Wang Baole trusted Zhao Yameng's intuition very much. After all, Zhao Yameng was born with a spirit body, which made her spiritual perception far superior to that of ordinary people.
Therefore, Wang Baole kept his guard up and didn't reveal anything. He kept his distance from the other party and didn't want to get too close.
Thankfully, there were quite a lot of people around, so Wang Baole's actions didn't attract too much attention. Not long after, the music gradually stopped, and laughter could be heard coming from the front.
The laughter was loud and clear, and it shook the area. At the same time, a wave of suppressive force came crashing down, causing everyone to fall silent and look over.
Immediately, they saw … a tall and handsome middle-aged man walk out from the inner residence. He looked a little like Lin Tianhao. He was dressed in a loose robe, and his long hair draped over his shoulders. His eyes were like stars, and he exuded a unique charisma.
As he walked out, his laughter echoed in the area. His cultivation base, even though he had reined it in quite a bit, still spread out, causing the entire area to feel oppressive.
Wang Baole's breathing suddenly stopped. The cultivation bases of the people around him trembled and became unstable. It was as if their cultivation bases would explode if the middle-aged man looked at them!
"Core Formation!!" There was no need to identify him. Wang Baole immediately recognized his identity and cultivation base. In the Ethereal City's City Lord Residence, there was only one person with such a cultivation base and such an aura …
That was … Ethereal City's City Lord, one of the seventeen Councilors of the Federation … Lin You!!
"Greetings, Councilor Lin!"
"Greetings, City Lord Lin!"
As Lin You walked out, everyone gathered their thoughts and greeted him. In fact, in their opinion, Lin You's cultivation base and status were far beyond their reach. He was an expert of the Federation who was on the same level as their fathers!
Such an expert was someone who could make the entire Federation tremble with a stomp of his foot!
It wasn't an exaggeration to say that he was a feudal lord. In fact, he was just like a feudal lord. Everything in the entire Ethereal City could be decided with a single thought!
As he walked out, his aura spread out, and there was no need for him to deliberately show it. Lin You naturally became the center of attention amidst the series of greetings and greetings.
Behind Lin You, who was shining like the sun, were two people. One was Lin Tianhao, and the other was an old man. The old man's face was full of wrinkles, and he looked like an old servant. His hands were tucked into his sleeves, and when he walked, his head was slightly bent. It was as if he always had a smile on his face.
However, the aura emitted from his body was only slightly weaker than Lin You's.
"Isn't this Xiao Xiu? Your father even mentioned you during our last gathering." As he walked over, Lin You revealed a smile that was like a spring breeze. His gaze swept over everyone, and as he nodded with a smile, he casually said a few words.
"Nephew Kun, how are your father's injuries? I haven't seen him in a few years. He hasn't participated in the past few meetings. "
"The disciples of the four major Dao Colleges are getting more and more outstanding with each batch. You guys are not bad, not bad at all. With all of you in the Federation, us old folks can rest assured. Many of you will probably participate in the Mystic Luna Realm this time. I wish you all the best in establishing your foundation in advance!" As Lin You laughed, his gaze swept over Wang Baole and the rest. His expression was normal as he nodded slightly.
Wang Baole's heart skipped a beat. After all, Lin You brought a lot of pressure. At the same time, he thought about how he didn't get along with his son. However, Lin You didn't seem like a narrow-minded person.
"Senator Lin wouldn't do something like this when the adults are involved in a fight between kids, would he? If he bullies the young, I'll look for the Dao College! "As Wang Baole thought of this, he recalled his relationship with the military and immediately felt confident.
"This is a gathering for you youngsters, so I won't stay any longer. You guys get along well. Hao 'er, you have to take good care of your friends." Lin You didn't say much. He only came out to show his face and left after giving some instructions to Lin Tianhao.
After he left, the atmosphere of the place finally recovered from the previous tension. At the same time, Lin Tianhao, who had stayed behind, felt relieved and proud. He clapped his hands, and immediately, the attendants brought over jade boxes one after another.
The moment the jade boxes appeared, the surrounding crowd looked on with anticipation. After all, the purpose of the gathering was to obtain the Ethereal Fruit. Seeing the expressions on everyone's faces, Lin Tianhao laughed heartily.
"My fellow Daoists, today I'll be a spendthrift. I'll give the Ethereal Fruit to all of you. I hope it will help all of you progress further on your path of cultivation!" Lin Tianhao was good-looking, his voice was loud and clear, and his words were beautiful. After he finished speaking, he politely cupped his fists and bowed.
Immediately, many people had a good impression of him. Even Wang Baole sighed in admiration. Soon, the attendants came forward and presented the jade boxes to everyone. Wang Baole opened the boxes and looked inside. Looking at the red fruit that emitted a sweet aroma, his appetite was aroused.
"My fellow Daoists, the Ethereal Fruit can only be stored for three days at most, so please consume it as soon as possible." Lin Tianhao said with a smile. After a round of thanks, the banquet reached its climax.
In an instant, the sound of laughter and chatter grew louder, and the elegant music once again filled the air.
Wang Baole resisted the urge to put the Ethereal Fruit into his bag of holding. He didn't plan to eat the fruit, but rather give it to his parents. However, since he had taken the fruit from someone else, and Lin Tianhao's aura and cultivation base gave Wang Baole a very direct feeling, he was wondering if he should resolve the grudge between him and Lin Tianhao. Suddenly, an old voice came from behind him.
"Pavilion Lord Wang, can we talk?"
Wang Baole turned around and immediately saw the old man who had been following Lin You. He was now standing behind him, looking at him with a smile.
Wang Baole didn't dare to slight an expert like this. He immediately clasped hands in greeting. When the crowd saw the old man appear, they knew that he had something to say to Wang Baole alone, so they chatted and walked away.
"Pavilion Lord Wang, you are young and talented, and your talent is astonishing. In the future, you will definitely achieve meteoric success. Unfortunately, I am old, and I don't know if I will have the chance to see the day when Pavilion Lord Wang's grand ambitions will be realized." The old man looked at Wang Baole with admiration in his eyes. Sighing, he reached his right hand out of his sleeve, within which was a green jade box.
"This is a small token of appreciation from the City Lord. Pavilion Lord Wang, would it be best to let bygones be bygones?" With that, the old man handed the green jade box to Wang Baole.
Wang Baole's eyes narrowed. He took the jade box and opened it right in front of the old man. Seeing Wang Baole being so direct, the old man chuckled and waited for Wang Baole's reply.
As the jade box was opened, Wang Baole's eyes widened at the sight of what was inside. There were two Ethereal Fruits in the jade box, and they were clearly larger in size. The fragrance and sweetness of the fruits were more pronounced.
Looking at the Ethereal Fruits, and thinking back to his previous judgment, Wang Baole nodded seriously. He knew that it was better to squash enmity than to keep it alive. Since the old man had expressed his goodwill, there was no need for him to hold on to it. However, the prerequisite for all of this was that Lin Tianhao and his family wouldn't continue to cause trouble for him.
Otherwise, given Wang Baole's personality, even if he accepted the gifts, he would still flip them over when the time came.
After receiving Wang Baole's reply, the old man nodded with a smile, then turned and left. When he reached the inner residence, Lin You stood in front of the window, looking down at the crowd in the square below. Most of his attention was on his son, observing Lin Tianhao's words and actions. Gradually, a pleased smile appeared on his face.
"Milord, Wang Baole agrees to resolve the matter," said the old man respectfully as he approached Lin You.
"I hope Hao 'er understands why I'm doing this," said Lin You, looking at Lin Tianhao in the crowd.
"The Young Master has clearly grown up a lot after this incident," said the old man with a smile. "Actually, it seems that we have Wang Baole to thank."
Upon hearing the old man mention Wang Baole again, Lin You's gaze shifted from Lin Tianhao to Wang Baole. After staring at him for a long time, he smiled.
"This Wang Baole climbed from an ordinary student to the Deputy Pavilion Lord of the Dharmic Armament Pavilion in such a short period of time. He's famous in Ethereal Dao College, and everyone knows about him. Even the military thinks highly of him, and even the President of the Federation knows his name. He's been selected as one of the Hundred Seedlings!
"Even I misjudged him back then. It's indeed a good thing that Hao 'er has provoked this person. At the very least, it's within the scope of what I can resolve, and that's before Wang Baole fully matures. If it's in the future … and exceeds what I can resolve, then it'll be a calamity."
Upon hearing Lin You's high praise, the old man sighed.
"This is a rising star. If there are no accidents, if he doesn't die prematurely, and if he doesn't take the wrong path, this person's future will be even brighter.
It's not that we can't touch such a person, but the price is too great. The four Dao Colleges aren't blind, so it's very wise of you to put down your status and take the initiative to resolve this matter.
"The higher one goes, the more respect one has. And power itself is an art of compromise. Furthermore, Wang Baole already has the qualifications to make me compromise to a certain extent," said Lin You softly.
Just as Lin You was speaking softly, his expression suddenly changed. He lifted his head to look at the crowd outside. The old man beside him also sensed it. When he looked over, he saw that there seemed to be an argument in the originally lively square.
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