Before Qiao Ranran could speak, Pei Ling spoke up for once. He smiled at Feng Changdong and said, "Sure."
Yan Qingsui didn't know why, but though Pei Ling was clearly in a good mood, something about him at that moment felt dangerous in a way Yan Qingsui couldn't put into words.
Feng Changdong smiled and cupped his hands. "Thank you, Fellow Cultivator Pei."
Wen Ziheng said nothing, but the other three Feng Family Members were baffled. Their leader leaned toward Feng Changdong, his face tight with worry. "Young Master! You were kind enough to invite them along. Why are you thanking them? You've already shown them more respect than they deserve. Why lower yourself before them?"
Feng Changdong narrowed his eyes and glanced at the man. "The Feng Family truly has fallen."
The man looked confused. "Young Master?"
The Feng Family had stood so high and thought so well of itself for so many years that it had probably forgotten how talent arose in every generation. The family's glory was nothing but a castle in the air. If it failed to face reality, its decline was only a matter of time.
Even those chosen to accompany him, the outstanding talents of their generation in the Feng Family, had long since grown drunk on the view from its heights.
"Follow closely. Watch carefully. Speak less, do more, and show some humility."
"..." The man took an embarrassed step back. "Yes!"
The Feng Family Members were arrogant enough to look down on everyone, but at their core, they still revered strength. Among the family's younger generation, Feng Changdong was the strongest. The man had spoken out only because he couldn't stand how little respect Qiao Ranran's group showed him.
Since Feng Changdong had said so, he would watch carefully. He would keep