That idiot from the Sword Sect turned out to be a lucky charm.

Chapter 136 Happy Meeting

Lin Zhifeng rarely saw Lin Jun and the others looking so serious, and knew that they also wanted to put on an act in front of outsiders.

So Lin Zhifeng saw through it but didn't say anything, and cooperated by formally introducing the two parties.

Both sides were putting on airs and pretending, exchanging many insincere compliments and empty pleasantries.

Lin Zhifeng was inwardly laughing so hard he almost hurt himself, but on the surface he tried his best to remain calm and composed, saying with a smile, "Don't be so polite, everyone, please take your seats! Since we'll be spending so much time together in the future, let's get to know each other over this meal. All this politeness is really unnecessary. It'll be exhausting to get along with you later."

After hearing this, everyone politely declined again and finally settled down to sit.

Lin Zhifeng called the waiter in to order the food.

After another round of feigned concessions, Lin Zhifeng reluctantly took on the task of ordering. He ordered only the dishes he had tried before that were considered good, and also asked the waiter to bring more of the restaurant's own brewed spirit wine.

The waiter said, "Please wait a moment, sir, just a moment while we talk," and went to the kitchen to make the arrangements.

Before long, the food and wine were served. Lin Zhifeng sent the waiter to wait outside, and then the brothers began to eat.

As the banquet began, Lin Jun, on behalf of the Sword Sect disciples, toasted the distant guests.

Fang Yuan readily agreed, tilting his head back and drinking it all in one gulp.

Next, Fang Yuan, as a guest, toasted the host and his brothers.

Everyone downed their drinks in one gulp with gusto.

Lin Zhifeng watched them continue their performance and thought to himself, "Let's see how long you can keep up this act."

Sure enough, after a few drinks, the two started talking.

This wine is truly a wonderful thing. It can both relieve sorrow and enhance relationships.

Although everyone was a cultivator and had a high tolerance for alcohol, the fine wines at the Treasure Pavilion were no ordinary wines, and drinking too much of them could still make one drunk.

Especially Fang Yuan, who was fighting alone, was toasted by Lin Jun and others in turn, and his already lively and unrestrained nature was released under the influence of alcohol.

This made the atmosphere at the dinner table even better.

The meal lasted until late at night. If they didn't have to leave for Muyun City early the next morning, they would have drunk themselves into oblivion.

When they finally returned to their clan, Lin Jun and Fang Yuan were already good brothers who could put their arms around each other's shoulders.

Finally, Lin Zhifeng led Fang Yuan back to his courtyard to rest.

After they sat down inside, the thoughtful Qingfeng brought them a hangover soup that had been prepared in advance.

Fang Yuan thanked him and took a sip. It was warm and thirst-quenching, quite nice.

He said to Lin Zhifeng, "Your young servant is quite good!"

Lin Zhifeng said, "He was originally a servant boy that my father arranged to take care of me. He was very clever and sensible. Later, he also broke through to the Golden Core stage, so I applied to the sect and gave him the status of an inner disciple. He was loyal and refused to leave. Now he helps me manage the affairs of the household in my courtyard. I call him brother, not a servant."

Fang Yuan listened with great admiration. He also praised Lin Zhifeng's friends, saying they were all simple and lovely people.

Lin Zhifeng, however, felt more and more that Fang Yuan was not simple.

He was able to quickly grasp the personality traits of Lin Jun and others, and then so quickly become one of them. With that kind of social skill, who wouldn't say "amazing"?

Therefore, Lin Zhifeng silently reminded himself: This person is too clever; I must stay alert and not let him outsmart me.

Fang Yuan, being so clever, couldn't help but smile and say, "Little brother, I've discovered that you're a really likable person."

Lin Zhifeng chuckled and said, "Brother Fang, what makes you say that?"

Fang Yuan said, "Look at the people around you, whether they are elders, friends, subordinates, or even me, whom you haven't known for long, they all want to stay by your side and get to know you better."

Lin Zhifeng said, "The elders like me because of my father and take care of me; I grew up with Lin Jun and the others, and we get along well (or rather, we're like-minded?); as for my subordinates, I've had some treacherous servants who deceived their masters, not just loyal ones like Qingfeng. As for Brother Fang, you've misplaced your affections, and I'm filled with trepidation."

Fang Yuan drank quite a bit today, and because of the alcohol, he said some things he wouldn't normally say.

He said, "Little brother, your greatest virtue is your upright character. People who are foolish will naturally confide in you and be loyal to you, just like Lin Jun and the others."

"And smart people like me also like to associate with people like you. Because I don't have to worry about you scheming against me or taking advantage of me. When I'm with you, I can save my brainpower, and it feels really reassuring."

Lin Zhifeng thought about it. When he was with Lin Jun and the others, although he couldn't guarantee that he was the one giving, it was at least a win-win situation, and he never took advantage of them. Even though he had accumulated some wealth, it was all thanks to the system, which was like a bug in the system.

As for his relationship with Fang Yuan, he suspected that Fang Yuan was manipulating him.

Although he thought this to himself, he said aloud, "Brother Fang, you flatter me."

Seeing that he didn't believe him, Fang Yuan shook his head and said, "Just you wait and see. I'm the best judge of character. You'll have friends all over the world from now on."

Lin Zhifeng said, "That's great. Thanks to Brother Fang's kind words, I'm really looking forward to that day."

The two chatted for a while, and after thinking about their schedules the next morning, they drank the hangover soup and went to sleep.

The next morning, everyone gathered at the sect's gate, and surprisingly, not a single person was late.

Lin Zhifeng then introduced Ding Mo, the bodyguard whom Fang Yuan hadn't seen the previous night, to Fang Yuan.

The two had met a few times before, and now that they were traveling together, they greeted each other properly.

Even a social terrorist like Fang Yuan couldn't handle Ding Mo's personality.

So they immediately prepared to set off.

Except for Lin Zhifeng, all the disciples of the Sword Sect summoned their mounts.

Ding Mo, who had just nodded and said "Greetings, Brother Fang" to Fang Yuan, actually took the initiative to invite Lin Zhifeng to ride his mount, the White Tiger Beast.

The white tiger beast had been recuperating for quite some time since its battle with the Ghost Realm Sect, and this was its first time venturing out. It was unusually friendly towards Lin Zhifeng, who always fed it spirit pet pills, and immediately buried its enormous head in Lin Zhifeng's hand.

Lin Zhifeng was overjoyed, hugging and kissing its big head, and finally rewarded it with a spirit pet pill.

Fang Yuan didn't seem to care much when he saw Lin Jun and the others' spirit pets and mounts, but he nodded slightly when he saw the white tiger beast with divine beast bloodline.

At this moment, he no longer held back, took out his flight capsule, and with this operation, the capsule turned into a small flying machine.

Lin Jun and the others were seeing such a small flying artifact for the first time, and they couldn't help but show expressions of curiosity.

With a smile, Fang Yuan invited, "The journey is quite long. If you don't mind, why don't you all ride with me in my flying vehicle?"