404: Chapter 404 This is putting me in a difficult position!

When Cao Yang saw the old man suddenly appear before him, his heart tightened, and his eyes involuntarily narrowed slightly.

Just moments ago, he had deliberately and carefully inspected the situation in Jinwu City.

The results had astonished him; not only was flight impossible in this city, but even Divine Sense was firmly restricted to a range of a hundred meters.

This meant that if he did not deploy the power of his Invincible Domain, he would be bound by these same restrictions.

However, beyond his expectations, he and the women had only just stepped into Jinwu City when they were discovered so quickly by a powerhouse of the Golden Crow Clan.

This was truly unexpected!

Cao Yang couldn't help but start thinking: was it possible that this grand array did not restrict the Divine Sense of the Golden Crow Clan, or perhaps the restriction was very minimal?

Or was it that this grand array could actually be controlled by the powerhouses of the Golden Crow Clan?

Various possibilities flashed through his mind, leaving him somewhat confused for a moment.

The corners of Cao Yang's mouth curled up into a faint smile. He cupped his hands and bowed politely, showing perfect etiquette, before speaking in a neither humble nor arrogant manner, "Lan Xin and I are of one heart and mind, and we have long since become Dao Companions. I hope the Fellow Daoists of the Golden Crow Clan will forgive any lack of manners during this abrupt visit!"

"It is no matter, no matter at all. It is our clan's honor that Fellow Daoist could visit our Golden Crow Clan. This old man is Jin Lingzi, the humble Seventh Old Ancestor of the Golden Crow Clan. I wonder what Fellow Daoist's esteemed name is and where you hail from?"

The old man spoke with a smile, unhurriedly stroking his long, gold-thread-like beard with a kind tone.

Seeing this, Cao Yang quickly returned the greeting, "Junior Cao Yang, from the Heavenly Emperor Hall, currently serving as the Hall Master. These women beside me are all my Dao Companions."

"Oh?" Hearing this, the old man nodded slightly to show his understanding, then praised, "For Hall Master Cao to have already broken through to the Chaos Emperor Realm at such a young age, you are truly gifted. The younger generation is indeed to be feared!"

Cao Yang's lip twitched slightly, and he silently cursed the old man for talking nonsense.

His true information was clearly and strictly obscured by the System. This old man was merely at the Chaos Emperor Realm; how could he see through his age?

However, on the surface, he still said modestly, "Fellow Daoist Jin overpraises me. This Junior simply has slightly better luck."

The old man slowly turned his gaze toward Jinwu Lanxin, a hint of scrutiny flashing in his eyes.

Seeing this, Jinwu Lanxin hurriedly stepped forward and bowed respectfully, "Jinwu Lanxin, granddaughter of Jinwu Yan, pays respects to the Seventh Ancestor!"

The old man nodded slightly as a response to Jinwu Lanxin's greeting. His voice was deep and resonant as he said slowly, "Mm. This old man observes that the Chaos Fortune on your body has been severely depleted. It seems you have already made the decision to marry outside the clan."

Jinwu Lanxin's face turned slightly red upon hearing this, but she still nodded firmly.

Seeing this, the old man smiled slightly and continued, "In that case, let this Chaos Golden Garment be gifted to you. This garment is a Supreme tool; consider it a wedding gift from this Old Ancestor. May your marriage be harmonious and full of happiness."

Before his voice had even faded, a golden light suddenly flashed in the old man's hand, and a dazzling golden garment appeared before everyone's eyes.

The garment was golden all over, embroidered with exquisite patterns and shimmering with a mysterious light; it was clearly no ordinary item.

Jinwu Lanxin felt a surge of wild joy. She stepped forward quickly, carefully took the golden garment, and thanked him excitedly, "Thank you, Seventh Ancestor!"

This Chaos Golden Garment was not only a Supreme-grade defensive tool but also a beautiful work of art; its value was immeasurable.

Jinwu Lanxin knew this well, and thus she was immensely grateful for the Seventh Ancestor's gift.

She thought to herself that in the past, when women in the clan married out, they were usually given some high-quality chaos tools as congratulatory gifts.

But now, the Seventh Ancestor had actually given her such a precious Supreme defensive tool. He must have recognized Brother Cao's strength at the Chaos Emperor Realm.

"Hall Master Cao, you and the various Hall Master's wives, please follow this old man to the main hall! This old man has already ordered rare delicacies to be prepared, just waiting for your arrival!" the old man said with a face full of smiles, his words revealing warmth and welcome toward Cao Yang and the others.

Cao Yang was slightly surprised to hear this, but he still smiled and nodded, responding, "Alright, I'll trouble Fellow Daoist to lead the way."

He hadn't originally expected the Golden Crow Clan to be so hospitable; this sudden warmth made him feel a bit unaccustomed for a moment.

Seeing this, the smile on the old man's face grew even brighter. He then turned to look at Jinwu Lanxin and instructed kindly, "Lan Xin, you should go visit your grandfather first! Come join us later."

Jinwu Lanxin gave a compliant response, then turned to face Cao Yang and the women, saying softly, "Brother Cao, then I'll go find Grandfather first!" After saying that, she nodded slightly to everyone and gracefully turned to leave.

Once Jinwu Lanxin's figure had faded into the distance, Cao Yang and the women finally came back to their senses. They then followed closely behind the Seventh Ancestor of the Golden Crow Clan, heading toward the large main hall in the center of the Golden Crow Clan's territory.

Sure enough, just as the old man had said before, an enticing aroma wafted toward them as they stepped into the main hall.

Looking around, they saw that the long tables in the hall were filled with a dazzling array of delicious dishes and mellow wines, making one's mouth water.

The Seventh Ancestor walked unhurriedly to the main seat at the very top and slowly sat down. His majestic gaze swept across the room, finally resting on Cao Yang and the others.

Once everyone had quieted down, the Seventh Ancestor said to Cao Yang with a smile, "Hall Master Cao, and the various madams, please take the seats on the left! In our Golden Crow Clan, the seats on the left are the most prestigious!"

Hearing this, Cao Yang quickly cupped his hands in thanks, "Many thanks, Fellow Daoist Jin!" Then, he led the women to the left side and sat down in order.

Before long, many high-ranking members of the Golden Crow Clan also arrived one after another.

However, to their surprise, while these high-ranking members were all powerhouses of the Chaos Supreme Realm, no other Chaos Emperor Realm existences appeared.

Just then, Jinwu Lanxin and her grandfather, Jinwu Yan, walked in together.

Jinwu Yan was a slightly aged man; his hair was not golden, but a mixture of gold and red, looking quite special.

After Jinwu Lanxin and Jinwu Yan exchanged a few low-voiced words, she came to where Cao Yang and the women were and sat down beside them.

Once everyone had arrived, the Seventh Ancestor stood up, looked around, and then said loudly, "Come, Hall Master Cao, let me introduce you. This is our Golden Crow Clan's Clan Chief, Jinwu Jie! In the future, if you wish to sightsee in my Golden Crow Clan, feel free to let Little Jie show you around."

Hearing this, Cao Yang quickly nodded slightly to show his respect.

Then, he turned his gaze toward the golden-haired middle-aged man sitting at the head of the right row, and saw the man also stand up and nod to Cao Yang.

"Junior Jinwu Jie, the Clan Chief of the Golden Crow Clan, greets Hall Master Cao. If Hall Master Cao has any needs, please do not hesitate to instruct this Junior."

The Clan Chief of the Golden Crow Clan bowed to Cao Yang.

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