Rebirth of the Supreme Immortal Emperor
Chapter 244 - 244 243 The Banquet at Hongmen Midnight Update

244: Chapter 243: The Banquet at Hongmen [Midnight Update] 244: Chapter 243: The Banquet at Hongmen [Midnight Update] The next morning, Li Chen received an invitation from Gongzi Yuu, asking him to attend a banquet at the Eight Immortals Inn at eight o’clock that evening, saying that an explanation would be given during the banquet.

Ye Chuxue stared at the invitation and read it twice, her eyebrows slightly furrowed.

“Brother Chenn, what does Gongzi Yuu mean by this, is it a trap?”

Li Chen thought for a moment and said, “It is and it isn’t.”

Ye Chuxue was confused by Li Chen’s ambiguous answer and immediately became baffled.

“Is it or isn’t it?

So, what exactly is it?”

Li Chen pursed his lips and smiled, saying, “Who cares if it is or not, let’s just go and find out!”

At eight o’clock in the evening, as the lamps were just being lit.

Second floor of Eight Immortals Inn:

Gongzi Yuu had booked the entire inn to entertain his guests.

He invited a total of thirteen people, all of whom were famous figures in the Huaxia Martial Arts.

Currently in the worldly society, aside from the most famous Immortal Master Li, Qin Feng of the Qin Family and Gongzi Yuu of the Gongzi family were the most well-known.

Some people who loved to gossip even specifically made up a tale, calling them the Jiangnan Three Heroes.

The normally arrogant Gongzi Yuu was exceptionally humble this time, personally standing at the door with a cheerful smile, welcoming the guests.

“Master Xuu Lin, Master Cang Song, Lady Jingy Yue.

Your presence at the banquet is a great honor and I am most fortunate to have you here!”

Seeing the exceptional humility shown by Gongzi Yuu, Master Cang Song, Master Xuu Lin, and others felt both honored and shocked.

Xuan Hu, standing nearby, sneered in his heart, thinking of them as mere cannon fodder, typical fools who were being sold and still helped count the money for others.

After some pleasantries, Gongzi Yuu tactfully broached the main topic.

“Elder fellows, who all command respect in the worldly society, you must have heard about the recent event where Immortal Master Li powerfully took the life of the Dragon Family Ancestor on West Lake?”

Master Cang Song nodded, saying, “Such a major event, we naturally know of it.

It’s undeniable, Immortal Master Li indeed is a martial arts genius the likes of which appears once in a century.

The Dragon Family Ancestor, such a formidable figure, to perish by his hands is truly shameful for us!”

Before he could finish speaking, Master Xuu Lin let out a disdainful laugh.

“Heh, what martial arts genius that appears once in a century, it’s just a rumor.

If I remember correctly, that Dragon Family Ancestor was just an old monster who had already lived two full 60-year cycles, and couldn’t advance to the legendary God Realm; his lifespan was essentially over.”

“That so-called Immortal Master Li just got lucky, like a blind cat meeting a dead rat.

In my opinion, his martial arts talent is far less than Gongzi Yuu’s.

Gongzi Yuu, you are the true once-in-a-century genius!”

Regarding Xuu Lin’s words, although Master Cang Song and Lady Jingy Yue did not agree, they also did not bother to argue.

After all, they were just attending Gongzi Yuu’s banquet at his request; there was no need to offend people from the Taiping Sect.

As the host, Gongzi Yuu responded modestly with a smile, “Oh no, Master Xuu Lin, you flatter me too much!”

Xuu Lin flattered further, “Gongzi Yuu, you’re too modest.

Born into a wealthy family in Yangzhou and being the favorite disciple of the Heavenly Master Taoist, and also being young yet already attesting to the Innate, your martial arts talent even surpasses that of the one from the Imperial City.

Given time, you will surely become a great martial arts figure in our Huaxia.”

“That Immortal Master Li is just a lucky poor family youth.

Compared to you, he is merely the light of a firefly trying to compete with the sun and moon, utterly negligible.”

Gongzi Yuu said, “Master Xuu Lin, just between us, Immortal Master Li will also be attending the banquet later!”

“What, Immortal Master Li is coming too?”

Before Gongzi Yuu could even finish speaking, the wine cup in Xuu Lin’s hand had already dropped to the ground in shock.

Realizing his slip, he hurriedly wiped the wine off his clothes and said guiltily, “I wasn’t paying attention, my hand slipped, my hand slipped.”

When other guests heard the name “Immortal Master Li,” they were also truly startled.

For them, it was both anticipation and apprehension.

Being able to witness up close, the most stunningly talented Young Master of the generation and share a drink with him at the same table, how could they not be filled with anticipation?

However, the rumors in the worldly society say that Immortal Master Li is an unforgiving Killing God who slays upon disagreement.

Yuhua Mountain, Yandang Mountain, Jiangxin Island, West Lake—wherever he has been, dead bodies float everywhere, and blood rains with the foul wind.

If one inadvertently offends him, the consequences are unimaginable.

With such a perilous meal ahead, how could they not feel nervous?

Gongzi Yuu, seeing through everyone’s thoughts, stepped forward and made a round of bowing gestures.

“Ladies and gentlemen, I have invited you all here today to ask for a favor, to mediate the feud between Immortal Master Li and me.

You are all well-known figures in the worldly society from prominent Martial Sects within the Mystical Sect.

I believe that Immortal Master Li would not dare to dishonor all of you!”

After finishing his speech, without waiting for Xuu Lin and others to respond, he clapped his hands.

Immediately, thirteen beautiful young women, each holding a brocade box, gracefully walked forward.

“This is a small token of my appreciation.

I hope you all will kindly accept it!”

Upon opening the brocade boxes, Xuu Lin and others found them filled with gifts worth millions, even tens of millions.

Xuu Lin, Master Cang Song, and others were previously irritated thinking Gongzi Yuu was tricking them.

But now, seeing his bows and presented gifts as signs of apology, much of their anger subsided.

After a pretense of refusal, they hesitantly accepted the gifts.

As the saying goes, accepting favors softens the voice, receiving gifts shortens the hand.

Having eaten and taken from him, they naturally needed to help Gongzi Yuu.

Moreover, what Gongzi Yuu said was also true.

They are all from prominent sects within the Mystical Sect and Martial Arts families; even a powerful Immortal Master Li would not dare to offend them all at once.

Considering this relationship of interests, their confidence swelled as quickly as a balloon being inflated.

“Immortal Master Li is here!”

With that announcement, Li Chen and Ye Chuxue entered the private room hand in hand with grand strides.

All eyes turned towards them, everyone utterly amazed.

The young man in black, with exceedingly beautiful features, unrestrained and enchanting like a relegated heavenly immortal.

The lady in a pure white dress, transcendent and unparalleled, seemed an ethereal immortal who does not partake in the mortal world.

Standing together, they looked like a truly celestial couple.

Upon seeing Immortal Master Li’s true face, Xuu Lin, Master Cang Song, and others couldn’t help but whisper in their hearts.

Men envied Li Chen, while women envied Ye Chuxue.

“So this is Immortal Master Li, indeed so young!”

“It’s hard to believe that the Dragon Family Ancestor, who dominated Jiangnan for half a century, would perish at the hands of such a young man!”

…

Seeing Li Chen’s arrival, Gongzi Yuu hurried forward to greet him.

“Immortal Master Li, you’ve arrived!”

Li Chen nodded slightly, acknowledging the greeting.

“Brother Yuu, let’s be straightforward since we all prefer frankness.

Shall you give me a hundred billion, or transfer Huayu Entertainment to me?”

…

Some readers mentioned that sometimes Li Chen appears unremarkable, and at other times exudes a regal presence, isn’t it a bug?

Little Le explains here, in our real society, people can look utterly different before and after makeup.

What more in the realm of novels?

Moreover, a person’s appearance greatly depends on their spirit and attire.评价 Judging someone also carries a degree of subjectivity.

When you like someone, every aspect of them is appealing.

When you dislike them, well, what in the world is that?

Tomorrow is Monday, may I humbly ask anyone with free recommendation tickets if they could vote for Little Le?

Thanks a lot!