231 A Wang-and-Lin Reconciliation (1/2)

Wang Baole had full faith in Zhao Yameng's intuition. She had a natural spirit body, and her spiritual senses often surpassed that of the ordinary person on many occasions.

Wang Baole kept his guard up and, without exposing himself, began to put a greater distance between him and Huang Shan, trying not to draw any nearer.

Fortunately, the crowd was immense. Wang Baole's actions didn't seem overly obvious. After some time, the music gradually slowed down to a halt, and laughter rang out from the front.

The laughter was bright and hearty. It resounded loudly in the air, and an overwhelming aura came surging forward. Everyone fell silent and looked to the front.

Everyone watched as someone walked out from the inner chambers… it was a tall, middle-aged man with attractive features who shared a resemblance with Lin Tianhao. He wore long, loose robes, his hair flowed loosely down his back, and his eyes held stars—his entire person exuded a unique charm.

As he walked out, his laughter rang into the skies. Even though he might have suppressed his cultivation, the spiritual energy emanating from him still felt overwhelming and heavy in the air.

Wang Baole's breathing stilled. Everyone's cultivation was affected and driven into a flux. It was as if a single glance from the man could drive their cultivation into sudden implosion!

Core Formation realm! There was no need for further identification. Wang Baole immediately knew who the other person was and his cultivation. Within the residences of the Ethereal City's city lord, there was only one person with such levels of cultivation and such an imposing aura…

It was… the Ethereal City's City Lord, one of the seventeen senators of the Federation… Lin You!

”Greetings, Senator Lin!”

”Greetings, City Lord Lin!”

As Lin You strolled out, everyone quieted down and greeted him in unison. In their eyes, both Lin You's cultivation level and his status were leagues above theirs. He was the equal of their fathers, the powerful figures of the Federation!

Such powerful men could send the earth shaking across the entire Federation with just a stomp of their foot!

Calling him a lord wouldn't be an exaggeration. Like a powerful lord, he dictated everything in Ethereal City!

His aura emanated from him as he walked out. No prompting was required. Lin You was the natural focus of everyone's attention, as they greeted and welcomed his arrival.

Behind the sun-like dazzling figure of Lin You stood two others. One was Lin Tianhao and the other an elderly man. The old man had a face lined with wrinkles. He looked like an old servant, with his hands folded into his sleeves, his back slightly hunched, and his head lowered as he walked. He seemed to be smiling, always.

The spiritual energies that he exuded were only slightly weaker than Lin You's.

”Isn't this Little Xiu? Your father spoke about you during our last meeting.” As Lin You strolled out, a smile bright and fresh like spring on his face, his eyes swept past the crowd. He nodded and smiled at them, exchanging a few words casually.

”Nephew Kun, how are your father's injuries? I haven't seen him in years. He hasn't been attending the past few senate meetings.”

”Each disciple cohort from the four Dao Colleges grow more and more exemplary than the previous. You're all fine, fine people. With you around in the Federation, we older folks can rest assured. There are quite a few of you who are probably going to take part in this cycle's Mystic Luna Realm. I'll wish you all in advance your swift ascension to the Foundation Establishment realm!” Lin You laughed, his eyes sweeping past Wang Baole and company. His expression remained unchanged as he nodded slightly.

Wang Baole's heart leaped. The weight of Lin You's power and authority was not to be trifled with. He thought about his tensions with the man's son. Lin You didn't seem like a narrow-minded man, though.

Interfering with a quarrel between kids doesn't seem like something this Senator Lin would do? If he dares push his weight around, I'll ask the college to speak for me! Wang Baole decided. He remembered his friendship with the military then and was momentarily assured.

”This is a gathering for you young people. I'll not linger for long. Mingle around and make friends. Hao-er, you must make sure your friends are treated well,” Lin You didn't spend too much time talking. He had only intended to make a brief appearance. After instructing Lin Tianhao, he left.

His departure lifted the imposing heaviness in the air, and Lin Tianhao also let loose a sigh of relief. He felt a sudden sense of pride. After clapping his hands together, servants started walking out with jade boxes.

The crowd stared in anticipation as soon as the jade boxes appeared. Their aim for being there was, ultimately, the Ethereal Fruit. Lin Tianhao saw the look on the crowd's faces and burst into laughter.

”Comrades, today I will be the splurging son of the family and gift the Ethereal Fruits to everyone present. I wish for everyone's advancement in their journey of cultivation!” Lin Tianhao was gifted with good looks, his voice was bright, and his words were pretty. He ended his speech with a polite cupping of his fists.