Daoist Tianlu, seated in the place of honor, looked at the unassuming Golden Immortal First Layer in the distance, a faint trace of surprise appearing on his face.
He had indeed noticed that Xu Changxing had concealed his cultivation level.
But this was not because he had seen through Xu Changxing's layers of disguise. Rather, Xu Changxing had shaken off his probing far too forcefully.
Daoist Tianlu was attempting to merge the Way of Slaughter with the Way of Thunder, and his understanding of the Way of Thunder ran extremely deep.
The probing of a powerhouse like him was certainly not something a Golden Immortal First Layer who had broken through through the Way of Thunder could forcibly shake off.
Just where did this man come from?
As Tianlu was lost in thought, Fairy Qiongyin's voice sounded in his ears:
"Father, you noticed it too, didn't you?
"This Golden Immortal called Xu Changxing has concealed his cultivation!"
Daoist Tianlu considered this, then transmitted his voice. "What is there to make a fuss about someone concealing their cultivation?
"The immortals of the Immortal Realm all have different ways of doing things.
"Some simply like to conceal their cultivation as they go about their business. There's no need to pay it much mind."
There are plenty of immortals who conceal their cultivation, but not many Golden Immortals do.
Once you're already a Golden Immortal, is there any need to conceal your cultivation?
Fairy Qiongyin grumbled inwardly, but did not dare argue with Daoist Tianlu.
She nodded obediently, then let her mind wander beyond the heavens again.
Only, her gaze would occasionally flick toward Xu Changxing.
This minor interlude had somewhat affected Xu Changxing's experience at the banquet.
Fortunately, Daoist Tianlu did not pursue the matter further.
After the banquet came the trading