Two years later.
That day.
Zhou Yi had just deactivated the shop's prohibitive spells when a Foundation Establishment cultivator who had been waiting outside entered, bowed deeply, and handed over a golden invitation.
"True Lord Tang, the old ancestor of our sect cordially invites you to attend his birthday banquet."
Zhou Yi took the invitation, looked it over, and nodded in agreement, "Please convey to Feng Daoist Friend that I will definitely attend the banquet on time."
The cultivator bowed and left the shop, turning into a streak of light and departing.
"It's finally here, quite a bit sooner than expected," Zhou Yi murmured, holding the invitation in his hand, which came from Feng Yang, the Supreme Elder of the Earth Fire Palace, who was celebrating his four hundredth birthday by inviting friends from all around to attend the banquet.
Feng Yang had visited the Four Arts Hall several times, engaging in enjoyable discussions with Zhou Yi about the art of Artifact Refining.