Lin Changsheng's smile froze on his face. Slowly, he sat up from the recliner, staring at Wang Chen in disbelief.

"What... what did you say?"

"The elders have decided to promote you to an Inner Sect Disciple, breaking the usual rules!" Wang Chen repeated, his excitement evident.

"Senior Brother Lin, did you hear that? You're an Inner Sect Disciple now! We can be together again in the future!"