The Leng Family Grand Banquet · Four

In truth, given Zang Xin's sentimental nature, it would normally be impossible for him to be so desperate as to offer an Immortal Herb worth one hundred thousand years in exchange for information that even his own rational mind deemed false.

However, the inherent passive attributes of the underlying code of Douluo Continent caused Zang Xin to spontaneously self-hypnotize, convincing himself that this matter was real.

In order to be with his beloved Old Cao, he had to seize the opportunity and grasp the 'future' coming from Leng Wuduan!

Zang Xin and Cao Dezhi were a pair of star-crossed lovers; fate had allowed them to meet, know each other, and become the most important people in each other's lives.

Sentimental and ruthless—what a perfect match!

The sentimental one offers warmth to the ruthless one, melting away the coldness and teaching him how to cherish and be gentle;

The ruthless one offers stability to the sentimental one, restraining his wanton enthusiasm and teaching him how to be composed and calm.

A heart of deep affection meets a lifetime of detachment; the fervor is just enough to soothe the arrogance, and the indifference is just enough to embrace the passion.

The sentimental is not clingy, the ruthless is not cold; one soft and one hard, one hot and one cold, they complement and redeem each other.

It turns out that the meeting of extreme sentimentality and extreme ruthlessness was never a disaster, but a fated, irreplaceable, and supreme match.

Of course, this was only what Zang Xin and Cao Dezhi believed; Su Jiu thought this way only because he wanted to farm Immortal Herb from them.

"Vice Sect Master Zang, everything I said is the truth. As for the reward, there is no rush; you can pay me after you succeed. I also believe that Vice Sect Master Zang is not a man who breaks his word."

Su Jiu looked at the deep-in-thought Zang Xin. A living, breathing Immortal Herb delivery boy?

His favorability toward Zang Xin couldn't help but rise from that of a stranger to the stage of an 'honest man.'

One by one, ever since Su Jiu had seen the words on Old Man Chen's banner earlier, he knew he would be working with Cao Dezhi at the Abyss Defense Line next.

He would also facilitate Old Cao's happiness, consciously turning Old Cao into his own 'honest man.' Another Immortal Herb—neither of you two will be spared!

From two old gays to two lilies, hehehe~

"Vice Sect Master Zang, that is all for later. There is still plenty of time, and a grand banquet awaits us. Let's go attend and vent some of that pent-up frustration..."

After speaking, Su Jiu stepped into the gentle breeze and left the balcony.

Chen Xinjie's expression was already becoming unbearable; as the host, he had to go and 'properly' entertain him, otherwise, it would make him, Su, look too unrefined.

Banquet Hall.

Su Jiu used 'playing hard to get' once again, keeping Chen Xinjie on the hook.

Chen Xinjie: This Leng Wuduan doesn't seem like a good person either. He just finished colluding with the Tang Sect, and now he's running over to Shrek Academy. Especially since he's also going to the ungrateful wolves of the Federation—don't they know these two are both tumors of the Federation?

"His Holiness of the Holy Spirit, greetings. Since you are here today, this cup is my toast to you!"

"Your Excellency Wuduan, congratulations!"

Ya Li was stunned. A professional fake smile appeared on her face involuntarily, and she silently raised her wine glass. The clear wine slid down her throat, still bitter.

"You are truly full of surprises, His Holiness of the Holy Spirit. Not only is your ability to bring the dead back to life and regrow flesh and bone miraculous, but your tolerance for alcohol is also no less than any man. I admire you!"

Of course, these were just polite pleasantries of drinking culture. Su Jiu changed the subject, this time transmitting his voice directly to Ya Li with a meaningful tone, "His Holiness of the Holy Spirit, I have heard that your martial soul, Prayer Angel, can collect faith. I wonder how much you know about the path of becoming a god through faith?"

Ya Li's pupils trembled, and the wine glass in her hand hung in mid-air. She did not understand why the Leng Wuduan before her would know the core secret of her martial soul; only a handful of people knew of it.

Becoming a god through faith—the implications were massive. She absolutely could not reveal a single word!

She became vigilant immediately. She no longer looked at Su Jiu as the husband of her good friend Leng Yaozhu, but as a future rival coveting her ultimate secret. The last shred of goodwill instantly dropped to zero, and even fell into the negatives.

"His Holiness of the Holy Spirit, I merely wanted to exchange some insights on faith with you. I know a little, but not much. Since you are unwilling, I will not force it."

Even with Su Jiu's explanation, Ya Li did not lower her guard.

Su Jiu sighed. Forget it, it was just a casual mention anyway; the point was made.

Now, it was time to go to the table of Qiangu Dongfeng and properly 'toast' his own Tower Master.

Su Jiu turned and left. Seeing this, Ya Li's brows furrowed even tighter. She could read that Leng Wuduan clearly had no interest in becoming a god through faith, so why did he bring it up to her?

After all, 90% of soul masters on the continent knew the consequences of offending the Holy Spirit Douluo; in many cases, it was no different from losing one's life.

Therefore, Ya Li's status in the soul master world was very high—so high that as long as she made a request that wasn't too excessive, plenty of soul masters would volunteer, just to gain a shred of her favor.

But what exactly was Su Jiu doing this for?

"BANG!!!"

A dull yet exceptionally loud slapping sound exploded throughout the banquet. Everyone looked up to see Chen Xinjie, who was guarded by a group of War Gods.

He raised his wine glass directly toward Su Jiu. It looked like he was going to take the initiative to go up and toast, but his face remained serious, showing no sign of congratulatory joy.

"Ah~ so it is Hall Master Chen who has arrived."

Su Jiu looked back with an extremely perfunctory attitude; he didn't even have the desire to pick up his wine glass.

"Leng Wuduan, I am here today on behalf of the Federation (him and Long Yeyue) for two reasons."

Chen Xinjie downed the wine in his hand in one gulp, and the long-lost smile on his lips finally couldn't hold up. In front of everyone, he held up two fingers.

"The first is for the public. Recently, the Abyss Defense Line has been in an emergency. The abyss is restless and shows signs of a massive invasion of Douluo Continent. Moreover, the top combat power guarding the Abyss Defense Line is clearly short-handed. Therefore, for the sake of the continent and even the future of the entire Douluo Planet, I invite Your Excellency Wuduan, the number one on the continent, to go to the abyss, purge the evil, and protect the peace!"

"We invite Your Excellency Wuduan to go to the abyss, purge the evil, and protect the peace!"

The eighteen War Gods behind him also echoed in unison. Judging by their tone, their faces were full of seriousness and glory—that righteous look was as if it were real!

The area below the stage fell into a deathly silence; no one dared to make a sound and disrupt the scene. Most of those present had not yet enjoyed their comfortable lives enough, and they certainly did not want to be forcibly sent to the Abyss Defense Line to die on the battlefield right then and there.

Leng Yaozhu, however, merely smiled. She did not step forward to speak for Su Jiu, but instead leaned against the table with the look of a spectator, waiting to watch a good show.

This was a triple kidnapping involving morality, the Federation, and Douluo Planet. To refuse would be to invite the condemnation of the world and become a disgrace to the era!

Yet, Su Jiu wondered, if he were to agree just like that, wouldn't it be letting Old Man Chen off too easily?

Wouldn't it be letting everyone present off too easily?

Wouldn't it be letting the two continents of Dou Ling and Star Luo off too easily?

Since he had to go, they would all go together!

"Hahaha! Hall Master Chen speaks the truth. If the Abyss Defense Line falls, it will be a catastrophe for the entire Douluo Continent. We of our generation must press forward, head to the abyss together, guard the hearths and homes behind us, and protect the peace of all!"

"I, 'Leng,' shall certainly report to the Blood God Battalion of my own volition..."