Tenth on the Heavenly Ranking.
This was no low position. All who occupied a spot on the Heavenly Ranking were, without exception, Martial Arts Grandmasters of immense personal strength. Moreover, this person was ranked tenth, not much different from the very top of the list.
The reason Lin Mu remained neutral about the Xing Family's marriage proposal was twofold. Firstly, this was Li Lai's marriage, a significant life event for her. The most important reason, however, was that he planned to enter seclusion for a period of time. If he clashed with the Xing Family now, it would inevitably affect his seclusion. If Xing Zirong really did come knocking, throwing his weight around, could Lin Mu truly ignore it?
Therefore, everything would have to wait until after he emerged.
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That evening, Xiao Zhan reserved a table at the Phoenix Grand Hotel in Zun City, inviting the Miao King to a banquet as an apology.
