Only after becoming emperor did he realize he was in a fantasy world of immortal cultivation.

As Gongsun Yan spoke, his gaze remained fixed on Lin Yuan.

He could tell, of course, that Lin Yuanfang's kind words were intentional, but sometimes, the other party would deliberately try to extort money.

For him, it was actually a good thing.

Therefore, if you're going to offer something, you should offer something that will pique the other party's interest.

Biyang Grass was not the best thing in his storage bag.

But it's definitely something that can move Lin Yuan's heart.

Gongsun Yan was very firm on this point.

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Gongsun," Lin Yuan said with a calm smile.

Although he took half of Gongsun Yan's Biyang Grass in Dongfeng Valley last time, such a high-quality spiritual plant is always better the more the better.

Lin Yuan immediately put the Biyang Grass from Gongsun Yan's hand into his storage bag.

Gongsun Yan: "..."

This calm reaction startled Gongsun Yan for a moment.

This guy!

It took Gongsun Yan immense patience to maintain his composure as he withdrew his hand.

Standing beside Gongsun Yan, Zhou Wanwan saw everything.

He secretly scoffed to himself.

She had mistakenly thought Gongsun Yan was a smart man.

I never expected to do something that would result in losing both my wife and my army.

Then Zhou Wanwan casually took a bottle of pills that she didn't really need from her storage bag and tossed it to Lin Yuan, saying, "Spirit Gathering Pill."

"Thank you." Lin Yuan smiled faintly.

Half an hour later.

The four of them arrived at a private room in Zuixianlou.

Lin Yuan raised his glass to everyone and said, "Thank you all for coming to congratulate me."

Even though Gongsun Yan and Zhou Wanwan weren't particularly happy about the celebration, they wouldn't be the ones to spoil the mood.

They then raised their glasses together.

Gong Yi said with a delighted expression, "Lin Yuan, don't forget to come out and have a drink with me after you enter the inner city."

Lin Yuan's weapon-refining hall is located in the inner city, while Gong Yi, although also a disciple of the Gong clan and a member of a collateral branch, is mostly active in the outer city.

Inside and outside.

A difference of just one word can make all the difference in social status.

He was genuinely happy for Lin Yuan's achievements, but at the same time, he secretly resolved to enter the inner city as soon as possible, just like Lin Yuan.

"Of course." Lin Yuan and Gong Yi clinked glasses.

Then came a few more crisp collision sounds.

The meal ended pleasantly amidst everyone's own thoughts.

In the end, only Lin Yuan, Gongsun Yan, and Zhou Wanwan remained at the table.

Lin Yuan picked up the wine pot and slowly poured himself a cup of wine.

But he didn't drink it; he just held it lightly in his hand.

Then Gongsun Yan said with a smile, "Fellow Daoist Lin, you should know why we're here to see you today..."

Gongsun Yan slightly raised his eyes, his gaze towards Lin Yuan sharp, before he spoke: "What is it you mean?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Wanwan's gaze also shifted to Lin Yuan.

Lin Yuan met their gazes with a calm expression.

He then smiled and said, "Of course I know."

"A few days ago, Gong Yi hosted a small banquet to celebrate the restoration of Gong Wujue's spiritual root, and I was invited to attend." Lin Yuan said in a calm and unhurried tone, bringing the wine cup to his lips.

Gongsun Yan urged, "And then?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Yuan only took a slow sip of wine.

He then said, "Then I found an opportunity to get close to Gong Wujue."

Under the watchful eyes of Gongsun Yan and Zhou Wanwan, Lin Yuan slowly put down the wine cup in his hand.

She slightly raised her eyes, her gaze seemingly deep and unfathomable, and discovered that there was no Rejuvenation Pearl inside his body.

Gongsun Yan chuckled upon hearing this, but the smile didn't reach his eyes, and his voice carried a hint of coldness: "Fellow Daoist Lin, so..."

"Are you playing us?"

Lin Yuan simply looked at the other person silently, without saying a word.

"That's true." Gongsun Yan was still smiling, but the chill in his voice was even greater than before. "Fellow Daoist Lin has now become a formal disciple of the Gong Clan."

"Naturally, they look down on our Gongsun Immortal Clan and Zhou Immortal Clan."

Gongsun Yan shook his head and sighed, "I really didn't expect this. We treated Fellow Daoist Lin with sincerity."

"And the sincerity that Fellow Daoist Lin ultimately showed us was... just a few words."

Gongsun Yan looked at Lin Yuan and said, enunciating each word clearly, "Fellow Daoist Lin, do you think this is appropriate?"

Lin Yuan smiled upon hearing this, "Fellow Daoist Gongsun, what brings you to this conversation?"

"How could you possibly think that I look down on the Zhou and Gongsun families?"

As he spoke, his dark gaze pressed down on Gongsun Yan, his tone still light, "Does this mean the status of the two great families will change just because I become a disciple of the Gong Clan?"

Gongsun Yan snorted lightly upon hearing this, saying that was impossible.

"As for sincerity, I have always been consistent, but unfortunately, this discovery occurred just as I was about to take action, and I..."

The words were unfinished, but the meaning was fully conveyed.

He then added, "I am still deeply grateful to the two of you for granting me such an opportunity back then."

"But as for the Rejuvenation Pearl, this is all I can do."

Lin Yuan raised his wine cup, "I hope you two will understand."

Just then, a flash of sword light entered Lin Yuan's field of vision.