"So you are Ye Lin, Lord Ye. I have long heard of your great name."
"I've wanted to meet you for a long time. Now that I've finally met the real person, you truly are as dignified and impressive as ever."
Pang Yong looked at Ye Lin and said with a light laugh.
Though he laughed lightly, his eyes were filled with caution, without the slightest hint of contempt.
Ye Lin had slain Li Changsheng with a single sword strike, an event that had stirred no small storm throughout the Central Star Domain.
It had prompted many prodigies to want to meet Ye Lin and exchange insights on the Dao with him while they were at it.
Likewise, Ye Lin's reputation had spread into their circle.
Just as he had been worrying over what excuse to use to meet this rising star at the height of his fame, his good brother had given him such a tremendous surprise.
He had brought Ye Lin right before him.
Ye Lin smiled and nodded at Pang Yong.
It was not that he was putting on a cold and aloof act; he genuinely did not know what to say.
"Good, good, good! You brat have given me a huge surprise this time—you even invited these two."
"Please, both of you. Our banquet is just ahead."
Pang Yong said politely to Ye Lin and Liu Bai.
"Ah, the moment you see new friends, you forget to look after your old friends. Ah, I'm so heartbroken. Ah."
Hong Batian said, pretending to be wounded.
Yet Pang Yong's eyes held only Ye Lin and Liu Bai at the moment. He did not hear a word Hong Batian said.
"Damn it, Pang Yong. You little brat—I really did make the wrong friend."
Seeing Pang Yong ignore him, Hong