The Marquis Mansion was decorated with lanterns and colored banners.
Whether it was the son or daughter of a Marquis or a Prince or Princess, they either didn't hold a birthday party, or if they did, it would definitely be a grand occasion.
For those who wanted to make friends with influential people and climb up the social ladder, this was the best occasion. They could meet many people of high status. If they could leave a good impression, it would be more convenient for them to do things in the future. If they could make friends, the benefits would be even greater.
If they didn't enter the capital, they wouldn't know how rich they were. If they didn't enter the capital, they wouldn't know how lowly the officials were.
In the capital, there were not only Nobles but also many rich people.
Outside the Marquis Mansion, there was a 30-meter-long welcoming line lined up on both sides with a red carpet in the middle.
As the host of the Marquis Mansion, the Marquis of course wouldn't stand at the gate to welcome the guests. The main character of the birthday party, Xiao Mingli, also wouldn't stand at the gate to welcome the guests. However, the housekeeper of the Marquis Mansion had to be there because the guests often had different statuses and couldn't be neglected.
However, those Nobles rarely came in person. After all, it wasn't the birthday of the Marquis, but the birthday of the Marquis' daughter. The Nobles didn't need to come in person, and they didn't have the time. However, they should send someone with a higher status to send gifts.
Young talents would come in person. No matter what, this was the birthday party of the Marquis' daughter. Xiao Mingli had the title of State Scholar, which meant that his talent and potential were amazing. He was also a beautiful woman. Who wouldn't like him?
If they could get Xiao Mingli's favor and become friends with him, it would be great. After all, there weren't many outstanding female warriors.
Chen Zong also walked over from afar and met the fatty Yang Qifeng.
"Brother Chen." There was a smile on Yang Qifeng's face. He did not address Chen Zong as Chen Guoshi.
"Brother Yang." Chen Zong smiled.
"Brother Chen, thank you for saving my life last time." Yang Qifeng was referring to the time when Chen Zong saved his life from Ma Qianli's blade when he was chasing after the flower demon.
"You've already thanked me four times." Chen Zong was a bit speechless.
"The grace of saving my life is greater than the Heavens. I don't even know how to repay you, Brother Chen. If I were a girl, I would have just promised myself to you." Yang Qifeng laughed. Despite his grin, his words were filled with sincerity.
"If you were a girl, I wouldn't dare to take you either," Chen Zong glanced at Yang Qifeng's round figure and said with a teasing smile.
"Wow, if I were a girl, I would definitely be enchanting." Yang Qifeng jumped up as if his sore spot had been stepped on. Shortly after, his small eyes narrowed and emitted a bright light. After sizing Chen Zong up a few times, he revealed an expression of sudden realization. His chubby palm slapped his own head. "I'm really stupid. I only thought of it now. Brother Chen, I'm a little fat, but I have a younger sister. Her figure is absolutely enchanting. I'll make the decision to betroth her to you. We'll be a family in the future."
As he spoke, Yang Qifeng wanted to praise himself for his wit.
One had to know that Chen Zong was a State Scholar with amazing talent and potential. In the future, it wouldn't be a problem for him to reach the Pseudo Transcendent Realm. Perhaps he could even become the Dynasty's number one master under the Transcendent Realm like the Mighty Martial Marquis.
If such a genius could become his brother-in-law, it would be a great benefit to him and the entire Yang Family.
The more he thought about it, the more Yang Qifeng felt it was feasible. It was simply a wonderful move.
Chen Zong couldn't help but be speechless.
"Good, enough joking." Chen Zong said, interrupting Yang Qifeng's fantasy.
Not to mention how outstanding Yang Qifeng's sister was, at this stage, Chen Zong wouldn't consider such things.
Yang Qifeng was also a clever person. Naturally, he understood the meaning of Chen Zong's words and couldn't help feeling regretful. However, he didn't insist. Otherwise, if he provoked resentment, they wouldn't even be friends.
However, Yang Qifeng wouldn't give up so easily. Slowly plotting, letting Chen Zong and him become family was always a good thing.
Chen Zong didn't know Yang Qifeng's plan. He walked to the gate of the Zhen Shan Marquis Mansion and took out the invitation Xiao Mingli gave him.
Yang Qifeng also had an invitation, but it wasn't from Xiao Mingli. With the Yang Family's wealth, it wasn't difficult to get an invitation.
Immediately, a maid led Chen Zong and Yang Qifeng to the place where the birthday banquet would be held. It was a garden in the Zhen Shan Marquis Mansion called Cloud Lake Garden.
When they stepped into Cloud Lake Garden, Chen Zong was slightly surprised. Cloud Lake Garden was a lake, and the place where the birthday banquet would be held was on a man-made island in the middle of the lake.
From the gate of Cloud Lake Garden to the island in the middle was about three hundred meters.
"Two distinguished guests, please go to the island in the middle by yourselves." The maid leading the way said with a smile.
Chen Zong and Yang Qifeng nodded. The three hundred meter lake was indeed difficult for Qi and Blood Realm cultivators to cross. They had to use tools such as boats, but it was nothing for Qi Refining Realm cultivators.
"Brother Chen, let's see who's faster." Yang Qifeng suddenly smiled and leaped. Although his body looked fat, he was very agile and light. After flying for more than ten meters, he gently patted the surface of the lake with his palms. His energy burst forth, and his whole body quickly flew forward. He was almost touching the surface of the lake as he flew towards the center of the island.
Chen Zong smiled slightly. He didn't put on any airs, but it was as if a gust of wind had blown past him. His body seemed to have lost its weight, and he floated forward like a feather.
Although he was light, his speed was very fast. In the blink of an eye, he crossed more than ten meters and approached Yang Qifeng. Then, he lightly touched the lake's surface with the tip of his foot. Even the tips of his shoes weren't wet. He immediately flew forward again and directly passed Yang Qifeng, leaving only his back view.
He easily crossed the three hundred meter distance.
Then, Yang Qifeng also crossed the three hundred meter lake and landed on the island in the middle.
He wasn't as fast as Chen Zong, but Yang Qifeng didn't find it strange.
The island in the middle was about two hundred meters long and two hundred meters wide. An exquisite wooden house was built on it. Outside the wooden house, there were many tables of different shapes, with wine, fruits, and so on.
This was Xiao Mingli's birthday party, and also a gathering of the younger generation. As for those who came on behalf of the nobles, most of them would leave after giving their gifts.
"Welcome, Chen Guoshi." Xiao Mingli, who was dressed in luxurious clothes, walked over gracefully. His smile was like a blooming flower. For a moment, Chen Zong became the center of attention.
Chen Zong also presented the gift he had prepared.
Speaking of which, Chen Zong didn't know what gift to give Xiao Mingli. A pseudo-spiritual weapon?
It wasn't suitable. Chen Zong didn't want to, because it was useful to him.
He asked Shi Huanyue, because she was a woman. In the end, Shi Huanyue didn't care about anything other than swords. In the end, the Guan Mansion prepared a gift for him. It was something expensive that could be appreciated, but had no practical use.
Whether it was being welcomed by Xiao Mingli, recently becoming a State Scholar, or defeating Yuwen Xing in the Thorny Forest Competition in the Scholar Museum, Chen Zong's name spread throughout the capital.
At this moment, three figures jumped over the lake.
The first one was like a big bird, sticking close to the lake. He didn't move his hands or feet, as if he was flying. However, the lake below him kept rippling, as if there was an invisible force hitting it again and again.
The second one had his hands behind his back. His long robe was fluttering. He stood tall and didn't move his feet, but he seemed to be gliding on the lake, as if he was stepping on a big fish. His speed was shocking.
The third one moved quickly, stepping on the lake's surface constantly, creating layers of ripples.
No matter which one it was, they were all very shocking. Chen Zong narrowed his eyes slightly. He could see that these three people had great control over their own strength.
"Brother Yang, do you know those three?" Chen Zong asked.
He hadn't been in the capital for a long time, and he had spent most of his time cultivating. He didn't know much about the geniuses in the capital. Even if he knew their names, he had never seen them in person.
"Of course I know them. Those three are very powerful." Yang Qifeng said as if he was showing off, "They are the second, third, and fourth on the Jiao Dragon Ranking."
Hearing this, Chen Zong was shocked.
There were 99 people on the Jiao Dragon Ranking, and each one of them was very powerful. They were all at least at the early stage of the four-star level. Those who ranked higher were even at the six-star level.
The second, third, and fourth ranked geniuses were naturally at the six-star level.
"Those three are all at the mid-stage of the six-star level. I heard that they are not satisfied with their rankings," Yang Qifeng said in a low voice as if he was talking about some gossip.
Chen Zong nodded. It made sense. The three of them were all at the mid-stage of the six-star level. They were at the same level, but one of them was ranked second, third, and fourth. Of course, they wouldn't be satisfied.
The arrival of these three undoubtedly increased the popularity of the birthday party. Xiao Mingli also welcomed them warmly.
Although only one of the three was a State Knight, and the other two were not, no one dared to look down on them because of that.
The State Knight was indeed a symbol, but it didn't mean that one was omnipotent. Some people couldn't become a State Knight because of their bad luck. After all, under normal circumstances, there was only one spot for the State Knight every year. It wasn't something that could be obtained just because one was powerful. Everyone only had three chances to participate in the selection.
"They are here." While Chen Zong was thinking, Yang Qifeng's body stood straight. His small eyes shot out a shocking light, which vaguely turned into two sharp beams of light and shot out.
Following Yang Qifeng's line of sight, a figure was walking over from the other side of the lake, which was the entrance of the Cloud Lake Garden. He was not very tall, fat, or skinny. He had a medium body and an ordinary face. It was hard to find anything that stood out about him.
He was wearing a black outfit, which made him look even more ordinary.
However, Chen Zong couldn't move his eyes away. Chen Zong felt a sense of threat from that person.
It wasn't hostility, but the threat brought by his powerful strength. It was as if that person's body contained a shocking amount of power. Yang Qifeng's words made Chen Zong realize the source of that threat. He was shocked.
"Brother Chen, his name is Ding Xuan. He is ranked first on the Jiao Dragon List in the dynasty. He is also the most powerful person in the younger generation." Yang Qifeng said. His voice was full of surprise. "His combat strength is at the late-stage of the six-star level. I heard that his cultivation has broken through the boundary of the Qi Refining Realm and reached the peak."
"The peak!" Chen Zong couldn't help but be shocked.
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