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

Upon hearing this, Zhou Wanwan simply replied, "Is that so?"

His tone was soft, yet it was like two cool breezes blowing towards everyone present.

Just as Gongsun Yan was about to speak, Zhou Wanwan said, "I think if Fellow Daoist Gongsun hadn't given up just now..."

At this point, Zhou Wanwan paused, her gaze slowly falling on Lin Yuan, and then said, "The bidding for the Earth Dragon Blood Ginseng might not have evoked such feelings now."

From the moment Gongsun Yan appeared before Zhou Wanwan with his dagger, many things became self-evident.

Gongsun Yan never expected that his impulsive greeting would be met with a "greeting" from Zhou Wanwan instead.

He froze for a moment.

But it was only for a moment.

Then he smiled and asked, "What do you mean by this, Fellow Daoist Zhou?"

"Isn't giving up the most common response when you can't win a bid?"

"Stop pretending." Seeing that Zhou Wanwan didn't intend to speak, Zhou Shuyue immediately put her hands on her hips and said, "You participated in the bidding for both the Earth Dragon Blood Ginseng and the Shadow Strike, and what was the result? You bid 6,400 spirit stones against Sister Wanwan for the Spirit Fan, but..."

Zhou Shuyue's eyes shifted slightly, her gaze following the voice to Lin Yuan. However, she did not know Lin Yuan's name and was pondering what to call him when Gongsun Yan introduced him very considerately: "This is Lin Yuan, Fellow Daoist Lin."

"He is a weapon refiner from the Gong clan of immortals."

Zhou Shuyue: "..."

Although she really wanted to get to know this male cultivator who made Sister Wanwan so "concerned".

But now is the time to talk about this.

"It seems I don't need to say anything more." Zhou Shuyue's momentum inexplicably diminished after being interrupted by Gongsun Yan.

Upon hearing this, Gongsun Yan immediately feigned sudden realization and said, "So that's how it is."

"Does Fellow Daoist Shuyue think I shouldn't have been involved in a brief encounter with Fellow Daoist Wanwan?"

"I..." Zhou Shuyue's almond-shaped eyes widened. Was that what she meant?

Before she could even refute, Zhou Wanwan raised the hand holding the spirit fan and gestured.

Zhou Shuyue then fell silent.

"Let's go," Zhou Wanwan continued.

A short while later, Zhou Wanwan and her companion had completely disappeared from their sight.

Gongsun Yan stepped forward and looked at Lin Yuan, saying, "Speaking of which, I haven't congratulated Fellow Daoist Lin yet."

"Earth Dragon Blood Ginseng and Flowing Gold Sand are both rare and precious items. Fellow Daoist Lin has obtained two today. Congratulations!"

Lin Yuan smiled faintly and said, "In that case, shouldn't I also congratulate Fellow Daoist Gongsun?"

Gongsun Yan was speechless for a few moments, then continued as if nothing had happened: "Fellow Daoist Lin is joking."

"As the saying goes, a chance encounter is worse than an invitation. Fellow Daoist Lin, Fellow Daoist Gong Yi, and Fellow Daoist Gong Li, why don't we meet at a restaurant and have a few drinks?" Gongsun Yan suggested.

In the past, Gong Yi would have gladly gone.

However, he had other matters to attend to, so he quickly declined, saying, "Fellow Daoist Gongsun, the three of us have important business to attend to."

"Let's save the drinking for next time."

Gong Li quickly chimed in, "Yes, yes, maybe next time."

Upon hearing this, Gongsun Yan remained outwardly calm, but inwardly he was filled with doubt.

Important matters?

Judging from the expressions of Gong Yi and the other person, they didn't seem to be faking it.

But what important matter could bring these three people together?

Lin Yuan, a weapon refiner...

Could it be that Lin Yuan has forged some kind of magical artifact?

Gongsun Yan suppressed his doubts and finally said, "In that case, I will not disturb you any longer. Farewell."

After speaking, the group bowed to each other.

Half an hour later, Lin Yuan brought Gong Yi and the other person to his residence.

"Lin Yuan, quick, let me see my sword."