Chapter 543: The Banquet

Zhangsun Ning said, "Go and see. It seems the other party has something to discuss with you, but they held back because they were wary of me and aren't familiar with you…"

"Something to discuss?" Xiao Fan was taken aback. "This is the first time I've met him. What could he possibly want with me?"

"You'll know once you go," Zhangsun Ning said. "Don't worry. As long as you are within this city, I guarantee your safety."

Xiao Fan nodded, his mind at ease.

A starved camel is still bigger than a horse, and Zhangsun Ning wasn't just a camel—she was a flying dragon!

Zhangsun Ning didn't have Xiao Fan continue refining pills. grade 4 pills could only restore spiritual energy; they were useless for her damaged Foundation.

And Xiao Fan never mentioned that he had Spirit Stones and could buy her grade 5 pills…

After all, those were his hard-earned savings. Now that Zhangsun Ning was awake, she could recover slowly…

Three days later…

Xiao Fan left the Immortal Cave and headed toward the City Lord’s Estate according to the location on the golden invitation!

The City Lord’s Estate here was startlingly large…

Xiao Fan increasingly realized why Wuhuang Province was called a Waste Province.

"It can't even compare to this Yihuang Province… then what about Tianshen Prefecture!" Xiao Fan sighed, his expression grim.

His goal was Tianshen Prefecture; he needed to become stronger.

He had seen how strong the person who took Long Miaoyin was.

That old man had subdued Huangfu Cheng and the others with a wave of his hand; that man was definitely far beyond the Yuding Realm!

And such a powerful expert was actually sent by someone else, which showed how vast the opposing power was.

Xiao Fan took out the invitation and entered the City Lord’s Estate directly.

He held a golden invitation personally gifted by City Lord Du Ling, and combined with his own cultivation level, his path was unimpeded. The servants of the City Lord’s Estate were extremely respectful toward him.

Xiao Fan was welcomed into the banquet hall by a servant of the City Lord’s Estate.

The hall was massive, easily capable of holding tens of thousands of people. All around were various spiritual fruits and Yao Beast meat, their fragrance wafting through the air, along with precious fine wines…

The area was filled with young talents, all of whom appeared to be under thirty years old.

Some of these people surprised Xiao Fan; there were actually quite a few who had reached the Great Perfection of the Xuandan Realm, a cultivation level similar to his own.

The servant was very respectful to Xiao Fan and told him he could make himself at home.

City Lord Du Ling would not arrive for another hour.

Xiao Fan nodded and dismissed the servant. He wasn't formal either, helping himself to food and drink.

Since arriving in Yihuang Province, he hadn't had a proper meal yet.

These young talents around him were all the top powerhouses of Linze City's younger generation.

They chatted and laughed with each other, raising their glasses in toasts.

Xiao Fan had no intention of paying them any mind. He found a spot and ate by himself.

However, these people also noticed Xiao Fan—or rather, they had noticed him from the moment he walked in.

Xiao Fan was very young, and his cultivation Realm was strong, having reached the Great Perfection of the Xuandan Realm!

He was even stronger than most of the people there.

These scions of great families had also heard news of a Cultivator at the Great Perfection of the Xuandan Realm entering the city a few days ago, carrying an injured woman on his back.

Connecting the dots now, they guessed this person was Xiao Fan.

Xiao Fan ignored the peculiar looks from those around him and continued eating and drinking…

At that moment, a young man in green robes walked toward Xiao Fan, holding a wine cup with a fake smile on his face.

"Fellow Daoist, I am Fan Chang. I'd like to offer you a toast!" Fan Chang smiled, acting very polite.

The Fan Family was a major Family in Linze City. Their Old Ancestor's cultivation was also in the Yuanhun Realm, but only at the sixth level, far inferior to City Lord Du Ling.

Xiao Fan casually clinked cups and then drained the wine in his glass.

He had no interest in entertaining Fan Chang; the two of them didn't even know each other.

"Haha, Fellow Daoist is truly a man of character." Fan Chang smiled and slowly drank the wine in his hand.

Xiao Fan wasn't in the mood to talk to him. He sliced off a piece of beast leg meat and chewed on it.

The conversation between Fan Chang and Xiao Fan drew the attention of many nearby.

Fan Chang represented the Fan Family of Linze City, making these Family scions wonder if the Fan Family had some sort of plan!

"Fellow Daoist, I see you have a soft spot for this Yao Beast meat. I'll send you a few Rank 3 Yao Beasts later!" Fan Chang laughed loudly.

Sending a few Rank 3 Yao Beasts—that was quite a generous gesture!

Fan Chang's voice was very loud, attracting the gaze of many around them. Since neither Fan Chang nor Xiao Fan used voice transmission or a Formation to block the sound, everyone heard them clearly.

"No need," Xiao Fan said casually. "I'm just hungry. This Yao Beast meat is quite ordinary."

"Ordinary?" Fan Chang was stunned. These meats in the City Lord’s Estate were from Rank 3 Yao Beasts…

They were quite precious. In truth, his offer to send Xiao Fan a few earlier was just talk.

And yet this guy actually said the meat was ordinary…

Xiao Fan was telling the truth. Back in the Secret Realm, he had eaten so much Rank 4 Yao Beast meat that he was sick of it.

But right now, he was simply hungry.

He didn't have much guard against Fan Chang. After all, they were both at the Xuandan Realm; what was there to fear?

What else did he need to be careful about?

And most importantly, Zhangsun Ning had said that as long as he was in the city, she would guarantee his safety!

He didn't give a damn. He would eat and drink; he couldn't mistreat himself.

Just then, a young man in blue robes walked over, looking unfriendly.

"My friend, you say this Yao Beast meat is ordinary, so why are you eating it with such gusto?" This person's tone was hostile, clearly looking for trouble.