Chapter 96

Stepping out of the tavern, they found two people still standing there.

Seeing Ning Tingyu and Chen Chang'an come out, the two men hurriedly walked over and saluted with a fist.

"This is Xiao Daniu, and he is Kong Xianglong, both are my friends."

Ning Tingyu pointed to them and introduced them to Chen Chang'an.

Chen Chang'an saluted them, "Chen Chang'an."

Then they sized each other up.

Chen Chang'an left them with one impression: "Handsome!"

As for the impression Xiao Daniu and Kong Xianglong gave Chen Chang'an, these two guys were very robust, looking like young men with great strength.

They exchanged a few pleasantries and then headed together to the mansion where the Sword Court was holding the gathering.

Chen Chang'an didn't ask where these two big guys were from, but from their surnames, it was clear they weren't from the eight major forces.

Before long, the four of them arrived at the mansion where the Sword Court was holding the gathering.

People were coming and going, all young men and women.

Each person exuded a strong and proud aura.

When Chen Chang'an and the others handed over their invitation cards and entered, they found the main hall even larger.

There were already one or two thousand people gathered here.

They gathered in small groups, chatting about various things.

Some were loudly discussing cultivation insights, some even got excited and went to the center of the hall to exchange a few moves, drawing cheers from many people.

"Tsk tsk, this is really boring."

Chen Chang'an said at this moment.

"Hehe, indeed quite boring, I'd rather go back and cultivate," Xiao Daniu said in a deep voice.

Kong Xianglong looked at them and smiled, "This world isn't about fighting alone. If you have a strong background and value, others will form alliances with you.

If not, they would already be very polite not to step on you."

Chen Chang'an nodded at him.

At this moment, he looked around and his eyes lit up.

In the hall, there were many tables.

On the tables were various spirit fruits and delicious dishes filled with spiritual energy.

"Wow, those are spirit beast meats, at least of the King level. The host is really generous."

Xiao Daniu, noticing Chen Chang'an's gaze, also had his eyes light up and swallowed his saliva.

Although they were cultivators and could go many days without eating, those spirit beast meats were like poison, irresistibly attracting cultivators.

"Let's hurry and take our seats."

Xiao Daniu's throat rolled, feeling that this trip was worth it just for the good food.

"Huh? There are no names on these tables, can we sit anywhere?"

Kong Xianglong was puzzled.

"We can't sit anywhere."

At this moment, Ning Tingyu spoke, "Did you notice? The eight tables at the core are unoccupied.

And the spirit beast meat on those tables seems to be of a higher grade."

Hearing this, Chen Chang'an and the others looked over.

Sure enough, the spirit beast meat on the eight tables at the core emitted a more intense spiritual energy.

Many people were looking at those spirit beast meats and swallowing their saliva, but no one dared to sit there.

"It seems those eight seats are reserved for the four great holy sects and the four major families."

Xiao Daniu said regretfully.

But his eyes were still fixed on those spirit beast meats, unwilling to look away.

Chen Chang'an narrowed his eyes and said teasingly, "Hehehe, are there names written?"

"No, what's the matter?"

Xiao Daniu asked, puzzled.

In an instant, his eyes widened, and he drew a breath, whispering, "This... isn't good."

But seeing Chen Chang'an's determined expression, he quickly rejoiced, "If you dare to lead and get out of here tonight unscathed, I, Xiao Daniu, and Old Kong will recognize you as our big brother!"

Kong Xianglong also nodded slightly.

Ning Tingyu's lips curled into a meaningful smile.

Is there anything Chen Chang'an dares not to do?

Sure enough, Chen Chang'an walked straight to the core tables.

Xiao Daniu and Kong Xianglong exchanged a glance and then looked at Ning Tingyu.

Ning Tingyu smiled and followed behind Chen Chang'an.

"For a mouthful of meat, let's go all out!"

Xiao Daniu and Kong Xianglong exchanged a glance and nodded heavily.

Sure enough.

When Chen Chang'an and the others sat at the core seats, everyone around was stunned.

The scene instantly became quiet.

They all turned their gazes to them.

"Who are these four guys?"

"Hey, aren't those Xiao Daniu and Kong Xianglong? I heard they're from the Northern State!"

"That's Chen Chang'an!"

"Tsk tsk, how did those two end up with that kid?"

"Wow, they're really asking for death, Chen Chang'an offended the Lin family!"

"Not just that, I heard he offended many people, with the backing of the Tai Cang Sword Sect and the Gu family."

Sigh—

Many people looked at Chen Chang'an and the others, whispering among themselves.

Hearing their whispers, Xiao Daniu and Kong Xianglong looked sharply at Chen Chang'an and then at Ning Tingyu.

"Ning, you said you met a very cool friend, but he... how does he keep offending those major forces?"

Xiao Daniu said bitterly, suddenly feeling that the meat in his hand wasn't as fragrant.

The gazes around them were like looking at a dead man.

Ning Tingyu blinked her eyes, "Right, daring to offend those major forces, isn't that cool?"

Cool?

This is asking for death!

Xiao Daniu and Kong Xianglong exchanged a glance, feeling like they had boarded a pirate ship!

"Calm down, drink heartily, eat heartily." Chen Chang'an said calmly.

Then, ignoring the gazes around him, he started to eat like a madman.

This spirit beast meat was indeed special, melting in the mouth, with very intense spiritual energy.

Seeing this, Xiao Daniu and Kong Xianglong gritted their teeth.

They had already boarded the pirate ship, and even if they jumped off now, they would still be pirates.

So the two of them also started to eat and drink like a storm.

As they drank, the three of them clinked glasses, eating and drinking happily.

Ning Tingyu watched them speechlessly, not touching her chopsticks.

It was really embarrassing.

Seeing this, the people around them were dumbfounded.

Damn!

These three guys actually ignored them!

The gathering hasn't even started, and they're already eating?

At this moment, three young men walked in, carrying swords.

Two men and one woman.

The two men were tall and slender, but exuded a sharp and piercing aura, like unsheathed swords.

The woman had long hair, cold eyes, and looked like a sword emitting a chill!

After they entered, they also walked to the core seats.

They sat at the table next to Chen Chang'an and the others.

They glanced at Chen Chang'an and the others, who were eating like mad, and frowned, showing disdain and disgust.

The people around them held their breath, eyes wide.

Tai Cang Sword Sect!

Dugu Shang!

A Sword Emperor!

Now, they all showed a look of anticipation.

At this moment, more people came in.

At this point, those who came in later usually represented strong forces or had great personal strength.

Two people came in.

One in a green robe, with a refined appearance.

But when he came to the core seats, he first saluted Dugu Shang and the others, his face filled with excitement.

Just as he was about to salute Chen Chang'an and the others, he suddenly realized he didn't recognize them.

"Damn, who are these guys?"

The young man pointed at Chen Chang'an and the others, who were eating heartily, and shouted angrily, "Where did these ignorant people come from, daring to sit here?"

Chen Chang'an stopped his actions.

He looked at him, "I'm sitting here, what are you going to do?

Eat your own rice? If you're not satisfied, come and fight me one-on-one!"

The people in the hall were instantly stunned!