"Invite me?"
Lin Changheng had not expected it either.
After all, Elder Kong's advancement to Third Tier Pill Master had raised his status and standing like a boat rising with the tide. He could now stand almost shoulder to shoulder with Core Formation True Persons.
He had entered a different sphere, and those he associated with should now be the central figures of major sects, schools, and immortal lineages.
Inviting a rogue cultivator Pill Master like him, whose status and strength were both somewhat lacking, showed that the man still had some warmth in him.
After all, maintaining private contact and inviting someone to attend such an important occasion were vastly different things.
Their significance was entirely different as well.
After some consideration...
"I'll go. I might as well broaden my horizons."
Lin Changheng made his decision.
In truth, this bore a striking similarity to attending Mo Zhaoli's "Foundation Establishment Celebration" back when he had been in Qi Refining. In both cases, he was attending the festivities of a higher circle with lower status and strength.
He might seem out of place when the time came.
But so what?
Lin Changheng had tempered his state of mind exceptionally well. With [Heaven-Gifted Clear Heart] supporting him, he could remain as calm as an unruffled lake.
The ceremony was three months away. Lin Changheng quietly set off only after finishing all the Pill Refining work on hand.
Once again, he did not bring his three spirit beasts.
The [Deep Lake Spirit Clam] and [Black-Armored Earth Turtle] continued guarding his home. Together with Yan Mingyi, who had recently advanced to Foundation Establishment, that made three Second Tier combatants.
With the formation's protection as well, they could handle even the unexpected situations his neighbors had mentioned with composure.
Holding their ground on Perching