Seeing his actions, a disdainful light flashed in Xiao Xuan's eyes. He also put on a sincere smile and bowed back.
"Zhi Nu, don't be impatient. Let's see what they're up to first. If there's a chance, we can beat them at their own game and trick them.”
Zhi Nu nodded and did not speak again. She just looked at the man quietly.
Seven years ago, when Zhinu's family was destroyed by her second uncle, she was only eight years old and had yet to grow up. Now, because of her cultivation, her entire temperament and appearance had changed. She had grown into a beautiful girl with a slender figure, fair and tender skin, and exquisite facial features.
Therefore, her second uncle did not recognize Zhinu. He only felt that he was somewhat familiar.
At this moment, Wang Wencheng had already brought Xiao Xuan and the other three to the main seat of the hall.
"I hope everyone can forgive me for my lack of hospitality.”
Wang Wencheng looked around the hall and said politely. His tone was filled with apology.
The people seated below all stood up and hurriedly waved their hands with a smile."City Lord, you're too kind. We're already very happy that you invited us. How can we blame you?”
"That's right, that's right. The City Lord is too polite.”
"City Lord, it's our honor to be invited to your banquet!”
Everyone in the hall spoke with smiles on their faces.
Although these people were the leaders of a force and had extraordinary status, once they met Wang Wencheng, it was as if they had changed into a different person. They all fawned over him.
"Good, good, good! Then let's raise our glasses and drink together!”
Wang Wencheng smiled and raised his glass to everyone.
Hearing this, everyone also raised their wine cups and drank it in one gulp.
"Come, let's continue drinking!"
"Hahaha…good wine!"
Wang Wencheng also enjoyed this feeling. He kept raising his wine glass and toasting the people in the hall.
For a time, a group of people toasted and flattered each other. It was very lively.
Su Muhan and Zhi Nu sat next to Xiao Xuan. Both of them had indifferent expressions and did not say a word.
Xiao Xuan was the same as them. He just quietly listened to these people's greetings and occasionally echoed.
"Brother Su, the main purpose of this banquet is to congratulate you on being able to walk out of the situation of being possessed by Qi deviation and even break through to the first level of the Golden Core realm.”
After half a round of wine, Wang Wencheng suddenly spoke. His voice was loud and clear, resounding throughout the entire hall.
Su Zhiyuan's heart skipped a beat when he heard that, and a look of joy appeared on his face. He quickly cupped his hands and smiled,""City Lord, you flatter me. I, Su, was able to come back from the gates of hell by sheer luck. If not for young master Xiao's help, I would have died long ago.
I dare not accept the City Lord's praise!"
"Haha, tonight's banquet is also to congratulate Mu Han for being able to acknowledge a good teacher. Young master Xiao is young and promising, and his strength is not bad.
It's a blessing for your Su family to have such good luck!”
Wang Wencheng laughed heartily and turned his gaze to Xiao Xuan.
Everyone's gazes were also focused on Xiao Xuan, their faces filled with smiles.
Xiao Xuan had previously displayed astonishing wealth at the auction, and many people had the intention of befriending him.
Although they did not know what City Lord Wang was planning, they all agreed with him when they saw how much he respected Xiao Xuan.
"Yes, yes, Young Master Xiao's strength is indeed extraordinary!”
"Young Master Xiao is so young, but he has already reached the first level of the Golden Core realm. His future is immeasurable!”
"It's the Su family's fortune that such a young talent can take Su Muhan as his disciple. The rise of the Su family is just around the corner!”
"My role model, my role model!”
Everyone flattered him one after another, their words full of praise.
Xiao Xuan didn't mind and still had an indifferent look on his face. On the contrary, Su Muhan and Zhi Nu felt very pleased and had a happy expression on their faces.
"Tonight, let's toast to Young Master Xiao!”
As soon as Wang Wencheng finished speaking, everyone stood up and toasted Xiao Xuan.
Xiao Xuan also raised his cup and drank it in one gulp. He sighed in his heart. This Wang Wencheng was really crafty. He clearly wanted to kill him to avenge Wang Rong, and he couldn't wait for him to die, but he pretended to be on good terms with him. He had to admire his shrewdness!
"I heard that young master Xiao had some unpleasantness with a few of my old friends at the auction. When they learned that young master Xiao had attended the banquet tonight, they personally came to apologize to young master Xiao. As the saying goes, it is better to resolve enmity than to make it up. I hope that young master Xiao can give this city lord some face and forget about the past and shake hands with them.”
As he spoke, Wang Wencheng's gaze swept across Su Hongyuan, Li Muge, and the others in the hall. He still had a smile on his face, but deep in his eyes, there was a hint of cold killing intent.
From Su Hongyuan's description, Wang Wencheng knew that Xiao Xuan's cultivation level was not high, but his methods were powerful. He could not tell how many trump cards Xiao Xuan had.
In order to ensure that today's ambush was foolproof, Wang Wencheng personally invited two Drifting Cloud Sect elders at the third level of the Golden Core realm, as well as Li Muge and Yan Bugui, who had a grudge with Xiao Xuan, to deal with Xiao Xuan.
The few of them hit it off and decided to first flatter Xiao Xuan so that he would let down his guard. Then, when Xiao Xuan was too complacent, they would join forces to kill him.
Xiao Xuan raised his eyebrows and a strange smile appeared on his face. This Wang Wencheng really knew how to play tricks. Which one of these people didn't hate him to the core? Wanting them to take the initiative to come and shake hands and make peace was simply a fool's dream. How could these people let him off so easily?
However, since he wanted to play, he would accompany them to have some fun and see who would have the last laugh!
Thinking of this, Xiao Xuan pretended to hesitate as he looked at Wang Wencheng.
"City Lord's words are too serious. This Xiao is definitely willing to give City Lord face. After all, I don't have any deep hatred with the seniors. If the seniors are willing to shake hands and make peace, this Xiao is definitely not a petty person.”
Upon hearing this, Wang Wencheng's lips curled into a triumphant smile as he said,""Thank you for your magnanimity, Young Master Xiao!”
As he spoke, he gave Su Hongyuan and the other two a look.
Su Hongyuan understood. He quickly stood up and raised his glass."Young Master Xiao, I hope you can forgive me for my previous offense!”
Seeing this, Xiao Xuan also stood up and raised his cup."I was insensible before and offended you. I hope Senior doesn't take it to heart.”
"Sure! That's easy!"
Su Hongyuan agreed with a smile.
Seeing this, Li Muge and Yan Bugui also stood up and raised their cups to Xiao Xuan,""Young Master Xiao, please forgive us for offending you previously. We would like to propose a toast to you to express our apologies!”
"Senior, there's no need to be so polite. Everything is a misunderstanding.”
Xiao Xuan smiled, raised his cup, and drank the wine in it.
Seeing this, Li Muge and Yan Bugui were not to be outdone and finished the wine in their cups.
"Young Master Xiao has a good alcohol tolerance!"
"Young Master Xiao has a good alcohol tolerance!"
"Haha!"
After some pleasantries, Xiao Xuan sat down again with a smug smile on his face. He seemed to be in a good mood.
When Wang Wencheng and the others saw this, they looked at each other and smiled. In their hearts, they were even more certain that Xiao Xuan looked calm, but in reality, he was just a fledgling young man. With just a little praise, he would be unable to find the north. They were even more confident about their next plan.
"Master?
Why is it like this?"
Su Muhan sat beside Xiao Xuan. When he saw the smile on Xiao Xuan's face, he couldn't help but feel puzzled.
Because Xiao Xuan seemed to be drunk now. He was no longer as calm and indifferent as he usually was. His face was full of a bright smile, and he looked very proud. He did not look like he was forced to smile by Wang Wencheng and the others at all.
This was the first time she had seen Xiao Xuan like this.
Su Muhan couldn't help but sneak closer to Xiao Xuan, wanting to ask what his master was up to.
"Junior Sister."
Just as Su Muhan was about to speak, the servant beside her gently pulled her and gave her a look, telling her not to act rashly.
"Don't you know what kind of person Master is?
Do you really think he's afraid of Wang Wencheng and the others?
Let me tell you, Master is deliberately pretending to show them. Master is going to do something bad! Just wait and see. The more happy these people are laughing now, the more sad they will be crying later. We don't have to care about anything. We just have to wait for an opportunity to cooperate with Master.”
"Oh?"
Su Muhan immediately understood.
It turned out that Master was not really afraid of Wang Wencheng and the others. He did this to confuse them and make them think that he was really afraid.
Thinking of this, Su Muhan couldn't help but mutter,"Master is really too cunning!"
"Hehe, you will slowly understand Master's cleverness in the future!”
Zhi Nu blinked her eyes and smiled playfully at Su Muhan. A mysterious smile appeared on her pretty face.
Sure enough, after three rounds of wine.
Xiao Xuan downed dozens of cups of wine in a row, his expression gradually becoming dazed. His tone was no longer as humble as before, but instead became arrogant.
This made Wang Wencheng and the others reveal disdainful and mocking expressions.
Seeing the expressions on their faces, the corners of Xiao Xuan's mouth curled up, and the smile on his face became even wider.
"Young Master Xiao, I heard that you are a good teacher. Everyone here has been a teacher for many years. Why don't you take advantage of today's banquet to teach everyone?”
Wang Wencheng saw that Xiao Xuan's expression was different and deliberately asked tentatively.
"Oh?"
Xiao Xuan was slightly stunned, then he smiled and said," City Lord is indeed the City Lord. Your eyes are like torches, and you can tell at a glance that I have a skill in teaching my disciple. However, this is not a matter of teaching my disciple to seek pleasure in the willows. I wonder how I should guide him?"”
A brat whose hair hadn't even grown out was really arrogant!
Which one of the people sitting here is not a pillar of the family or sect? How strong are their disciples? How can a young kid like you compare?
Did he really think that he could guide others to be his master?
Wang Wencheng cursed in his heart, but a sinister smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. He pretended to think for a moment and said with a smile,"If Young Master Xiao doesn't mind, how about letting this disciple spar?”
As he spoke, Wang Wencheng turned to the crowd and said,"Everyone, Young Master Xiao has broken through to the first level of the Golden Core realm at a young age. He is a genius with extraordinary talent. It seems that his disciple must be extraordinary. Why don't we let our disciples compete with Young Master Xiao's disciple?
What does everyone think?"
Everyone below the stage was slightly stunned. Although they did not know why the City Lord suddenly proposed a spar, they all knew that Wang Wencheng was not a kind person. The purpose of doing this was very likely to use Xiao Xuan's disciple to attack Xiao Xuan.
Thinking of this, everyone agreed with Wang Wencheng's suggestion.
"Yes, City Lord is right."
"Anyway, I have nothing to do, so there's no harm in sparring!”
"Not bad!"
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