"Your children greet lord father." The many young masters stood up one after another before half kneeling down on the ground and greeting Shang Yan Fei unitedly.
"Lord clan leader." Wei Yang stood up.
At the same time, Fang Yuan also stood up to greet him.
"Take your seats." Shang Yan Fei laid back against the wide backed chair and casually waved his hand.
Immediately, seven colored beautiful lights sprinkled down like rain.
The beautiful lights landed on the tables and turned into all kinds of fine dishes, their fragrance immediately spreading in the small courtyard.
Fang Yuan instantly recognized the Gu as gourmet food box Gu.
It was a rank five Gu, especially used to store delicacies and maintain their state.
"Never expected that I would see a gourmet food box Gu, alas one of the core material to refine this Gu can only be in Northern Plains !" Fang Yuan heaved a sigh inwardly.
Shang Yan Fei spread the dishes and immediately addressed his sons: "We have an esteemed guest with us today, you all need to toast them. Qiu Niu, you are the eldest, set an example."
With Shang Yan Fei personally telling them, Shang clan young masters did not dare to act slowly even though they were bewildered.
Shang Qiu Niu immediately stood up and raised a wine glass, saying with his deep voice: "Qiu Niu toasts this esteemed guest."
With that, he swigged down the glass of wine.
Fang Yuan just drank a glass of water.
Qiu Niu was the oldest among these young masters; he was almost thirty but his appearance looked quite mature as if he was forty.
By contrast, his father Shang Yan Fei looked like he was a youth in his twenties. The contrast between father and son was quite an interesting sight.
"Esteemed guest, if you have time later, you could come to my zone to have fun, Gu battles are truly interesting." Shang Chao Feng also stood up.
Fang Yuan just shook his head, not replying to his statement.
This man was very aggressive about winning and was ruthless and cunning.
"Fourth brother's Gu battles are too bloody, the best is still the delight of beauties singing and dancing for you." Shang Pu Lao retorted Shang Chao Feng before proposing a toast to Fang Yuan, his beautiful eyes flashing with light, "I wish to talk about romance and love with this esteemed guest."
"Hm," Fang Yuan just shook his head without replying.
Most of these Shang clan young masters would have their own story that would spread throughout the southern border in future.
Shang Yan Fei had many children but these people here were able to distinguish themselves in such an intense competition, clearly showing their abilities that surpassed others. One could call them a giant among men or unpolished jade stones.
Moreover, they each had their own ways and styles of doing things; right now as they converged together in the same place, it was like a pearl shining off with light and darkness.
For the time being, there was not much to say about eldest son Shang Qiu Niu, second son Shang Ya Zi, fourth son Shang Chao Feng and eight son Shang Pu Lao.
Ninth son Shang Suan Ni had a lion-like mouth and broad nose. He seemed to be using some type of Gu, as every time he breathed, light yellow smoke came out from his nose and curled around him.
Tenth son Shang Bi Xi was short and stout, looked honest and did not seem to have anything remarkable about him. But Fang Yuan can clearly see that Shang Bi Xi possessed remarkable strength.
Twelfth son Shang Bi An would have a marriage alliance with Tie Clan, and come to become southern border's second divine detective after Tie Xue Leng.
Thirteenth son Shang Fu Xi was very intelligent, his advice when the righteous path allied forces attacked Yi Tian mountain caused huge damage to demonic Gu Masters time and again.
And the twenty-first son Shang Pi Xiu, he was the youngest and was a late bloomer. Many years later, when Shang clan fell into ruins, he threw himself into the demonic path and became a devil whose evil reputation spread far and wide over the southern border.
"Father, I am sorry I am late." As the toasts continued, the courtyard gate was opened and a girl walked in.
She was Shang Chi Wen, sixteenth daughter of Shang Yan Fei and held control over battle arenas. She had a fair face and her two eyes shone with a smart gaze. She was a lively and charming person.
After everyone finished toasting the wine, Shang Yan Fei raised his wine cup and faced Fang Yuan: "Thank you for saving Xin Ci, that was the only reason I could gain a new daughter."
Once he said so, everyone present was stunned.
"Daughter?"
The gang of young masters showed an astonished expression, looking towards one another.
Fang Yuan "cooperatively" frowned, and asked: "Who?"
Just then, the door was opened by someone lightly.
The young female Gu Master Tian Lan wore a servant attire as she pushed the door open, returning to Shang Xin Ci's side.
"Missy…" Xiao Die looked at the courtyard full of people, and felt nervous.
"Let's go in." Shang Xin Ci breathed out calmly, under everyone's watchful gaze, walked into the courtyard.
Suddenly, her steps halted, showing surprise and joy on her face.
She saw Fang Yuan, even though he was wearing a bronze mask on his face, she recognised him instantly.
"Benefactor, why are you here?" Shang Xin Ci stared at Fang Yuan without blinking, her eyes shining brightly.
"Ci Er, father said I would give you a surprise, didn't I?" Shang Yan Fei laughed gently.
Shang Xin Ci bowed and paid respects: "Thank you father, this is the happiest day I've had since coming to Shang clan city."
After the initial chaos, she had already accepted Shang Yan Fei as her birth father.
No matter how much her father had let down her mother, he was still her family!
Even if Shang Xin Ci had grudge and hatred towards Shang Yan Fei, the kinship that tied them together could not be severed, especially for a kind lady like her.
Shang Yan Fei heard her call him father for the first time, and his lips curled up, showing a radiant smile.
Fang Yuan gave her a brief glance before turning away and speaking in a cold tone, "So, you're the daughter of the Shang Clan leader."
Shang Yan Fei's brows furrowed slightly. Watching his daughter's respectful demeanor, he couldn't help but feel displeased—how could this man speak to her with such arrogance and indifference?