Chapter 24 Does he have any background?

Those seated at the same table as Lu Zhen were essentially the most distinguished guests at the birthday banquet.

Yet, Lu Zhen directly seated Xu Qingzhou by his side, showing his regard for Xu Qingzhou.

The sight of such a warm Lu Zhen left everyone present stunned.

They exchanged glances, their faces full of confusion.

Even when facing Wu Wendong, a direct disciple of the Seven Stars Sect, Lu Zhen hadn't been this hospitable.

One might have thought royalty had arrived.

"I'm not mistaken, am I? City Lord Lu actually went forward to greet him personally. Who is this person? Are you sure it's the Xu Family from Yunshan City, and not the Xu Family from the Royal Capital?"

"He's only at the Xuan Dan Realm (Mid Stage), not considered a strong practitioner. Could he have a powerful background?"

"But Yunshan City is just a remote small city. What kind of background could a Family from such a place have?"

For a time, Xu Qingzhou became the focus of the entire venue. Everyone present discussed his identity, full of curiosity.

Ji Dongfang, as the City Lord of Yunshan City, naturally received an invitation and was present. Those at his table were mostly City Lords from various cities in Liangbei County.

When he heard the discussions around him, his heart was full of mockery.

"Truly a bunch of frogs at the bottom of a well, unable to recognize a true dragon even when it's right in front of them."

At this moment, a City Lord next to him asked, "Fellow Daoist Ji, aren't you the City Lord of Yunshan City? What's the background of this Xu Family?"

"Yes, what kind of background does he have that City Lord Lu treats him like this? Brother Ji, do tell."

Seeing several people's gazes turn towards him.

Ji Dongfang was quite pleased. Yunshan City was small and weak. Normally, these snobs wouldn't even look at him properly, but now they were all crowding around.

He straightened his back and leisurely took a sip of the spiritual tea.

"The Xu Family has been quite prominent recently. It's really surprising that none of you are aware of it."

Facing his teasing, the few people smiled awkwardly.

Ji Dongfang said seriously, "Half a year ago, during the Lingyue Sect entrance examination, a talented young man from the Xu Family was directly taken as a disciple by Supreme Elder Su Xin of the Lingyue Sect."

Hiss!!

Hearing this, everyone couldn't help but gasp several times.

Being directly accepted as a disciple by a Supreme Elder during the entrance examination was unheard of.

Even Lu Chenlong, the grandson of Lu Zhen who possessed a spiritual body, was only accepted as a disciple by an Inner Sect Elder.

But Xu Muge was directly taken as a disciple by a Supreme Elder, and the key was that it was Su Xin, the most renowned and powerful among the Supreme Elders. That was even more extraordinary.

Looking at it this way, his Physique and talent must be better than Lu Chenlong's, and even better than the Heavenly Prodigies throughout the history of the Lingyue Sect.

"No wonder City Lord Lu is so enthusiastic, even leaving Wu Wendong of the Seven Stars Sect aside."

"There's another point. City Lord Lu's grandson, Lu Chenlong, also joined the Lingyue Sect half a year ago. He might be hoping that the Xu Family's talent will look after Lu Chenlong, which is why he's particularly enthusiastic."

"That makes sense."

Slowly, the matter of Xu Qingzhou spread throughout the banquet.

The guests who had previously looked down on Xu Qingzhou were now even thinking about how to approach him and get close later.

Wu Wendong was also observing Xu Qingzhou, a hint of displeasure on his face.

As a direct disciple of the Seven Stars Sect and the disciple of the current Sect Master, his presence at Lu Zhen's birthday banquet was already a condescension.

He felt that he was the most distinguished person present, and everyone's attention should have been on him.

Unexpectedly, a previously unheard-of Xu Qingzhou suddenly appeared, causing Lu Zhen to treat him with such seriousness, even leaving him aside.

This made Wu Wendong feel dissatisfied.

Just as he was about to speak and inquire about Xu Qingzhou's identity.

Lu Zhen suddenly waved his hand to the side, and a handsome young man walked over.

"This is my unworthy grandson. He joined the Lingyue Sect half a year ago along with your Xu Family's Prodigy."

Xu Qingzhou replied, "I was at the Lingyue Sect mountain gate at the time and also saw this child. He is indeed outstanding. City Lord Lu has a successor."

Although he knew Xu Qingzhou was just being polite, Lu Zhen was still quite happy to hear someone praise his proud grandson.

Unexpectedly, Lu Chenlong said, "Senior, you flatter me. Compared to Senior Brother Xu Muge, I am but a drop in the ocean, not worth mentioning."

"That kid isn't as excellent as you say," Xu Qingzhou said humbly, waving his hand.

Lu Chenlong said, "A few days ago, during the outer sect competition, Senior Brother Xu, who is at the Qi Gathering Realm (Late Stage), easily took first place with a crushing victory. You should know that the Senior Brothers participating in the outer sect competition have basically been initiated for two or three years."

"Therefore, Senior Brother Xu is the only one in the history of the Lingyue Sect to achieve first place in the outer sect within half a year of initiation."

"Now, within the Lingyue Sect, Senior Brother Xu's name is known to everyone."

Lu Chenlong returned early to celebrate his Grandpa Lu Zhen's birthday and told Lu Zhen about this matter, which is why Lu Zhen sent an invitation to Xu Qingzhou, with whom he had no prior connection.

After hearing this, the surroundings immediately erupted in an uproar, everyone was astonished.

Reached the Qi Gathering Realm (Late Stage) in half a year and took first place in the outer sect?

This talent is too exaggerated!!!

Xu Qingzhou's talent was considered slightly above average, surpassing more than seventy percent of ordinary Cultivators. He spent one year on Quenching Body and three years on Gathering Qi back then.

Compared to Xu Muge, it was like heaven and earth.

As for Lu Chenlong, who possessed a spiritual body, he was indeed much more powerful than Xu Qingzhou was back then, but there was no comparison to Xu Muge. He is currently only at the Quenching Body (Late Stage) and is not even eligible to participate in the outer sect competition.

Therefore, the significance of reaching Qi Gathering Realm (Late Stage) in half a year is evident.

At this moment, everyone finally understood why Lu Zhen was so enthusiastic in entertaining Xu Qingzhou, even casting aside Wu Wendong, the direct disciple of the Seven Stars Sect.

With such a Heavenly Prodigy emerging from the Xu Family, as long as he grows smoothly, the Xu Family will definitely become a top Family in Liangbei County and even the Great Qi Dynasty in the future.

Lu Zhen is making friends in advance, how clever!!

No wonder he's the City Lord. Not only is he well-informed, but he also has foresight and is willing to humble himself.

Xu Qingzhou said in surprise, "He did mention this in his letter, but it was just a sentence. I didn't expect it to be this impressive."

There was another sentence in Xu Muge's letter.

"Most of my time is spent studying Cultivation Techniques and Martial Skills. I spend very little time cultivating. Master also doesn't allow me to take pills, making me control my Realm advancement to build a solid foundation."

Good heavens, this is with little cultivation time, without taking pills, and controlling the speed of advancement. If he went all out, how formidable would that be?

The top-tier talent assessed by the System is indeed powerful.

It even exceeds the understanding of most Cultivators.

It is estimated that even Xu Muge's Master, Supreme Elder Su Xin of the Lingyue Sect, does not have a complete understanding of his talent.