Chapter 312

Chapter 312: Wang Yu Wei’s Gift

"Who is Zhou Luo!"

When the seven-colored auspicious cloud settled above the plaza, a detached female voice rang out.

The crowd heard the voice but saw no one.

They were astonished to discover that the seven-colored cloud seemed to block mental strength. Especially the experts at the ninth level of Qi Refinement were utterly shocked.

Anything capable of blocking their mental strength would rank at least as a top-grade magical artifact, possibly even a Foundation Establishment magical artifact.

At this thought, several experts exchanged uneasy glances and rose to their feet.

They immediately realized this must be someone from an Immortal Sect.

Though her exact identity remained unknown, none dared to be careless.

"I am the one."

Hearing the voice, Zhou Luo straightened his posture and looked toward the seven-colored cloud.

Even he couldn’t pierce through the radiant light to see the visitor.

That was definitely a Foundation Establishment magical artifact.

Her purpose for coming here, however, remained unknown to him.

Artifacts for the Qi Refinement stage were termed first-level, categorized as low-grade, mid-grade, high-grade, and top-grade.

Those for the Foundation Establishment stage were second-level, though most people simply called them Foundation Establishment magical artifacts to emphasize their extraordinary nature.

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhou Luo felt a surge of mental strength land upon him. It felt invasive, as if probing every inch of his body, bringing him discomfort.

"So you’re the one Junior Sister Yu Wei mentioned. This letter is from her."

With those words, an object shot out from within the seven-colored cloud. The aura it carried caused everyone present to pale.

Foundation Establishment energy.

They all hurriedly rose to their feet, paying their respects respectfully without daring the slightest offense.

The Wang Family head was especially shaken.

She had mentioned Wang Yu Wei—a member of their family who had entered the Biquan True Sect over twenty years ago.

Now her senior sister appeared here, signifying a formidable background.

Yet he felt puzzled: why hadn’t she entrusted the Wang Family to deliver the letter instead?

Did she still distrust her own family?

The Wang Family Ancestor felt mixed emotions beneath his respectful veneer.

This stemmed primarily from their family’s recent internal turmoil.

That conflict had solidified Wang Yu Wei’s status within the family while purging a large faction of senior members who had harmed her mother.

Even so, Wang Yu Wei’s attitude toward the Wang Family remained lukewarm.

When she would rather let her senior sister Deliver the Message, it made the Wang Family Ancestor even more aware of the rift between Wang Yu Wei and the family.

Still, there was nothing he could do about it, since they were so highly valued by the Immortal Sect now.

Zhou Luo raised his right hand to receive the letter, a hint of surprise flickering across his expression.

So the visitor came from the Biquan True Sect—no wonder she possessed a Foundation Establishment magical artifact.

What astonished him more was that Wang Yu Wei had sent a Foundation Establishment senior sister to deliver the letter.

"Thank you for delivering the letter, friend," Zhou Luo said calmly, neither obsequious nor defiant.

Though she was from an Immortal Sect, they were both at the Foundation Establishment level. Showing excessive humility would only invite contempt.

"It was merely on my way," her voice remained cool and detached, utterly devoid of emotion.

Only her Junior Sister’s specific request and her own detour through Maple Leaf City had brought her here. Ordinarily, no one merited a special trip.

Ultimately, it revealed just how much this senior sister doted on her little Junior Sister.

The next moment, another object fell from the shimmering light.

"This is a congratulatory gift from Junior Sister Yu Wei."

The ice-cold tone and lofty demeanor felt entirely natural.

The onlookers found her bearing perfectly fitting.

A blue long sword sliced through the sky, radiating an aura both mysterious and commanding.

Slender and perfectly straight like solidified light, the blade flowed with cyan-blue luster. Precious gems studded its hilt, flashing with dazzling brilliance that captured the gaze.

The sword’s appearance instantly weighed down every cultivator present. An invisible pressure locked onto them, shaking their very souls.

A Foundation Establishment magical artifact!

They stared at the blue long sword in disbelief, minds roiling with shock.

She had actually given a Foundation Establishment magic sword as a gift.

Instantly, the gazes directed at Zhou Luo shifted.

Many knew Wang Yu Wei had joined the Biquan True Sect. But her offering a Foundation Establishment magical artifact spoke volumes.

Especially for the city lords.

They scrutinized Zhou Luo deeply, already planning to report this to their sect.

Compared to the Qinyuan Sect, the Biquan True Sect was vastly stronger. If Zhou Luo held significant ties to the Biquan True Sect, the Qinyuan Sect would need to reassess its relationship with him.

Grasping the blue long sword, a flicker of surprise crossed Zhou Luo’s eyes.

He hadn’t expected Wang Yu Wei to gift him a Foundation Establishment magic sword. He looked up, intending to express his thanks.

But she had already vanished into the heavens.

Tucking the sword and letter away, he turned to the crowd.

He noticed their gazes had grown distinctly more fervent.

"Congratulations, Senior Zhou."

For a while, everyone crowded around to offer their congratulations.

Zhou Luo replied with a smile, nodding repeatedly.

Among the crowd, Lin Xin watched this scene, her beautiful eyes glimmering.

In her understanding, her close friend seemed to have always liked Zhou Luo a great deal.

Moreover, he later became her savior.

Now that he had become an Immortal Sect disciple, it appeared he hadn’t forgotten their bond, even going so far as to gift her a Foundation Establishment magical artifact.

It was truly astonishing.

This made her recall how her friend had repeatedly asserted Zhou Luo’s extraordinary nature back then.

Looking at it now, her own judgment ultimately couldn’t match her good sister’s.

Thinking of this, Lin Xin pursed her red lips, feeling a complicated mix of emotions in her heart.

A sudden thought struck her: if she truly chose Zhou Luo, perhaps an entirely new encounter could unfold.

After all, to their acquaintances, she was currently still his Concubine.

If she was willing, maybe she could transform from a faux husband and wife into a genuine couple.

But would he agree?

Lin Xin thought of the many beautiful concubines recently sent by the various long-life families, and her confidence wavered.

Perhaps in his heart, she wasn’t anything special either.

Her spirits suddenly dipped, but she quickly composed herself.

She had already relied on her connection to him to attain the position of Elder Si within her family. What she needed to focus on now was diligent cultivation and strengthening herself—that was the true path.

Not constantly thinking about relying on him.

Lin Xin’s nature was stubborn. Before, having stayed in Jiang City for many years, she had always devoted herself to arduous cultivation.

Although recent changes surrounding Zhou Luo had unsettled her, calming down now, she gradually realized what she truly needed.

Her heart slowly settled back into tranquility. The gaze she directed at Zhou Luo was no longer fraught with anxious indecision.

The Foundation Establishment banquet lasted a full day.

Throughout the event, various family factions periodically expressed their desire to gift Zhou Luo women.

They had heard this newly ascended Foundation Establishment strong person seemed particularly fond of marrying wives and taking concubines. Seizing this rare, precious opportunity, they naturally promoted their own female family members enthusiastically.

After all, normally, entities of their status found it as difficult as ascending to the heavens to even gain an audience with a Foundation Establishment strong person.

Though Zhou Luo was tempted to accept all offers, he had only just taken six new concubines; he needed time to adjust.

His refusal didn’t deter them. Instead, they shifted their focus onto his children.