That night, Jiang Feng watched it all with absolute calm.
Puyang Feng's laying his cards on the table had been within his expectations as well.
With a faint smile, he said, "For the imperial Puyang Clan to extend an invitation—I am truly honored!"
"However, what virtues or abilities do I possess to receive such treatment?"
Puyang Feng snorted inwardly. At least you know what's good for you!
But aloud, he said, "If Mister Jiang agrees to join the Puyang Clan, the Puyang Clan will certainly attach great importance to you and spare no effort in nurturing you."
"With Mister Jiang's potential, coupled with my clan's formidable foundation, breaking through to the Divine Power Realm may not be impossible!"
Jiang Feng smiled faintly and cupped his hands. "To be honest, I came out this time to travel and train, to see more places and broaden my knowledge and experience. Joining a clan is something I have not yet considered."
Jiang Feng's words greatly surprised Puyang Feng.
He had assumed that once Jiang Feng learned of the imperial clan's invitation, he would be overflowing with gratitude. He never expected Jiang Feng to refuse.
Is this brat an idiot? Puyang Feng was stunned.
It was not just Puyang Feng who was surprised. Even Nanfei was somewhat taken aback.
After all, it was the imperial clan extending an olive branch!
How tempting was a personal invitation from the imperial clan?
An ordinary person would likely have long since dropped to their knees, thanking them for such a blessing.
In order to preserve their core strength, the Thirteen Imperial Clans did indeed periodically recruit powerful outsiders as guest retainers.
Although guest retainers could hardly enter the clan's inner circle, those with great strength still held no low status within the imperial clans.
Thus, every open