342: Chapter 342 Attention

In the Ninth Inner District of Xuanwu City.

Jiang Yuan, the head of the Jiang Family, hurried over to pay his respects to the Old Ancestor.

The Jiang Family was one of The Four Great Transformation-Divinity Families within Xuanwu City.

The Four Great Transformation-Divinity Families did not include the Shen Family.

This was because the children of City Lord Shen Chonglou had not yet matured.

Among his children, the one with the highest cultivation was Shen Xiangjun, who was at the Golden Core Stage Level 7.

Once he established a Family, he would have to compete for resources with The Four Great Transformation-Divinity Families.

By then, even if he were the City Lord, The Four Great Transformation-Divinity Families would not give him any Face.

After waiting for a while outside the Immortal Cave where the Old Ancestor was in seclusion.

Jiang Yuan was finally granted permission to enter.

Upon entering the Immortal Cave, Jiang Yuan bowed to the black-haired old man sitting cross-legged in the center: "Greetings, Old Ancestor!"

The Jiang Family Patriarch asked indifferently: "What is the matter?"

Jiang Yuan replied: "Today, a Spirit Severing Realm Cultivator named Chen Hu accepted the Imperial Dynasty's conferment and became the fourth Honorary Duke. City Lord Shen Chonglou will be hosting a welcoming banquet for this person at the City Lord's Mansion tonight!"

"What is this person's background?" the Jiang Family Patriarch asked.

Jiang Yuan said: "It is still under investigation; I do not know yet."

Speaking of this, Jiang Yuan paused slightly: "Old Ancestor, could this person have been invited by City Lord Shen Chonglou?"

The Jiang Family and the other three Transformation-Divinity Families all knew about City Lord Shen Chonglou's desire to establish the Shen Family, but they did not want another Transformation-Divinity Family in the Inner City.

Therefore, they were quite distant in their attitude toward City Lord Shen Chonglou, and they were also quite targeted regarding the businesses he wanted to get involved in.

They simply did not give him any opportunity to develop and grow.

Consequently, City Lord Shen Chonglou was also quite displeased with these four Families.

If Chen Hu was truly a helper invited by City Lord Shen Chonglou, it would be difficult for them to suppress City Lord Shen Chonglou.

Because City Lord Shen Chonglou was at the Spirit Severing Stage Level 9, while the strongest among them, the Jiang Family Patriarch, was only at the Spirit Severing Stage Level 8.

The Dong Family Patriarch was at the Spirit Severing Stage Level 7, while the Ye Family Patriarch and the Zhong Family Patriarch were only at the Spirit Severing Stage Level 6.

If City Lord Shen Chonglou were to act without restraint, he could definitely hold back three Spirit Severing Realm experts from their four Families, provided that Chen Hu had reached the Spirit Severing Stage Level 7.

If he joined forces with City Lord Shen Chonglou, they could completely suppress The Four Great Transformation-Divinity Families.

Without more information.

The Jiang Family Patriarch could not confirm Chen Hu's motives.

Thus, he said in a deep voice: "I will attend tonight's banquet!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yuan was overjoyed: "That is wonderful. With the Old Ancestor attending, we will certainly be able to discern that person's depth!"

At the same time.

The other three Transformation-Divinity Families, having learned the news, also reported Chen Hu's information to their respective Old Ancestors.

Then, these three Old Ancestors also planned to attend tonight's welcoming banquet.

In a certain district of the Outer City.

Mo Lan hurried back home and was speechless to see her father lying on a chair, sleeping soundly while emitting a strong smell of alcohol.

She walked forward, pushed him, and said: "Father, wake up quickly, I have found out some news!"

"Speak!"

Mo Zijian replied lazily.

"News has come from the Ninth Inner District that a Spirit Severing Realm expert named Chen Hu has accepted the Great Song Dynasty's conferment and become the fourth Honorary Duke!" Mo Lan said in a spirited tone.

"Is that so?"

Mo Zijian replied indifferently, as if even if the world were to be destroyed, it would not cause him to have any extra reaction.

"Hmph, you are really boring!"

Mo Lan snorted coldly. Ever since she was old enough to understand, her father had spent his days drinking and sleeping, waking up to drink some more, and then sleeping again after getting drunk.

At first, she was quite worried about her father's health.

Later, after her father taught her how to cultivate immortality, she realized that her father was a Cultivator.

It was just a pity that her father refused to reveal his cultivation level.

Seeing that her father still had no reaction, Mo Lan was speechless and continued: "Father, I also want to see the demeanor of a Soul Transformation powerhouse. Do you have any way to attend the welcoming banquet?"

"It is not difficult to want to see the demeanor of a Soul Transformation powerhouse; your old man is one!" Mo Zijian said, still lazily.

"Tch!"

Mo Lan said disdainfully: "Dad, if you were a Soul Transformation powerhouse, you wouldn't have brought me to live in such a dilapidated small courtyard!"

She suspected that her drunkard father should have reached the Foundation Establishment Realm.

However, a Foundation Establishment Realm Cultivator was not considered anything in Xuanwu City.

After not receiving a response for a long time, Mo Lan discovered that her drunkard father had fallen asleep again.

She couldn't help but stomp her feet in anger and then walked toward her room.

In the secret chamber of the Huayue Pavilion.

The middle-aged woman who was the boss was listening to her subordinate, the courtesan, report on matters regarding Chen Hu.

After listening, she asked: "Have you found out the other party's background?"

The courtesan shook her head.

Upon hearing this, the middle-aged woman was somewhat disappointed, but then she shook her head: "Forget it, there is no need to deliberately inquire!"

"Understood!"

The courtesan nodded.

"You may go!" The middle-aged woman waved her hand, and the courtesan bowed and exited the secret chamber.

Time flew by.

And it was evening.

Chen Hu walked out of the Liuyun Immortal Mansion.

He went to the City Lord's Mansion to attend the banquet.

When he arrived at the City Lord's Mansion, he found that City Lord Shen Chonglou was waiting at the entrance with his wife, Ruan Yu.

Chen Hu smiled slightly and stepped forward to greet them.

City Lord Shen Chonglou laughed heartily, grabbed Chen Hu's arm affectionately, and said: "Brother Chen is here, please come in!"

Chen Hu was helpless and could only follow him inside.

However, he noticed that the gaze of the other party's wife toward him was a bit strange, faintly revealing a hint of scrutiny.

However, he did not take it to heart.

Very quickly.

Chen Hu followed City Lord Shen Chonglou to a side hall.

After taking their seats, he pointed to Ruan Yu and introduced her: "Brother Chen, this is my wife, Ruan Yu!"

"Greetings, Fellow Daoist Chen!"

Ruan Yu stood up, bowed slightly, and said with a smile.

"Madam, there is no need for such formalities. I, Chen Hu, return your greeting!" Chen Hu returned the salute.

Afterward, Chen Hu began to chat with the Shen couple.

About half an hour passed.

A servant came to report that all the guests for tonight had arrived.

Thus, City Lord Shen Chonglou smiled and said: "Brother Chen, tonight's guests have all arrived; it is time for you, the protagonist, to make your appearance!"

Before long.

Chen Hu and City Lord Shen Chonglou walked side by side into the banquet hall.

Ruan Yu, as City Lord Shen Chonglou's wife, trailed slightly behind the two of them.

With Chen Hu's arrival.

The originally somewhat noisy banquet hall couldn't help but quiet down.

Everyone's gaze turned toward Chen Hu in unison.

However, except for the four Old Ancestors of The Four Great Transformation-Divinity Families, no one else dared to look directly at Chen Hu.

After all, Chen Hu was a living Soul Transformation Immortal Master; if their gazes were too presumptuous, they might anger this Soul Transformation Immortal Master.

"Everyone, allow me to introduce to you all: this is the newly conferred Honorary Duke of the Imperial Dynasty, Chen Hu!" City Lord Shen Chonglou introduced Chen Hu to the crowd in a loud voice.

The four Spirit Severing Realm Old Ancestors did not stand up, but they did cup their hands in greeting.

However, the others stood up one after another to pay their respects, showing their respect for this Soul Transformation Immortal Master, Chen Hu.

Soon.

Chen Hu took his seat in the banquet hall, with his seat placed alongside City Lord Shen Chonglou's.

Seeing this, the four Spirit Severing Realm Old Ancestors could not help but look slightly solemn.

The Shen Family Patriarch sent a sound transmission to the other three Old Ancestors: "Fellow Daoists, have you been able to perceive this person's specific cultivation level?"

The Dong Family Patriarch frowned slightly and replied: "I cannot sense it. However, judging from his temperament, this young man's age is not great. Perhaps he has just entered the Soul Transformation stage; he is a smokescreen thrown out by City Lord Shen Chonglou!"

The other two Old Ancestors also agreed.

Breath can be hidden, but temperament and eyes cannot be concealed.