Witch, please have some self-respect!

Shen Yun returned from the spirit field the next day.

I saw that the gate to Wang Xuan's house across the street had been opened.

Song Da, Wei Jiao, Wei Hu, and the others who went with them have all returned.

According to Qiaoniang, their group was not strong enough and their harvest was not great this time.

He was robbed twice in a row; if he hadn't given up quickly, he would have died out there.

There were many grievances between them, and this small group was about to fall apart.

They hadn't even had a chance to rest after returning home when they were shocked to learn that the old man Shen Yun had advanced in his cultivation and joined the Holy Sect.

My heart ached even more.

"We're fighting tooth and nail in the Great Wilderness, while he just glanced at the spirit fields in the city and advanced to the next level, even joining the Holy Sect!"

"Why should I?!"

Although they said that, they still came to each other's doors to express their determination to attend the initiation banquet.

"Master Shen, please forgive me for my previous offenses."

Wei Jiao and Wei Hu even presented gifts, adopting a humble attitude, and expressed that they had offended them in the past.

"We have an old saying: a close neighbor is worse than a distant relative. We should look out for each other in the future."

Shen Yun accepted the gift and did not blame him.

They were a bit snobbish and didn't cause Shen Yun any harm, so he didn't bother with them.

"Yes, yes, yes, a close neighbor is worse than a distant relative!"

Wei Jiao and Wei Hu thanked him repeatedly.

"Since Uncle Shen has already reached the next level, we'll use all the Origin Stones we earned this time to buy Illusion Breaking Powder!"

Wang Xuan went home, closed the door, and, thinking of Shen Yun's success, made up his mind.

Their trip wasn't entirely fruitless; some items were well-hidden and had already been sent to the Holy City for safekeeping.

"I was so close, I was sure I could succeed!"

Alchemists are far more prestigious than talisman masters, and Wang Xuan decided that he would definitely visit Shen Yun's house more often.

Before we knew it, the day of the banquet arrived.

Shengchunlou.

Song Zichen previously held a banquet here, and the dishes were delicious. Moreover, Xuezhilu is famous throughout the city.

Shen Yun had only intended to hold a simple event, just to liven up the alley.

I didn't expect so many people to come.

The owners of three auxiliary shops nearby, a pill refiner, and several disciples of the enforcement team.

Even the Spirit Field Management Office sent a number of people, including several field guards and three first-level spirit plant masters, to offer their congratulations. The leader of the group was Bao Yifeng.

Shen Yun could only greet them at the door, secretly wondering to himself, "Are talisman masters really that popular as supplementary cultivators?"

He was completely confused.

Seeing this, Old Liu suddenly realized the reason. "Brother Shen, do you know why?"

Why?

Shen Yun was indeed puzzled; their enthusiasm seemed abnormal.

The enforcement team is one thing, but Bao Yifeng from the Lingtian Management Office even came; that's highly unusual.

This is a second-tier spirit plant master, an inner disciple steward, and also a disciple of Master Xie.

"Before, you were just a field guard. Your lineage was merely a protective charm and offered no real benefit."

"Things are different now. You've joined the Holy Sect, which means something completely different. Your background is that of a true successor."

Old Liu, having spent decades at the Lingtian Management Office, spoke with profound meaning.

Shen Yun understood.

They weren't just after Shen Yun, a first-tier talisman master.

When outside the circle, the bureau chief is just a relative; when inside the circle, the significance of this elder goes beyond kinship, involving actual connections and influence in the power arena.

Having connections in the imperial court makes it easier to get promoted.

Relationships outside the circle are personal connections, while relationships within the circle are resources.

Shen Yun stared at Old Liu and exclaimed, "As expected, experience counts!"

"Pshaw, how much younger are you than me?"

Old Liu realized that Shen Yun wasn't the type to become arrogant after achieving success, so his attitude became much more casual.

He had no intention of climbing the social ladder, and being all alone, he had come to terms with many things.

"Come on, let's go, Brother Liu, we have to have a good drink today."

However, before Shen Yun could even sit down, several unexpected guests arrived.

"Fairy Qingzhi, Fairy Qingzhi has arrived too!"

Bao Yifeng's eyes lit up, and he reminded Shen Yun not to sit down, but to go and greet them.

Shen Yun turned around and saw a female cultivator in flowing green robes, smiling and laughing, revealing two shallow dimples, enter the Sacred Spring Pavilion, causing quite a stir.

Fairy Qingzhi is quite famous in the Holy City, and many people know her.

"So it really was for me."

Shen Yun was somewhat surprised to see Feng Baixuan, Feng Lei, and Feng Dian following behind Fairy Qingzhi.

He didn't invite them, after all, his original intention was just to liven things up in the alley.

With Song Zichen having already hosted a banquet, it would seem petty for him not to invite others.

Shen Yun quickly went to greet them, and everyone behind him also stood up.

"Uncle Shen, please don't be so polite. Miss told me about you. I'm still troubling you a lot to take care of the Golden Jade Pearl Vine."

When Fairy Qingzhi spoke, it was like a gentle breeze, and Shen Yun felt very warm and friendly.

He couldn't help but admire her in his heart. As expected of the female cultivator who could represent the young lady in the Holy Sect, her manners and interactions with others were truly impeccable.

Anyone with even a little standing in the Holy Sect knows that Fairy Qingzhi is Feng Luoyi's most valued disciple and the "face" of Feng Luoyi's followers.

"It is truly an honor for this humble old man to host the banquet with the presence of Fairy Qingzhi. Please, please!"

Shen Yun bowed respectfully, and Qingzhi addressed him as Uncle Shen to show their closeness, as he could not take advantage of his age.

"This is a congratulatory gift to celebrate your joining the Holy Sect. If Master Feng knew that you had taken this step, he would definitely be very happy."

Fairy Qingzhi handed over a jade box containing a pound of blood food.

Back then, Feng Baixuan, Feng Lei, and Feng Dian all received such a gift.

This is the most suitable gift for outer disciples.

"Uncle Shen, you didn't even tell us about this."

Feng Baixuan presented the congratulatory gift and pretended to be angry as she asked...

"It was my negligence, I made a mistake, and I should be punished."

With Lao Liu's earlier reminder, Shen Yun realized that his arrangements were inappropriate.

Once you've joined the Holy Sect, you should first seek out the true disciples to report to.

Feng Luoyi looked down on ordinary outer disciples who sought refuge with her, but Shen Yun was, after all, someone she brought from her hometown.

Therefore, after joining the Holy Sect, she was already labeled as Feng Luoyi, belonging to this lineage.

The fact that Fairy Qingzhi was able to take the time to attend his initiation banquet showed her attitude.

This is a good thing.

Feng Lei winked at Shen Yun, revealing that he was the one who had told Qingzhi Fairy about this.

Back at the banquet, the law enforcement team, the people from Lingnongfang, and several first-tier auxiliary cultivators looked at Shen Yun with even more enthusiasm.

When Su Wan'er saw that Fairy Qingzhi and the others had arrived, there were many more people. She secretly asked the shop's staff to arrange a new banquet.

Fairy Qingzhi, Bao Yifeng and the others, along with disciples of the Holy Sect, Song Zichen and several first-tier auxiliary cultivators, all sat at one table.

Su Wan'er sat at a table with Qiao Niang, Song Da, and the others.

With Fairy Qingzhi present, the initiation banquet was more lively than Shen Yun had imagined.

Shengchunlou Restaurant unusually served a large number of dishes.

Shen Yun was very grateful that Fairy Qingzhi had come.

"Fairy, how is the situation at the Golden Rock Mountains?"

After raising their glasses to celebrate Shen Yun's entry into the sect, Bao Yifeng couldn't help but ask a question.

Upon hearing this, everyone in both rooms fell silent and couldn't help but prick up their ears.

This is a concern for everyone in the Holy City.

They don't usually have access to detailed information, but Fairy Qingzhi must know.

"This battle is more complicated than we imagined. The Celestial Clan has intervened. Currently, the Sect Master and the Palace Master of the Heavenly Demon Temple have reached an agreement that those above the Heavenly Palace Realm are not allowed to make a move, and those below the Heavenly Palace Realm will compete for the opportunity."

Fairy Qingzhi's voice was like pearls falling on a jade plate, and her sweet face was furrowed with brows, making people's hearts flutter.

No one dared to look too closely. This was a Blood Sea Realm expert. Although he was very good at concealing his power, the occasional aura he exuded in his every move filled them with awe.

"Then it's probably not my turn to go to the battlefield."

Bao Yifeng breathed a sigh of relief and drank a full glass of fifty-year-old Xuezhi Dew, which made Shen Yun's heart ache.

Fairy Qingzhi glanced speechlessly at this cowardly person who was afraid of death.