I established the Eternal Immortal Clan by taming beasts.

In the square, at the long table in the front row.

Li Guanhai stroked his long beard as he chatted and drank tea with his old friend Sun Zhiyuan.

His gaze swept over the crowds coming and going in the square from time to time, his eyes filled with a touch of emotion.

"I haven't seen such a lively scene in many years," he said slowly, his tone tinged with reminiscence.

Sun Zhiyuan was popping a jade crystal grape into his mouth when he heard this and chuckled, "Hey, if you're envious, hurry up and form your core! Once you do, you'll get the same treatment!"

He chewed on the grapes, the juice overflowing and the sweet aroma filling the air.

This thing isn't cheap; it's not available in a small place like Chuyang City.

He ate while making plans in his mind.

We gave a gift, so we can't let that money go to waste; we have to make sure we get our money's worth.

As he was eating, he suddenly felt something was wrong.

Sun Zhiyuan followed his gaze.

A spirited young man was seen weaving through the crowd, leading the newly arrived guests to their seats.

The young man was extremely handsome, with sword-like eyebrows, bright eyes, and a high nose.

His blue robe stood out in the sunlight, its hem fluttering gently with each step, exuding an air of composure and ease.

It would be no exaggeration to describe her as "peerless in beauty and talent".

Sun Zhiyuan glanced at the boy, then at Li Guanhai's fixed gaze, and felt a chill run down his spine. He involuntarily shifted his position to the side.

This old man... he doesn't have that kind of fetish, does he?

Some unhealthy images flashed through his mind, and he couldn't help but shudder.

As he was thinking, Li Guanhai seemed to sense something, turned around, and met Sun Zhiyuan's evasive gaze.

Li Guanhai was taken aback at first, then immediately understood, and was speechless, his face as black as the bottom of a pot: "What nonsense are you thinking!"

"Uh, it's nothing..."

Sun Zhiyuan awkwardly looked away, but couldn't help glancing at the boy again.

Under the sunlight, the boy's profile was indeed unbelievably handsome; even he, a man, couldn't help but take a second look.

"But speaking of which, isn't that the young man who greeted us? Do you perhaps have some ulterior motive?"

Li Guanhai rolled his eyes at him, his tone full of helplessness: "I do have ideas, but definitely not the kind you're thinking of!"

He stroked his beard, looked at the boy again, and his gaze became serious.

"The person in charge of hosting Master Lin's Golden Core banquet must be someone of importance in the Lin family. We all know Liu Yunzhou; his sister is Master Lin's wife, so they're practically family. But we've never seen this young man before."

That's true. They've gotten to know most of the Lin family members over the years, but this young man is a complete stranger.

Sun Zhiyuan nodded, signaling him to continue.

"I suspect that the boy is Master Lin's son." A glint of light flashed in Li Guanhai's eyes.

"To possess Foundation Establishment stage strength at such a young age is truly a gift. Look at his demeanor and bearing; he is far beyond the reach of ordinary disciples. If he were just an ordinary clansman, the Lin family would never have entrusted him with such important reception matters."

He paused, his tone carrying a hint of calculation:

"I have a granddaughter named Li Jin, who is about the same age as him. As for her appearance, she is quite famous in Chuyang City; you should have seen her. I was thinking of mentioning it to Master Lin later to see if it would be possible to marry my granddaughter into the Lin family."

Sun Zhiyuan's eyes widened upon hearing this.

"Hey! How come I never noticed before that you old codger could be such a sycophant!"

"How is this called being a sycophant?" Li Guanhai asked seriously. "I call it having a discerning eye!"

He pointed to the tables where the younger generation was gathered in the distance, lowered his voice, and said in a tone full of experience:

"Look over there. With the Lin family's current status and that young man's talent and looks, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!"

"I estimate that after this Golden Core Banquet, that young man will become famous throughout the various families of Chuyang City! Families will be scrambling to propose marriage to him!"

Sun Zhiyuan looked in the direction he was pointing and couldn't help but laugh.

Those tables were filled with young men from various families.

There were at least several dozen men and women sitting in small groups, some talking in hushed tones, others looking around at their surroundings.

But at this moment, the eyes of all the girls were following the figure of that boy.

Wherever he went, their eyes followed.

Their companions chatted and laughed, but the girls were absent-minded. It took several repetitions of the conversation before they snapped back to reality, a faint blush rising on their faces, yet the emotions in their eyes remained undisguised.

Their ulterior motives are self-evident.

Seeing this, Sun Zhiyuan couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Hey, it really is true."

Li Guanhai's eyes searched through the crowd and quickly found his granddaughter.

Li Jin sat among the girls, wearing a light purple dress and a white jade hairpin in her hair, which made her oval face even more beautiful.

Her appearance was indeed outstanding; she could be recognized at a glance in a crowd.

With willow-leaf eyebrows, almond-shaped eyes, a delicate nose, cherry lips, and fair, jade-like skin, she possesses a gentle and refined temperament reminiscent of a girl from a modest family.

Although she didn't stare directly at the boy like other girls, the curiosity in her eyes was undeniable.

She would occasionally glance up at the boy, then quickly lower her eyes again, pretending to be nonchalant.

Li Guanhai stroked his beard, secretly pleased with himself.

They absolutely cannot compare to their own granddaughter's qualities.

I imagine the granddaughter is quite happy with this decision.

If they could secure a marriage alliance with the Lin family, the Li family's future standing in Chuyang City would be secure.

But just as his gaze shifted, he suddenly caught sight of a young man beside Li Jin.

The boy was about seventeen or eighteen years old, with a sinister face and a hint of ferocity between his brows.

At this moment, he was staring intently at Lin Xuanjing in the distance, his eyes filled with jealousy and resentment, his fists clenched so tightly that his knuckles turned white.

Li Guanhai's expression changed, and his heart skipped a beat.

"broken!"

"What's wrong?" Sun Zhiyuan was startled by his sudden reaction, and the grapes in his hand fell to the ground.

He followed Li Guanhai's gaze and saw the gloomy-faced boy.

Those were members of the Lu family, a vassal force of the Li family.

The Lu family has been dependent on the Li family for generations. This young man is named Lu Jun and is the most outstanding descendant of the Lu family in this generation. It is said that he has good aptitude and has already reached the late stage of Qi Refining at a young age.

He had always liked Li Jin and often found excuses to get close to her.

At that moment, seeing the look in his eyes that seemed to want to devour Lin Xuanjing alive, Li Guanhai instantly understood.

This kid probably admires Li Jin. Seeing Lin Xuanjing so successful, he's resentful and wants to cause trouble!

Sun Zhiyuan opened his mouth, about to say something.

A loud voice suddenly drowned out the clamor in the room, like a thunderclap!

"What's there to be so proud of! If you have the guts, fight me!"

The voice was filled with jealousy and resentment, sharp and piercing, instantly tearing apart the harmonious atmosphere of the banquet.

Li Guanhai's face darkened, and his heart sank to the bottom.

The thing I feared most still happened.

This is no different from disrupting the event!

The key point is that this is their own vassal force!

In the end, this will definitely come back to haunt us!

The entire room fell silent instantly.

You could hear a pin drop.

All the pleasantries, laughter, and toasts vanished in that instant.

All eyes turned to the source of the sound.

The young man from the Lu family was standing in the crowd, his face ashen, his cheeks flushed with excitement, and veins bulging on his forehead.

His fists were clenched so tightly that his knuckles turned white, his body trembled slightly, and his eyes were filled with jealousy and resentment.

His gaze was fixed on Lin Xuanjing in the distance, as if he wanted to tear that radiant young man to shreds.

Lin Xuanjing, who had been provoked by him, was standing a few feet away.

He turned slightly to the side and looked over calmly.

On that handsome face, there was no anger, no surprise, not even a ripple of emotion.

Only a detached, condescending scrutiny.

It was as if I were looking at a noisy ant.

The audience was silent.

The atmosphere suddenly froze.