Chapter 294: Chapter 162 "Sorry for the joke, Lu." _2
Lu Jin’an nodded: "This year, is it still your sect’s Tongsheng Realm hosting?"
"No." Li Wuyi’s expression turned a bit helpless: "This year we lost to Ba Dao Manor, and they nominated Yang Guan from the Divine Intent Sect to host. That kid is indeed the strongest Tongsheng Realm in Yulin Domain at present."
Lu Jin’an raised an eyebrow: "How is he hosting on your turf?"
"Bad relations, provocation." Li Wuyi shrugged: "After all, we don’t get along with Ba Dao Manor, and my junior brother had some friction with him..."
Lu Jin’an’s voice carried a playful tone: "Was it over a woman?"
Li Wuyi chuckled: "Yes."
Lu Jin’an nodded, not asking further. The Tongqi Hehuan Sect is considered a refreshing presence among the Joyful Union Sect because they believe in ’Tongqi’ before ’Tongxin’. Without unity of heart, the "Tongqi Lianzhi Immortal Technique" cannot unleash its maximum power.
Therefore, although the Tongqi Hehuan Sect belongs to the Joyful Union Sect, its reputation is much better than other Hehuan Sects.
"Lu, Mu Jianxian, this way please." Li Wuyi invited Lu Jin’an and Mu Qingyue into Zuixiang Building: "This is the best restaurant we have here. Sect Master Zheng even dined here before."
"This way."
"Let’s sit outside." Lu Jin’an fanned himself: "Just in time for me to see the talents of Yulin Domain."
"As Lu says." Li Wuyi nodded to the shopkeeper who had come to serve them personally, and the shopkeeper immediately arranged a seat by the window on the second floor.
After they settled, Li Wuyi asked, "Lu, would you like some wine?"
Lu Jin’an nodded, his gaze drifting to the side. From his position, he could see not only the cultivators in the square but also those on the first floor.
Most of them were local cultivators of Yulin Domain, but there were also cultivators from neighboring domains who came to participate in the biennial Immortal Tea Gathering that only those in the Tongsheng Realm were eligible to attend.
For geniuses, two years is sufficient to cross the threshold of the Tongsheng Realm and reach the Unity Realm Stage.
"Lu, Yulin Domain is not like Chang’an Domain. However, most of the Tongsheng Realm Saints who come to attend the Immortal Tea Gathering have records of defeating Unity Realm Stage Saints across boundaries." Li Wuyi said as he stood and poured wine: "Thus, the Immortal Tea Gathering is considered the highest standard event in Yulin Domain to test the strength of the Tongsheng Realm."
"Mu Jianxian, do you drink wine?" Li Wuyi asked.
Mu Qingyue replied softly: "I’ll just pour wine for my junior brother."
Li Wuyi immediately placed a new bottle of wine in front of Mu Qingyue, smiling as he said: "You two have a great relationship."
Mu Qingyue’s lips curled into a smile: "Of course."
Lu Jin’an smiled, then asked: "Where is your Daoist couple?"
Li Wuyi sat back down: "Which one are you referring to, Lu?"
"The one you brought from the Wandao Sect last time."
"She’s in seclusion."
"How many concubines do you have now?"
"Not many, not many." Li Wuyi said with a smile: "Only nine."
"You’re quite fast."
"We liked each other, so we got together." Li Wuyi raised his cup: "Let’s not talk about this, I toast Lu first."
Lu Jin’an clinked glasses and drank it all in one go, then glanced downstairs, while Mu Qingyue sweetly poured him more wine and served him food.
Li Wuyi chatted, introducing the new talents who had risen in the last two years locally.
Lu Jin’an listened quietly, and soon, he overheard someone on the first floor discussing matters related to Yang Guan.
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In the sky, a streak of light landed at the gate of Luori City. After stepping inside, Yang Guan took a light breath.
’Almost lost track of time... But fortunately, the setup for the Tea Gathering is complete. I worked hard to secure the hosting rights; I can’t miss this opportunity to increase my reputation.’
As Yang Guan walked, he planned to meet up with the sect leader and others, then head to Sunset Canyon for the reception.
But as he walked, he slowed down upon hearing the conversation of passersby.
"I heard Saint Lu from the Wandao Sect is in Luori City, is it true?"
"It’s true, Young Sect Master of the Tongqi Hehuan Sect went to Flying Boat Square to greet them personally. They’re hosting them in Zuixiang Building right now... By the way, Mu Jianxian is also here."
"Not only that, but when Saint Lu and Mu Jianxian arrived, they were riding Wandao Sect’s Wave Breaking Boat. Anyone who didn’t know would think they were planning to take action against someone."
"Isn’t Saint Lu usually low-key? And Mu Jianxian also stays reclusive. Such a grand entrance, is there really something going on?"
"Who knows?"
Listening to the conversation, Yang Guan felt a jolt of unease in his heart, recalling what his master had said after visiting Ba Dao Manor.
Manor Master Lin Feng from Ba Dao Manor had mentioned upon returning from Wandao Sect that the Demon Clan’s Lan Cangjun was aware of the possession list from the Upper Realm.
But the prominent figures of the Five Sects and Seven Schools present did not believe it, only thinking it was Lan Cangjun’s attempt to stir suspicions.
Yet, now Lu Jin’an has arrived in Luori City...
’Have I been exposed?’
Yang Guan’s expression involuntarily became more solemn as he paid extra attention to the passersby’s conversation.
"You all are overthinking it. Saint Lu and Mu Jianxian just came to Sunset Canyon to watch the sunset. Those present at the Tongqi Hehuan Sect said Saint Lu has become much more high-profile than before."
"Exactly, if it were really a visit or a declaration of war, could it be only Saint Lu and Mu Jianxian coming?"
"Saint Lu and Mu Jianxian are finally together..."
"And there’s also Saintess Zhu from Qingmiao Palace. People who attended Sect Master Zheng’s birthday banquet said the two were fighting over Saint Lu out of jealousy."
"Haha... Truly envious."
Hearing the voices of the passersby, Yang Guan relaxed a bit. After all, if the Five Sects and Seven Schools really believed Lan Cangjun’s words, he would have surely received a warning from that elder...
’But, I still need to confirm.’
After learning from the passersby that Lu Jin’an was in Zuixiang Building, Yang Guan hurried over without delay.
At this time, in Zuixiang Building.
"You’re talking nonsense; our chief is not the kind of person you’re describing!"
"Our chief’s character is well-known; he would never wait for casualties to be half-over before taking action like you said!"
"I warn you, don’t slander our chief!"
Inside Zuixiang Building, a group of people slammed the table, glaring angrily at another table.
"Why so anxious?" the leader of the other table frowned: "We heard it from others. Who hasn’t heard some rumors?"
"Those disgusting rumors are obviously false. You... must apologize!"
"Apologize?" The man’s face grew cold: "I didn’t curse or make any comments. We were just casually talking. You, a sect of the Third Grade, want us to apologize? Do you even qualify?"
"Are any of you Tongsheng Realm in Fenghuo Sect able to fight our chief? None of you are worthy, you must apologize!"
Bang!
A young man from the Fenghuo Sect slammed the table: "Your Third Grade Sect even dares? Looking for death?"
"Sun Qun, don’t treat our Ba Dao Manor as if it’s just air."
"Afraid of you?" Sun Qun sneered: "Your Ba Dao Manor is the bottom among the Three Sects. So eager to help your own dogs rise?"
"You..." The disciples of the Divine Intent Sect were furious, about to speak—
Bang!
A sound came from the railing above, Li Wuyi looked down expressionlessly: "What’s the noise? Do you want to cause trouble on my Tongqi Hehuan Sect’s territory today?"
In a good mood initially, Li Wuyi felt a wave of annoyance, and his voice grew even colder: "If you don’t want to stay, get out of the city. Don’t you know Saint Lu and Mu Jianxian are here?
If you want to embarrass me, don’t blame me for not giving you face!"
The air in Zuixiang Building fell silent, but no one dared to offend the Young Sect Master of the number one sect in Yulin Domain, Tongqi Hehuan Sect, especially with Saint Lu present.
Li Wuyi snorted coldly and turned to bow towards Lu Jin’an: "Apologies for making Lu and Mu Jianxian witness such a spectacle."
"Brother Li is too serious, we cultivators speak of ’competition’ after all." Lu Jin’an smiled, gently pressing his sister’s cool and smooth hand: "But having a meal interrupted is indeed quite an unpleasant thing."
Li Wuyi nodded, his gaze again falling downward; Lu doesn’t like this noisy bunch, so he had to drive them out.
"You all, leave the city, don’t stay here to increase my annoyance..."
The words were not finished when a voice sounded at the door.
"Young Master Li, they are cultivators here to attend the Immortal Tea Gathering; why be so aggressive?"
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