Chapter 1152: Chapter 1152: Competition News
Xun Tianhai was exceptionally attentive, he proactively took Jiangli’s luggage and said with a smile, “Abbot, the car is outside, I’ll take you there.”
Jiangli smiled faintly.
This time, it was only Xun Tianhai who came to pick them up.
Xun Tianhai led them to the car, fastening his seatbelt while speaking, “Actually, Changfeng was supposed to come with me to pick up the Abbot, but he had some matters to arrange, so he didn’t come. I thought the other people, the Abbot might not necessarily know them, so I didn’t let them come along.”
Jiangli said, “This is quite good.”
Seeing Jiangli’s aloof and indifferent expression, Xun Tianhai knew that Jiangli probably didn’t like socializing with strangers.
Xun Tianhai chuckled, drove them directly to the Jingtian Hotel where they would be staying.
While driving, Xun Tianhai said, “Abbot, I’ll first take you to the hotel, then take you out for some dinner?”
Jiangli perked up at the mention of food, “Is there anything good to eat?”
Xun Tianhai had long heard that Jiangli was a foodie, and immediately said, “Of course! Local specialties, I’ve already found a restaurant, you can rest assured, Abbot.”
There was a sparkle in Jiangli’s eyes, and she nodded, evidently very pleased with Xun Tianhai’s arrangement.
Xun Tianhai felt quite delighted as well, “By the way, the Jingtian Hotel you’re staying at is the shared accommodation for the Xuanmen families competing this time.”
Xuanmen families usually have less strict traditions, especially regarding marriage and starting a family; there are basically no restrictions.
But ordinary Taoist Temples often have requirements in this regard, and some Taoist Temples require vegetarianism, with dietary restrictions on meat and fish, preferring quieter dwellings.
So in order to reconcile these two major differences.
The Xuanmen Association arranged for the Xuanmen families and the formal Taoist Temples to be separately housed in two hotels.
“Xuanmen families have fewer rules and are easier to get along with; staying there means fewer restrictions for you, Abbot,” Xun Tianhai added.
Jiangli nodded indifferently, “That’s fine too.”
Seated in the front passenger seat, Xia Xin asked curiously, “Director Xun, are there many participants this time?”
Xun Tianhai: “Of course, almost every notable Xuanmen across the country has come. After all, it’s a grand event for Xuanmen, and winning would elevate one’s name domestically and internationally, plus there’s a final grand prize. Even if the hope is slim, everyone wants to try. Even if they don’t win the grand prize, it’s good to compete a bit, gain experience, and see the world.”
Xia Xin uttered an “Oh,” thinking that the Patriarch had Master Wu come along, probably intending for Master Wu to gain some experience and learn from other Xuanmen.
Jiaoyang Temple now had fewer people, unlike before, and everything needed careful planning.
Thinking of this, Xia Xin glanced at Jiangli.
Jiangli yawned lazily at this moment.
Xun Tianhai knew they had brought many people, so he drove a seven-seater, with Jiangli sitting alone in the last row.
Perhaps feeling a bit sleepy, she lay down on her side, and carelessly fell asleep.
Xia Xin was a bit worried, fearing that the Patriarch might fall off.
But Jiangli seemed adhered to the seat, unmoving despite bumpy roads, lying peacefully without a care.
Seeing this, Xia Xin relaxed, turning to continue chatting with Xun Tianhai.
It would take another one or two hours to get from the airport to the Jingtian Hotel; not chatting would be too dull.
However, during the idle chat, Xia Xin picked up quite a bit of information about the tournament from Xun Tianhai.