Home visits

At the banquet, a joyful atmosphere prevailed.

Shen Jinkuo and Fang Yi's reconciliation was, for all parties involved, the best possible outcome.

As everyone raised their cups and exchanged toasts, Fang Xiaotian, after his initial excitement, began to look troubled again.

He was genuinely happy that Fang Yi had been reborn.

However, over the years, countless Prodigies had died due to his daughter's supposed curse.

As long as these issues remained unresolved, he felt as if a heavy stone weighed upon his heart.

He secretly glanced at Zhong Qing!

Although the other party claimed he could resolve the Fang Family's misfortune.

Since their acquaintance, while Zhong Qing had displayed extraordinary abilities, Fang Xiaotian still felt uncertain whether he could truly resolve the Fang Family's misfortune.

After all, the strongest force the Fang Family had offended was one with a Saint-Grade individual overseeing it.

Of course, these thoughts only remained in Fang Xiaotian's mind; he would never voice them directly and spoil everyone's enjoyment.

After three rounds of drinks and five courses of dishes!

Suddenly, a servant rushed into the banquet hall from outside.

"Patriarch, the Sect Master of Blade Saint Sect from the Southern Wasteland, accompanied by the Zhou Family Patriarch, the Cheng Family Patriarch, the Sect Master of Star Gate... and the Sect Master of Sword Saint Sect, a total of eight powerful individuals, have arrived!"

Upon hearing this, Fang Xiaotian's pupils constricted sharply, and he instantly sprang to his feet in shock.

"You... what did you say?"

The servant swallowed hard.

He suppressed his pounding heart and repeated, "The Sect Master of Blade Saint Sect from the Southern Wasteland, accompanied by the Zhou Family Patriarch, the Cheng Family Patriarch, the Sect Master of Star Gate... and the Sect Master of Sword Saint Sect, a total of eight powerful individuals, have arrived!"

Upon receiving confirmation again, Fang Xiaotian completely lost his composure!

What kind of forces were these?

Each one was a top-tier power in the Southern Wasteland.

Any one of them, by simply stomping their foot, could make the entire Southern Wasteland tremble three times over.

Each of them was a towering, unattainable existence in the Fang Family's eyes.

Fang Xiaotian's heart trembled.

His first reaction was: Could it be that his precious daughter had unintentionally cursed to death one or more important figures from these eight top forces of the Southern Wasteland?

It wasn't that he was being paranoid.

There were precedents for this.

The Fang Family, out of nowhere, would suddenly find trouble knocking on their door, with various forces claiming that one of their juniors had been cursed to death by his precious daughter and demanding an explanation.

However, the most severe offense previously was only against a Saint-Grade force.

Now, with eight major forces from the Southern Wasteland arriving together, each with a Saint-Grade expert overseeing it, Fang Xiaotian instantly felt like dying.

What virtue and ability did his Fang Family possess to warrant a joint visit from these eight families?

At this moment, the servant spoke again: "Patriarch, those eight forces said they wish to visit Mr. Zhong Qing; they don't seem to be here to cause trouble!"

Upon hearing this, Fang Xiaotian's suspended heart instantly dropped by half.

It was good that they weren't here to cause trouble!

If they had arrived with ill intent, today might have been the day of his Fang Family's annihilation.

However, a new question quickly arose in his mind.

They came to visit Zhong Qing; could it be that this gentleman knew the leaders of the eight top forces in the Southern Wasteland?

But now was clearly not the time to dwell on such matters.

His expression sharpened, and he quickly instructed the servant, "Quick, quickly invite them in!"

After speaking, he seemed to feel it was inappropriate again.

"No, I will personally go out to greet them!"

"This way, it will show more sincerity!"

As his voice fell, he turned back to Zhong Qing and said, "Sir, distinguished guests have arrived. I must go and receive them. I wonder if you would mind them joining the banquet?"

After all, the purpose of their visit was to see Zhong Qing, so he naturally had to ask for the opinion of the person involved.

Zhong Qing was also a bit surprised. How long had he been in the Profound Domain? The people he knew were few and far between. The only one who could be visiting him seemed to be Zhao Yu.

He took a long sip of his drink and said, "They say a guest from afar is a guest. There's no reason to turn guests away at the door."

"Fang Family Patriarch, just make the arrangements as you see fit!"

With Zhong Qing's permission, Fang Xiaotian then left the banquet.

He respectfully welcomed Zhao Feng and his group, who were at the entrance of the Fang Family mansion.

"Benefactor, we meet again!"

At the banquet, Zhao Yu looked at Zhong Qing and smiled, "Let me introduce you all!"

"This is my father, Zhao Feng, the Sect Master of Blade Saint Sect!"

"This is Zhou Changfeng, the Zhou Family Patriarch!"

"This is Liu Jianbai, the Sect Master of Sword Saint Sect!"

"Father, uncles, this is Benefactor Zhong Qing, whom I've mentioned to you!"

After his introduction, the eight Great Saint Realm experts all looked towards Zhong Qing.

Zhao Feng, the Sect Master of Blade Saint Sect, cupped his hands towards Zhong Qing and bowed, saying, "My son, Zhao Yu, is unruly. If not for your rescue, he might have already perished."

"I have come specifically to thank you for your great kindness!"

As he spoke, he casually pulled out a wooden box and said, "Inside is a Saint-Grade Spirit Medicine, a small token of my appreciation. It's not much, but I hope you will accept it, Sir!"

This made Zhong Qing raise an eyebrow slightly!

A Saint-Grade Spirit Medicine, while not particularly precious to him, was still an invaluable item for ordinary people, even for most Saint Realm experts.

The fact that the other party would use a Saint-Grade Spirit Item to repay a life-saving favor showed rare sincerity!

"You are too kind!"

He raised his cup and invited, "If you don't mind, why don't you all sit down and have a drink together!"

"That's exactly what I was thinking!"

Zhao Feng laughed heartily and, with a straightforward expression, sat down opposite Zhong Qing.

The thank-you gift was personally handed to Zhong Qing.

Zhong Qing did not refuse it.

As the two spoke, the other Great Saint Realm experts' eyes gleamed with a hint of surprise.

Zhao Yu had previously said that Zhong Qing was very likely a Saint Realm expert, but they hadn't quite believed it.

After all, they had personally experienced how difficult it was to achieve sainthood in this era.

But now, they found that they couldn't see through Zhong Qing's cultivation.

Several people subtly took their seats at the banquet table.

Perhaps, this Zhong Qing might truly bring them some surprises.

As the several Great Saint Realm experts took their seats, Fang Xiaotian's heart was somewhat invigorated, and he quickly instructed the servants to quickly bring more fine wine and delicacies for everyone.

He had never expected that Zhong Qing was the life-saving benefactor of the Sect Master of Blade Saint Sect's son. With this connection, it seemed the other party could truly resolve the Fang Family's misfortune.

At the long table, Zhao Feng raised his cup and invited, "Sir, I toast you!"

"Thank you for taking care of my son on his journey to the Profound Domain!"

Zhong Qing smiled, "It's not about taking care of him; it was merely along the way."

After drinking a cup with him, he toyed with the wine glass in his hand, thoughtfully saying, "Besides expressing your gratitude, you must have other intentions for this trip, right?"

At these words, Zhao Feng was slightly taken aback: "Sir, you are indeed straightforward!"

"To be honest, besides specifically thanking you, I do indeed have another request!"

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