<h4>Chapter 1301: Chapter 1298: No Need to Be So Humble</h4>


    "Are you Young Master Xu?" As soon as Xu Wendong entered the Biyun Pavilion, a waiter enthusiastically approached and respectfully said, "Senior Chu has already arrived, and I’ve been waiting downstairs for you!"


    "Please follow me!"


    The waiter warmly invited Xu Wendong to a tasteful private room on the second floor, where Chu Xingyuan, Shi Sulong, and Wu Qinfeng had long been waiting.


    After exchanging simple pleasantries, Chu Xingyuan nced at the waiter and said lightly, "Bring up the dishes and drinks I ordered earlier."


    "Please wait a moment, gentlemen." The waiter respectfully turned and retreated.


    Very soon.


    A table filled with sumptuous dishes and two jugs of fine wine was set up on the dining table.


    Chu Xingyuan stood up to pour wine for Xu Wendong, but Xu Wendong stopped him: "Senior Chu, please don’t humble the junior. How can I let you pour wine for me? I’ll pour the wine myself!"


    Chu Xingyuanughed: "Young Master Xu is too polite. This dinner is meant as an apology to you, so it’s only reasonable for this old man to pour wine for you, don’t you think?"


    "Even if you look at it another way, your alchemical expertise is truly impressive through the ages. Though I’m older, as the saying goes, ’there is no first orst in learning,’ and those with true abilitye first, so it makes perfect sense for me to pour wine for you!"


    Saying this, he ignored Xu Wendong’s objections and filled his cup, looking very sincere.


    Once Shi Sulong and Wu Qinfeng had their cups filled as well, Chu Xingyuan raised his ss with a smile and said, "Thank you, Young Master Xu, for attending today’s dinner."


    Seeing Chu Xingyuan stand, Xu Wendong, Shi Sulong, and Wu Qinfeng also stood up with their sses in hand.


    Chu Xingyuan continued: "Today’s dinner has three purposes."


    "The first, of course."


    "Is to apologize to Young Master Xu for our previous disrespect. It was a case of seeing the sky from the bottom of a well; we didn’t expect new talents to keep emerging."


    "Also, I thank Young Master Xu for not bearing past grudges and being willing to give us a chance for a fresh start."


    Xu Wendong politely replied: "Senior Chu, you are too kind. We are both Honored Contributors to the Mu Family and should unite. I’ve long forgotten about the previous matters."


    Seeing Xu Wendong’s attitude, Chu Xingyuan felt quite relieved and continued: "The second purpose, naturally, is to wee Young Master Xu in joining the Mu Family as the fourth Honored Contributor."


    "In the many years toe, the four of us will be working together. If we fall short in any area, we hope Young Master Xu will guide us."


    Xu Wendong, feeling greatly honored, said: "Senior Chu, you tter me. It is you seniors who should guide me instead."


    "I, being young and spirited, may sometimes act a bit rashly. If I make any mistakes in the future, I hope you three seniors will be lenient with me!"


    He disyed great humility, even self-effacement.


    Which was only natural.


    After all, dining with a Mahayana Realm cultivator and three Loose Immortals, acting too assertively might equate to courting death.


    Chu Xingyuanughed heartily and added: "The third matter, naturally, is to seek some knowledge and insights from Young Master Xu on alchemy."


    Xu Wendong, slightly anxious, said: "Senior Chu, you tter me. I was merely fortunate to sessfully refine the Dustless Pill. How could my alchemical experiencepare to you three seniors?"


    Saying this, he picked up his ss and said: "Well then, this ss I toast to the three seniors. I shall drink it all; please feel free!" With that, he tipped his head back and drank the whole ss.


    Chu Xingyuan and the others likewise drank their sses dry before sitting down at the dining table.


    Shi Sulong, smiling, said: "Young Master Xu, while modesty is a virtue, excessive modesty bes hypocrisy!"


    "Your expertise in alchemy is evident to us, and there’s no need to be so humble."


    Xu Wendong, a bit shy, took a bite of the food, then put down his chopsticks and cheerfully said: "Seniors, I’m speaking the truth. I was just a bit lucky to refine so many Dustless Pills."


    Wu Qinfeng said: "Sometimes, luck is also part of one’s ability."


    Xu Wendong didn’t say much more.


    Despite always being an outstanding man, shining in any field, he had a naturally low-profile personality.


    Hearing so much praise directed at him made him feel somewhat at a loss for words.


    "Come, let’s enjoy our food and drink," Chu Xingyuan cordially invited, pointing to a steamed sea fish: "Young Master Xu has juste to Bi Quan Ling Ind; you probably haven’t tasted this Unforgettable Fish yet, have you?"


    Xu Wendong was full of curiosity: "Unforgettable Fish?"


    The name sounded somewhat familiar.


    If he remembered correctly, there was also such a fish on Earth, and it was very expensive and rare.


    He just didn’t expect that there would be an Unforgettable Fish in the Cultivation World too.


    Chu Xingyuanughed and said: "This Unforgettable Fish is the most top-grade seafood around Bi Quan Ling Ind. This fish is exceptionally rare, not to mention its speed in the sea is akin to lightning, making it extremely difficult to catch."


    "You see, Bi Quan Ling Ind isn’t small, but would you believe that the annual catch of Unforgettable Fish here is only a few thousand tails?"


    Xu Wendong was astonished: "Even cultivators struggle to catch the Unforgettable Fish? Using formations doesn’t work either?"


    Upon hearing this, Shi Sulong couldn’t help butugh: "The reason the Unforgettable Fish is rare is not only due to its delicious vor. Another point is that it’s immune to any mana and ignores any formation."


    Xu Wendong couldn’t help but say: "Could this be what is known as being Impervious to All Methods?"


    "Something like that!" Chu Xingyuan continued: "Because the Unforgettable Fish has the miraculous property of being Impervious to All Methods, when Human Cultivators consume it, they can also gain considerable benefits."


    "Not only can it consolidate one’s cultivation level, but it might also offer a chance of Sudden Enlightenment."


    Xu Wendong looked eagerly at the bright red fish before him: "In that case, this Unforgettable Fish is truly a top-grade delicacy of the world!"


    Speaking of this, he looked at Chu Xingyuan and couldn’t help but say: "Senior Chu, you went to great expense, and I am truly unworthy!"


    Chu Xingyuanughed heartily: "It’s just a fish. As long as Young Master Xu enjoys it, its value will be realized."


    "Come,e, let’s not talk anymore. This fish should be eaten while it’s hot." He said, picking up public chopsticks to ce a piece of fish belly on Xu Wendong’s te.


    The fish meat of the Unforgettable Fish was as white as snow, crystal clear, and free of bones.


    Xu Wendong picked up a piece of fish meat and ced it in his mouth. The tender texture instantly brightened his eyes. Although he had not had little seafood since arriving in the Western Sea,


    to be fair, he’s tasting such delicious, juicy, sweet, and savory fish for the first time; the sensation was incredibly delightful, especially as the fish flesh, once swallowed, transformed into a burst of cool energy that raced straight to his Baihui.


    This feeling was quite exquisite and refreshing.


    At this moment.


    Wu Qinfeng couldn’t help but ask: "Young Master Xu, may I boldly inquire how you managed to refine top-grade Dustless Pills?"


    Chu Xingyuan looked displeased: "Brother Wu, let’s not discuss alchemy during our meal, as it dampens the mood."


    Wu Qinfeng, smiling awkwardly, said: "My apologies, I misspoke," and promptly closed his mouth, looking rather embarrassed.


    Xu Wendong casually said: "Actually, it’s nothing much. It’s mainly because I have a treasure."


    Chu Xingyuan blurted out: "What treasure?"