“Speaking of which, I’ve only ever heard your mother’s title in passing: ‘Scarlet Snow.’ She’s known for her profound cultivation and her great skill in artifact forging, and everyone respects her. I had no idea your Xuan Family held such influence within the Myriad Immortals Alliance.

“A nameless rogue cultivator like myself knows how hard it is to earn merit in the Alliance. Cultivators slave away, risking life and death, and barely scrape to Yan 2 rank in the end. Yet with just a nod from you, Brother Shuo, someone could gain Yan 30 permissions instantly…

“Meeting you that day truly was the fortune of three lifetimes!” Li Fan downed another cup of spirit tea, a hint of emotion in his voice.

“Haha, I never imagined that a moment’s...