He glanced at Zuo Xu's hand and said disdainfully, "I don't believe you can beat me with thirteen cards!"

"Me!" Li Hua laughed heartily, immediately throwing out a straight: "Airplane!"

"Give me the money, give me the money!"

The bounty hunter's son was as happy as a baboon because he won the twenty dollars.

Zhang Zongzheng frowned, his displeasure evident in his expression.

Zuo Xu leaned back slightly, looked at where He Cun was, and nodded to Xia Linyuan as a greeting.

He Cun chuckled: "See, I still have some influence here."

Xia Linyuan nodded slowly, a smile on his face: "You're right."

He then looked at Zuo Xu and saw that he had fair skin, sat upright, and seemed to be bound by some kind of rules.

His aura wasn't as long and sustained as that of an extraordinary person; he was just an ordinary person.

Xia Linyuan wondered why this person greeted him.

"Young masters, I apologize for disturbing you."

He Cun, his face beaming with smiles, moved closer, but before he could get halfway, he was stopped by the bodyguards.

He Cun's face froze instantly.

Zhang Zongzheng had just lost a game and was feeling a bit annoyed. He crossed his legs and casually said, "Uncle He, just get to the point."

Although his tone was somewhat perfunctory, there was nothing particularly wrong with it. In fact, his status made him seem rather noble.

He Cun's expression turned serious, and he turned to reveal Xia Linyuan behind him: "Actually, I wanted to introduce someone to the 'Ascension to Immortality Gathering'."

"This child is named Xia Linyuan. The magical artifacts he uses are far more powerful than those used by ordinary people!"

As He Cun spoke, he handed his precious fountain pen to Xia Linyuan and winked at him: "Come on, show it to me again. Give it back when you're done."

Xia Linyuan took the pen, a faint wisp of Qi flowed into it, and gently poked it into the yellow earth.

With a soft "poof," yellow smoke rose from the ground, revealing a hole about the size of a thumb. The power was comparable to that of a handgun shot.

Zhang Zongzheng and Li Hua's eyes lit up with admiration upon seeing it.

The way they looked at Xia Linyuan was like looking at a rare animal.

Zhang Zongzheng pushed aside the bodyguard beside him, looked Xia Linyuan up and down, and said excitedly, "This is the bone of an immortal, heaven is rushing to feed him."

After saying that, he turned to look at Li Hua and Zuo Xu: "With this brother joining our 'Ascension to Immortality Society,' we are like a tiger with wings. What can those idle people use to compete with us for immortality!"

"That's true. If a young man with the potential for immortality joins our 'Ascension to Immortality' gathering, he could certainly keep an eye on the rest of us." Li Hua smiled, shrugging at Xia Linyuan's bewildered expression. "However, it's not certain whether this kid will join or not. I don't think he quite understands our Ascension to Immortality gathering..."

Zhang Zongzheng glanced at He Cun, his expression slightly cold.

He Cun twitched the corner of his mouth and mouthed, "I've already explained it to him."

Zhang Zongzheng nodded in satisfaction and asked Xia Linyuan, "Do you have any concerns about joining us?"

"Have."

"Oh, go ahead."

Xia Linyuan frowned and tilted his head, his gaze sweeping over the group of people one by one: "The sect leader clearly already has his own selection method for bestowing immortal opportunities, so what is the purpose of this 'Ascension to Immortality Gathering'? Does the sect leader know?"

Zhang Zongzheng hadn't expected Xia Linyuan's question to be so sharp. He licked his dry lips and said, "Ahem, the significance of the Ascension Gathering, that's a good question."

Zhang Zongzheng nodded, his body swaying involuntarily as he walked, adopting a bit of a leader's airs: "The Master's bestowal of immortality is a meritorious act."

"But you also understand."

"The opportunity to become an immortal is hard to come by. How can such a rare opportunity be obtained so easily? If we don't make it more difficult for them, how will they realize the preciousness of the opportunity to become an immortal?"

"That's why the three of us formed this Ascension to Immortality Society."

"For no other reason than to help the leader select the most outstanding candidates within the Jie Sect."

Xia Linyuan frowned and tilted his head: "Then, does the sect leader know?"

"Ahem." Zhang Zongzheng awkwardly touched his nose: "Do you want to become an immortal?"

"think."

"Then join us. Within a year of the Ascension Conference, you will be able to obtain an immortal destiny."

"The cult leader has his own selection process, so why would he want to join you?"

"Join the Ascension Society, and I can give you money, Li Hua can give you influence, and Zuo Xu can make connections for you in certain areas. Isn't that good?"

Xia Linyuan nodded: "Okay."

"So that means you've joined?"

"Then tell the cult leader?"

He Cun covered his face and stepped aside.

Zhang Zongzheng's face twitched as he struggled to maintain his composure. He turned away so Xia Linyuan wouldn't see him angry, and gave Li Hua and Zuo Xu a wink.

Li Hua scratched his head, chuckled, and found Zhang Zongzheng's expression quite comical.

Zuo Xu hesitated for a moment, then stood up and walked to Xia Linyuan's side, whispering, "Zhang Zongzheng views everything as a giant marketplace. That's too utilitarian."

The only outstanding feature of the Ascension to Immortality Gathering is its initial accumulation of wealth.

It simply makes it easier for people to get by in the secular world.

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"If you'd like to join us, you're welcome."

Conversely, if you are unwilling, then please leave. The mainland faces the sky; let's each go our own way.

Zuo Xu's voice was relatively calm at the beginning, but towards the end, it sounded somewhat pleading.

Xia Linyuan turned his gaze to Zuo Xu and observed a stubbornness in the latter's eyes, a kind of indomitable spirit of the weak facing the strong.

Based on Zuo Xu's previous actions, Xia Linyuan enveloped his voice with Qi and asked Zuo Xu, "Do you recognize me?"

Zuo Xu was startled at first, then nodded calmly and slowly backed away: "I recognize it. I was fortunate enough to have witnessed the Luo Tian Grand Ceremony."

"Although I don't know what you're here for, I don't think we have any conflict... so..."

Before Zuo Xu could finish speaking, Xia Lin suddenly asked, "How long have you been here?"

Zuo Xu was taken aback: "Almost a year."

“Almost a year…” Xia Linyuan chuckled, “Almost a year is enough to make you outwardly comply but inwardly defy me, and forget who the master is here.”

“We’re not just paying lip service. We’re just playing to our strengths. It’s fair competition.” Zuo Xu frowned.

"You don't refer to those with supernatural abilities as immortals, so it seems you know a bit about people in this circle." Xia Linyuan smiled slightly, no longer using telepathy but speaking directly: "Do you really think it's fair to obtain qualifications through this kind of transaction?"

Zuo Xu was still pondering,

Upon hearing this, Zhang Zongzheng burst into laughter and retorted, "Ha. Fairness? What fairness is there in this world?"

“Even my father would categorize land into different grades when choosing a plot. There are geological hazards, fishponds, and salt lakes. Not to mention people.” Zhang Zongzheng said with great enthusiasm, “If you join our Ascension Society, you will be a superior person. After a year, when the three of us have all acquired immortal power, we will have the members of the Ascension Society vote for you.”

Zhang Zongzheng put his arm around Xia Linyuan's shoulder and continued, "During this time, we'll provide you with insurance and pay your salary. When we're free, we can even have some fun together. Isn't that more promising than just wasting your time here?"

Xia Linyuan frowned: "Shouldn't one be more sincere when seeking a chance at immortality?"

Zhang Zongzheng said indifferently, "The rules have already been stated, so what's the point of being sincere?"

Zhang Zongzheng had barely finished speaking when he realized he had been too presumptuous, so he added, "That's why we say our leader is a saint. He's willing to give us mere mortals this opportunity. It's like rain falling from the sky on parched land."

"So, the three of you created a giant funnel and brought Gan Lin all here," Xia Linyuan added casually.

Zhang Zongzheng coughed lightly: "That's not how it works. By doing this, we are indirectly improving the selection system for the leader."

"Truly outstanding people will definitely stand out, and we certainly can't suppress them."

"Besides, we are capable of creating funnels to catch the opportunities for immortality, that is our ability. Others can also create funnels."

"This is just like playing a game. We are all players, and just because I spend a lot of money doesn't mean I'm not considered a player."

"We are the whales, and those casual players are the grinders."

"We'll not only spend money ourselves, but we can also get you guys to spend money with us. Why not?"

A distraction by a riot of colors can lead to a wandering mind, a major taboo in spiritual practice.

Xia Linyuan thought to himself, but these were Ma Xianhong's disciples, and Xia Linyuan did not want to overstep his bounds, so he stopped wasting words with them. He looked past Zhang Zongzheng and saw Zuo Xu, and said with a smile, "Then let's go our separate ways."

Zuo Xu subconsciously straightened his posture, clasped his hands in front of his chest, and looked at Xia Linyuan with a unique and elegant gaze.

Xia Linyuan raised an eyebrow, feeling as if he now knew Zuo Xu's background.

Peach Blossom Garden, a family spanning four generations.

Ye, Xiao, Zuo, Tang.

The Ye family performs martial arts, the Xiao family performs literary arts, the Zuo family acts, and the Tang family sings. The Ye family has already become affiliated with the World Society. The Xiao, Zuo, and Tang families have never been paid attention to by Xia Linyuan; they must have had a difficult time.

Xia Linyuan sighed inwardly, "We may have different paths in cultivation, but we are both actors in the same field."

Thinking of this, he clasped his hands in a fist salute, his eyes bright and his bearing even more imposing.

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