"Very well, then, today, you will do something for me." Li Minghao said lightly.
"Please instruct me, Master. Your disciple will go through fire and water without hesitation." Zhou Yan immediately patted his chest and promised.
"Go find Lin Feng of the Lin family and tell him that since the Lin family's ancestor has fallen, our Xuantiangong will reclaim the Lin Corporation. Furthermore, our Xuantiangong will be holding a grand banquet to welcome many strong individuals to join us."
"Also, remember to deliver the invitation to him at his manor." Li Minghao said coldly.
"Master, rest assured, your disciple will handle this matter properly." Zhou Yan agreed with a bow, but inwardly he sneered.
A banquet by Xuantiangong?
Heh, you beasts are not worthy of attending Xuantiangong's banquet.
The Lin family was one of the five great families in Xuancheng City, with immense power. The Lin Corporation's headquarters was located in Xuancheng City, boasting astonishing wealth and controlling eighty percent of the trade market in the city.
If he could get his hands on the invitation, his status would surely skyrocket a hundred or a thousand times, making him a true magnate. At that time, would he still lack beautiful women throwing themselves at him?
As for the grudges between the Lin family and Xuantiangong, they were utterly unimportant.
The fall of the Lin family's ancestor was definitely an opportunity for him.
He had been looking for an excuse to break away from the Lin family. If the Lin family and Xuantiangong were to mutually destroy each other, he could reap the benefits.
Whoosh!
With this thought, Zhou Yan dared not delay and hurried away, heading towards the Lin family.
A moment later, his figure appeared in the main hall of the Lin family. Upon seeing the young man seated at the head of the table, a trace of jealousy flashed in Zhou Yan's eyes.
This young man was handsome, dressed in luxurious robes, and possessed an extraordinary aura. He was none other than Lin Feng, one of the Lin family's most outstanding disciples. At twenty-nine years old, he was a peak fourth-level Qi Refining realm martial artist, with formidable strength. He had entered the Innate realm several days ago and was destined to have a chance to challenge the fifth level of the Qi Refining realm, becoming a core disciple of Xuantiangong.
As for himself, he had only just awakened a spirit-grade armor and was still far from the Innate realm.
Such a person was destined to rise and become a generation's overlord.
"Young Master Lin Feng, this is an invitation my master asked me to deliver to you."
Zhou Yan suppressed the envy and jealousy churning within him, strode forward, and presented the invitation to Lin Feng.
"Invitation?"
Lin Feng frowned and took the invitation.
"Hmm? Li Minghao is holding a gathering at Xuantiangong?"
Upon reading the invitation, Lin Feng's pupils contracted sharply, and a hint of apprehension flickered in his eyes. Clearly, Li Minghao's identity was beyond his expectations.
"Master, who is he?" Zhou Yan asked. He had vaguely heard Li Minghao mention that he was the reincarnation of a powerful figure from some force, but Li Minghao was unwilling to reveal his specific origin, only that his surname was Li.
"Hmph, Li Minghao is an elder of Xuantiangong." Lin Feng gritted his teeth, clenching his fists.
"What? He's an elder of Xuantiangong?" Zhou Yan gasped.
"Indeed." Lin Feng nodded, his eyes carrying a sinister and venomous glint. "Boy, you've done me a great service this time. If you obediently help me with this matter, when we return to the sect, you can become my disciple. I will then bestow upon you a 'Peiyuan Pill' to help you break through to the Innate realm. How about it?"
"Peiyuan Pill?"
Upon hearing these three words, Zhou Yan's breathing quickened.
The Peiyuan Pill was a top-grade spiritual medicine, extremely precious, with each pill being worth a fortune. Even Innate realm martial artists craved it.
And he, merely at the peak of the Marrow Refining realm, with a Peiyuan Pill, would undoubtedly be able to easily enter the Innate realm, and perhaps even break through to the Body Tempering realm, becoming a core disciple of Xuantiangong.
"I am willing to serve you wholeheartedly."
A fervent light flashed in Zhou Yan's eyes as he said without hesitation.
Although he was currently Zhou Yan, not the original Zhou Yan, he still longed for powerful strength. As long as his strength improved, and he could then possess Zhou Yan's body, he could obtain more information, thereby finding a way to resurrect his parents, and even seize the Lin family, taking control of the entire Lin Corporation.
...
Night fell, and the stars shone brightly.
Zhou Yan stealthily lurked at a street corner near the central plaza of Xuancheng City.
His gaze swept over the tables and chairs set up in the plaza.
The plaza was filled with densely packed tables and chairs, with crowds gathered around each one, creating a lively scene.
Zhou Yan narrowed his eyes, a sarcastic smile playing on his lips. "How hypocritical. To create such a grand spectacle, I imagine these people have all been invited by Xuantiangong."
Zhou Yan knew clearly that Xuantiangong was undeniably involved in the destruction of the Lin Corporation.
This was because the Lin Corporation's severe losses from the recent attack had seriously impacted Xuantiangong's interests.
Therefore, Xuantiangong was holding a banquet to invite powerful individuals from all directions.
However, Zhou Yan naturally would not participate in such an event. He wasn't foolish. Xuantiangong was the number one powerhouse in Xuangzhou, how could he dare to offend them?
"Hmm, someone is here."
Suddenly, a strange look flashed in his eyes. He raised his head and saw a carriage pulled by six Flood Dragons slowly entering the Lin Corporation.
"Hiss..."
Zhou Yan couldn't help but take a deep breath. This carriage was a symbol of Xuantiangong. Only high-ranking officials of Xuantiangong or direct disciples of the Sect Master were entitled to have a carriage pulled by Flood Dragons.
Who was sitting inside this carriage? It was so important that high-ranking officials of Xuantiangong had to come in person.
"Eh? It's him, no wonder he can have a carriage pulled by Flood Dragons."
The next moment, Zhou Yan clearly saw the young man seated inside the carriage, his face filled with shock.
This person was none other than Lin Feng, the Holy Son of Xuantiangong.
Xuantiangong had a total of seven Holy Sons: Lin Feng, Lin Yu, Lin Bingyun, Lin Yang, Lin Tian, and Lin Feng.
And this Lin Feng was Lin Bingyun's cousin, and also Xuantiangong's top prodigy. At just sixteen years old, he had already reached the early stage of the Bone Tempering realm.
His talent was considered top-tier even across the entire Eastern Domain.
"Zhou Yan, why are you here?" Just then, a low shout suddenly echoed in his ears.
Lin Feng's gaze turned cold, and he stared at Zhou Yan sternly.
"Young Master Lin, I was ordered to deliver this invitation to you." Zhou Yan's face lit up with joy, and he quickly and respectfully presented the invitation.
"Hmph, Zhou Yan, you're getting bolder and bolder, daring to sneak out to complete missions?"
Lin Feng snorted coldly and reached out to grab the invitation.
Zhou Yan's expression instantly froze, and large beads of sweat broke out on his forehead. He couldn't understand how, when he had already contacted Li Minghao today, Lin Feng was still going to pursue him.