The sight of Marquis Guānqūn sent a chill through Chen Lin's heart.
He also felt a flicker of anger.
Fairy Yaochi had actually kept this information from him, even putting on an act of calling him her brother. She probably had no good intentions.
But on second thought, something did not seem right.
Given True Lord Wuming's and Marquis Guānqūn's standing, they hardly needed to go through such roundabout means to find him. Fairy Yaochi probably did not know Marquis Guānqūn was here either.
Whatever the case, he was already here. Overthinking would do no good.
Chen Lin immediately offered a slight bow.
"Junior Chen Lin pays his respects to you both, True Lords!"
With that, he raised his head slightly and watched their expressions.
The two men were also studying him.
"Hehe, Daoist Chen, there is no need to stand on ceremony. As Cult Master Hongming's companion, you are our peer. Please, sit!"
True Lord Wuming smiled faintly and gestured for him to sit.
Chen Lin hesitated, then accepted without further ceremony and took a seat below them.
He cupped his hands. "May I ask why you two True Lords summoned me? What instructions do you have?"
True Lord Wuming said nothing, instead glancing at Marquis Jinguān beside him.
Marquis Jinguān's face was expressionless as he asked gravely, "Daoist Chen, you cultivate the destiny law, correct?"
"Indeed!"
Chen Lin nodded in reply.
There was no longer any point in concealing it. Hua Ruyu had forcibly purchased Golden-Eyed Meng's Giant Egg at the auction, exposing his secrets. Any further attempts to hide them would be meaningless.
"To what level?"
A gleam flashed through Marquis Jinguān's eyes as he questioned him again.
Chen Lin pondered briefly, then answered truthfully, "By good fortune, I have reached greater mastery."
At this answer, Marquis