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That night.
In the Purple Gold Mansion of Ling City, the main hall was brightly lit.
Li Xiaoyao entered the hall, immediately drawing the attention of all present.
Murmurs of private conversations went up, mostly discussions about Li Xiaoyao.
"I didn't want to come initially, but I heard this young man is quite capable, and he also owns a Spirit Stone Vein. So, I came today to see for myself. If he truly has the ability, befriending him is not a bad idea. If he's just a pus-filled wound, hehe, maybe it's time for the Spirit Stone Vein to change hands."
The crowd had only received a text message from Li Xiaoyao and did not know why he had invited everyone tonight.
Of the 327 Cultivators, only 320 had arrived; seven were still missing.
Li Xiaoyao swept his gaze around, taking note of the numbers; he walked over and sat down on an empty sofa, asking softly, "Who else hasn't arrived?"
