The Exposure Had Happened-So Be It

When Elder Xuan heard that the invitation had been sent by the Ten Thousand Talisman Immortal Sect to the Old Ancestor, he was overcome with excitement and exclaimed in a booming voice,

"Old Ancestor, the Ten Thousand Talisman Immortal Sect still knows how to tell right from wrong!"

Danchenzi frowned at Elder Xuan. Elder Xuan hurriedly said, "Old Ancestor, Qin Guan has dragged the reputation of our Lingxiao Pill Palace through the mud lately!

"And now the Old Ancestor of the Ten Thousand Talisman Immortal Sect, Fu Tianzun, has personally invited you. Doesn't that prove that in the eyes of truly ancient immortal sects with deep foundations, our Lingxiao Pill Palace's standing remains unshakable? They're sending a signal to the world that they support us!"

At that, Danchenzi stroked his beard, his face lighting up with delight.

"That does make some sense. The Ten Thousand Talisman Immortal Sect's mastery of talismans and formations is unmatched in the Xuanji Realm, and its standing is beyond question. Attending this banquet would be a good chance to restore the prestige of our Lingxiao Pill Palace."

A glint flashed in Danchenzi's eyes. "Besides, Fu Tianzun has been in seclusion for many years. He's emerged from seclusion and specially invited me this time. Perhaps we can strike some important deals with them. After all, our Lingxiao Pill Palace and their Ten Thousand Talisman Immortal Sect both built our reputations on our crafts."

"Old Ancestor, you're wise!"

Elder Xuan hurried to flatter him. "With an ally like the Ten Thousand Talisman Immortal Sect, what's to stop us from crushing that brat Qin Guan and his Immortal Pavilion?"

"Good. Excellent!"

The more Danchenzi thought about it, the better his mood became.

"Pass down the order: gather the finest ingredients for those few secret palace-guarding pill recipes. To