Chapter 855: Chapter 855 Wang Chenming Chapter 855: Chapter 855 Wang Chenming “Congratulations, True Person, warmest felicitations!”

Upon seeing Wang Chen return in triumph, Wang Xinchen immediately revealed a bright smile, stepped forward, and bowed, “Congratulations, True Person, on attaining Golden Core, with Nascent Soul on the horizon, your immortal path is boundless!”

His entourage of followers bent their waists in unison, “Congratulations, True Person!”

As the saying goes, one does not slap a smiling face, and given the other party’s courteous and respectful attitude, even if Wang Chen didn’t appreciate it, he couldn’t very well respond with a cold demeanor. He offered a faint smile and said, “Steward Wang is too kind.”

He noticed that next to his shop, to the left and right, were eight loads of congratulatory gifts draped in red.

Twenty-eight loads in total, this was indeed quite an honor!

Wang Chen, with a sweep of his sleeve, opened the shop’s door, “Come in, let’s talk.”

After Wang Xinchen entered, he first presented an inventory of the gifts, “True Person, upon learning of your advancement to Golden Core, our Family Head has prepared these humble gifts to show respect. Please accept them with a smile!”

“Hmm.”

Wang Chen took the inventory and glanced over it, noting that Wang Xinchen’s master was quite generous.

These congratulatory gifts included Spirit Rice, Spiritual Wine, Spirit Pills, Spirit Robe, and Spiritual Artifacts, all of which were ceremonial in nature, and in addition, there were one hundred thousand Spirit Stones.

Although Wang Chen didn’t care much for these gifts, the other party’s attitude was so sincere that he couldn’t help but feel curious, “Steward Wang, how did your master learn of my Golden Core advancement?”

This question caused the old cultivator to blush slightly and he coughed once before answering, “My Family Head has always paid close attention to the True Person.”

Wang Chen understood and smiled, asking, “May I know the esteemed name of your master?”

“My Family Head is the eldest son of the seventh branch of the direct lineage of the Wang Clan of Three Ridge, Wang Chenming, also a Golden Core True Person.”

Wang Xinchen said, “He invites you to meet tomorrow night at Wangjiang Tower. May I know if True Person would be willing to honor us with your presence?”

Wang Chenming!

Wang Chen committed this name to memory, “Yes.”

“Thank you for gracing us with your presence, True Person!”

Wang Xinchen was immediately overjoyed, quickly bowed and said, “I will return to the manor at once to report, and come again tomorrow evening to escort True Person to the meeting!”

The old steward, along with his entourage of followers, left contentedly, leaving behind a room full of gifts.

Wang Chen had Su Ziling tidy up the gifts, his hand subconsciously stroking his chin as he pondered.

Gifts given with expectations in return, the other party being a direct descendant of the Wang Clan of Three Ridge and also a Golden Core True Person, treating an outsider with such honor and kindness, there must be some ulterior motive, for without it, that would be truly bizarre!

However, since the other party hadn’t shown any malice, Wang Chen obviously couldn’t just turn hostile.

He decided to meet with Wang Chenming first and then see what would happen.

If the other party had any hidden agenda, he would just send their sugar-coated bullets back, and ignore them in the future.

But if Wang Chenming was sincerely seeking friendship, Wang Chen wouldn’t mind expanding his circle of acquaintances.

After all, he was going to stay in the Immortal City of Thousand Star for a long time.

“Master, this Spirit Robe is so beautiful!”

A call from Su Ziling snapped Wang Chen back to reality, as he saw the girl holding out a Taoist robe with an expression full of surprise, “Would you like to try it on?”

This Taoist robe, which she had just taken from among the gifts, was exquisitely crafted and made from fine materials–its value almost on par with a Magical Treasure. But it was generally worn for grand occasions, and while it wasn’t inappropriate to wear it ostentatiously around town, it attracted too much attention. Plus, without knowing the full details, Wang Chen wasn’t eager to put it on.

By the afternoon of the next day, a Four-Horse Cloud Chariot had come to a stable stop in front of the Artifact Shop.

Eight knight attendants followed behind, all Battle Cultivators from the Purple Mansion!

They could feel the formidable aura emanating from them, which even scared off the onlookers from the neighboring houses.

The one to pick up Wang Chen was still Wang Xinchen.

Once Wang Chen boarded the carriage, this old steward waved his hand, and the team immediately set off along the long street towards the Inner City.

Traveling along the main road, they moved from Seven Ridge to Three Ridge, encountering no obstacles along the way, and finally stopped in front of a twelve-story building.

Wangjiang Tower, a well-known restaurant in the Thousand Star Immortal City, where it is said that a single meal could cost hundreds or even thousands of Spirit Stones, with no upper limit to how extravagant the price can be.

Wang Chen had heard of Wangjiang Tower’s reputation before but had never experienced it.

Wang Chen wasn’t short of Spirit Stones; he simply didn’t see the necessity–little did he expect that Wang Chenming would invite him to enjoy such a spectacle!

At this point, Wang Xinchen had completed his task, and Wang Chen, led by a maidservant, ascended to the seventh floor of this famed restaurant.

The entire seventh floor of Wangjiang Tower had been reserved, and a lavish banquet was laid out with a variety of exotic delicacies and treasures from both land and sea; together with the presence of several beautiful attending maidservants, the atmosphere felt incredibly luxurious.

As Wang Chen entered the banquet hall, the Cultivator seated in the position of honor stood up with a smile and said, “You must be Wang Chen, True Person Wang. I am Wang Chenming!”

“Ah, so it is True Person Chen Ming in person. Wang Chen is honored!”

After exchanging pleasantries, Wang Chen took his seat as a guest, and the maidservants served tea.

At the same time, he took a few glances at Wang Chenming.

This direct descendant of the Wang Clan’s Three Ridge looked to be in his thirties with handsome and elegant features, clad in a white robe exuding a sense of otherworldly grace.

Wang Chen keenly sensed that the aura Wang Chenming gave off was well-rounded and substantial, clearly indicating that he had set foot on the path of immortality many years ago.

At least a cultivation level of the third or fourth layer!

While Wang Chen was sizing up Wang Chenming, Wang Chenming was also not neglectful in observing and scrutinizing Wang Chen.

Both men had their own thoughts, inevitably leading to a somewhat awkward atmosphere at the scene.

However, experience shows, and with a clap of his hands, Wang Chenming summoned a group of Musicians and songstresses to perform.

Wang Chenming then instructed the feast to begin, and soon, dish after delicious dish was brought to the table in succession.

Faced with fine cuisine, Wang Chen made no attempt to be shy.

He had spent a full twelve years in the Foggy Mountain Realm, and though his daily meals were beyond what ordinary people could access, the taste was truly lacking, leaving him yearning for his hometown and for the signature Spirit Food from all corners of the land gathered here.

When the drinks had been poured three times, Wang Chen said, “True Person Chen Ming, thank you for the congratulatory gift. However, I have no current intentions of acknowledging my ancestry and returning to the clan; please forgive me.”

The larger a family is, the more intense the internal competition–and the more murky and complex its waters.

Most people who get involved are likely to perish!

Wang Chen sincerely didn’t want to get involved in these murky waters, so it was best to be clear from the start, to avoid difficulties in refusing later.

Wang Chenming was momentarily stunned, then smiled and said, “You misunderstand, my friend.”

He clapped his hands, signaling the musicians, songstresses, and maidservants to all retreat, leaving just himself and Wang Chen in the banquet hall.

This direct descendant of the Wang Family casually performed a gesture, establishing a soundproof barrier.

Beyond the barrier, even a Nascent Soul True Immortal would not be able to hear a single word.

Wang Chenming then asked, “True Person Wang, are you aware of the Thousand Star Assembly?”

The Thousand Star Assembly?

Wang Chen kept his expression unchanged and shook his head slightly, “I have not heard of it.”

Wang Chenming smiled and said, “If you’re willing, I would like to be your sponsor!”

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