Chapter 1665: Chapter 1667: An Incident Occurs
Nie Chifeng initially didn’t plan to argue with this guy, but being stared at constantly… it’s annoying.
Before she could react, the other party couldn’t hold back and, an Interdiate Level cultivator, smiled and nodded to her, “How may I address you, fellow cultivator?”
Nie Chifeng rolled her eyes at him, “Can’t even say ‘please’?”
The Interdiate Level cultivator was slightly taken aback, seemingly sensing the arrogance in her heart, and smiled slightly without speaking further, though inwardly he humd coldly—who isn’t an Interdiate Level cultivator?
Anyway, that was the end of the brief exchange between the two groups, and they didn’t speak further as they understood each other’s identity—just a confirmation of mutual arrogance from their looks.
The waiting continued until noon, when the i Family sent so snacks and asked if the guests wanted lunch—all eight guests were in the Mortality Stage and didn’t need food, but not preparing sothing was out of the question, it would be too impolite.
No one ordered lunch, but Qu Jianlei asked, “When will i Jiushan return?”
Originally a Golden Core, now suppressing his cultivation level, he still had the mindset of a Golden Core, waiting for an Interdiate Stage cultivator all morning was not comfortable—Even if I were genuinely Interdiate Level, you shouldn’t treat with such neglect, right?
But his question made the i Family unhappy.
What do you think you are, rely Interdiate Level, daring to directly refer to the na of a Higher-Rank cultivator?
So the i Family replied coolly, “Jiu Shan is out returning complints, we truly don’t know when he will be back.”
The subsequent hospitality distinctly dropped in quality; there were two groups of guests in the courtyard, one was treated warmly while the other was ignored as if invisible, the boundaries were clear.
Seeing this, Qu Jianlei beca more dissatisfied. He had helped Chifeng with nurous tasks and he was well-inford about many things in the martial arts world. Of course, he noticed how they were being treated differently.
However, he wisely kept his dissatisfaction to himself without expressing it.
Around three or four in the afternoon, there was suddenly a loud commotion outside the courtyard as two flying boats swiftly flew by.
“Eh, what’s happening?” All eight Interdiate level cultivators rose into the air, though they didn’t leave the courtyard—after all, as guests one should behave like a guest and respect the host’s discretion.
The lodge they were staying at was at the foot of the mountain, seeing flying boats ascend the mountain wasn’t unusual but seeing soone driving at over a hundred in a residential area was…
They were alard, and those tasked with hospitality were also stirred, rushing out to find out the situation.
After about ten minutes, soone ca in and apologetically explained, “Sorry, it was a relative visiting that caused a bit of noise, please do not take offense… Our esteed guests, please co down.”
Feng Jun and the others descended but were slightly curious, “Such a relative is truly rare, is it from one of the seven major clans?”
“How could that be?” The i Family shook their heads with a bitter smile, “We are all at Sword Forging Peak, it wouldn’t be so reckless.”
“That’s what I thought,” Kong Ziyi nodded in sudden realization, “These manners seem off, whose family is it?”
The i Family chuckled regretfully, “That I don’t know, but they are certainly friends and not foes.”
The Interdiate Level cultivator boldly remarked, “Then why don’t you make a call to ask?”
With helplessness, the i Family spread their hands, “The i Family’s phone installation just started, it would probably take a year or two to install one here.”
The Interdiate Level cultivator glanced at Feng Jun and his group, then nodded, “A telephone is truly useful; if the i Family needs assistance installing it, I have so influence at Tiantong.”
Kong Ziyi couldn’t help but show a slight smile at the corner of her lips but said nothing.
The Interdiate Level cultivator was sharp enough to notice her expression, but he didn’t hurry to pursue the matter.
About an hour later, soone ca to invite them, saying that Jiu Shan had returned and invited them to the mountain for a eting.
They ascended the mountain using flying boats, the open kind that stayed no more than ten feet off the ground, moving leisurely.
Feng Jun thought that on his own turf, this was indeed the correct way to do things.
The flying boats arrived at a grand hall halfway up the mountain, where Feng Jun and the others disembarked and entered.
Inside the hall, over twenty people were already seated in small groups, conversing in low voices.
Seeing the eight guests entering, the crowd uniformly paused their conversations, after all, among these re eight people, three were Interdiate Level cultivators.
An Interdiate Level cultivator greeted them with a smile, “Greetings to you all, fellow Daoists. I am i Jiubao, Jiushan’s cousin. There have been many clan matters lately, apologies for the delay. Please have a seat and enjoy so tea.”
A High-Rank cultivator bowed with a solemn voice, “I am Gan Qingfeng, from the Burning Desert. I had the pleasure of eting Daoist Jiushan once. I’m headed to the Qi Family for so business and heard that he’s advanced to High-Rank, so I ca to congratulate him.”
i Jiubao’s eyebrows raised in surprise as he spoke, “So you are one of the esteed mbers of the Gan Family. Are you from South Gan or North Gan?”
The area surrounding the Burning Desert has two Golden Core Families with the Gan surna, one to the south and one to the north. South Gan has two Golden Cores, while North Gan has only one. Although they share the sa surna, their relations aren’t particularly good.
Gan Qingfeng smiled arrogantly, “You can’t write ‘Gan’ twice with one stroke. Our two families are discussing a rger, hoping there will be no more talk of South Gan or North Gan in the future. But if you must know, I currently belong to South Gan.”
i Jiubao was astonished upon hearing this, “Then the Gan Family will have three Masters? Truly… congratulations!”
His expression was sowhat exaggerated, and it was unclear if Gan Qingfeng noticed. He nodded with a smile, “Golden Cores are secondary; the main thing is sa surna, sa origin. Reuniting is fulfillnt towards our ancestors.”
“Indeed, indeed,” i Jiubao nodded with a smile. “Jiushan is handling so minor matters and will be here shortly. Please wait.”
Then, he turned his head to Feng Jun and his group, “May I ask, are you four accompanying Daoist Gan?”
“No,” Feng Jun shook his head, responding without expression, “Please inform Daoist Jiushan that Feng Jun from White Pebble Beach has arrived.”
“White Pebble Beach,” i Jiubao frowned slightly, finding the place na sowhat familiar. After a mont’s hesitation, he smiled and nodded, “So you are the esteed ones from White Pebble Beach… Alright, I will inform Jiushan…”
His voice was sowhat loud as soone stood up sharply nearby, possessing Interdiate Level cultivation.
This person had eyes shining with delight, “White Pebble Beach… Is Master Feng here?”
Feng Jun smiled and waved his hand, “I am not worthy of the title ‘Master,’ just favored by so fellow Daoists.”
“Master Feng, you are too humble,” the person laughed heartily, walking over, “I’ve heard tales of your prediction skills, superior to Taiqing’s Master Tianmang. It is fate that we et, may you not be stingy…”
“Please, Daoist, stop,” Nie Chifeng stepped in front of Feng Jun, speaking coldly, hand resting at his waist.
“Oh?” The person was taken aback, “We are all friends of Daoist Jiushan, no need to be so guarded.”
anwhile, Qu Jianlei shifted his stance, eyeing Gan Qingfeng from afar, speaking lazily, “Since you know Master Feng, naturally you should know how valuable his identity is.”
Gan Qingfeng, however, was looking at Nie Chifeng, filled with resentnt, once thinking you quite noble, yet rely a bodyguard?
Of course, a bodyguard might be cold to outsiders while protecting their master, understandable. But I’ve shown my identity, do you hold in such low regard?
Actually, he knew a bit about White Pebble Beach and Feng Jun, but now his mind was occupied with Nie Chifeng, feeling rather indignant, forgetting to recall Feng Jun’s background.
Besides, Qu Jianlei’s defensive stance towards him made him quite uncomfortable: A re Interdiate Level thinks he can block , who gives you such confidence?
i Jiubao was trying hard to recall where he’d heard of White Pebble Beach. Witnessing the potential confrontation, he hurried forward, “Everyone, please calm down. Speak kindly, we are all Jiushan’s friends, give the i Family so face.”
Kong Ziyi was growing impatient, “Alright, when will i Jiushan be coming?”
“Oh,” i Jiubao glanced at her with a hint of dissatisfaction, your cultivation isn’t even as high as Jiushan’s, would it hurt to speak politely? But he didn’t let it show—it’s your lack of manners, the i Family won’t be laughed at!
He squeezed out a smile, “Jiushan has just advanced, handling many affairs, hope you can be understanding…”
At that mont, a loud “boom” sounded from afar, followed by soone rushing in, “Uncle Jiubao, quickly get these esteed guests to the Martial Drill Ground, soone intends harm against Uncle Jiushan!”
“How bold!” i Jiubao’s anger flared, then he made a broad bow to those present, “Fellow Daoists, please follow . Even if so friends find it inconvenient to act, boosting morale would be appreciated.”
He clearly understood the guests’ mindset, surely many would wish to embellish the i Family’s prestige, but expecting them to aid in tis of need was unrealistic.
Thus he spoke plainly, I won’t compel you to act, but supporting the scene… That’s not too much to ask, right?
Before others could respond, Gan Qingfeng declared, nodding loudly, “Of course, no matter who cos, bullying soone at ho is excessive. I, Gan, am not talented, but I want to see who these esteed ones are!”
Hearing this, the crowd nodded in agreent. They were there to establish rapport with i Jiushan, unlikely brave enough to help resist formidable opponents, but observation posed no harm.
In truth, most intended to see the opposition’s background before deciding. It wasn’t a matter of daring, but calculating whether it was worthwhile.
Seeing this, i Jiubao raised his arm, leading a group out of the main hall.
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