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Chapter 126: Tiangang City's Good Fortune and an Exceptional Disciple
Chapter 126: Tiangang City's Good Fortune and an Exceptional Disciple
In the Western Garden, a banquet was already set up today.
Recently, Tiangang City has been enjoying a period of stability on the frontlines.
The elders and disciples present had a more relaxed air about them.
Su Chen took his seat at the banquet and looked around; there were about thirty direct disciples in attendance.
Half of the direct disciples were absent.
The other direct disciples were either already training in Mountain River Pool or had surpassed the Seventh Stage and entered the Sixth Stage.
At the main table, Su Chen noticed the visitors from Heavenly Wind Valley.
Seated in the guest of honor's position was the Hall Master of Heavenly Wind Valley, Ding Jiujiang.
Su Chen, Jin Yue, and Ran Ting sat together at a table.
After a brief period of getting acquainted, Jin Yue, without needing Ran Ting to break the silence, began chatting with Su Chen.
She was surprisingly well-informed and had a good understanding of these matters.
The Hall Master of Heavenly Wind Valley, despite his Fourth Rank Transcendent Realm strength, was exceptionally amiable.
In the Fourth Rank Transcendent Realm, one could easily qualify for the position of an elder in the Great Zhou Dynasty.
Seated next to Ding Jiujiang were several young people.
The young lady next to him should be Long Yunyun, the granddaughter of Hall Master Mu.
Su Chen turned his head to look, and this Long Yunyun was said to be twenty years old.
But from her appearance, she still seemed a bit youthful.
At this moment, she had a slight frown, seemingly displeased.
The other Heavenly Wind Valley disciples by her side exuded more of an air of arrogance.
They seemed to consider themselves superior to the Tiangang City disciples.
The surrounding crowd remained mostly silent.
This was not a casual occasion.
At the main table, there would be much polite and formal conversation.
Even if one wanted to speak, it had to be done quietly to avoid disturbing the main table.
Jin Yue's heart was filled with secret joy.
In this situation, she had to move closer to Su Chen and speak quietly.
At the main table, the crowd had begun exchanging pleasantries.
Between the two sects, the relationship on the surface remained friendly.
Naturally, they had to engage in these formalities.
"This year, Tiangang City seems to have a completely different atmosphere.
Everyone's spirit and morale are unlike before.
Upper Proclamation True Person's governance has been effective, and Tiangang City is thriving."
The Hall Master of Heavenly Wind Valley, Ding Jiujiang, spoke with a benevolent smile.
Hearing this, the Upper Proclamation True Person beside him also smiled.
"Indeed, this year Tiangang City has been fortunate, and we've gained a rather exceptional disciple.
The troubles on the frontlines have all been resolved this year.
Those demons haven't dared to approach our frontline defenses for the past one or two months."
Upon hearing the Upper Proclamation True Person's words, the surrounding Tiangang City crowd turned their gazes towards Su Chen.
This should be the first time the Upper Proclamation True Person has openly praised Su Chen.
Everyone could tell that the words were about Su Chen.
If his contributions were previously just rumors, this time, it was the sect's most direct response.
With these words from the Upper Proclamation True Person, from now on, Su Chen's status in Tiangang City would be entirely different.
In the surrounding crowd's gazes, there was a hint of envy.
This praise was beyond what a direct disciple could compare to.
Jin Yue, seated next to Su Chen, had an even broader smile on her face.
Although the praise wasn't for her, she was delighted.
At the main table, the Heavenly Wind Hall Master Ding Jiujiang also couldn't help but stand up, following the others' gazes towards Su Chen.
The other Heavenly Wind Valley disciples by his side also looked over.
"Let me see which talented young man has resolved the frontline issues; his potential and talent seem extraordinary."
Ding Jiujiang's words of praise were met without humility from the Upper Proclamation True Person.
"This child is indeed exceptional, with insight and vision, and a good grasp of the overall situation.
Not hiding from Hall Master Ding, I take this child's advice very seriously."
In dealing with certain aspects of demons, we old folks can't compare to him."
Upper Proclamation True Person's praises made Su Chen feel a little embarrassed.
The other disciples around looked at Su Chen from time to time.
Only their thoughts remained unknown.
Was it admiration or jealousy?
At the main table, various pleasantries were exchanged.
Both sects exchanged courtesies, but no amount of flattery could please them.
As Mu Hall Master's granddaughter, Long Yunyun was naturally brought into the conversation.
Hearing everyone's words, she had already reached the Seventh Stage Embraced Valley Perfect Realm at the age of twenty.
In Tiangang City, the sect would likely cultivate her as a core disciple.
Mu Hall Master, sitting beside her, couldn't help but praise his granddaughter.
However, Long Yunyun, sitting on the side, maintained a sullen expression.
She sat at the main table, drawing attention.
A few elders from Tiangang City smiled and asked her the reason.
"Why is Yunyun always looking so glum? Is it that you're not accustomed to the cuisine of Tiangang City?"
One of the young talents from Heavenly Wind Valley responded.
"Third Elder, you're too kind. How could we not be accustomed to such delicacies?
On the contrary, returning to Heavenly Wind Valley might be the challenge.
Speaking of which, Senior Sister Yun is also from Tiangang City, so she should be even more accustomed to it."
As soon as the disciple finished speaking, Long Yunyun's face seemed to grow even gloomier, and she suddenly replied, "I was born and raised in Heavenly Wind Valley. I grew up and cultivated there. How can I be considered a person from Tiangang City?"
Today's banquet, except for the main table, was mostly silent.
The entire West Garden seemed to have fallen into an awkward silence, especially after Long Yunyun's words.
Beside them, Upper Proclamation True Person's sharp gaze narrowed slightly.
As Long Yunyun's grandfather, Mu Hall Master's expression turned unpleasant.
In the silence, he forced a smile and spoke to ease the tension.
"Your mother grew up in Tiangang City, and you are her child. Naturally, Tiangang City is also your home."
Mu Hall Master's words had already somewhat defused the situation.
But Long Yunyun didn't seem satisfied.
"She is she, and I am I.
I grew up in Heavenly Wind Valley, and this is my first time here.
Moreover, if I were from Tiangang City, would I have the strength I have now?"
Long Yunyun furrowed her brows tightly, seemingly disliking others referring to her as a person from Tiangang City.
The atmosphere in West Garden became increasingly tense.
Upper Proclamation True Person, sitting at the head of the table, maintained a smile, seemingly unbothered.
"It seems that Tiangang City is being shunned."
Hearing their Grand Elder speak this way, Mu Hall Master's expression grew even more unpleasant.
After all, she was his granddaughter, yet she seemed to look down on Tiangang City more than others.
"Grand Elder, she's still young and doesn't know how to speak properly."
Long Yunyun, however, continued to argue against Mu Hall Master's explanation.
"I'm already grown up and know what I'm saying."
"Enough."
Her grandfather, Mu Hall Master, directly told her to be quiet.
"Why can't I speak? I just don't like people saying I'm from Tiangang City."
For every sentence Mu Hall Master said, Long Yunyun had a retort.
The situation in West Garden became increasingly awkward for Tiangang City.
The granddaughter of Tiangang City's Hall Master was openly disdainful of the city.
Long Yunyun seemed to have more to say.
Ding Jiujiang turned to look at her.
"That's enough. Don't say more."
Hearing Ding Jiujiang speak, Long Yunyun immediately fell silent.
Today's chapter is still five chapters~ Wait a moment.
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