Free Web NovelChapter 617: Chapter 243: I’d Like to Get to Know My Senior Sister
Upon learning that the representative of the Heaven-Questioning Sect was coming to Changning City to discuss matters regarding the Demon Extermination Bureau’s Immortal Continent Branch, Right Minister Gong Tianrui of the Shangjing Immortal Dynasty made preparations for their reception well in advance. The Immortal Emperor entrusted him with full responsibility for this matter, which was led by Wenxin Heaven, with guidance from White Jade Capital—a matter that must not be handled carelessly.
After all, Wenxin Heaven, representing the Confucian School, serves as a banner for these nations.
Even a peerless Immortal Dynasty like Shangjing is deeply influenced by the Confucian School. Affairs led by Wenxin Heaven are naturally of utmost importance.
Moreover, this time, collaborating with Shangjing is the Heaven-Questioning Sect.
The Heaven-Questioning Sect holds a higher position than Shangjing on the Immortal Continent. Unlike most factions that align either with the Confucian School, the Daoist School, or other philosophical thoughts, the Heaven-Questioning Sect stands alone, respecting neither Confucianism nor Taoism, choosing a distinctly different path.
However, since its establishment, the Heaven-Questioning Sect, even at its most thriving, had no more than a thousand disciples, and at times only two or three hundred. Thus, its status on the Immortal Continent and even in the world is usually discussed separately.
Gong Tianrui stood on the square outside Qinxin Hall, with several court officials behind him and the dignified Honor Guard standing solemnly on both sides.
An Immortal Carriage adorned with the Heaven-Questioning Sect’s emblem pierced through the twilight sky, slowly entering the night sky of Changning City.
The reception personnel, prepared in advance, immediately activated the grand array that lay beneath Changning City. A thick yet friendly aura guided the Immortal Carriage to a steady landing on the square of Qinxin Hall.
Gong Tianrui’s party quickly advanced to greet them.
Subsequently, two individuals with restrained auras disembarked from the Immortal Carriage, one male and one female.
Gong Tianrui naturally recognized them; they were the Fourth Elder, Celestial Venerable Taihe, and the Fifth Elder, Profound Lady Chu Ming, of the Heaven-Questioning Sect.
After the two elders disembarked, they nodded at the Right Minister and stood aside, quietly waiting.
Observing the stance of these two, Gong Tianrui assumed they were not the ones in charge this time. Yet to have both the Fourth and Fifth Elders waiting in this manner, the Second or Third Elder should not get such treatment. Could it be the recently returned Grand Elder? Or even the Divine Phoenix Celestial Venerable personally visiting!
The mere thought of it being the Divine Phoenix Celestial Venerable inside the Immortal Carriage made Gong Tianrui suddenly feel a chill down his spine.
Considering that his status and position were entirely unequal to the Divine Phoenix Celestial Venerable, protocol demanded that the Immortal Emperor himself would need to appear.
He nervously and cautiously smiled, "Right Minister Gong Tianrui of the Shangjing Immortal Dynasty is here to welcome the guests from the Heaven-Questioning Sect."
Afterwards, the Immortal Carriage moved again.
Gong Tianrui saw a woman alight from the Immortal Carriage. His heart skipped a beat; could it truly be the Divine Phoenix Celestial Venerable! Sweat beaded on his forehead as his mind raced to think of what to say, ensuring Shangjing would not appear disrespectful.
It wasn’t until he clearly saw the woman’s full appearance.
A young girl with short hair, with innocence still lingering in her eyes.
She was dressed in the garb of a Heaven-Questioning Sect disciple, appearing to be a recent cohort’s new disciple.
Gong Tianrui had prepared thoroughly for this matter, even to the extent of recognizing every disciple of the Heaven-Questioning Sect. He immediately recognized her as Ye Wuyue, an outstanding new disciple, hailing from the Great Li Dynasty. He had heard that she had recently become a Tribulation Immortal and was only in her forties, with limitless potential.
He couldn’t help but think, "They probably brought her along to gain experience and broaden her horizons."
Then, he slightly raised his head, looking towards the Immortal Carriage, waiting for the real heavyweight to appear.
He then saw Ye Wuyue give a salutation fitting between peers and then said,
"Ye Wuyue, disciple of the Heaven-Questioning Sect, greets the Right Minister."
Gong Tianrui was slightly displeased; a junior by countless generations, yet she saluted him as a peer. But he did not mind; Heaven-Questioning Sect’s genius disciples are known for their pride. He merely smiled and nodded in return.
Ye Wuyue, observing Gong Tianrui’s stillness, smiled and asked, "Is the Right Minister still waiting for someone?"
Gong Tianrui slightly furrowed his brow. Waiting for whom? Naturally, it would be the representative from the Heaven-Questioning Sect, hiding in the Immortal Carriage and not coming out. Were they dissatisfied with the reception of Shangjing? Even if it were the Divine Phoenix Celestial Venerable, there was no reason to find it inadequate and refuse to come out.
Then, he saw the Immortal Carriage door closing.
"This..." Gong Tianrui was stunned, "Could it be that the esteemed guest was displeased with Shangjing’s reception?"
Ye Wuyue politely smiled, "The Right Minister jests; the Heaven-Questioning Sect has never cared for such ceremonies." freewebnovёl.ƈom
"Then where is the esteemed guest?" Gong Tianrui asked.
Ye Wuyue said, "There is no esteemed guest. I am the representative from the Heaven-Questioning Sect for this diplomatic mission to discuss the Demon Extermination Bureau’s Immortal Continent Branch with your dynasty."
Gong Tianrui was dumbfounded, gazing at Ye Wuyue, suddenly feeling he was in the midst of a ludicrous dream. He urged himself to awaken, only to be horrified to discover this was reality.
The Heaven-Questioning Sect actually allowed a fresh-faced new disciple to handle such significant affairs affecting the entire Immortal Continent!
He looked back at the two elders standing behind Ye Wuyue, forcing a dry laugh,
"Celestial Venerable Taihe, Profound Lady Chu Ming, is this true?"
The Fifth Elder, Profound Lady Chu Ming, not strikingly beautiful but exuding an ethereal grace, chuckled lightly,
"Indeed, both the Fourth Elder and I must heed Wuyue this time."
"Why..." Gong Tianrui was overwhelmed with emotion, almost unable to hold back his direct questioning. But as the Right Minister of the Immortal Dynasty, he must possess this bit of composure. No matter the bewilderment internally, he must maintain external decorum. He cordially and generously smiled, "It seems my eyes were not sharp enough; I hope Miss Ye won’t mind. This way, please, you all. A banquet has been prepared to cleanse the dust, and after today’s long journey, please rest for now. We can discuss official matters tomorrow."
