Chapter 280: The Arrival of the Immortals

Chapter 280: The Arrival of the Immortals

“Look at Zhao Zhou and the other immortals, they’ve deliberately suppressed their celestial aura, looking just like ordinary folks.”

Moreover, these immortals had previously advised the Lin family not to be too flamboyant, treating them like regular people.

However, the visit of immortals was a grand affair, and the Lin family couldn’t let this golden opportunity slip by.

As soon as Zhao Zhou and the other immortals arrived, the reception staff eagerly raised their voices and shouted, “The immortals are here!”

That shout spread like wildfire, and most guests at the banquet were immediately aware.

Yet, the person performing the pig trick—Lin Nuo—didn’t pay it any mind. After all, at banquets, oddball happenings were a dime a dozen. He was an old hand at this, already used to the scene.

In his opinion, these noisy folks, when they started chattering, were bound to be talking about the arrival of some important person, saying things like, “Ah, it’s him, that esteemed person has come.”

And if they were huddled together whispering, it invariably meant some detestable fellow was around, muttering comments like, “That loser is here.”

The appearance of the immortals naturally triggered a strong reaction, and once the banquet erupted into commotion, Lin Nuo knew what was up.

But he didn’t care; in his eyes, big shots were nothing but ants—no qualifications to demand his attention.

His main focus was that he had just failed in a pig-eating challenge, and Li Ruo’er and Xia Hanmo were urgently urging him to spit it out—thankfully, he didn’t choke.

Back with Zhao Zhou and the other immortals, they had entered the banquet.

“Welcome esteemed immortals to the Lin family celebration! Your arrival is indeed a great fortune for my family!”

Lin Yuan personally greeted them, courteous as if entertaining a son of the emperor.

“Apologies, Lord Lin, we had some matters to attend to in Zifeng Valley, which delayed us. Lord Lin, didn’t we agree beforehand to keep things low-key? Treat us like commoners; this warm welcome is quite overwhelming.”

Feeling a bit embarrassed, Zhao Zhou couldn’t shake the feeling he was acting too grandly, like a high-ranking official. If this were to get back to Zifeng Valley, he would surely be laughed at by the other immortals.

However, Lin Yuan continued to smile broadly:

“Ah, esteemed immortals, please don’t feel constrained! You are revered as immortals and rightly deserve grand treatment; this is the honor of my Lin family! Allow me to introduce my children…”

Lin Yuan took the opportunity to introduce his children to the immortals, and each child respectfully bowed to them.

Among them, Lin Qian was the most excited, after all, meeting the immortals from Zifeng Valley was a great honor, a dream come true for cultivators.

“Greetings, immortals! I am Lin Qian, the sixth daughter of the Lin family. Currently, I am training at Hunfeng Sect and have reached the fifth level of the Spiritual Realm. I hope to embark on the path of immortality in the future, eliminate evil, and bring peace to the world! I would be grateful for any guidance from the immortals!”

Lin Qian passionately greeted the immortals, sharing her lofty ambitions, her blood boiling with fighting spirit.

“Greetings, Miss Lin! Your talents are brilliant; if you continue to work hard in your cultivation, you will surely step onto the path of immortality.”

Zhao Zhou replied politely. He could generally discern whether someone was fit to ascend to immortality, and Lin Qian didn’t seem to be suited.

As for her aptitude and strength, Zhao Zhou would have called her mediocre in the past.

But faced with Lin Nuo, he wouldn’t dare conclude rashly.

After all, Lin Nuo was only at the third level of the Spiritual Realm, his achievements outrageous, and he had saved Zifeng Valley—how could he make hasty judgments?

Besides, they were in the Lin family’s domain, so he kept his words courteous.

“Lord Lin, where will we be seated?”

“Please come with me, esteemed immortals.”

Lin Yuan cheerfully led Zhao Zhou and the other immortals to their seats.

They sat together with Su Kexin, who greeted their arrival with great joy.

“Esteemed seniors, you’ve come!”

“Apologies, Kexin, we were held up by some matters.”

“No worries at all! It’s wonderful you could make it! Please sit down! Esteemed seniors, the dishes here are incredibly delicious; do try some.”

“Ah, then we must indeed have a taste.”

Zhao Zhou and his companions laughed and sat down, while Su Kexin promptly poured them tea.

Then, Zhao Zhou waved to stop Su Kexin:

“No need to serve, Kexin, I can do it myself.”

With that, Zhao Zhou poured himself a cup of wine, asking:

“By the way, Kexin, where’s Lin Nuo? Lord Lin just introduced his children, but I didn’t see him; isn’t he sitting with you?”

“I came on behalf of the immortals, so I shouldn’t sit with my senior brother. As for him, he’s sitting at the servant’s table.”

Su Kexin pointed to a corner where the seats were less favorable and quite hard to spot.

“He’s the young master of the Lin family; why sit at the servant’s table?”

“Esteemed senior, you wouldn’t understand this~”

Su Kexin puffed up with pride,

“Although my senior brother is cold on the outside, warm on the inside, and has achieved remarkable feats, he remains humble and wishes to connect with the common folk. Even as the young master of the Lin family, he carries no airs and willingly sits among the servants at our family celebration.”

“Oh? As expected of him! Such a mindset and demeanor, even when in high places and achieving great feats, he doesn’t lose sight of his beginnings—this kind of character is truly admirable.”

Zhao Zhou promptly raised his wine cup and stood up,

“I must toast young brother Lin Nuo.”

The Lin family members, wanting to raise their cups to offer a toast to the immortals, unexpectedly found themselves rushing to Lin Nuo’s table.

Lin Nuo, after failing the pig challenge, managed to catch his breath—next time, he’d better aim for a smaller pig’s head, lest he meet his untimely end.

“Young brother Lin Nuo.”

Hearing a familiar voice, Lin Nuo turned around.

What? This ghostly immortal also came to join the feast? How far he had fallen!

“Hm? What brings you lot to this dump of a place?”

“Haha, young brother is quite the comedian! Naturally, we’re here for the feast.”

“Are you all alright? Shouldn’t immortals be at the heavenly palace enjoying a banquet? What virtue does the Lin family have to host you?”

While everyone was busy flattering the Lin family, this Lin Nuo kept pointing out its shortcomings.

Originally, he intended to blend in for a low-profile meal before sneaking away, but too many folks stopped him along the way, so he thought it unnecessary to keep it low-key.

Zhao Zhou chuckled:

“Haha, if it weren’t for young brother Nuo, we wouldn’t have come. This trip has broadened our horizons; it’s turned out to be quite a pleasant outing.”

“As long as you’re happy, feel free to head back for your meals, no need to bring me up.”

“Young brother, how about a toast?”

“Another toast?”

Lin Nuo was confused; he was just trying to hide in a corner, yet people kept coming to toast him.

“Alright then.”

Lin Nuo casually clinked glasses with Zhao Zhou and the other immortals, downing the drink in one go.

“Back where you came from, don’t disturb me.”

“Understood, we won’t interrupt young brother’s meal.”

Zhao Zhou downed his drink in one gulp and headed back to his seat.

The Lin family members were left dumbfounded.

What just happened? An immortal actively toasted to him? How did this work out?!