"So that's how it is!"

Li Yunjing nodded, pretending to be indifferent.

Since Li Yunjing was willing to cooperate, the atmosphere at the banquet naturally became much livelier.

The young girl from before was also passed to Fu Chao by Li Yunjing, leaving only Zi Yan by his side.

The atmosphere of the banquet gradually heated up, with the graceful dance of sixteen young girls and the melodious music, as if taking the entire private room into a dreamlike world.

Fu Chao was evidently somewhat enthralled, chatting and laughing with the girl beside him, appearing quite relaxed.

Li Yunjing, on the other hand, remained calm, speaking softly with Zi Yan, not behaving too inappropriately, just some arm-around-the-shoulder, playing along with the scene.

"Sir seems to have something on your mind? Could it be that you are dissatisfied with our hospitality?"

Zi Yan seemed to notice Li Yunjing's distraction, gently poured him a glass of wine, and asked softly.

"You're overthinking, Miss Zi Yan."

Li Yunjing smiled slightly, raised the wine glass, and said lightly, "I just don't particularly enjoy lively gatherings. I'm sorry for making you worry."

"Sir truly is different from others."

Zi Yan's eyes sparkled, and she chuckled softly, "However, since you are at 'Smoke Rain Tower,' why not relax a little? Life is short, it's only right to enjoy the moment."

"Miss Zi Yan's words are indeed reasonable."

On hearing this, Li Yunjing was slightly moved and asked out of curiosity, "But, I'm somewhat curious, what is the origin of 'Smoke Rain Tower'? How can it rise to fame so quickly?"

"Sir indeed has a keen mind."

Zi Yan was slightly surprised but quickly covered her mouth with a light laugh, "But these things, I don't know much about. I've only heard that the proprietor has an expert supporting them, allowing them to maneuver through the various major powers with ease."

Li Yunjing nodded, secretly contemplating in his heart.

Does Zi Yan really not know, or is she unwilling to say?

That's a matter of perspective and intelligence.

When talking to people, seven parts true, three parts false!

He had long suspected that a larger force was behind "Smoke Rain Tower," and Zi Yan's words further validated this point.

However, he didn't continue to press the question but instead shifted the topic elsewhere.

If he asked further, suspicions might arise, which would be detrimental for Li Yunjing in finding Liu Ruyan's whereabouts.

In Li Yunjing's heart, there was a faint thought that the power behind "Smoke Rain Tower" might not be weak.

Otherwise, how could "Shenxiao Dao Sect" give "Smoke Rain Tower" face, allowing so many "Smoke Rain Towers" to be established in the Great Ming Cultivation Realm?

Thus, facing "Smoke Rain Tower," Li Yunjing was unwilling to resort to force.

If it were another power, Li Yunjing would have taken it down long ago and extracted information under duress.

He had no interest in playing mind games with a woman like Zi Yan.

Playing mind games is for someone of equal or greater strength!

Someone like Zi Yan, a Foundation Establishment Realm Cultivator, seemed like an ant in Li Yunjing's eyes. If he wanted to kill her, he could easily crush her slender, white neck with a single grasp, ending her life.

After a few rounds of drinking, Fu Chao was somewhat tipsy, almost baring it all with the girl beside him!

Li Yunjing looked at the intimate gestures between Fu Chao and the young girls, feeling a bit helpless, yet understanding that everyone has the right to choose their own lifestyle.

He said nothing more, just shook his head gently and continued to chat intermittently with Zi Yan, trying to glean more useful information from her words.

Zi Yan also seemed to notice Li Yunjing's distraction but did not point it out, continuing to smile charmingly, occasionally pouring him wine or lightly speaking about some interesting anecdotes from "Smoke Rain Tower."

Her voice was gentle and melodious, as if carrying a kind of magic, making people unconsciously relax.

However, Li Yunjing's mind was always taut with a string.

His purpose for this journey was not to indulge but to find Liu Ruyan's whereabouts.

At that moment, the door of the private room was gently pushed open again, and a maid in blue walked in, whispering a few words to Zi Yan.

Zi Yan's expression changed slightly upon hearing this, but she quickly regained her composure.

She turned to Li Yunjing with a smile and said, "Sir, the proprietor wishes to see you. Would you be willing to meet them?"

"The proprietor?"

Li Yunjing's eyes flickered, and he asked in confusion.

"The proprietor of this branch! Hehe! Not the big shot behind it all..."

Zi Yan chuckled softly, her eyes revealing a meaningful look.

She was a smart woman, having talked so much with Li Yunjing, knowing that all his inquiries revolved around "Smoke Rain Tower." How could she not understand?

Seeing through him, Li Yunjing smiled slightly, not minding it.

After all, he had a thick skin, not showing any signs of shame when exposed.

Li Yunjing nodded, stood up, and said, "In that case, please, Miss Zi Yan, lead the way."

"Alright! I'll take you to the third floor!"

Zi Yan smiled slightly, stood up, and led the way.

Seeing this, Fu Chao quickly called out, "Old Li, where are you going?"

Li Yunjing glanced back at him and said lightly, "I have some matters to attend to. You continue to enjoy yourself, no need to wait for me."

Fu Chao, though somewhat puzzled, seeing Li Yunjing's serious expression, did not ask further, just waved his hand, "Then be careful."

Worried?

No such thing!

Not mentioning Li Yunjing's invincible skills, just the fact that this is "City of Glory," who would dare to act recklessly here?

As soon as a big fight breaks out, the cultivators of "Shenxiao Dao Sect" would notice the disturbance and suppress it.

Li Yunjing followed her out of the private room, through a quiet long corridor, up to the third floor, and arrived at a more secluded elegant room.