: Little Zi Ling's First Birthday Banquet

There was no one else besides them.

Even so, the two of them felt a slight chill in their hearts and dared not be negligent in the slightest.

They quickly composed themselves, their expressions becoming even more respectful. They hurried forward a few steps and bowed deeply in greeting.

Wang Heng spoke first in a calm and humble voice, saying, "I am truly apprehensive for disturbing the two fairies' peaceful cultivation today by making an uninvited visit."

Zhou Yuan followed closely behind, her voice melodious and pleasant: "I am Zhou Yuan, congratulations on your successful Core Formation, Fairy! This is a crucial step on the path to immortality. Your talent is truly exceptional, and this is indeed a cause for celebration!"

After she finished speaking, she lightly flipped her hand, revealing an exquisite jade box in her palm. The box was filled with spiritual energy, clearly indicating that the contents inside were extraordinary.

"This small gift is a token of my husband's appreciation for your success in achieving the Golden Core stage. We sincerely hope you will accept it."

Yan Ruyan's gaze swept over the jade box shrouded in spiritual energy, but she did not immediately take it. Instead, she smiled and said:

"Sect Leader Wang, Madam Zhou, you are too kind. My name is Yan Ruyan, and this lady next to me is Miss Ruyin. Her elders are currently in seclusion and unable to receive guests, so the two of us have to greet them on their behalf. Please have a seat."

In other words.

The owner of the cave is not here, so there is no need for further pleasantries.

Anyway, they can't make the decisions.

Upon hearing the reply, the two remained expressionless, their faces still bearing smiles.

After everyone was seated, Zhou Yuan's eyes sparkled, and with a gentle push of her slender hand, she placed the jade box on the stone table, saying softly, "I have come here today to congratulate you on your Core Formation, Fairy. Although my Miaoyin Sect is not as powerful as the Four Great Merchant Alliances, we still have a solid foundation in Tianxing City. This visit is solely to offer my congratulations in person and express my sincere wishes; I have no other intentions."

She chose not to open the jade box, which showed her experience in handling matters.

Wang Heng, sitting to the side, remained silent with a smile after taking his seat, letting his wife Zhou Yuan handle the situation.

If he were a male cultivator, he would naturally take the lead, but now that he is facing two female cultivators, it is obviously more appropriate and considerate for Zhou Yuan, who is also a woman, to speak on his behalf.

He handles matters with perfect tact and discretion.

Moreover, after learning that their target was in seclusion, the couple, as if by unspoken agreement, kept quiet about it.

It seems that your visit today is solely for the purpose of offering congratulations.

The dignified sect leader personally visits a newly promoted Core Formation cultivator?

All they seek and plot is profit.

Yan Ruyan was fully aware of this, but had no intention of pointing it out.

Since the other party is a sect, there may be future business dealings, and some social interactions are inevitable.

But to present such a generous gift on their very first meeting, using her Core Formation as an excuse to curry favor with Senior Lu...

This idea is a bit too hasty and too straightforward.

Looking at the jade box pushed in front of her, Yan Ruyan smiled and gently pushed it back.

"I appreciate the kindness of the Sect Master's wife, but there's no need for a gift. However, the Miaoyin Sect is renowned, and I've long heard of it. If I have the opportunity in the future, I will definitely pay a visit."

Wang Heng remained seated in silence, without uttering a word.

Zhou Yuan showed no embarrassment whatsoever, but instead covered her mouth and smiled, saying, "To be honest, my daughter was born just the other day, and many fellow cultivators gave her gifts. Since the fairy has successfully formed her core, I combined the two gifts together."

As soon as he finished speaking...

Xin Ruyin suddenly realized.

No wonder this Mrs. Zhou was slightly plumper than the average woman.

Especially her full, rounded chest, rising and falling slightly with her breath, and beneath her clothes, a faint, almost imperceptible milky fragrance lingered around her.

Yan Ruyan was genuinely quite surprised by this explanation.

By combining his daughter's rebirth with his own core formation, he not only dispelled any sense of deliberate opportunism but also appeared to be in accordance with human nature and social norms.

Observing the couple who had reached the Core Formation stage, she secretly thought that the Miaoyin Sect's ability to establish itself in Tianxing City was no accident.

His ability to be so tactful in dealing with people reveals the foundation of his character.

It was just a polite remark before.

In this light, the Miaoyin Sect is indeed worth keeping an eye on in the future.

Since they've already gone this far, refusing would seem rather unreasonable. After all, they are two Core Formation cultivators, and the sect leader's wife as well; their sincerity is already more than enough.

Although the other party came specifically for Senior Lu...

Yan Ruyan's smile grew even more captivating. "Congratulations, Sect Leader Wang! Madam Zhou has just welcomed her daughter. When will you be hosting her first birthday celebration?"

Zhou Yuan smiled sweetly, her eyes sparkling with a touch of maternal tenderness.

"The first birthday banquet is still a while away. I will definitely send an invitation when my daughter is one month old."

Yan Ruyan smiled and said, "If I don't have anything urgent to attend to, I will definitely go and share in the joy."

Upon hearing the other party's verbal agreement, a hint of relaxation and joy flashed in the eyes of both Zhou Yuan and Wang Heng.

The atmosphere became more harmonious.

Zhou Yuan chatted for a while about some recent interesting news and cultivation matters in Tianxing City. She subtly praised Yan Ruyan for her rapid formation of the core and the solidity of her foundation. She also mentioned that Miaoyin Sect had extensive trade routes and that she could keep an eye out for any rare items.

The two women responded appropriately, neither being overly humble nor ostentatious.

About the time it takes to drink a cup of tea has passed.

After sitting down, Wang Heng finally spoke, saying, "We apologize for our uninvited visit, which has already taken up much of the two fairies' time for their quiet cultivation. My husband and I will not disturb you any further."

"Take care, you two."

Yan Ruyan and Xin Ruyin got up to see them off.

The Wang couple bowed again before turning around and walking down the corridor along the way they had come, leaving the restricted area of ​​the cave.

The barrier of light closed behind them like ripples on water, isolating them from the outside world.

They immediately transformed into two streaks of light and flew downwards.

Xin Ruyin withdrew her gaze, blinked, and said, "These two are both shrewd and meticulous in their actions."

After Yan Ruyan sat down, she picked up the jade box, seemingly lost in thought. Her tone held a hint of insight as she said, "For a sect leader to be willing to lower himself like this, besides wanting to curry favor with Senior Lu, the sect itself must be facing considerable problems, and its situation may not be optimistic..."

Xin Ruyin asked, "What kind of trouble do you think it will be, sister?"

Yan Ruyan analyzed: "There are only a few possibilities. They are coveted and suppressed by powerful enemies and urgently need a strong backer to deter them. Or they are internally unstable and need to rely on external forces to stabilize people's hearts. Or... they have gotten into internal disputes within Lianxing Palace."

Either way, it shows that they desperately need a big tree to provide shade.

Of course, it's also possible that the other party is the kind of sect that excels at cultivating connections and building good relationships, and this trip is simply their usual social maneuvering.

Xin Ruyin nodded, looking at the jade box on the table. "So, is this jade box meant to be given to Senior Lu when his Yin... Yin spirit appears?"

Upon hearing this, Yan Ruyan's expression revealed a hint of helplessness. "Back then, Senior Lu appeared suddenly and left quickly. We were so surprised that we completely forgot to ask how to contact him."

Xin Ruyin pondered for a moment and said, "If that's the case, then sister, please keep it. If Senior Lu's spirit appears again, we can ask him what he thinks."