After everyone met and exchanged greetings, Li Moze left with the elders.
Given Chu Xingchen's current importance, the Profound Clarity Heavenly Sect afforded him exceptionally high treatment, having Huang Miao temporarily serve as his Dao protector.
Chu Xingchen got to enjoy treatment that even Xu Jin, a Core Disciple, had never received.
Li Moze did not choose to discuss the subsequent arrangements with Chu Xingchen himself, either, instead leaving that to Xu Jin. After all, they had a friendship; whatever results their discussion produced, at least they would genuinely enjoy the conversation.
Xu Jin walked shoulder to shoulder with Chu Xingchen toward his Core Disciple courtyard, with Huang Miao following behind.
Chu Xingchen's steps were light, his expression natural as he chatted with Xu Jin.
Clearly, Chu Xingchen was already extremely accustomed to having a big shot following behind him.
Xu Jin, however, was not so accustomed to it, especially when the big shot behind them was his own senior.
Xu Jin looked rather uncomfortable, as though he wanted to say something inappropriate for the occasion but felt he would be reprimanded by his senior.
"Old Xu, counting it up, it's been twenty-odd years since we last met." Seeing Xu Jin's expression, Chu Xingchen opened the conversation. "You wouldn't even come when I invited you for a drink. Have you really been that busy?"
Xu Jin sighed softly. "I haven't even returned to the sect in over ten years. What do you think?"
Chu Xingchen spread his hands. "How would I know? You know I spent decades lounging around in comfort, with Lingyu keeping me entertained, too."
"Oh, screw you." Xu Jin finally could not hold back. "You really know how to show off."
Chu Xingchen raised his thumb in affirmation.
"Be a brother, act like a brother, show off