Then let's call it even.

The direction of the dinner party was quite different from what Chu Xingchen had expected.

He originally thought it would be an inquiry session by the master of the Tianyan Sect, or a negotiation session for some kind of interest exchange.

At the least, it should have been a friendly exchange session where both sides could discuss future directions and look forward to the future hand in hand.

After all, with Bai Xuanling around, even if there were differences in ideas and directions, they should have been able to reach some kind of consensus to a certain extent.

But unexpectedly, it turned out to be a pure flattery session.

The degree to which the master of the Tianyan Sect flattered was so extreme that Chu Xingchen couldn't help but think of Zheng Xiaofeng, the newly - appointed reception elder of the Qingfeng Sect in Yuzhou City.

The tone of the current master was similar to that of Zheng Xiaofeng.

He praised Chu Xingchen from his handsome appearance to his profound cultivation.

After chatting about all sorts of things from far and wide, he began to highly praise Chu Xingchen for his extensive knowledge.

After exhausting all of Chu Xingchen's merits, he started to praise Li Yingling and the others.

At least back then, Zheng Xiaofeng only flattered him alone. This master of the Tianyan Sect was even more excessive!

He flattered almost everyone.

Although Li Xingtian was full of blood - qi, the master praised him for having the appearance of a Asura but a truly kind heart, and said that he was clearly a good candidate for the right path.

Maybe because he had been called an evil cultivator so many times, it was the first time for Li Xingtian to be recognized as a person on the right path. He seemed quite pleased when he looked at his second junior brother.

At least Li Xingtian also voluntarily toasted Lv Xuan.

The only one who wasn't praised was Zhou Ping, who had lost all his cultivation.

The master of the Tianyan Sect looked at Zhou Ping for a long time and could only say, "What a good boy."

Even Cui Hao was given a few nice words by the master of the Tianyan Sect.

Naturally, this might have something to do with Zhou Ping having no cultivation at all.

After all, at first glance, Zhou Ping looked like someone with a bit of a stupid look in his eyes.

At least in front of this group of shrewd people, it was so, and it was also related to his limited experience.

And Cui Hao had also gained a certain reputation in the Tianyan Sect, although it wasn't a very good one.

After listening to the flattery for a long time, Chu Xingchen couldn't even sit still properly.

Could it be that the master of the Tianyan Sect had something to ask him to do?

Was he trying to get something for free just by talking?

Chu Xingchen couldn't accept that. What was the difference between being taken advantage of for free and being robbed?

After all, at this moment, not only Chu Xingchen, but also Yanyun looked at Lv Xuan with a strange expression.

She naturally knew that her master just wanted to get on good terms with this cultivator who carried the cause and effect of the Heavenly Dao. After all, apart from a bit of loss of face, flattering didn't cost anything.

Flattering was actually the thing that required the least effort but could gain the most friendship.

However... was it a bit too much?

By this time, Yanyun felt that the master was only one step away from saying, "Young man, I feel like I've known you for ages. Why don't I give you the position of the master of the Tianyan Sect?"

She had never seen her master praise her like this.

Her master wasn't like this before. Could it be that one's personality would change after becoming the master?

Lv Xuan picked up his wine cup and said cheerfully,

"Hahaha, it's really a pity we didn't meet earlier."

Unable to bear it anymore, Chu Xingchen first glanced at Bai Xuanling out of the corner of his eye. He only saw that Bai Xuanling was silently drinking wine, looking out of the window, seemingly ignoring the master's current behavior.

Did this mean that she was allowing the master to say whatever he wanted?

Chu Xingchen clasped his fists and said with a smile, "I also feel like I've known the senior master for ages. But may I ask if the senior has something to ask the junior to do?"

Lv Xuan quickly understood the real meaning behind Chu Xingchen's words - Are you flattering me so much because you want me to do something?

The master smiled and shook his head,

"Of course not. I just saw a talented person and was so happy that I wanted to say a few more words. Maybe it's also because I'm getting old... I'm a bit talkative."

Bai Xuanling turned her gaze and looked at the two of them, saying,

"Master, this young man is very perceptive. To him, these groundless praises sound like insults."

Hearing this, Li Yingling immediately pouted - Sister Bai's words were actually quite interesting.

Lv Xuan showed a look of sudden realization and then smiled apologetically.

Bai Xuanling took a sip of wine and directly transmitted her voice to Lv Xuan, "In terms of talking, this young man is even better.

"Don't think that just because you're the master of the Tianyan Sect, you can make someone submit just by saying a few nice words. It won't work on this young man. Show some sincerity.

"He came to the Central Continent this time to find a good feng shui location and wants to settle here.

"If you really think this young man has a future, you should give something. At least I'm optimistic about this young man."

Lv Xuan didn't look up at Bai Xuanling but instead turned his gaze to Chu Xingchen.

"Well, to be honest, there is actually one thing I need to trouble the fellow daoist with."

Chu Xingchen remained calm and asked, "What is it?"

Lv Xuan used his spiritual power to conjure up a map of the Central Continent and marked a specific place on it, saying,

"There are some abnormalities in this area. I'd like to trouble the fellow daoist to go and take a look."

Chu Xingchen glanced at Bai Xuanling out of the corner of his eye, only to find that Bai Xuanling's gaze had naturally shifted to the scenery outside the railing again.

Seeing this, Chu Xingchen didn't decline and readily agreed,

"Since the master has something to ask, I'll naturally accept. If it's urgent, I can set off today."

Lv Xuan shook his head slightly and said with a smile, "It's not urgent at all. Fellow Daoist can go and search carefully when you have time."

Hearing this, Chu Xingchen understood the general situation and naturally raised his cup to toast Lv Xuan.

Lv Xuan accepted the toast with a smiling face.

After that, Lv Xuan stopped his exaggerated boasting, and the wine party soon ended in a lively atmosphere.

Qinghe left with a satisfied hand on its waist. It seemed that this meal would be enough for it not to eat for several days.

On Zhujifeng Peak.

Qinghe patted its belly contentedly and said to Xie Lingyu with a smile,

"I've really avenged you!"

Xie Lingyu was really convinced by Qinghe and sighed softly,

"I only saw you stuffing yourself full."

Qinghe said righteously, "Right! Yanyun is paying for the meal. The more I eat, the more she pays! It'll make her heart ache! It's really a great way to vent our anger."

"Then thank you very much..."

"We're so close! No need to be polite!"

After giving a glance at the lively Qinghe, Chu Xingchen naturally turned his eyes to Bai Xuanling, who was looking calm and about to make tea by herself.

He stepped forward quickly, smiling and saying,

"Hey, why do you have to do such a small thing by yourself, Sister Bai?"

Bai Xuanling paused in her movements and looked at Chu Xingchen with a half - smiling expression,

"What? Can you make tea?"

"I can't, but my disciple can." Chu Xingchen stepped aside and shouted, "Bai Qing, come and make a cup of tea for Sister Bai."

"Coming,"

Chen Baiqing responded and quickly came over to start preparing to make tea.

Chu Xingchen said, "Thank you, Sister Bai, for your kind support this time. I'll always remember it in my heart!"

Bai Xuanling casually perfunctorily replied, "What support? I don't understand."

Chu Xingchen didn't continue to talk about this matter. If Bai Xuanling didn't want to talk about it, then he wouldn't bring it up.

He just needed to remember it himself.

Chu Xingchen took out a purple bead with a crack from his spatial ring.

This was related to the dream - immortal evil cultivator of the Dream Flower when his second disciple was beaten up.

Chu Xingchen handed the bead in his hand to Bai Xuanling and said,

"I can't figure out what this thing is. I also monopolized the share we agreed on last time. Consider this as a bit of the interest for last time."

Bai Xuanling's expression was originally a bit casual, but when her eyes locked on the bead, they became a little sharper.

She reached out to pick up the bead and carefully examined it for a moment.

Bai Xuanling put away the bead and said, "This thing is somewhat useful to me... If you're so fond of calculating, then let's call it even."

Hearing this, Chu Xingchen immediately looked serious and said,

"Sister Bai, what are you saying? I'm the worst at numerology and always hate calculating."

Hearing this, Bai Xuanling smiled lightly and said,

"Compared with your thick skin, numerology is really not worth mentioning."