"Junior Brother!" Gu Huanling spoke first. She was sad, but happy for Tang Changsheng too.
Over this time, they had all come to respect Tang Changsheng's abilities. Privately, they felt he was at least as capable as You Mengde.
What a pity about Tang Changsheng's background! It meant he would never have the chance to become a Direct Lineage True Disciple...
But now Tang Changsheng had a chance to soar into the sky. Though Gu Huanling was reluctant to see him go and felt a little sad, she was mostly happy for him.
By now, her eyes had grown a little red!
Before Tang Changsheng could speak, You Mengde sighed deeply. "I thought I could become cultivation partners with Junior Brother Tang and pursue great things together. But now, like a Kunpeng finding water, you're spreading your wings and soaring high. Not being able to work alongside you anymore is my regret!"
There was such generosity in his words that Tang Changsheng could not help being moved.
In truth, You Mengde was exceptional in both character and ability. Later, Tang Changsheng's brilliance had stirred a trace of resentment in him.
But it had never had the chance to take root and sprout. So long as their interests did not clash, Tang Changsheng believed their friendship would only deepen.
So Tang Changsheng replied politely, "I owe all this to you, Senior Brother You..."
After they exchanged a few modest words, Gu Changyu burst out laughing. "What's the point of all this talk? All this syrupy sentiment is getting unbearable. There's a tavern right beside us. Today, we drink until we drop!"
"Good! Today, we'll drink until we drop!" Wang Benchu said with a laugh.
"Then what are we waiting for?" Everyone laughed together and went up to the tavern. They booked