410: Chapter 401 Xuan Family Banquet

"So that's how it is." Xuan Heng suppressed the displeasure in his heart and continued, "Since the Young Master saved members of our Xuan Family, you are our Benefactor. I am Xuan Heng, a member of the Xuan Family. If the Young Master needs anything, please don't hesitate to ask."

Mu Zun looked at him as if he were looking at a clown.

"Fine," he said indifferently, not bothering to say another word.

Xuan Heng's smile deepened, but a trace of coldness flashed through his eyes.

That night.

The Xuan Family, Xuan Heng's residence.

Xuan Heng sat by the window, playing with a jade pendant in his hand, his eyes flickering with uncertainty.

"That Young Master Qin... just who is he?"

He muttered to himself.

The Cultivation Technique he practiced was extremely unique, allowing him to perceive the strength of others' Luck.

In his eyes, the Luck of the sisters Xuan Hua and Xuan Duo was only average, and Xuan Zhengchun and the others were not even worth mentioning.

But that Young Master Qin...

He couldn't see it.

He couldn't see it at all.

It was as if that person didn't exist in the river of destiny at all.

"No matter who you are..." Xuan Heng gripped the jade pendant tightly, a murderous intent flashing in his eyes. "Sister Hua and Sister Duo are mine. No one can take them away."

He tucked the jade pendant into his robes and closed his eyes to Cultivate.

Outside the window, the night was as dark as ink.

Meanwhile, in the Xuan Family guest hall.

Mu Zun sat cross-legged on the bed, eyes closed in cultivation.

He could sense Xuan Heng's hostility toward him.

It wasn't because of hatred, but because of... the sisters Xuan Hua and Xuan Duo.

"Interesting." Mu Zun opened his eyes, a faint smile playing on his lips.

Another Child of Destiny who viewed the women around him as his personal property.

This kind of personality is the most prone to attracting trouble, and the most prone to... seeking death.

"We'll see for now," Mu Zun said indifferently.

He closed his eyes and continued to Cultivate.

...

The head of the Xuan Family soon announced that a banquet would be held to host Mu Bai.

This news spread throughout the entire clan territory that very night.

This was no ordinary family banquet. Xuan Zhengchun specifically ordered the Lingyun Pavilion, the Xuan Family's largest banquet hall, to be cleaned and refreshed. He also brought out spiritual fruits and spiritual wine that had been stored in the treasury for many years. Even the vessels used for the feast were Spiritual Artifact-level tableware passed down from the Xuan Family ancestors.

"Young Master Qin is a Benefactor of our Xuan Family, and an unparalleled powerhouse who can heavily injure a Quasi-Emperor with a single palm strike," Xuan Zhengchun told the butler in charge of organizing the banquet. "Everything must be the best; there must be no negligence."

The butler nodded repeatedly, secretly clicking his tongue in amazement.

Heavily injuring a Quasi-Emperor with one palm? What Realm would that be?

After the news spread, the entire Xuan Family was abuzz with discussion.

"Have you heard? The Eldest Young Miss and the Second Young Miss brought back a young man who supposedly injured a Quasi-Emperor with a single palm!"

"Is that true? How old is he? Could it be some old monster in disguise?"

"I heard he's a Young Master, dressed in snow-white robes, and extraordinary handsome..."

"No matter how handsome, could he be more handsome than Young Master Heng? Young Master Heng was once called the number one handsome man in the Liangyi Domain."

"Shh—keep it down. Young Master Heng hates it when people mention that."

Amidst the discussions, the Lingyun Pavilion had already been properly prepared.

At dusk, the setting sun dyed the Xuan Family mountains a golden red. Direct descendants and core clan members arrived at the Lingyun Pavilion one after another, taking their seats according to their status.

Mu Zun was placed in the primary guest seat, level with Xuan Zhengchun's seat at the head. This was a very high honor, signifying that Xuan Zhengchun viewed him as a distinguished guest on the same level as himself.

Xuan Hua and Xuan Duo sat by Mu Zun's side; both sisters had dressed up meticulously today. Xuan Hua wore a light green dress with her hair piled high, looking dignified and elegant, while Xuan Duo wore a pale yellow ruqun with two small buns on her head, looking playful and cute.

"Young Master Qin, this is our Xuan Family's finest Lingyun Pavilion. It's usually only used when hosting the most distinguished guests," Xuan Duo whispered, her eyes filled with a bit of pride.

Mu Zun nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping across the hall.

The Xuan Family's Lingyun Pavilion was indeed impressive. The dome was high, the beams were carved, and the walls were painted with murals of the Xuan Family ancestors' battles. The hall was filled with misty Spiritual Qi, clearly containing a Spirit Gathering Formation.

As time passed, more and more people filled the hall. There were about thirty direct descendants and core clan members, totaling over fifty people, filling the Lingyun Pavilion to capacity.

Xuan Heng sat at the head of the Xuan Family's younger generation, second only to the Elders' seats. Today, he had changed into a dark green brocade robe with a jade belt around his waist, making him look even more heroic and extraordinary.

But his gaze, whether intentionally or not, constantly fell upon Mu Zun.

"Everyone."

Xuan Zhengchun stood up and raised his cup to the crowd.

"Today's banquet is held to thank Young Master Qin for saving my two daughters' lives. Young Master Qin is young but possesses extraordinary strength; he is a distinguished guest of our Xuan Family. Come, let us all toast to Young Master Qin!"

Everyone raised their cups.

Mu Zun also picked up his wine cup and took a small sip.

The spiritual wine went down his throat and transformed into a gentle stream of Spiritual Qi that nourished his entire body. It was indeed a fine wine.

"Young Master Qin, although our Xuan Family cannot compare to those top-tier powers, we still have some foundation," Xuan Zhengchun said with a smile. "The spiritual fruits and spiritual wine at today's banquet are all produced by our Xuan Family. If the Young Master likes them, you can take some with you when you leave."

Mu Zun said indifferently, "Thank you."

The atmosphere gradually became lively.

Seeing that the time was right, Xuan Zhengchun clapped his hands.

"Someone, have the clan's younger generation perform a few sets of Divine Abilities to entertain Young Master Qin!"

As the words fell, an area in the center of the hall was cleared. Several Xuan Family disciples stepped forward one by one and began to demonstrate their respective signature Divine Abilities.

The first to take the stage was Xuan Zhengchun's nephew, Xuan Ming, who practiced the Xuan Family's ancestral profound ice Palm Technique. Wherever the palm wind passed, cold air overflowed, and a thin layer of ice condensed on the ground.

After finishing the demonstration, Xuan Ming cupped his fists in a salute and stepped aside.

Immediately after, another Xuan Family Prodigy, Xuan Wu, took the stage and performed a set of fierce fist techniques. The fist wind howled with a majestic Aura, drawing bursts of cheers from the audience.

"Good!"

"Brother Xuan Wu's fist technique has become even more refined!"

"I heard Brother Xuan Wu just broke through to the Creation Profound Venerable Realm not long ago; his strength has increased tremendously!"

Xuan Wu cupped his fists and looked around triumphantly, his gaze specifically lingering on Mu Zun for a moment, as if expecting something.

But Mu Zun just held his wine cup, his expression calm, without any reaction.

A flash of displeasure crossed Xuan Wu's eyes, but he didn't dare to vent it and could only retreat.

Next, several more Xuan Family prodigies took the stage to demonstrate, each showing their strengths. There were sword techniques, saber techniques, movement techniques, and Formations, in a variety of styles.

But Mu Zun remained indifferent, occasionally taking a sip of wine, his emotions unreadable.

Xuan Zhengchun grew secretly anxious.

He had the clan's younger generation perform Divine Abilities with the intention of showing off the Xuan Family's foundation to Mu Zun, hoping the distinguished guest would hold the Xuan Family in higher regard.

But looking at Mu Zun's reaction, he seemed... unimpressed?

Actually, it was no wonder.

How many Divine Abilities had Mu Zun seen? In the Qin Imperial Clan's Imperial Treasury, any technique picked at random would be a hundred times stronger than these. In his eyes, the demonstrations by these Xuan Family prodigies were indeed mediocre.