What was most crucial was that in the past, Yelin had been far inferior to them in status, social standing, and strength, yet now he had reached heights they could scarcely even look up to.
Even so, Yelin could still sense the genuine affection among friends. He chatted and laughed with everyone, mindful of their feelings and working to rekindle the warmth of the memories they shared.
Naturally, compared to their relatively modest backgrounds, Yelin was now a man of vast wealth and influence; whenever friends met, gifts of local specialties were never in short supply.
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