Everyone was rather curious. For such a private gathering today, who else would Xiao Yan invite?
When Fei Tian opened the door, a middle-aged man in red robes stood outside with a dashing young woman wearing a ponytail. Stroking his chin, Tang Zhen chuckled. "I heard young friend Xiao Yan was hosting a celebration banquet. My daughter and I came to mooch a drink. You don't mind, do you?"
"Valley Master Tang!" Xiao Yan hurriedly rose to greet him. Tang Zhen had nurtured the new Heavy Profound Ruler for him, and Xiao Yan had always repaid kindness. Naturally, he had not forgotten to invite Tang Zhen to this banquet.
Tang Zhen poked his head in and looked around the room. His hearty smile suddenly froze—every person in the room was a young adult in their early twenties. The only old fellow, Fei Tian, had long since retreated to the wall to act as a waiter.
Seeing this, Tang Zhen said with a trace of embarrassment, "It's all young people here. Looks like this old fellow came at the wrong time?"
Xiao Yi Xian came over with a cup of tea to smooth things over. "Valley Master Tang, please take the seat of honor. Today's banquet is meant for celebration, so there is no need to overthink it."
"No, no!" Tang Zhen waved his hands repeatedly and pushed his daughter forward. "Leave Huo'er here to have fun with you young people. With this old fellow standing around, you won't be able to relax."
"Since I happen to have some time today, I'll go find some amusement with an old friend of mine." Before leaving, Tang Zhen spoke to Xiao Yan rather mysteriously. "Master Haika should be asking you to pick up that weapon in the next few days. It'll definitely give