Virtual Universe, the Public Zone of Yuxiang Mountain.
As usual, Luo Yuan met Luo Feng, Rong Jun, Wuka, Qian Shui, and the others for a meal at a restaurant they frequented. This time, however, the others seemed somewhat reserved around him.
"What's wrong with you all? You look like ducks being held by the neck," Luo Yuan asked them, puzzled.
Rong Jun, Wuka, and the others said nothing. Beside them, Luo Feng opened his mouth, unsure what to say.
"What exactly is wrong with you? Can we still have fun together or not? Luo Feng, you tell me!" Luo Yuan said with a stern face.
"Hey, Third Brother, did the Chaos City Lord really take you as his personal disciple?" Luo Feng asked curiously. The others all turned toward Luo Yuan, their gazes complicated.
Luo Yuan immediately understood the reason. He nodded, then smiled. "What, now that I'm the Chaos City Lord's personal disciple, you all feel inferior? Uncomfortable? I'm still me, just a different kind of firework!"
Rong Jun grinned broadly at that. "Hey, Luo Yuan, you have no idea. Everyone was stunned when they learned that the Chaos City Lord had taken you as his personal disciple. We're all from the same batch, but the gap between us and you just keeps growing!"
Luo Yuan raised his eyebrows at Rong Jun's words, then said loudly, "We haven't just known each other for a day or two. We've had so much fun together over the years. There's no need for this. A gap in strength can't stand in the way of our friendship. Besides, you'll all become great figures renowned throughout the Myriad Heavens and Realms someday. Come on, let's have a toast! We're only talking about friendship here, nothing else!"
Luo Yuan stood and raised his glass. Seeing