Many people soon appeared in the Hua family banquet hall.
Hua Hai and Ji Zhengchun had already appeared at the dining table. As soon as Ji Zhengchun appeared, he started chatting with Old Master Hua.
Old Master Hua did not dare to neglect Ji Zhengchun, and eagerly engaged him in conversation.
Ji Zhengchun was around fifty years old, with a square face, wearing a blue shirt and black suit trousers.
At first glance, he looked like an ordinary public servant.
However, those who knew Ji Zhengchun's background were well aware that Ji Zhengchun was the most influential person in the room today.
After all, he was ranked fifth on the Heaven Ranking, and his combat power was enough to suppress one side.
Not to mention the existence of hidden families behind Ji Zhengchun.
These were not something the Hua family could contend with. For such an existence, the Hua family could only try to appease him and dare not provoke him.
"Brother Ji, how have you been? It's been over a year since we last met, hasn't it?"
At this moment, Hua He took the initiative to greet Ji Zhengchun.
"Brother Hua He, I haven't seen you in a long time. If Hua Hai hadn't invited me, I don't know when we would have met again."
Ji Zhengchun revealed a gentle smile and gestured for Hua He to sit down and chat.
"I won't sit. Lin Zhongtian will also bring the Lin family over to eat later, and we can all chat together then."
Hua He seized the opportunity to mention his connection with the Lin family.
"Second Brother, you're really going to great lengths, aren't you? You're so close to the Lin family in private, and it's all thanks to your son-in-law, Lin Feng, right?"
"I heard that Lin Feng has been quite close to the Ye family recently. Is that your arrangement too?"
"To think of getting close to the Lin and Ye families, you're playing a very big game!"
Hua Hai sneered and exposed him.
"Lin Feng is very close to the Ye family? I had no idea!"
Hua He seemed surprised but immediately smiled and said, "This kid is resourceful and has the backing of his elder brother. It's not surprising that he's on good terms with the Ye family."
"The waves behind the Yangtze River push the waves ahead. Our generation is destined to be surpassed by the younger generation."
Hua He did not forget to flatter Lin Feng a few times, to boost his own prestige.
"Second Brother, what you said is not right. No matter how capable young people are, they cannot be compared to us elders."
"Take the Ji family, for example. They have a deep foundation, and anyone you pick at random would be countless times stronger than your son-in-law. What can your son-in-law compare to the Ji family?"
"Let alone him, even you, my second brother, and I, can we compare to the Ji family?"
"Among the four great families of the capital, the Ji family has long been the foremost. Even if Lin Zhongtian comes, won't he have to lower his stance in front of the Ji family?"
Hua Hai spoke very directly. The reason he invited Ji Zhengchun was to let the Hua family know that he, Hua Hai, had the Ji family behind him.
With the Ji family, a mysterious force, behind him, Hua Hai was destined to be the next family head, or else the Ji family behind him would not agree!
"That's true, the Ji family is indeed superior to families like ours. But if we were to truly compare them, which family doesn't have some foundation?"
"Big Brother, don't underestimate the Lin family either. The Ji family has hidden families behind them, what if the Lin family does too?"
"Brother Ji, what I said makes sense, doesn't it?"
Hua He smiled fearlessly.
Ji Zhengchun watched the Hua brothers' open rivalry and couldn't help but laugh. "Brother Hua He's words are not unreasonable. There's always someone better. Although my Ji family is developing smoothly, we may not be able to control everything."
"However, if my Ji family supports someone, they must succeed and not fail. Once they fail, my Ji family will not hesitate to destroy them!"
Ji Zhengchun smiled thinly, his simple words full of aggression.
The implied meaning was very clear: the Ji family wanted to support Hua Hai to ascend, and if he failed, the Hua family could disappear.
Old Master Hua, who had been listening to their conversation, could not fail to understand Ji Zhengchun's subtext. He quickly changed the subject: "Alright, everyone, please take your seats. Thank you all for coming to support the Hua family. Hua Yu, ask Lin Feng when he'll arrive? Don't keep these elders waiting for him."
"Grandpa, Lin Feng will be here soon."
Hua Yu replied.
"That's good. Hua He, please hurry Lin Zhongtian too, so they can come quickly, or the food will get cold."
Old Master Hua urged.
"Dad, don't worry, Brother Ding Tian is also on his way."
"When Brother Zhongtian comes to our house for dinner this time, he also wants to acknowledge Lin Feng as his ancestor in front of everyone. Speaking of which, this is also a joyous occasion for our Hua family."
Hua He said with a smile.
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's interest was piqued.
After all, the scandal of the Lin family was widely known: two brothers, Lin Zhen and Lin Feng, fought each other for a woman.
Now, the Lin family was going to publicly take back Lin Feng, an abandoned son.
This was indeed quite novel.
"By the way, Brother Hua He, you said your son-in-law has an elder brother behind him. Is it that Taoist priest or something?"
"I've heard some things about this old Taoist priest recently. It is said that this old Taoist priest is a Nascent Soul stage expert, and he fought against three Heaven Ranking experts from the Ye family by himself. This old Taoist priest's strength is truly impressive!"
Ji Zhengchun asked with a smile.
"That's right, it's that resourceful Taoist priest. Lin Feng can get so close to the Ye family, it must also be thanks to his elder brother's efforts."
Hua He laughed heartily.
Since his son-in-law was so powerful, he, as his father-in-law, naturally rose in status.
"Oh, then I really want to meet this master."
Ji Zhengchun smiled faintly, but a strange glint flashed in his eyes.
His most important intention in attending the Hua family's banquet was to meet this rumored master.
After all, the Hua and Lin families could forge connections with such a master through Lin Feng, which was also a potential threat to the Ji family.
Therefore, he had to personally understand this person's true strength.
"I'm sorry for keeping everyone waiting. We are late."
At this moment, a hearty voice rang out, and Lin Zhongtian entered with Wang Huixin and Lin Zhen.
Accompanying them was an old man wearing a red Tang suit.
Lin Zhongtian was over 1.8 meters tall, with his back as straight as a spear.
His appearance was very similar to Lin Feng and Lin Zhen, and his age was about the same as Ji Zhengchun and Hua He.
The only difference was that Lin Zhongtian's spirit and energy were more vigorous than the others.
He looked as if he was in high spirits due to good news, with a rosy complexion.
"Brother Lin, you're finally here. We've been waiting for you. And who is this?"
Hua He got up to greet him, and when his gaze fell on the old man beside Lin Zhongtian, a hint of suspicion appeared on his face.
"This is Daoist Master Xianhe, my Zhen'er's master, and also a master ranked on the Heaven Ranking."
Lin Zhongtian introduced with a smile.
As soon as these words were spoken, Ji Zhengchun and Shou Bo's expressions changed slightly.
"Daoist Master Xianhe, are you the senior who recently defeated Wu Ya Zi?"
Ji Zhengchun stood up and asked.
"That's right, it is I. I battled Daoist Wu Ya Zi for three days and three nights and fortunately won."
"As for young friend Ji, you are now fifth on the Earth Ranking. You are truly a formidable young man!"
Daoist Master Xianhe stood with his hands behind his back, meeting Ji Zhengchun's gaze, with a hint of gunpowder in his eyes.
"Daoist Master, you are too modest. Senior Wu Ya Zi is a fourth-ranked expert on the Earth Ranking. The fact that you could defeat him shows that your strength has long surpassed his. This junior dares not to be presumptuous!"
Ji Zhengchun smiled faintly, never expecting the Lin family to have such a backing.
"Brother Lin, since Daoist Master is so formidable, why didn't you tell me earlier? I should have come out to welcome you personally."
"Daoist Master, please take your seat. Hua He has been negligent towards you, please forgive me."
Hua He was overjoyed. Lin Zhongtian had brought him a great surprise.
With a fourth-ranked Earth Ranking expert like Daoist Master Xianhe assisting him, he now had the qualifications to contend with Hua Hai.
Hua Hai, seeing Hua He's smug expression, gritted his teeth in anger.
"What if he's fourth on the Earth Ranking? If we really fought against Brother Ji, it's not certain who would win or lose."
Hua Hai grumbled resentfully.
"Brother Hua Hai, we are here to have dinner at your house today, not to argue about who is stronger."
"Moreover, I should also bring my son back to the Lin family. I hope everyone can bear witness."
Lin Zhongtian said with a smile, trying to smooth things over.
With Daoist Master Xianhe assisting him, Lin Zhongtian was now full of confidence.
"Alright, I'll give you face. Your son really puts on airs, making us elders wait for him alone. Truly a father's influence on his son."
Hua Hai showed some displeasure, feeling his status threatened and looking at everyone with annoyance.
"Let's all say less. Hua Yu, hurry up and urge Lin Feng."
Old Master Hua, seeing the tense atmosphere, immediately changed the subject.
Hua Yu also did not expect the dinner to escalate to such a degree. She quickly called Lin Feng.
"Where are you? Hurry up, okay? All the elders are here, and they are waiting for one person."
Hua Yu urged anxiously.
"My dear Miss Hua, I've already arrived. I was just showing my elder brother around your yard. I'll be there now."
Lin Feng said with a smile and immediately took Ying Tianqing to the Hua family banquet hall.
Upon hearing that Lin Feng was bringing his elder brother along.
Hua He's smile widened: "So my son-in-law brought his elder brother along. Then let's wait a little longer. This senior is also a person of great power, and we should show him sufficient respect."
"Daoist Master Xianhe, shall we then take a look at this rumored master together?"
Ji Zhengchun asked Daoist Master Xianhe.
"Yes, I've also heard of this person. He was able to fight against three Heaven Ranking experts from the Ye family without falling into disadvantage. His strength should be no less than ours."
"I'm really curious about which unassuming Daoist friend this is!"
Daoist Master Xianhe also showed a bit of curiosity.
Clearly, Duan Liang's deeds were no longer a secret in the eyes of these aristocratic families.
Little did they know, the person Lin Feng brought this time was a greatly important figure that they could never have imagined!