The Bond

How could Young Master Ye not have thought that his grandfather would be so ruthless and absolute?

Not only was his identity stripped, but the Guest Elder token was also directly sealed.

"Senior Zhong… I'm sorry."

"Because I had some conflict with my family, I have now been kicked out."

"Even the effects of the Guest Elder token have been directly sealed by my family elders."

"I apologize for the inconvenience I've caused, and I hope Senior will forgive me!"

He was filled with shame, truly feeling a sense of having nowhere to hide.

Originally, this Guest Elder token was the bond he intended to use to foster a good relationship with Zhong Qing.

But now, it was unusable.

If it were someone with a more volatile temper, they might think he was playing a trick on them!

However.

What he didn't expect was that Zhong Qing not only didn't get angry but instead patted his shoulder and comforted him.

"You don't need to blame yourself. For me, this thing is better to have, but it's not a big deal if I don't; I'm not short on that kind of money."

"But what about you? What happened? To the point of being directly kicked out?"

Zhong Qing's understanding made Ye Zhen feel grateful and also pleasantly surprised.

His heart was deeply moved.

Not only did he not blame him, but he also comforted him.

Perhaps, this was what a true Senior was like.

Such a state of mind and demeanor made it impossible for him to catch up.

Unconsciously, his gaze towards Zhong Qing, in addition to the previous respect and gratitude, now held much more reverence.

However, when it came to the full story of the matter, he didn't want to say too much.

He couldn't possibly say that his grandfather wanted him to retrieve the Guest Elder token from Zhong Qing, and he didn't!

"Senior Zhong, some trivial family matters, I won't speak of them to disturb your mood."

"Are you comfortable living here?"

"It just so happens that I have time today. If Senior gives the word, I will personally arrange it for you."

Zhong Qing smiled and said, "Everything is quite good here."

"There's nothing lacking."

"It's rare for everyone to be here today. How about we all go out for a gathering tonight?"

Zhong Qing had only met a few people since arriving in Dan City.

After speaking, he turned to Zhou Shen and said, "You ask that Old Man Yang if the banquet can be held today."

"Brother Zhong is able to attend the banquet; that old man would be too happy to refuse."

"I'll contact him now!"

As Zhou Shen took out his communication Jade Slip and operated it for a while, not long after, a reply from Yang Tiancheng arrived.

Dinner time, Luoshen Hall, awaiting good news.

Speaking of Luoshen Hall, it was quite a famous existence in Dan City.

Legend has it that thousands of years ago, a goddess was injured and descended to the Mortal world, becoming an ordinary Mortal, landing in Sifang Hall.

She was taken in by the owner of Sifang Hall.

And lived there for half a year.

Later, as the goddess's injuries healed, she directly ascended to the Nine Heavens, causing quite a stir.

Sifang Hall was also renamed Luoshen Hall from then on.

Whether it was true or false was unknown.

But in this cultivation world, there were always various strange legends and mythical stories.

As time approached evening.

Zhong Qing, Zhou Shen, Ye Zhen, Wu Yue, and Shi Xiaotian all arrived in front of Sifang Hall!

Yang Tiancheng was already waiting at the entrance for everyone.

"Senior, you've arrived!"

He greeted them with a beaming smile.

His peripheral vision caught sight of Ye Zhen.

A little surprised, he said, "Young Master Ye, you're here too!"

Ye Zhen only knew that someone was treating them to a meal.

But he didn't know who exactly.

Seeing Yang Tiancheng, he was also somewhat astonished.

"Executive Yang, I didn't expect to meet you here."

Speaking of a Third Grade Alchemist, even when he was a True Disciple of Lingbao Hall, he had to treat them seriously.

He couldn't take them lightly.

"Alright, if you want to chat, you should let people in first! Standing at the door is not the way to treat guests."

At this moment, it was Zhou Shen who spoke.

Whether it was Yang Tiancheng, a Third Grade Alchemist, or Young Lord Ye Zhen of the Pill Cauldron Pavilion's Lingbao Hall, these were all figures who were once incredibly important in his eyes.

They were existences he couldn't easily approach.

But who told him he recognized Zhong Qing?

Ever since he drank with the two great Alchemy Kings and learned how awesome Zhong Qing was, he was now quite at ease in handling such occasions.

A moment later.

Under Yang Tiancheng's guidance, everyone arrived at the private room!

After a few cups of wine, with the talkative Zhou Shen leading the way, the atmosphere became lively.

"Brother Zhong, meeting you is definitely the luckiest thing in my life."

"Come, let's toast to this good fortune!"

Amidst the clinking of cups, Ye Zhen couldn't help but feel envious.

He could see that Zhou Shen's strength was not great, and his talent was not high, yet he was favored by Zhong Qing and sat here without restraint.

Their relationship was much stronger than his.

He was not to be outdone either.

"Senior Zhong, thank you for thinking highly of me and not hesitating to lower yourself to get acquainted with me."

"I also toast you!"

Zhong Qing drank a cup with him.

He patted Ye Zhen's shoulder and said, "In front of me, there's no need to be so reserved."

There's a good saying, you stand on the bridge watching the scenery, and the people watching the scenery are watching you from the building. The bright moon decorated your window, and you decorated others' dreams.

Just as Ye Zhen envied Zhou Shen and Zhong Qing's relationship.

Zhong Qing's attitude towards him also made Yang Tiancheng envious.

At the same time, he sighed inwardly: This Young Master Ye is probably going to have great luck; he can actually be favored by this Senior.

For a time, his thoughts couldn't help but become active.

This banquet ended with everyone having their own thoughts.

After the hosts and guests had their fill and the guests dispersed.

Yang Tiancheng immediately sought out Ye Zhen!

"Young Master Ye!"

"Executive Yang?"

Under the bright starlit sky, on the long road.

Ye Zhen was surprised to see the person approaching.

Yang Tiancheng took the opportunity to present a gift box!

"Young Master Ye, though we are fellow disciples, we have rarely interacted."

"A small token of my regard, I hope you will accept it."

"In the future, I hope Young Master Ye will give me more guidance and care."

Facing Executive Yang Tiancheng's gift and goodwill, Ye Zhen did not accept it.

Instead, he gave a wry smile and said, "Now I have been stripped of my True Disciple status; I am like a clay Buddha crossing a river, unable to protect myself!"

"With Executive Yang's status and position in the Sect, how could you need my help?"

"Please take this gift back; I am truly too ashamed to accept it."

Ye Zhen's words startled Yang Tiancheng.

He clearly didn't know about his expulsion.

However, this also made him even more excited.

During the banquet, Zhong Qing openly showed his appreciation and care for Ye Zhen.

With such a powerful figure looking after him, soaring to great heights in the future was undoubtedly a certainty.

Now, the other party was undoubtedly in a low point in his life.

If he didn't get involved at this time, to offer help in times of need.

Then he, as an Executive, would truly have been a failure.

He immediately straightened his face.

"Young Master Ye, with this great figure's guidance, even if you have nothing now."

"But I believe that in the near future, you will surely become a Dragon soaring in the Nine Heavens, achieving extraordinary feats."

"I would like to pledge my allegiance to Young Master Ye; I wonder, Young Master Ye, would you be willing to accept me?"

Yang Tiancheng's surrender caused boundless ripples in Ye Zhen's heart.