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Chapter 164: Feast
In the morning, the Wei Manor was filled with joy and celebration.
Both within and outside the compound, lanterns and decorations adorned the premises, creating a festive atmosphere. Even the servants and maids couldn't hide their excitement.
Today was a special day—the young master was going to formally take on a master. Their mistress would surely bestow generous gifts upon them, and they had already received some treats earlier that morning. How could they not be happy?
At this time, the guests had not yet arrived, and Magus was dressed in fine clothes, waiting in Youzhu's small courtyard.
"Master Ma, relax," Li Qing said, seeing Magus' anxious demeanor. "Today is the day you officially take on the young master as your disciple. You should be happy."
"You're right, but I still can't help but feel nervous," Magus replied with a bitter smile.
"Don't worry," Li Qing laughed. "You're in the Wei Manor, and no one dares to cause trouble here. The young master truly wants to take you as his master, so just relax and follow the ceremony's procedures. You've gotten through far more dangerous situations than this simple apprenticeship ceremony."
Hearing these words, Magus finally felt his anxiety ease.
According to the Wei family's wishes, both emotionally and morally, the apprenticeship ceremony should have been held at the Ma family home, with Wei Xinghe and Wei Zian paying a visit to formally request apprenticeship.
However, when the Ma family heard this, they immediately panicked and refused.
It was no joke—the Wei family held a high status in the county, and they dared not let Wei Xinghe, the head of the family, humble himself in such a way.
Moreover, they were just a small family in the county, and they wouldn't be able to handle the various forces that would come to offer their congratulations.
In the end, after discussing with the chief steward, they decided it would be better to hold the apprenticeship ceremony at the Wei Manor.
At least here, no one would dare to cause trouble.
"Master Magus, Brother Li Qing, the chief steward says the auspicious time is almost here, and he requests your presence," a servant respectfully informed them.
"Brother Li Qing, let's go then," Magus said.
"Okay," Li Qing nodded and called out to the room, "Xiao Yan, Xiao Li, let's go!"
"Brother, can we go and watch the excitement?"
Hearing this, the two little ones ran out from the room. They had been curious about the noise outside since early morning.
"Yes, let's go out and enjoy a feast!"
Li Qing picked up Xiao Yan, and together with Magus, they made their way out.
Xiao Li climbed onto his shoulder, her eyes sparkling with anticipation as she looked outside.
As for the old doctor, he would not be participating in the apprenticeship ceremony, nor would Wei Shanhe.
As Precelestial State warriors, their presence would likely make the guests feel uncomfortable and ill at ease.
Along the way, Magus was led by a servant to the main house to prepare, while Li Qing took Xiao Yan and Xiao Li to the front yard.
Upon arriving, they found the place already bustling with guests, many of whom were the leaders of various families and forces in the city. It seemed the Wei family had been given a lot of face.
Xiao Yan and Xiao Li, their eyes wide with wonder, took in the sights, fascinated by everything.
Li Qing's arrival also caused a stir.
The leaders of the various forces who had been chatting animatedly suddenly fell silent as they noticed Li Qing.
"Why aren't you saying anything, Lee?" one of the warriors at the table asked, following Lee's gaze. But upon seeing Li Qing, he also fell silent, unable to speak.
The other guests also noticed Li Qing, and the once-noisy courtyard gradually grew quiet.
Almost all the guests looked at Li Qing with reverence and dared not make a sound.
Chapter: A Stirring in the Crowd
This scene caught the attention of several disciples of the Qingyun Sword Sect sitting not far away, piquing their curiosity.
"Young Master Lu, Miss Lu, you're here. The head of the household specifically instructed that your seats are here."
The chief steward, who had been busy attending to the guests, quickly led Lu Qing to the most important table upon seeing him approach.
Seated there were already several people.
Among them was a rather unusual couple, with low cultivation bases, looking somewhat ill at ease.
"Thank you, Chief Steward Wei," Lu Qing said, showing no airs as he sat down with Lu Yan by his side. He nodded politely to the others at the table.
"Let me introduce you, Young Master Lu. This is Master Ma, and this couple here is Master Ma Gu's parents."
Chief Steward Wei, aware of Lu Qing's limited knowledge about the county, took the initiative to introduce them.
Lu Qing nodded in understanding, feeling a bit curious. The couple didn't seem like important figures, yet they were seated at the table of honor. Now he understood that they were Master Ma Gu's parents.
"Greetings, Uncle and Aunt Ma. Greetings, Master Ma. I am Lu Qing, a friend of Master Ma. Please call me Qing," Lu Qing said with a smile.
"We wouldn't dare to impose on you, Young Master Lu," Master Ma quickly replied.
He was only joking, as he had personally witnessed Lu Qing's battle with the Martial Arts Master.
Facing such an incredible warrior, he wouldn't dare to address him so casually.
Master Ma's parents looked even more ill at ease.
Although they were simple folks, they weren't foolish.
From Lu Qing's entrance, which had caused a stir, to Chief Steward Wei's personal escort, and now the attitude of the head of the household, they could tell that the young man before them was no ordinary figure.
They just couldn't fathom when their son had become acquainted with such an extraordinary person.
To be honest, even now, Master Ma's parents still felt like they were dreaming.
While they were proud of their son, who had achieved the Sinew Changing Realm despite his humble background and become an important pillar of the clan, this development was truly beyond their imagination.
Even after knowing about it for several days and now sitting in the Wei Manor, they still felt a bit dazed.
Seeing Master Ma chatting somewhat obsequiously with Lu Qing, the other guests at the table didn't show any disdain but instead looked on with a mixture of envy and jealousy.
Who wouldn't want to curry favor with an incredible warrior like Lu Qing, who also had a mysterious and powerful Precelestial State master as his teacher?
Master Ma's family was truly blessed. Not only was their son about to become the master of the young master of the Wei family, but he also seemed to have developed a connection with Lu Qing. Their fortunes were surely about to rise.
However, despite their envy, the guests dared not show any displeasure.
In fact, because of Lu Qing's presence, everyone lowered their voices, no longer as boisterous as before.
This only served to further intrigue the disciples of the Qingyun Sword Sect.
"Brother Li, who is that youth? He seems to hold quite the influence, as the guests here seem to revere him," one of the disciples asked his companion.
At their table were mostly peers of similar ages, comprising the heirs of various families, brought by their elders to gain some exposure.
The young man he addressed, however, looked perplexed. "I don't know either. He's a stranger, and I've never seen him before."
(End of Chapter)
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