Free Web NovelChapter 358: Chapter 131: Old Friends Meet Anew, Tomorrow the Whale Roams the Sea
Within the Lingyi Sect, the atmosphere was somewhat tense.
Li Xuan knew that the "Nine Towns residents" had always been extremely exclusive, even looking down on those commoners outside. And now, with a large group of commoners pouring in, how could they be willing?
Logically, even if the sect didn’t know "he is the Buddha," just by the power he displayed here, along with the many titles hanging on him like "Hua Xiaoying’s adopted son," "Sect Leader Jin Tianchan’s last disciple and future Sect Leader," "Peak Master of Feiguang Peak," which were all names that could integrate into the Lingyi Sect, no one dared to provoke him anymore.
Therefore...
He swept his gaze over these young people blocking the path, sighing softly in his heart: ’Indeed, they are all like fearless young calves.’
This didn’t seem like someone targeting him personally, making him feel nauseated, but rather just the rebellion of this group of "local youths."
Once their hot blood rises, won’t they just throw caution to the wind?
Thus...
The essence of this matter is that the "Nine Towns residents" feel bullied, so they must resist.
So, Li Xuan looked at the Prime Minister, Third Brother, and others, then solemnly addressed the townspeople, saying, "They are indeed my people."
The leading young man’s dissatisfaction was evident, yet he was pulled away by a slightly older man from behind.
That man bowed to Li Xuan and said, "Peak Master Li, children are ignorant, apologies.
Since they are your people, naturally they can come in.
But you should also understand Nine Towns. Basically, besides being a sect’s town, it’s also a paradise hidden from the world.
In this paradise, everyone knows each other and is exclusive. You..."
Li Xuan said, "I’m only bringing my close friends and relatives."
The man bowed again, saying, "Well then, that’s good, that’s good..."
Having said that, he raised his voice, "Everyone, make way!"
The Nine Towns residents silently parted, letting the group of outsiders pass through.
The man then shouted, "Xiaofeng, apologize."
The young man gasped for a few breaths and bowed his head to Li Xuan, saying, "I’m sorry! Martial Uncle, it was my mistake!"
After a moment...
As everyone passed through...
The young man who initially blocked the path and called him Martial Uncle clenched his teeth tightly, fists clenched, eyes reddening, then furiously punched his own chest.
Many people around stood silently.
Even though Li Xuan was powerful, and had many titles, from their perspective... Li Xuan’s actions did not consider the "Nine Towns residents" standpoint, nor did he strive for "Nine Towns" interests.
A self-deprecating comment suddenly emerged from the crowd.
"Today it’s this batch of people, tomorrow another batch, and after three or five days yet another batch; in the long run, my Nine Towns will no longer be Nine Towns... Oh heavens, things have changed."
"Might as well call it the Li family sect instead of Lingyi Sect."
"Shh... speak softly."
"If they hear, they hear; worst comes to worst, they’ll kill me."
In the distance...
The crowd walked.
They had just seen Li Xuan’s prestige in the sect, with the aggressive group blocking the path earlier, once Li Xuan stood there, nobody dared utter a word, and the youth who had been the loudest immediately apologized.
"Prime Minister" Yan Fujing slightly lagged behind a few steps, stroking his beard, said softly, "Peak Master Li, this matter, you must resolve it."
Li Xuan laughed, "Why does godfather call me Peak Master?"
Yan Fujing chuckled, "If no one is around, it’s fine if you call me godfather, but when others are present, it’s not appropriate.
Calling you Peak Master is warranted.
Without rules, there can be no order; Peak Master Li should understand this very well.
I walked this path and am alive now, all thanks to Peak Master Li, this kindness... is remembered in my heart."
He patted his chest, eyes full of vigor, smiled as he looked at Li Xuan, saying, "If old I can help raise you up, it is indeed my fortune. But you’ve already walked this path, so look ahead.
If someday I truly attain a youthful state again, would you call me by my name, Fujing, and treat me as a brother, would you?"
Li Xuan smiled.
But Yan Fujing did not smile, seriously looking at him.
Li Xuan said, "How could I possibly do that?"
Yan Fujing thought for a moment and said, "Then how about fellow cultivator?"
Smiling broadly, he continued, "I don’t wish to be called old, and you should not keep saying so."
Li Xuan nodded gently.
Yan Fujing stroked his beard, laughed heartily as he left, chanting, "The green mountains like climbing to heaven, now I return to surpass anew, hahahaha!"
Li Xuan stood in place, looking at the Prime Minister’s back, still feeling a bit of admiration in his heart.
After everyone had gone far away, he turned to glance back again.
Indeed, it was time to return.
...
At the Lingyi Sect entrance...
Many people from Nine Towns had already dispersed, but quite a few remained, mostly youths.
Some youths were even crying under the old trees.
And some clenched their fists.
Yet, they could do nothing.
Currently, Nine Towns had already fallen into the hands of Li Xuan, the "fake resident."
Thinking, suddenly someone gently coughed, the crowd turned to see that man strolling from afar.
Everyone hurried to their feet, adjusted their expressions, not daring to offend the newcomer.
They never expected Li Xuan to return.
And the timid Nine Towns girls already showed fear, thinking Li Xuan might be back for revenge.
Previously, the young man surnamed Feng, who blocked at the front and apologized to Li Xuan, suddenly stepped out, saying to Li Xuan, "It’s I who initiated this, I’ll bear the responsibility alone. Blame me if you must!"
Li Xuan said, "I remember your name is Feng Chengce."
The young man surnamed Feng was stunned for a moment; he truly hadn’t thought his name would be remembered.
Li Xuan walked forward, patted him on the shoulder, looked into the distance, and said, "Do you want to become my disciple?"
Feng Chengce: ???
Everyone: ???
Li Xuan said, "I’ve brought worldly friends and relatives here, and in the future, I will bring more."
