Chapter 217: Lu Tao Is Not What He Used to Be
Lin Yun and his three companions waited in front of the Elegant Courtyard for an entire day. It wasn’t until sunset that Wang Tianwen finally came out.
"Master Wu, I, Tianwen, will never forget this kindness for the rest of my life. If you ever have need of me in the future, I will be the first to answer your call." He cupped his hands in respect toward Master Wu. From the look of him, it seemed Wang Tianwen’s hidden ailment had been cured.
"It was a small matter," Master Wu said. "This is a Vein Strengthening Pill. It will help stabilize your newly recovered meridians."
Upon seeing Wang Tianwen, Wangcai and the other two became quite respectful. As for Lin Yun, his eyes went wide, and he stared at Lu Tao as if he’d seen a ghost.
’When did this guy become Master Wu’s disciple?’ Lin Yun wondered. ’This is like a carp leaping over the dragon gate—a meteoric rise.’
Master Wu curing Wang Tianwen was a joyous occasion for the Wang Family. Wang Yi was also overjoyed. After being repeatedly urged to stay, Master Wu finally agreed to have dinner with the Wang Family before returning to the Imperial Palace.
The finest dishes, the best wine—Wang Yi had truly spared no expense to host Master Wu. The entire table was laden with dishes made from the meat of Tier Three Demon Beasts, and even some of the side dishes were made with Spirit Grass.
They were split into two tables. Wang Yi, Wang Tianwu, Wang Tianwen, and Master Wu sat at one table, while the younger generation—Wangcai, Lin Yun, and Lu Tao—sat at another.
Lin Yun paid little attention to what was happening at Wang Yi’s table. It was nothing more than flattery and words of gratitude, anyway. He was more concerned about Lu Tao. He never would have thought that in just one short year, Lu Tao had become Master Wu’s disciple.
"Young Master Lu, I’d like to toast you. As the esteemed disciple of Master Wu, your future achievements will be limitless." Wang Yun, acting overly familiar, tried to cozy up to Lu Tao. In his eyes, Lu Tao’s status was no less than that of any Noble Family’s Young Master. Befriending Lu Tao could only bring him benefits, no harm.
However, there was one thing Wang Yun hadn’t counted on: Lu Tao’s spoiled, hedonistic nature. Becoming Master Wu’s disciple hadn’t curbed his dissolute ways; instead, he had grown even more arrogant. If there was one thing that had changed, it was that Lu Tao had gotten smarter. He now knew when he could be arrogant and when he needed to be discreet.
For instance, in front of Wang Yi, Lu Tao appeared very low-key, always trailing behind Master Wu without saying a word.