"Who says otherwise? You have no idea how furious Great Manor Lord Feihe was at the time. He even had thoughts of wiping out the Yunxia Sect, but for the sake of the greater situation, the Great Manor Lord didn't say anything."
"The Great Manor Lord and the others can endure for the greater good, but Old Master's disciples and grand-disciples wouldn't think that way. Especially the Young Lords of Liuren Mountain. After learning of this matter, they were furious, one more than the other, and nearly prepared to lead people to annihilate the Yunxia Sect. Fortunately, Old Master stopped them in the end."
"In my opinion, that so-called Young Lord Chiyan is simply overestimating himself. Relying on a bit of skill, he's arrogant and looks down on everyone. Hmph! What's so great about him?"
"He just killed Long Fei, didn't he? So what? Long Fei was only at the fourth realm, seventh-level Jade Radiance. Which of the Liuren Young Lords isn't stronger than Young Lord Long Fei? Second Young Lord Renwu is at the fourth realm, eighth-level Radiance. First Young Lord Renshen has even reached the ninth-level Great Perfection of Rosy Clouds. When his nine-level rosy light blooms, that so-called Young Lord Chiyan probably wouldn't even be able to stand steady."
"You can't put it that way. We shouldn't just look at the surface of things. Young Lord Chiyan is probably not that simple. Gentlemen, don't forget, Old Sen of the Crimson-Letter Sect, the Ancestor of the Bingxuan Sect, even Si Qianhua who reincarnated through possession—none of them dared to act presumptuously in front of Young Lord Chiyan."
"If Young Lord Chiyan didn't have some major background, why would these people show him the courtesy of a Venerable? Presumably, Old Master Shi Tong also saw through this point, which is why he personally made the trip."
"Major background? Heh! What major background? What background could be greater than the prestige of Lord Chixiao? Old Master Shi Tong is hailed as the Teacher of the Monarch. Even Lord Heishui, who guards our Great Northwest Frontier with such illustrious fame, has to respectfully address him as 'Old Master'? What kind of nobody does that Young Lord Chiyan think he is?"
No one dared to refute.
Because it was the truth.
Many people knew that one of the seventy-two Earth Fiends of the former Chixiao Sect, who now guarded the Northwest Frontier—Lord Heishui—had personally visited Liuren Mountain to pay his respects to Old Master Shi Tong. With that, who wouldn't show respect? Who wouldn't give Old Master Shi Tong face?
The answer was certain.
No one dared.
In a sense, slighting Old Master's face was almost equivalent to slighting Lord Chixiao's face. And the consequences of slighting the Monarch's face—needless to say, everyone understood.
"Just wait. Didn't that so-called Young Lord Chiyan say he would personally visit Old Master Shi Tong in a few days? Hmph! He'll have a tough time then. Even if Great Manor Lord Feihe doesn't take action, the Liuren Young Lords will teach him a lesson!"
In the corner, Gu Qingfeng listened to the crowd's discussion, shaking his head and sighing repeatedly.
He also felt quite helpless.
He truly hadn't expected that an insignificant, trivial matter would cause such a huge misunderstanding.
Shaking his head, he sighed once more and didn't continue dwelling on it. He poured himself a cup of wine and drank alone.
Suddenly, he thought of Fei Kui.
Given such a major misunderstanding between him and Liuren Mountain, and with Fei Kui holding his name card, if he presented it, it would probably...
Thinking of this, Gu Qingfeng immediately released his divine sense, intending to call Fei Kui back first. But as soon as he probed, he immediately downed the wine in his cup and swiftly left.
At this moment.
Outside the Liuren Manor in the east of Wei City, a crowd had gathered.
Among them were many who had come to deliver name cards hoping for an audience, but even more were those who had heard the news and come to watch the spectacle.
Because just moments ago, it was heard that someone had delivered a name card on behalf of Young Lord Chiyan. The person delivering it was a short, fat man with a large head, a round body, and a height of only one and a half meters.
The short, fat man had been detained on the spot as soon as he presented the name card. The one who detained him was none other than Steward Yang of Liuren Manor.
Steward Yang stood at the entrance, holding the name card in his hand, a cold smile on his face as he looked Fei Kui up and down disdainfully. "What audacity. A few days ago, you turned Old Master away at the door and even drove the Great Manor Lord off. Our Liuren Mountain hasn't gone looking for trouble with you, and yet you dare to come knocking and deliver a name card?"
Fei Kui stood there, still wearing his custom-tailored robe. Although he appeared short, his demeanor somewhat comical, and was being pointed at and mocked by the surrounding crowd, and had even been detained on the spot by Steward Yang of Liuren Manor...
Nevertheless, Fei Kui was not afraid because of it.
He stood very straight, his expression neither humble nor arrogant. He cupped his hands in salute and explained, "Steward Yang, I believe there must be some misunderstanding. A few days ago, when Senior Shi Tong went to the Yunxia Sect, our Young Master was not present. The Yunxia Sect did not turn Senior Shi Tong away at the door; Elder Huode personally received him. It was Senior Shi Tong who had urgent matters to attend to, which is why he left in a hurry."
He paused, then continued, "Afterwards, Elder Huode also personally received Great Manor Lord Feihe. As for why Young Master did not see Great Manor Lord Feihe, I do not know and dare not speculate recklessly. However, one thing is certain: Young Master harbors not the slightest disrespect towards Senior Shi Tong. Otherwise, he would not have come to pay a personal visit today."
After all, he had followed Gu Qingfeng for half a year.
Half a year might be very short for other cultivators, but for Fei Kui, the events he experienced in these six months were far more terrifying and insane than what he had experienced in the previous several decades. They had also matured his state of mind and wisdom considerably.
From the establishment of the heir at the Yunxia Sect, to the emergence of the seven cave mansions, from Chixu Manor to the Bingxuan Sect celebration.
He couldn't remember how many times he had been shocked, nor how many times he had been astounded.
He also didn't know exactly who Gu Qingfeng was, what his strength was, what his identity was, or what his background was.
He only knew one thing.
That was, Gu Qingfeng was his Young Master.
He had to be absolutely loyal and must not lose face for his Young Master.
He didn't care about the other party's identity, background, or strength.
He didn't care, and couldn't be bothered to think about it.
He only knew that in all the vast world, his Young Master was the greatest.
This was his belief.
Therefore, even facing Steward Yang of Liuren Manor, he was fearless and unafraid. He said what he knew and absolutely did not say what he didn't.
At that moment.
A group of seven or eight people walked out from inside the manor. Leading them was a youth dressed in fine brocade and jade garments. The youth had a face like carved jade, an extraordinary aura, an air of arrogance in his expression, and a disdainful smile playing on his lips.
Many recognized him. He was a grand-disciple of Old Master Shi Tong, also one of the Liuren Young Lords of Liuren Mountain, and moreover, the youngest among them—Young Lord Renxu.
He had probably received news of Young Lord Chiyan's intended visit and had rushed over with his men, full of aggressive energy, shouting loudly.
"I heard that so-called Young Lord Chiyan sent a name card?"
Steward Yang briefly explained the situation and then handed over the name card Fei Kui had delivered.
"Having a bit of skill, he thinks he's invincible under heaven. Old Master personally going to the Yunxia Sect was giving him face, but he didn't know how to accept it gracefully. Now, knowing fear after the fact, he comes to visit? Really, given face but not knowing how to appreciate it. Heh..." Young Lord Renxu sneered while looking at the name card, then flung it directly into Fei Kui's face, declaring arrogantly, "Today, I'll give him face one more time. Go back and tell that guy surnamed Gu, if he wants to beg for forgiveness, let him kneel outside the gates of Liuren Manor. Without my nod, he'll never get up in this lifetime!"