The moment Huangfu Qi finished speaking.
The cultivators present all shifted their gazes to Qin Ming again, their faces filled with confusion.
The Mirror Snow Pavilion Foundation Establishment cultivator who had spoken to Qin Ming earlier wore an especially complicated expression.
"Senior Huangfu, this junior's paltry skills are truly unworthy of such praise. Still, if it is within my capabilities, I would be willing to try my best." Qin Ming was equally puzzled.
What could a dignified Foundation Establishment Middle Stage cultivator possibly need from him?
"Hehe, no rush!"
"Today is Qingzhao's joyous day. We can discuss it privately after we finish drinking." With that, Huangfu Qi walked straight over and sat down in the chair beside Qin Ming.
Compared to the other Foundation Establishment cultivators, Huangfu Qi seemed far more approachable. Even toward a low-level cultivator like Qin Ming, he displayed none of the airs of a Great Cultivator.
Soon afterward, the maidservants behind them poured Spirit Wine for everyone.
Huangfu Qi even took the initiative to share a drink with Qin Ming.
Seeing their Protector act this way, the people from Mirror Snow Pavilion at the table also began exchanging pleasantries with Qin Ming and Huang Xishan.
For a time, the atmosphere at the wine table became completely different from before.
As Qin Ming drank, he pondered Huangfu Qi's earlier words.
Huang Xishan, seated nearby, felt thoroughly ashamed.
If not for Qin Ming's appearance, this meal would truly have been difficult to get through.
At the same time, Huang Xishan was secretly astonished. He had never expected Fellow Daoist Qin to hide himself so deeply—even a high-level cultivator at the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage had something to ask of him.
As the sun slanted westward, the banquet came to an end.
The cultivators rose one after another, bidding