Ma Wu accepted the invitation but did not agree to attend the banquet.
Yang Yanzheng glanced at the staircase and said with a slight smile, "Master Wu, I heard that you've had a friend over, a rather capable individual. Could I be introduced to this person?"
Ma Wu shook his head. "My friend is not here today; you should come back another day."
Yang Yanzheng nodded and smiled. "It seems that your friend truly possesses considerable skills. Young Master Wu, on the young lady's birthday, I'll be waiting for you."
Upon leaving Blue Poplar Village, Yang Yanzheng hastened all the way. He reached Greenwater City in less than fifteen minutes, demonstrating the strength of a Fourth Layer Traveling Cultivator.
When he reached Miss Chu Er Chu Huaiyuan's mansion, Yang Yanzheng recounted the entire event.
Miss Chu Er pricked her fingertip with a silver needle, slowly pulled it out, sucked on the bloodied tip, then pricked another finger.
