Upon hearing this, Gu Chen immediately declined politely, "Thank you for your kind offer, Brother Jiang, but after traveling all the way from Tiandu, my brothers and I are somewhat exhausted. We will forgo the banquet and you all may do as you please."
Gu Chen was never particularly interested in such gatherings to begin with, and what's more, given the current tense situation in the world, he was even less inclined to attend any banquets.
Even without needing merit points, Gu Chen didn't want to waste a moment of time. Whenever there was an opportunity, he would refine the Gangqi within his body through cultivation practices.
What Gu Chen was most earnestly preoccupied with now was the rapid cultivation of a special kind of Gangqi. The recent battle with the two old ghosts of the Blood Robe Tower had made him realize the significance of this special Gangqi.
At present, cultivating this special Gangqi was Gu Chen's primary goal.