Time slowly passed.

More and more disciples arrived, only those with the status of Inner Sect Disciples and above were qualified to attend this banquet.

"Senior Sister, why is there suddenly a banquet? Is there some kind of celebration?" Lin Zheyu asked curiously.

Among the talented youths present, Lin Zheyu hardly recognized any.

However, every disciple entering the hall curiously sized him up, making Lin Zheyu feel like an animal being watched in a zoo.

"Of course it's to let the disciples of the main sect get to know you, the great prodigy!"

"Junior Brother, be honest, are you really only fifty years old?"

"You look so young, what's your secret? Teach me."

Wang Shuxian asked curiously.

Since Lin Zheyu sat down, she had been observing him closely, very curious about this prodigy disciple from a branch.

"If I said I'm not even fifty, would you believe it?" Lin Zheyu retorted.

"I believe it."

"Then how old are you really?" Wang Shuxian nodded and continued to ask.

"I look so young, of course, I'm twenty!"

Lin Zheyu smiled, speaking half-truthfully.

This body's age was only nineteen, but in a few months, it would be twenty.

"Tch, you might as well say eighteen."

Wang Shuxian rolled her eyes, not believing it at all.

To have achieved such a level in martial arts cultivation at twenty? Impossible.

"Haha…"

Guo Wenzi laughed loudly.

"By the way, where are Master and Junior Master? Why haven't they come over yet?" Lin Zheyu asked.

He hadn't seen Huang Baizhong and Wo Xuan since they parted at the Infinite Tower.

"They're discussing matters with the sect elders. Recently, the situation in Great Wei has been tense, and we might abandon some unimportant territories and resources."

Guo Wenzi said.

At this, her face showed a trace of seriousness.

"It's quite troublesome, the territories I'm in charge of have all seen traces of demon puppets." Qiu Baoyu also said.

The three of them were all masters at the Huajin level, in charge of important territories.

These territories all encountered traces of demon puppets, signaling an extremely serious problem.

"What's there to fear? Great Wei is so powerful; we'll surely be fine."

"We martial artists are just a bit stronger than ordinary people. Just handle our business, and if things really go south, we should just run."

Wang Shuxian chuckled as she spoke.

Lin Zheyu sat aside, listening to their conversation.

The girls' chatter didn't interest Lin Zheyu enough to take part, but he listened intently.

Even martial artists, when chatting among themselves, talked about gossip just like ordinary people.

"Liang En is here."

"Uncle Master is finally here, something exciting's about to happen!"

"Is there going to be a fight? Anyone setting up a bet? I want to wager that Brother Liang En will win."

"Heh heh, Liang En is nothing; I'll bet on Junior Brother Lin Zheyu from Bitao Pavilion to win." A man chuckled, clearly not liking Liang En.

Hearing the commotion around him, Lin Zheyu looked towards the entrance.

There stood a dignified man, emitting a strong, sharp aura, like an unsheathed arrow, ready to strike.

"What cultivation technique does Brother Liang En practice?" Lin Zheyu asked.

"He cultivates the Lightning Seven Extremes Sword. His sword strike is as fast as lightning, incredibly powerful, like divine punishment descending, capturing the mind."

"Junior Brother, you're likely going to lose this challenge against Brother Liang En."

"If you trained a few more years, with your talent and qualifications, you might have a chance; it's still too early now." Wang Shuxian said.

"Senior Sister, why don't we make a bet?"

Lin Zheyu said with a smile.

"Oh?"

"What kind of bet do you have in mind?"

"I could bet using Qiu Baoyu, and wager on Liang En winning." Wang Shuxian jokingly said, even Qiu Baoyu couldn't help but give her a glare.

"Let's bet on who will win this challenge."

"I'll bet on myself winning, and you, Senior Sister, can bet on Brother Liang En winning. Loser gives two bottles of Spiritual Liquid to the other, how about that?" Lin Zheyu said with a smile.

"Alright, it's a deal!" Wang Shuxian agreed.

Lin Zheyu turned to Senior Sister Wenzi and Qiu Baoyu, smiling as he asked, "Would you two like to join in?"

"No."

"I don't want to, either."

Guo Wenzi and Qiu Baoyu both shook their heads, clearly not planning to join in the bet.

"Do you all have so much faith in Junior Brother Lin?"

"Wenzi, you know Junior Brother Lin the best. Who do you think will win this exchange?" Wang Shuxian asked.

"I definitely believe Junior Brother Lin will win." Guo Wenzi said with a smile.

While they were chatting, Liang En walked in.

He scanned the room, expressionless, then walked towards Lin Zheyu.

"Greetings to the three Senior Sisters."

"You must be Lin Zheyu."

Liang En said calmly as he approached Lin Zheyu.

His presence was formidable, with a sharp glare as if thunder exploded in his eyes.

"I am."

"I've long heard of Brother Liang En's great name. Now that I see you, you do indeed live up to your reputation, exuding remarkable aura." Lin Zheyu stood up and said with a smile.

There was no trace of true intent from him, appearing as a normal person.

Yet, even against the sharp, potent aura of Liang En, he felt nothing, as if the person standing before him was just an ordinary man.

This performance left the surrounding disciples astounded.

"Junior Brother Lin feels nothing under Liang En's powerful presence; he is indeed quite something." Wang Shuxian whispered.

Beside her, Guo Wenzi smiled slightly, her heart affirming it.

When exchanging cultivation techniques today, Guo Wenzi had been present throughout, witnessing the terrifying intensity of Junior Brother Lin's spirit and soul.