Huai Jingming did not stay long. Before leaving, he spoke to Fan Wubing with deep meaning,

"Let’s see if you’ll choose to be content with a small corner, or shine in a broader world, creating an era of your own."

Fan Wubing did not express his own opinion, responding politely and that was it.

He then went to the tea room to entertain the guests.

The ceremony had already ended, and most of the guests had left. However, there was still a well-dressed young lady with an elegant and dignified demeanor, chatting happily with his father, Fan Qi, in the tea room.

Seeing Fan Wubing approach, Fan Qi stood up and said with a smile,

"You two chat, I’ll see the guests off."

Fan Wubing walked into the tea room, and Tang Tang rose gracefully, greeting him,

"Tang Tang from Heaven and Earth Bank, greets Young Master Fan."

"Young Master Tang is too courteous," Fan Wubing said with a smile, cupping his hands. "I am grateful for Heaven and Earth Bank’s continuous support of the Fan Family. Without your resources, the Fan Family and the Qiming Realm could never have developed so quickly."

Tang Tang smiled, "To Heaven and Earth Bank, it is an investment. The Fan Family indeed has shown us infinite possibilities. And your story, Young Master Fan, is astonishingly impressive."

Fan Wubing maintained his humility, "Naturally, I owe it to Heaven and Earth Bank’s assistance. Speaking of which, the Pavilion Master of the Treasure Heart Pavilion in Little South Continent is Miss Tang, isn’t it?"

"You figured it out."

"Then I must thank Miss Tang for recognizing my potential back then," Fan Wubing said with a smile. "At that time, I hadn’t even reached the Nascent Soul stage, yet Miss Tang was willing to grant me the status of a Purple Dragon Guest. I’m curious, how did Miss Tang see me back then?"

Tang Tang had a fine appearance, with bright eyes and a charming demeanor that would cause blossoms to feel bashful. One could say she naturally had a face full of nobility,

"Someone with a promising future."

"If it were just a promising future, it wouldn’t have been worth the Purple Dragon Guest status. From what I’ve heard, the Treasure Heart Pavilion has so far only granted the Purple Dragon Order to two guests. Not to mention, after my supposed death in the Sea of Eternal Life, you not only didn’t revoke my Purple Dragon Guest status but even upgraded it to the Golden Immortal Order." Fan Wubing did not beat around the bush, asking the critical question, "So, how does Heaven and Earth Bank truly view me?"

Tang Tang looked at Fan Wubing, her long eyelashes fluttering slightly. She said softly,

"Heaven and Earth Bank isn’t affiliated with any ideological faction; you could say it stands alone, establishing itself in the Cultivation Realm through commerce, not just for profit. We aspire to free the world from its stagnation and make it better. Of the Nineteen Continents of the World, hope can no longer be seen in eighteen of them; only Little South Continent holds the potential to break the deadlock. And who might that person be?"

Fan Wubing held his teacup, taking a small sip.

Tang Tang did not see the reaction she wanted from Fan Wubing’s face, felt a bit disappointed, and then continued,

"Since arriving in Little South Continent, I have issued two Purple Dragon Orders. The first one was given to your senior sister, Fu Ming."

Fan Wubing’s fingers trembled slightly.

Tang Tang caught this small gesture, with a bit of a smile appearing on her lips,

"I once thought Fu Ming would be the one to break the deadlock. Her innate talent in cultivation isn’t her most remarkable trait; she has a wild imagination and an unrestrained worldview free from worldly binding. She seemed destined to be a person who could change the world. Yet, you appeared in her life, and from that point, she had nothing to do with this world anymore."

Tang Tang interlocked her fingers, "Frankly, at that time, I merely thought you had potential, but I didn’t see any unique traits in you. Granting you the Purple Dragon Order was largely because you were Fu Ming’s junior, someone she was willing to sacrifice herself for. However, you indeed showed extraordinary performance, proving her actions were worthwhile."

Fan Wubing’s expression remained calm, his gaze neither joyful nor sorrowful,

"It sounds like you know her well."

Tang Tang replied, "Of course. Because, I was her only friend in Little South Continent. She used to be someone full of whimsical ideas, often chatting with me about everything, until you appeared and gradually took over her life. Eventually, almost every time we met, she would eagerly talk about you."

She laughed, covering her mouth, "I can say I watched you grow up."

Fan Wubing asked an enigmatic question, "If I hadn’t appeared, what do you think my senior sister would have become?"

Tang Tang shook her head, "Her life is unpredictable. Just like her origin, full of mysteries."

The matter of senior sister’s origin...

Fan Wubing had tried to find out before, but everyone who knew her said she was picked up by their master, Yushan Daoist, from the outside.

Now, even the Young Master of Heaven and Earth Bank says so, it is likely more to it than meets the eye.

"Heaven and Earth Bank believes I can break the deadlock?" Fan Wubing did not continue on the topic of his senior sister, instead asking.

Tang Tang shook her head, "Heaven and Earth Bank never draws conclusions on things that haven’t happened. We focus on the present. And you are, at present, the one worth everyone’s attention."

"That seems like a very high evaluation."

Tang Tang rose, saying, "I should be going. If you ever visit the Immortal Continent, you can find me at the Illusion Immortal Tower."

This remark clearly indicated the relationship between Heaven and Earth Bank and the Illusion Immortal Tower.

Fan Wubing immediately realized that perhaps his previous favorable reception at the Illusion Immortal Tower might have been at Tang Tang’s instructions.

He asked, "During my previous visit to the Illusion Immortal Tower, was Miss Tang aware?"