Chapter 216: Chapter 208: My Young Master Has Always Disregarded Others’ Toasts
"This..."
Shanyang couldn’t help but cast a glance at Chen Zhixing.
Before Chen Zhixing could speak.
"Do you still need to ask your friend about this matter? Who is he? Do you think the Sect Leader will risk offending the Haori Sword Sect for a mere Tao Seed disciple if you don’t return to the sect before this gathering ends without me smoothing things over?"
The beautiful woman scolded discontentedly.
Immediately, her gaze turned to Chen Zhixing and Dugu Ni, bringing her dissatisfaction to them as well.
These two really don’t understand the situation. Clearly, now is not the time for Shanyang to play with the two of you. Can’t they have the sense to leave first?
"It’s fine, my matters aren’t urgent, let’s resolve yours first."
Ignoring the beautiful woman’s gaze, Chen Zhixing spoke lightly.
Hearing this, Shanyang couldn’t help but heave a sigh of relief, casting a grateful look at Chen Zhixing.
"Are you leaving or not? I don’t have much patience left. If you keep dawdling, don’t blame me for not defending you in front of the Sect Leader when we get back!"
The voice of the beautiful woman urging from ahead reached them.
Shanyang offered a sheepish smile to the beautiful woman, then turned to Chen Zhixing and said respectfully:
"Shall we go now?"
Only when Chen Zhixing nodded did Shanyang hurriedly follow with quick steps.
"Shanyang, are these two your friends or esteemed guests you’ve invited? Why do you need to consult them on everything? Are they more important than the prodigies of Little Hui Peak?"
The beautiful woman gave Shanyang an annoyed glance, then shook her head and softened her tone as she continued:
"When we get to Little Hui Peak later, show some manners. Propose a toast and greet that group of prodigies. Those are figures who can make it onto the Longevity Celestial Pride Rankings! If you can establish connections with them, it will be worth more than thousands of fair-weather friends, understand?"
"Remember, at our level, when making friends, you need to connect with useful people!"
"Either they should have strength and talent, or they should have status and influence!"
"Otherwise, no matter how many friends you make, if they can’t bring you any benefits, there’s no point. You need to mature a bit and reduce those useless social interactions, got it?"
Hearing the earnest advice from the beautiful woman, Shanyang just scratched his head and laughed awkwardly:
"Ah, yes, yes."
Seeing this, the beautiful woman gave a slight nod, feeling confident that Shanyang understood.
Behind the two.
Chen Zhixing and Dugu Ni walked slowly, following along.
"What is this Longevity Celestial Pride Rankings?" Chen Zhixing asked with some confusion.
Dugu Ni chuckled and said, "Isn’t it because the East Profound Domain competition is nearing? Some people with too much time on their hands started ranking, and the so-called Longevity Celestial Pride Rankings are for the top fifty Human Race cultivators under thirty years old to enter."
"...Those who make the rankings certainly have too much free time." Chen Zhixing pouted.
"Hahaha, but those who made the rankings seem to appreciate you, Third Young Master. Not only did they rank you first, but they also used the words ’unmatched through the ages, unparalleled’ as your commentary."
"..." Chen Zhixing shook his head, inexplicably feeling a bit embarrassed.
During their conversation.
They had already arrived at Little Hui Peak.
At the mountain top, a grand banquet was being held.
Though called a grand banquet, in reality, only one table was set at the mountain top.
On a scarlet long table, there were eight seats in total.
Five of the seats were already occupied.
"Has the Cloud Fairy arrived?"
Seeing the beautiful woman’s arrival.
The five prodigies who were engaging in fervent discussion turned their heads back, greeting the beautiful woman with smiles.
"Thank you all for honoring us with your presence at our Five Elements Thunder Sect’s Little Hui Peak!"
Cloud Fairy, who had previously treated Chen Zhixing and Dugu Ni coldly, immediately put on a sweet smile and sauntered over to take a seat.
"Shanyang, aren’t you going to offer a toast quickly?"
The Cloud Fairy glared at Shanyang, who wore a blank expression.
Shanyang shivered, hastily putting on a smile and advancing to pour and offer drinks.
"This is Young Master Luoo Qingtian of the Great Wilderness Tao Sect, ranked forty-second on the Longevity Celestial Pride Rankings!"
"This is Young Master Xie Wenyan of the Profound Celestial Divine Sect, ranked thirty-ninth on the Longevity Rankings!"
.....
"This is Young Master Yu Qingzhi of the Celestial Gate Sword Sect, ranked twenty-sixth on the Longevity Rankings!"
"Esteemed prodigies, this is my junior brother Shanyang."
Following Cloud Fairy’s introduction.
Shanyang quickly cooperated, attentively offering drinks.
And the prodigies just took a polite sip with indifference.
After going through the round of toasts.
Cloud Fairy couldn’t help but frown, whispering, "Shanyang, your two friends really have no sense of etiquette. Don’t they know to pay respects and offer a toast to the prodigies here?"
Hearing this, Shanyang’s face stiffened, contemplating how to smooth things over.
Dugu Ni already spoke lightly:
"My young master never toasts others; only others toast to him."
As soon as these words fell.
The prodigies at the table, along with Cloud Fairy, all raised their heads to look at Chen Zhixing and Dugu Ni, narrowing their eyes.
"Such arrogance! Is your young master some extraordinary figure? Why should only others toast him?"
Cloud Fairy showed a hint of anger on her face, her dissatisfaction with Chen Zhixing and Dugu Ni growing even stronger at this moment.
Seeing this, Shanyang became very anxious, frantically flashing signals at Cloud Fairy.
Oh dear!
For heaven’s sake, don’t say anything more!
Everyone here combined isn’t enough to withstand them!
Let alone Third Young Master Chen Zhixing, even this Sword Demon senior can wipe everyone here out!
These two are fearsome figures who could destroy entire clans on a whim!
"What? Cat got your tongue? If you two were really someone important, would you even need to rely on Shanyang?" Cloud Fairy sneered.
As soon as these words fell.
Shanyang fell into despair, cold sweat continuously forming on his forehead.
He cast a helpless look at Cloud Fairy.
Sister, oh sister, there’s really nothing more I can do to help you!
"You little girl..."
Dugu Ni frowned, about to speak.
Chen Zhixing spoke calmly, "We’re just nobodies, but I really don’t have the habit of toasting others."
As soon as these words fell.
Cloud Fairy became even more relentless, preparing to coldly taunt them further.
"Oh, they’re friends of your junior brother. Forget it, forget it, it’s just a toast. Is it not within our status to receive a toast?"
The prodigies couldn’t help but chuckle dismissively.
They thought it was someone important, but it turned out to be just a friend of Cloud Fairy’s junior brother.
It is often said, birds of a feather flock together.
The junior brother of Cloud Fairy is nothing more than a small figure akin to an ant, so how strong can his friends be?
"Hmph, such a lack of etiquette!"
Cloud Fairy huffed, deciding in her heart that after this banquet, she must make Shanyang stay away from these two.
And just at this moment.
At the edge of the sky, a golden carriage was gradually cutting through the air, coming into view.
The carriage was drawn by three Horned Golden Beasts.
On the carriage, a golden flag flapped in the wind, emblazoned with the word ’Sikong’!
Whoosh—!
Seeing this, the prodigies instantly perked up, all standing up from their seats and exchanging smiles:
"Young Master Sikong has arrived!"