Lin Changheng shrugged, indicating that this was not the case.
Bai Fengxian did not believe him. At their last gathering of three, Xu Fugui had expressed his hope of getting acquainted with Tantai Feiyue, the prospective chief Talisman Master who was all the rage within the clan.
After all, he had put down roots in the Xu Family and was still sprouting new shoots. He could never leave it in this lifetime.
Tantai Feiyue, meanwhile, had been granted an exceptional appointment as a Guest Elder Talisman Master. Rumor had it that the chief position was already reserved for her, so she was likely tied to the Xu Family as well. They were also both Bing-Gui Immortal Seedlings, with the fellowship of having entered in the same year as a foundation. They could certainly lend each other a little help.
Although he had risen in standing, with half a foot across the threshold of the upper ranks and his father-in-law supporting him, he still needed some additional backing.
Either he gritted his teeth and swallowed pills until he reached late Qi Refining, or he found another source or two of outside help.
Tantai Feiyue was a fine prospective partner.
Yet less than half a month later, when he held his banquet, Tantai Feiyue had come of her own accord to congratulate him.
Without Brother Lin playing a major role, why would Talisman Master Tantai, who had never had any dealings with him, have come?
Besides... the way those two whispered together positively reeked of something fishy.
As someone who had been through it himself, he naturally understood.
Just then, a delighted laugh suddenly rang out from afar:
"Brother Lin! Oh, Fairy Tantai is here too! You truly make my humble home shine."
Xu Fugui's belly had grown rounder still, and