from continuing to accompany you senior fellow Daoists. Farewell."
After saying this, Lin Xiuyuan drank the spirit wine in his cup in one gulp and left his seat.
"Hehe, it's alright. Who is Fellow Daoist Lin? A renowned prodigy and genius in recent years. Of course, cultivation is of utmost importance to him!"
"Moreover, now that Fellow Daoist Lin is facing off against that Han family prodigy, it is the perfect time for him to focus on his cultivation. He will surely be victorious in the end."
"Fellow Daoist Lin, please take care. Please visit my Zeng family next time you have time. It would be an honor to have you here..."
"…………"
Upon seeing this, Zhou Jianwen's expression hardened slightly, knowing that Lin Xiuyuan was extremely dissatisfied. He immediately got up and left his seat, quickly following Lin Xiuyuan's steps.
Once outside, Zhou Jianwen stepped forward and walked alongside him, his expression showing a hint of helplessness and bitterness. He said, "I apologize to young friend Lin, but this is a helpless situation for the Zhou family. After all, the situation we are facing now is indeed quite difficult..."
"I hope that young friend Lin will not hold this against us, considering that we are related by blood."
"I understand, but I cannot accept it." Lin Xiuyuan said calmly, "However, to be honest, it's nothing serious. Since it's a transaction, there's no point in dwelling on it. Clan Chief Zhou, please stay. There are many distinguished guests inside who need your attention. See you tomorrow morning."
After saying that, Lin Xiuyuan quickly left and returned to the courtyard he had been in before.
Zhou Jianwen was slightly stunned, standing there watching Lin Xiuyuan's departing figure for a long time.
Lin Xiuyuan's figure completely disappeared from sight.
He finally couldn't help but shake his head and sigh.
On Zhou Jianwen's face was a mixture of helplessness and bitterness, with a hint of regret flashing through his eyes!
I didn't expect to feel regret so soon...
However, he had carefully considered this matter and knew that this move might displease Lin Xiuyuan and reduce the possibility of him returning to the Zhou family.
To reiterate, considering the bigger picture, this is the best option for the Zhou family, a compromise they could make.
Since the possibility of winning Lin Xiuyuan back to the Zhou family is already slim, it might as well use this opportunity to boost the Zhou family's momentum, which could perhaps revitalize it.
Even though you might regret it, feel extremely remorseful!
This might cause Lin Xiuyuan to feel even more disgusted, thus causing their relationship to drift further apart.
However, at least at this critical juncture when the Zhou family is in decline, this banquet is undoubtedly a shot in the arm to boost morale!
It's impossible to have everything in this world!
As the head of the family, he can only act in the best interests of the family. Anything that benefits the family's prosperity is his inescapable responsibility...
Zhou Jianwen took a deep breath, suppressing all his emotions and distracting thoughts, regaining his previous spirited demeanor, and turned to walk back into the lobby!
...
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Early the next morning.
Deep within the Zhou family mansion.
The small square in front of several enormous black palaces was filled with people, yet there was no noise, only silence. The elders and family members of each branch stood or sat, their faces filled with awe and solemnity.
The main lineage has seven branches and more than ten side branches, among which the elite and outstanding disciples have gathered, totaling more than a hundred cultivators.
Although their cultivation levels varied, they were undoubtedly all elites among them. Most of them were disciples who could enter the Cloud Soaring Sect for cultivation. Whether they could enter the main peak was uncertain, but most of them could at least stay in the Nine Heavens Mountain, become inner disciples or Foundation Establishment cultivators, and try to advance to the main peak.
At this moment.
The arrival of another group of people finally broke the silence, like a pebble falling into a calm lake, creating ripples.
Countless people immediately turned to look, their gazes sweeping around before converging on Lin Xiuyuan.
A murmur immediately broke out.
"That's Lin Xiuyuan? Our cousin... the Lingxiao prodigy of the main sect!"
"He looks quite ordinary, but I never expected him to be so deceiving."
"I've heard that he broke many records on the main peak, and some of them are even unprecedented and unparalleled."
"He might become the chief disciple of the Lingxiao lineage and a nominal disciple of a Nascent Soul expert in the future!"
"I never expected that such a person would appear in our Zhou family. It's truly a twist of fate. This person is no less than that prodigy of the Han family."
"…………"
Amidst many curious and inquisitive gazes, Lin Xiuyuan calmly followed Zhou Jianwen to the front of the group.
Besides the elders I met yesterday, many other elders were also present and were introduced to me by Zhou Jianwen.
And many outstanding disciples within the Zhou family.
"These are the rising stars of the Zhou family today, basically the next generation of successors. Of course, hehe, they are still quite a bit inferior to young friend Lin."
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