Councilor wasn't just a title. The resources one could command from that position were beyond ordinary people's imagination.
Lu Yin's wariness of the Immortal Old Man increased several times over.
Young Master Tian didn't speak. He simply stood behind the Immortal Old Man.
The Immortal Old Man looked at Lu Yin and smiled. "You're Lu Yin, aren't you?"
Lu Yin nodded. "This junior doesn't mean to show disrespect, but I'm a registered disciple of Changtian Island. Shang Sheng Shen Wei calls me his junior brother, and I call him Senior Brother Shen Wei. If I were to pay my respects to you, it might put Senior Brother Shen Wei in a difficult position. You've probably heard about his temper."
The Immortal Old Man waved his hand with a smile. "Etiquette is only for show. Do those who bow to me truly respect me?" As he spoke, the Immortal Old Man's gaze swept over everyone present.
Quite a few people shuddered inwardly.
Then he looked at Lu Yin again. "Perhaps many people here would like to drag this old man out of the New Universe and see what the Nine Councilors are capable of. Hahaha!"
Lu Yin smiled. The Immortal Old Man seemed easygoing in both speech and manner, yet every step was infused with authority and dominance. He truly was a man in power. Lu Yin still couldn't manage that kind of smiling while hiding a blade.
"I've met Mister Shen Wei of Changtian Island a few times. You're a registered disciple there, which is quite a remarkable opportunity. You should treasure it," the Immortal Old Man said with a smile.
Lu Yin nodded. "This junior knows."
"By the way, I'm curious. How did you escape the New Human Alliance? Where is their headquarters?" The Immortal Old Man asked suddenly,