"Lin Tian, why don’t you join us for a while? The person you’re looking for might not arrive so soon!"
Tang Jiaying turned to Lin Tian and said excitedly.
Although she thought Lin Tian looked quite ordinary, Tang Jiaying didn’t have a bad impression of him, just felt he wasn’t worthy of her cousin.
Lin Tian hesitated slightly, but eventually nodded in agreent.
Auction stuff?
With so many people, Du Yuesheng and the forces from Huai Bei negotiating here, could it be they want to find calm amid chaos!
Lin Tian thought to himself.
"Seeing that you managed to get to know Xiao Kun, you’ve put in so effort, and you understand how to climb up!"
Tang Yongnian turned his head to Lin Tian and said: "Right now, many young people from Huai Bei are gathered here at this open-air banquet. You can socialize with them, get to know a few more people! Later, follow Jiaying inside together!"
Saying that, Tang Yongnian and his wife had already walked into the Tahu Residence.
"You are Lin Tian? Seems like it’s the first ti we et, huh?"
Opposite, Zhang Suiyun reached out to Lin Tian, smiling, "I’m Zhang Suiyun!"
Zhang Suiyun’s smile was warm, his words quite elegant, showing no airs at all.
For this young man, Lin Tian had a rather good impression and lightly shook his hand, "Lin Tian! First ti in Huai Bei!"
"Haha, since you’re friends with Jiaying and Young Master Jiang, then you’re also a friend of mine, Zhang Suiyun! Let’s all go and have a few drinks together!"
Zhang Suiyun invited the three of them towards the banquet.
"Zhang Suiyun, the Young Master of the Zhang family, famous for being sociable and having great connections across all circles, very well-liked!"
To the side, Tang Jiaying explained to Lin Tian: "You should talk to him, it’ll be beneficial to you!"
The accompanying Jiang Shangkun remained silent, mostly chatting idly with Zhang Suiyun, which puzzled Zhang Suiyun quite a bit.
"What’s this auction at the banquet all about?"
Lin Tian asked Tang Jiaying softly.
Originally thinking tonight’s eting between Du Yuesheng’s forces from the two provinces would be very strict, but didn’t expect there to be a banquet.
"The so-called banquet auction is just those like my uncle organizing to showcase so jewelry and antiques, for everyone to appreciate and bid on, purely for fun!"
Tang Jiaying pursed her lips, shook her head helplessly, "Actually, their real purpose is just for everyone to socialize more! But this ti the guests are quite remarkable! It’s said there are even ancient martial cultivators and martial arts grandmasters showing up! You’ve heard of ancient martial and martial arts grandmasters, right? Hmm...these are things my uncle told ... Besides, a lot of big figures from Huainan and Huai Bei will be eting above. Thanks to my uncle, we can go in and take a look..."
Listening to Tang Jiaying chatter non-stop, Lin Tian smiled slightly without saying anything.
At this mont, Lin Tian turned to Jiang Shangkun and asked softly: "How much longer?"
"Not...not long! When my dad arrives, it should start!"
Jiang Shangkun quickly replied.
Not long.
Following Zhang Suiyun, the three ca to a banquet area.
Quite a few young masters and ladies were already seated, each looking rather lavishly dressed, their clothes and jewelry either world-class brands or custom-made; it was clear these people were of distinguished backgrounds.
Seeing Zhang Suiyun bringing Tang Jiaying and Jiang Shangkun along, many stood up, raising their glasses or greeting.
Especially Jiang Shangkun, he was a top young master in Huai Bei Province, prompting many to rush forward, flattery and complints flowed endlessly.
So people’s gaze fell on Tang Jiaying.
Though Tang Jiaying dressed quite plainly, she stood out amid the dazzling banquet due to her appearance, drawing the attention of many young masters.
Upon Zhang Suiyun’s introduction that Tang Jiaying hailed from the Xiangjiang Tang family, many spoke more cautiously and treated her with increased warmth, dismissing various thoughts.
As for Lin Tian, many rely greeted him briefly before ignoring him.
Lin Tian didn’t mind; he toasted a few drinks and sat aside, quietly keeping track of the ti.
But just as the conversation was at a peak, a group of young masters escorted a young man over.
"Haha, Young Master Jiang, Young Master Zhang, hiding over here, huh!"
The leading young man laughed heartily from a distance, "Wanted to have a drink with you earlier, couldn’t find you!"
The group engrossed in conversation all turned their heads upon hearing the laughter.
Seeing the young man clearly, they all stood up hurriedly to welco him.
Even Zhang Suiyun and Jiang Shangkun had to stand up, looking slightly respectful.
"Mr. Chu!"
Zhang Suiyun, Jiang Shangkun, and others all exclaid in unison.
"Mr. Chu, we toast you!"
"Mr. Chu, we didn’t co earlier to toast you, we penalize ourselves with three drinks!"
Many around Zhang Suiyun apologized sincerely.
"No need for ceremony!"
The young man laughed heartily, waving his hand.
Lin Tian remained seated among the crowd, not rising, but his gaze lingered on the young man for quite a while.
The young man’s bearing was extraordinary, and his cultivation was very deep, an Earth-level peak martial artist!
Though Lin Tian wasn’t impressed, the respectful treatnt from Zhang Suiyun and Jiang Shangkun suggested his background was likely unusual.
"Who is he?"
Lin Tian asked Tang Jiaying softly.
Tang Jiaying often visited with Tang Qianqian and Tang Yongnian; Lin Tian thought she should know.
"Never t him!"
Tang Jiaying shook her head, whispered, "But, I’ve heard a lot about Mr. Chu! He’s said to be a Young Master from an ancient martial sect called the Blood Saber Sect! Hmm, ancient martial sects are where powerful ancient martial cultivators reside!"
An ancient martial sect!
No wonder, having such cultivation makes sense!
Lin Tian nodded slightly, pondering secretly.
anwhile, after chatting with Zhang Suiyun for a while, Mr. Chu suddenly parted the crowd, heading towards Lin Tian and Tang Jiaying.
His eyes glead as he looked at Tang Jiaying, slightly fervent.
"Hello, beautiful lady, I’m Chu Chen, may I get to know you?"
Chu Chen extended his hand to Tang Jiaying, showing a gentlemanly smile.
Seeing this, Zhang Suiyun and Jiang Shangkun suddenly understood.
They finally realized that Mr. Chu ca over entirely for Tang Jiaying.
Otherwise, such a noble Young Master from an ancient martial sect wouldn’t approach for a toast.
Moreover, if it was because they hadn’t approached proactively, he wouldn’t have this deanor.
"This guy has quite an eye! Just as Tang Jiaying arrived, he noticed..."
Lin Tian also noticed this imdiately, his lips quivered slightly, shaking his head.
He sat aside, indifferent, as this was Tang Jiaying’s affair, and he didn’t bother to intervene.
Lin Tian glanced up at the sky, while extending his divine sense around, scanning quietly.
"Zhou Xiaong is not at Tahu Residence!"
Upon entering Tahu Residence, Lin Tian had already secretly probed once, but found no sign of Zhou Xiaong. Now probing again, still no presence, causing his brow to furrow.
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