CHAPTER 47: CHAPTER 47: INVITATION

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Time passed slowly.

A few days went by.

Xing Jinglong didn’t come over to provoke him again, so Lin Zheyu enjoyed the leisure.

If it weren’t for the tea house’s business getting worse and the city’s prices getting higher, life would have been more comfortable.

Inside Baihua Tower.

Lin Zheyu hadn’t been there for a long time.

But he couldn’t resist Jia Yanrong and a few others enthusiastically inviting him.

Afterwards.

On the second floor of Baihua Tower, watching the stage.

The group sat listening to songs, admiring dances, and boasting.

"Mr. Lin, how do you feel? Isn’t Miss Zhong’s voice particularly smooth?"

Xie Jiang came over with a mischievous grin and said.

He had completely changed his way of addressing, even Jia Yanrong and others followed suit, calling him Mr. Lin, which left Lin Zheyu speechless.

You call me Mr. Lin, I call you Mr. Xie, Mr. Jia, everyone calls their own names, no big deal.

"Oh come on, Mr. Lin is a scholar, he wouldn’t discuss such matters openly with you, don’t you feel ashamed." Ning Hui chuckled.

Lin Zheyu smiled slightly, not saying a word.

Baihua Tower, hmm, indeed a nice place...

On the stage on the first floor, the songstresses sang with melodious and charming voices, captivating the heart.

The dancers in scant attire twisted their supple waists, revealing glimpses of their fair skin, a pleasing sight.

As they drank and watched the dance, a maid walked over to them.

"Which gentleman is Mr. Lin Zheyu? Mr. Xu over there is inviting you," the maid asked.

"Mr. Xu? Which Mr. Xu?" Lin Zheyu asked curiously.

In Songyi City, besides Mr. Xu the Gang Leader, he didn’t know any other Mr. Xu.

"It’s Mr. Xu Qinyi."

The maid said softly, her voice pleasing with a hint of tenderness.

"It’s him!" Xie Jiang exclaimed.

"You know him?" Lin Zheyu looked at him.

"Of course, I know him."

"Mr. Xu Qinyi is the youngest son of Mr. Xu the Gang Leader."

"It’s said that Mr. Xu is the most talented of his generation in the Xu Family, at just fifteen he reached the Refining Internal Organ Realm, and might have a chance to reach the Marrow Refining Realm in the future."

Xie Jiang said, curiously glancing at Lin Zheyu, wondering why Xu Qinyi invited him over.

"Go on, go on, since Mr. Xu invited you, don’t keep him waiting." Jia Yanrong urged Lin Zheyu.

Lin Zheyu stood up and followed the maid to the opposite side of the second floor.

Entering Mr. Xu’s private room, inside were three young men, none of whom he knew.

This room had an excellent position, offering a close and optimal view of the dancers on stage.

"Haha, Mr. Lin is here, I’ve heard much about you."

"Come, sit over here."

Among the three, the young dandy stood up and invited Lin Zheyu to sit.

"I’m Lin Zheyu, greetings to all of you."

Lin Zheyu clasped his fists and saluted the group.

Except for Xu Qinyi, the other two seemed a bit aloof, but Lin Zheyu didn’t mind.

He didn’t interact much with these wealthy young masters, nor did he know many.

"My father mentioned you, saying you are exceptionally talented. With diligent practice, you might become a Qi Blood Realm master in the future." Xu Qinyi said with a smile.

Hearing Qi Blood Realm master, the other two couldn’t help but look over.

"Let me introduce Mr. Lin, this is Mr. Chen Xihong from the Chen Family, and this is Mr. Ren Qingfeng from the Ren Family."

"They are allied with our Xu Family, all one of us." Xu Qinyi pointed to the two beside him, smiling as he introduced them.

Upon hearing Ren Qingfeng from the Ren Family, Lin Zheyu couldn’t help but take a few more glances.

On closer look, the boy shared some resemblance with Miss Ren Qingying, probably siblings.

"I’m Lin Zheyu, met Mr. Chen, Mr. Ren."

Lin Zheyu cupped his hands towards the two.

"Mr. Lin, what’s your current strength?" Chen Xihong couldn’t help asking.

Having just heard Xu Qinyi mention potential in the Qi Blood Realm, they couldn’t help but be curious.

A Qi Blood Realm martial artist is among the top elites in Songyi City.

In their families, the Qi Blood Realm is considered a pillar.

"Just about mid-stage Bone Forging Realm, sorry to disappoint you." Lin Zheyu said modestly.

He used the Turtle Breath Skill to conceal his Qi Blood Realm strength, presenting only Bone Forging level ability.

"Not bad, Mr. Lin, achieving Bone Forging Realm at a young age, the future is promising."

Chen Xihong’s expression showed slight disdain, his words somewhat perfunctory.

What is Bone Forging Realm.

In their families, as long as someone is a direct core descendant, they’ve been nurtured with various precious herbs, reaching Bone Forging Realm by the age of twelve.

Ren Qingfeng was about to speak, but after hearing this, he swallowed his words and quietly admired the dance.

"Haha, you both aren’t aware of something."

"Mr. Lin used to be a scholar, solely focused on passing civil exams, only started practicing martial arts after arriving in Songyi City."

"He’s been practicing martial arts for less than three months."

Xu Qinyi, seeing their expressions, recognized their thoughts and added.

Upon hearing this, the two shifted their gaze back to Lin Zheyu.

They showed expressions of astonishment on their faces.

If what Xu Qinyi said was true, it was indeed remarkable.

"Mr. Lin, during childhood, were you ever subjected to herbal baths for muscle and bone refinement?" Ren Qingfeng couldn’t help but ask.

"No."

"From childhood, I’ve been reading Holy Books with the sole purpose of gaining recognition, never touching any martial arts, nor having refined my muscles and bones."

Lin Zheyu replied.

The two couldn’t help but swallow, looking at Lin Zheyu with surprise in their eyes.

Without foundation laid by early herbal refinement, reaching Bone Forging Realm in over two months!

This talent, understanding, truly terrifying.

"Impressive!"

"Mr. Lin has an extraordinary talent, truly unique!"

Ren Qingfeng clasped his hands towards Lin Zheyu, complimenting him.

Being from a wealthy family, they clearly understood the gap between those who achieved Bone Forging with herbal aids and those who reached it independently.

Although they reached the Peak of Bone Forging Realm early, it was all due to reliance on medicine, stopping at the Peak of Refining Internal Organs later.

But Lin Zheyu was different.

Without having experienced herbal refinement bath for muscle and bone, reaching Bone Forging Realm within three months.

It highlighted his incredible comprehension and talent.

Only with extraordinary understanding, grasping martial arts essence, could he achieve twice the result with half the effort, reaching Mid-Stage of Bone Forging Realm in just a few months.

"Mr. Ren flatters me." Lin Zheyu humbly responded.

"Haha, no need for modesty."

"Come, come, I’ll toast Mr. Lin a glass, apologizing for my earlier slight."

Chen Xihong raised his glass and said with a smile.

Lin Zheyu raised his glass, gently clinked it, and drank it all.

"I, too, toast Mr. Lin, please."

Ren Qingfeng also raised his glass to toast Lin Zheyu.

After a few drinks, the atmosphere in the room improved significantly.

The group chatted about family gossips and the latest news on rebel armies, which Lin Zheyu listened to with great interest.

"Our Ren Family was planning to flee, but later learned the rebel army set up camps and halted their advance."

"Grandfather gave up on the escape plan, deciding to wait and see for a while."

Ren Qingfeng said.

No wonder he hadn’t seen Ren Qingying distributing porridge outside the city, Lin Zheyu thought the Ren Family had already slipped away.

"It’s winter, cold and harsh, the rebels should rest and regroup for a while."

"This pause gives the Great Wei Court time to regroup and dispatch troops to suppress them, so it’s unlikely to affect Songyi City."

Xu Qinyi said with a smile.