Upon hearing Xun Baitao's words, Lu Yin's eyes flashed. "The Xun family doesn't want to be restricted to Ascension Flowzone?"

Xun Baitao was caught off guard, and he let out a dry laugh. "Haha, everyone wants to step further, as that’s simply human nature."

"Yes, it is indeed human nature," Lu Yin agreed with a smile.

At the side, one of the women arranged by Xun Baitao leaned closer and pressed her body up against Lu Yin, practically setting herself in his arms.

Lu Yin could no longer accept the situation, and he had the two women move back. They were both disappointed, and as they left, they both looked at Lu Yin with smoldering eyes.

The banquet enjoyed quite a harmonious atmosphere. Lu Yin was quite curious about the Xun family’s Gear Construction Technique, the Xun family itself, and even Ascension Flowzone. So, Xun Baitao answered his every question.

After a while, Xun Jiong approached Lu Yin and respectfully greeted him. "This little brother was reckless, and I offended Alliance Leader Lu. I beg for Alliance Leader Lu’s forgiveness, and this little brother will punish himself with three cups of wine."¹

Lu Yin suddenly stopped the youth and said with a smile, "Brother Xun doesn't need to do this. I, Lu Yin, am not one to hold a grudge, and our disagreement was written off long ago."

Xun Jiong felt grateful....