"Clan Elder Mingchang."
Madam Biluo's soft, alluring voice rang out during the banquet, loosening the stagnant atmosphere in the field.
"To be ranked alongside a heavenly talent is a grand occasion. Why let your temper flare so rashly?"
Madam Biluo's voice was gentle and mellow, pleasant and melodious, faintly carrying a power that soothed the mind.
Ji Mingchang's aura did not diminish. He raised a hand to stop Madam Biluo from continuing.
"Hahaha!"
He fixed his gaze below and burst into hearty laughter.
"As expected of a Hidden Dragon Heavenly Talent, your reputation is well deserved. Lord Chen is a young heavenly talent, sharp and decisive, renowned far and wide. This old man was itching for a challenge and acted discourteously. Lord Chen, please do not take offense!"
Ji Mingchang spoke boldly, smiling broadly. His attitude was utterly different from before.
Looking at Ji Mingchang, whose attitude had changed so drastically, Chen Ping'an remained calm. "Special Envoy Ji, next time, you should sort things out before speaking. Chen is straightforward by nature and not someone who can take a joke."
"Of course, of course." The sword intent in the field dissipated, and Ji Mingchang's smile deepened. "This old man has always admired heavenly talents. As for Great Grandmasters on the Wind and Cloud Rankings, I have long admired them by reputation. Now that Lord Chen has ascended both rankings alone, this old man was beside himself with joy and lost his composure. Please forgive any offense, Lord Chen."
Ji Mingchang had lowered himself exceedingly with those words. Even between friendly Dao companions, such a conversation was rare, let alone given the prior circumstances between the two men and under the watchful eyes of everyone present.
Chen Ping'an smiled and drained the wine in his hand. "Since it was a misunderstanding,