This man's name was Pang Liu.
He was the illegitimate son of a concubine's son, the third elder of the Pang family, a minor power in Tianchu City.
Facing Pang Liu's provocation.
Ling Fan didn't even have the interest to look at him.
This dismissive attitude immediately angered Pang Liu.
In Pang Liu's eyes.
Ling Fan was merely a live-in son-in-law of the Lan Clan, belonging to the most humble and lowly status within the Lan Clan.
He was still worlds apart from Ling Fan, so why was Ling Fan acting so arrogant in front of him?
"Damn it, you've got some nerve! Didn't you hear Sixth Master speaking? Are you deaf!"
Pang Liu roared.
The people around immediately turned their gazes over as if watching a show.
Ling Fan frowned slightly.
He was about to flick his finger and end this man's life.
A gentle young man sitting next to Pang Liu stopped him and said, "Sixth Brother, we are all sons-in-law of the Lan Clan, sharing the same plight. Why create trouble for ourselves!"
This person's name was Ning Zhou, and his background was similar to Pang Liu's.
Pang Liu snorted coldly, giving Ning Zhou a look of threat, which was considered giving face.
"It's Zhang Guanxin from the Zhang family!"
Ning Zhou said, looking towards the ancestral hall.
Just now, a young man had entered the ancestral hall with a generous gift.
Pang Liu said indignantly, "Who is he? Why is he allowed into the Lan family's ancestral hall?"
Ning Zhou explained, "This Zhang Guanxin is the son-in-law of the Lan Clan's third elder. Their Zhang family is a prominent family in Tianchu City, even stronger than the Lan family. Naturally, they are qualified to enter the ancestral hall, unlike us."
Ning Zhou gave a self-deprecating smile.
Afterward, waves of birthday well-wishers entered the ancestral hall.
There were the eldest and second sons-in-law of the First Elder.
There were also several sons-in-law of the Second Elder.
There were also high-ranking officials from medium-sized families whose status was comparable to the Lan Clan.
Those with insufficient status were stopped and could only sit outside with disappointment.
Ning Zhou and Pang Liu chatted with great interest.
Ling Fan had no interest in paying attention to them.
Seeing some candies and melon seeds on the table, he picked up a few and shelled them.
He wanted to experience this down-to-earth life.
However, he was not a very competent spectator.
He was not interested in this gossip.
Just then.
Suddenly, Ning Zhou and Pang Liu exclaimed in low voices.
"Old Madam! Why is Old Madam personally coming out to greet them? And the Lan family head is also out, the First Elder, the Second Elder... all the high-ranking officials have mobilized!"
"Who are they going to welcome?"
In the ancestral hall.
Old Madam Lan, leaning on her dragon-headed cane, walked out of the ancestral hall, surrounded and supported by others.
Ning Zhou and Pang Liu's gossipy hearts were ignited.
Over there.
Second Aunt and Little Aunt were huddled together, their sharp and sarcastic gazes fixed on Ling Fan.
"Heh, the good show is about to begin. This good-for-nothing is still sitting so calmly!"
Second Aunt thought resentfully.
Just as most people were puzzled.
Given Old Madam Lan's esteemed status, who could be worthy of her personal greeting?
A majestic and immense voice announced.
"Miyun Mountain, Chief Disciple, Xie Canglou, wishes Old Madam Lan a happy birthday!"
As the voice fell.
The entire venue was shocked!
Miyun Mountain!
Chief Disciple Xie Canglou!
These two names exploded like bombs in everyone's hearts, causing a huge stir.
What kind of place was Miyun Mountain?
It was on par with the Governor's Mansion.
It was one of the three dominant forces in Tianchu Province, on par with Seven Stars Cave.
And Xie Canglou was the personal disciple of the current Miyun Mountain Master, destined to be the future Miyun Mountain Master, and one of the most powerful figures in the entire Tianchu Province.
Miyun Mountain had sent someone to wish Old Madam Lan a happy birthday!
And they had sent the Chief Disciple, Xie Canglou!
My goodness!
Everyone was stunned.
What virtue and ability did the Lan Clan possess?
What virtue and ability did Old Madam Lan possess?
To be able to have Miyun Mountain send Xie Canglou to wish her a happy birthday.
This was too incredible.
Let alone the Lan Clan.
Even the Jiang, Ding, and Nong families, the three martial arts magnates, the great aristocratic families of Tianchu City second only to the Governor's Mansion, did not have the qualification to have someone from Miyun Mountain visit!
Could it be fake!
Everyone's heart was filled with disbelief.
Because this was simply beyond common sense.
But they had no choice but to believe.
Within seconds of that voice falling.
A group of people descended upon the Lan Clan with a terrifying aura.
The leader, wearing a feather crown and with a tall, jade-like physique, was as handsome as a demon.
He was only around twenty-three or twenty-four years old.
Yet, he exuded a terrifying power that made even peak Xuan Gang realm experts feel a tremor.
Quasi Tianyuan Realm!
This person, so young, was already a quasi-master expert.
Everyone was stunned into silence.
Xie Canglou!
This person must be Xie Canglou!
Besides the Miyun Mountain Chief Disciple Xie Canglou, how many young experts in Tianchu Province possessed such an imposing aura.
Behind Xie Canglou.
Followed by a middle-aged man with a dignified and imposing presence.
This man carried a sword on his back.
His power was contained.
However, his eyes glinted with astonishing divine light, like a sheathed sword, making him extremely terrifying.
Behind Xie Canglou and this middle-aged man, there were several peak Xuan Gang realm martial arts experts.
Miyun Mountain had only sent a few people.
However, such a luxurious lineup.
It was enough to sweep aside all forces in Tianchu City except for the Governor's Mansion.
Was this the terrifying foundation of Miyun Mountain, one of the three dominant forces in Tianchu Province?
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"Chief Xie is truly the beloved disciple of the Miyun Mountain Master, possessing divine talent. It is truly my honor that Chief Xie could personally visit my Lan Clan today to wish me a happy birthday, bringing glory to my Lan Clan!"
Every wrinkle on Old Madam Lan's weathered face was filled with a smile.
She seemed to have expected Xie Canglou's arrival.
She appeared extremely delighted.
"Greetings, Chief Xie!"
"Greetings, Chief Xie!"
A vast crowd of Tianchu City experts who had come to offer birthday wishes all bowed respectfully to this renowned top prodigy of Tianchu.
"Chief Xie, please come in!"
Old Madam Lan invited.
Xie Canglou carried himself with grace and dignity, possessing great demeanor.
Under the escort of numerous powerful figures, he walked alongside Old Madam Lan into the Lan Clan's ancestral hall, as if he were the moon surrounded by stars.
"Wow!"
After Xie Canglou entered the Lan Clan's ancestral hall.
The entire outer area erupted in an uproar.
The vast crowd was in an uproar.
Everyone was discussing.
Some marveled at Xie Canglou's talent and strength.
Some envied Xie Canglou's prestige.
Some were curious about Xie Canglou's purpose.
Some were making wild guesses.
And many women were simply smitten, almost falling for Xie Canglou's peerless demeanor.
Suddenly, someone said mysteriously, "Heh, you all must not know Xie Canglou's true intention."
As soon as this person spoke.
Everyone's appetite was piqued!
They quickly pricked up their ears to listen.