I established the Eternal Immortal Clan by taming beasts.

Within three days of the news of the social gathering being released, Chuyang City became lively.

People were talking about this everywhere, in the streets and alleys, in teahouses and restaurants.

Some say that the sons of the Lin family are all exceptionally talented, and marrying into the Lin family is like climbing a high branch;

Some say this is a tactic used by the Lin family to win over other families, merely a pretext for marriage alliances;

Some people said that the three young men were all handsome and talented, and that it would be a blessing for their daughters to be chosen by them.

Discussions aside, preparations still need to be made.

Upon returning to his clan, Li Guanhai immediately summoned his granddaughter, Li Jin, and repeatedly instructed her to dress appropriately and behave dignifiedly that day, so as not to disgrace the Li family.

Li Jin lowered her head, her face flushed, and ran off after giving a soft reply.

Sun Zhiyuan, however, was quite easygoing and simply told his granddaughter:

"When you go, show off your skills, don't hold back. That third young master of the Lin family is a sword cultivator, and you have immense strength; maybe he'll take a liking to you?"

His granddaughter, Sun Yun, was a straightforward person. Upon hearing this, she raised her chin and said, "Don't worry, Grandpa, I definitely won't let you down!"

Zhou Wanhong was the most conflicted.

His family sent the heaviest dowry, but he was the most uncertain about the future.

After all, the Zhou family and the Lin family had a history of discord, and he was going through this marriage with the intention of "making amends."

His granddaughter, Zhou Wanqing, remained calm and simply said, "Grandpa, don't worry," before going back to her room to prepare.

……

Before we knew it, the day of the social gathering arrived.

On the shore of Broken Star Lake, a garden specially built for the social gathering was already decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations.

The garden is filled with exotic flowers and plants, with small bridges, flowing water, pavilions and towers, arranged in an elegant yet grand manner.

In the center stands an open pavilion with dozens of long sandalwood tables, laden with a dazzling array of spiritual fruits and teas.

Just after Chen Shi (7-9 AM), the carriages from each family began to arrive one after another.

Today, Li Jin wore a light purple dress, her hair was styled in a high bun, and a white jade hairpin adorned her, making her oval face appear even more beautiful.

She followed behind Li Guanhai with light steps and her eyes fixed straight ahead, but she couldn't help but secretly admire the scenery in the garden.

Sun Yun, on the other hand, was dressed in a close-fitting outfit, with a short sword hanging at her waist, exuding a heroic spirit.

She strode into the garden, her eyes scanning the surroundings as if searching for something.

Zhou Wanqing wore a moon-white dress, elegant and dignified, with a faint smile on her face, neither humble nor arrogant.

She walked beside Zhou Wanhong, occasionally nodding to her familiar sisters, appearing quite composed.

Besides the girls from these three families, there were also female relatives from several other Foundation Establishment and Qi Refining families in Chuyang City, numbering at least twenty or thirty.

Some are gentle, some are lively, some are quiet, and some are straightforward; each has its own unique charm.

They gathered in twos and threes in the garden, admiring the flowers, sipping tea, or chatting in hushed tones.

But their gazes all drifted towards Shattered Star Lake.

That's where the young masters of the Lin family will appear.

On the male side, there were also many talented young men.

Zhang Yizhi, the eldest son of the Zhang family of Lianqi, is dressed in white, holding a folding fan, and has an elegant demeanor. He is a well-known talented man in Chuyang City.

Li Chengxi, a member of a collateral branch of the Li family, was tall and taciturn, standing in the corner holding a long sword.

Liu Zixuan of the Liu family was handsome and had a sweet tongue. As soon as he entered, he greeted the girls he knew...

The other side of the garden was also packed with the sons of the Wang, Chen, and Song families.

They gathered in twos and threes by the pavilion, or stood alone by the flower bushes, their gazes frequently drifting in the same direction.

However, their intentions differed; some genuinely wanted to get to know the young master of the Lin family, while others were simply there to watch the spectacle.

"Let's go, let's not get in the way here." Li Guanhai pulled Sun Zhiyuan toward another pavilion.

Nearby, on the shore of Shattered Star Lake, the Lin family had prepared a pavilion for these old folks, giving them a chance to get together.

"Here it comes!"

Someone whispered something, and everyone's eyes turned to the garden gate.

Lin Xuanqi walked at the very front.

Today he was dressed in a gray-blue robe, with a jade belt around his waist, his hair neatly styled, and a gentle smile on his round face.

His steps were steady and unhurried. His gaze swept over the people in the garden, and he nodded slightly as a greeting.

Behind him, Lin Xuanjing, dressed in a flowing blue robe, wore his signature bright and flamboyant smile on his handsome face.

As soon as he appeared, a low gasp of surprise rippled through the garden.

The girls' eyes were almost entirely drawn to him.

Finally, there's Lin Xuanfeng.

Today, he was dressed in a rare dark blue outfit, which made his burly figure appear even more imposing.

The imposing spirit sword hung at his waist, its scabbard ancient and simple, exuding a dignified and righteous aura.

His expression was somewhat stiff, and his gaze swept around the garden before quickly looking away, clearly indicating that he was extremely uncomfortable in such a setting.

The three of them walked up to the central pavilion and took their seats in the main seats.

"You've all come from afar, thank you for your hard work," Lin Xuanqi said first, his voice steady and neither humble nor arrogant.

"The purpose of today's gathering is to enhance the friendship among the families of Chuyang City, and also to give the Lin family members an opportunity to get to know all of you talented young people. Please feel free to make yourselves at home."

As soon as he finished speaking, the atmosphere in the garden relaxed a bit.

The girls began to whisper among themselves, but their eyes kept drifting toward the pavilion in the center.

The young men also began to stir. Some got up and chatted with the people next to them, some walked to the garden to admire the rare flowers and plants, and some quietly observed the demeanor of the three young masters of the Lin family.

Lin Xuanjing had been restless for a long time.

He stood up and patted his older brother on the shoulder: "Brother, you stay here and take charge. I'm going to go for a walk."

Without waiting for Lin Xuanqi's response, he strode down from the open pavilion and headed towards the girls in the garden.

Lin Xuanqi watched his departing figure and shook his head helplessly.

Lin Xuanfeng sat there motionless, his hand on the hilt of his sword, his gaze fixed straight ahead, as if he were carrying out some arduous task.

"Third brother," Lin Xuanqi teased in a low voice, "Why are you so nervous? You were more mischievous than anyone else when you were little, how come you've become so introverted now that you're older?"

"I'm not nervous." Lin Xuanfeng's voice was a little stiff.

"Then why are your hands shaking?"

Lin Xuanfeng looked down and saw that his hands were indeed trembling slightly.

He took a deep breath, removed his hand from the hilt of the sword, and placed it on his knee.

"...It's not shaking anymore."

Lin Xuanqi suppressed a laugh and didn't expose him.

In the garden, Lin Xuanjing had already walked into the middle of a group of girls.

He greeted this girl with a smile and exchanged a few pleasantries with that girl. His witty remarks and proper manners quickly put the somewhat reserved girls at ease.

"Young Master Lin, I heard you're a very skilled marksman?" a round-faced girl asked, blinking her eyes.

"It's alright," Lin Xuanjing smiled, "It's just that I haven't encountered any opponents among those of the same level."

The girl covered her mouth and chuckled softly.

"Young Master Lin, where is your spirit beast? Can we take a look?" another girl asked curiously.

Normally, this young master Lin would often ride his spirit beast around because of family missions, and they would seize the opportunity to catch a glimpse of his charm every time.

With a thought, Lin Xuanjing summoned the Azure Sky Cloud Eagle from his spirit beast pouch, which landed behind him.

Its emerald green eagle eyes swept around, and it let out a clear, melodious cry.

The girls gasped and took a few steps back, but couldn't help but move closer.

"So beautiful!"

Can it understand human speech?

"Can I touch it?"

The Azure Cloud Eagle grew impatient with the noise, flapped its wings, and flew to a nearby tree, looking down at the chattering humans from above.

Lin Xuanjing smiled and shook his head: "It's shy, don't scare it."

Just then, a clear, cold voice came from behind.