Cultivators of the Guiyi Realm generally had lifespans between two and three thousand years.
This was common knowledge in the cultivation world.
A Guiyi Realm cultivator who had settled in Forgotten River City more than six hundred years ago was bound to have deep roots in the city.
And with all the important figures in the city heading to the Zhao Residence to celebrate the birthday of this Zhao-surnamed Guiyi Realm cultivator, Wei Zhao's decision to keep Chen Yan by his side was enough to show how highly he regarded him.
"Senior Chen's birthday celebration is just a banquet?"
Chen Yan asked curiously.
This was a Guiyi Realm cultivator—an undisputed great figure even in Forgotten River City.
Given his status, it would not have been excessive for the entire city to celebrate his birthday with great fanfare.
"I heard from my grandfather that when Old Immortal Master Zhao celebrated his thousandth birthday, the spectacle was enormous."
Wei Zhao did not immediately answer Chen Yan's question. Instead, he changed the subject:
"The whole of Forgotten River City was decked out in lanterns and streamers. From the south of the city to the north, every street had festive awnings set up, and the banquet tables ran for seven days and seven nights...
"Those who came to offer Old Immortal Master Zhao birthday wishes clogged the street in front of the Zhao Residence for three whole days, right up until the day of his thousandth birthday."
Wei Zhao suddenly paused for a moment before continuing:
"One of the two Divine Ability Realm Great Experts who lived in seclusion within the city sent four young attendants bearing a plaque draped in red cloth.
"Old Immortal Master Zhao was overjoyed, believing he had earned that great Senior's approval. But when the red cloth was lifted