Quite a few artifact-refining Imperial Masters from Starfall City had heard of Ximen Pan's sordid past. Now, publicly provoking Lin Yi in such a setting was clearly asking for trouble.
Besides, this newly appointed White Tiger Captain Steward had an unfathomable background. If Lin Yi truly caught hold of some leverage against him, Ximen Pan's end would only be worse.
Seeing this, Sang Xun said, "You are all honored guests invited by this Elder. Harmony should come first; do not let this spoil the atmosphere."
Lin Yi nodded slightly and did not continue needling Ximen Pan.
Ximen Pan, meanwhile, sat stiffly in his seat with a dark expression, saying nothing as his chest heaved with pent-up resentment.
At that moment, the red-robed Emperor Shouxin, who also came from Taiyi City, spoke in a somewhat arrogant tone. "Sang Xun, since everyone has arrived, why not tell us directly? What Emperor Artifact are you trying to forge that you had to invite so many artifact refiners at once?"
His gaze swept over the crowd as he said flatly, "If you are forging an Emperor Artifact of Four Materials or above, I am afraid no one present is qualified. If it is merely an ordinary Emperor Artifact, I alone am enough. Why make this so troublesome?"
The other artifact-refining Imperial Masters immediately darkened, their faces full of displeasure.
This man was far too full of himself.
"Who is that man in red?"
"Emperor Shouxin from Taiyi City. The Double Dragon Flood Dragon Scissors sold at the Auction a few days ago came from his hands."
"I had heard of his reputation, but I never expected him to be so arrogant and confident..."
Several artifact refiners nearby discussed him in low voices. After listening, Lin Yi immediately understood, as well as why the man