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Chapter 325: Tai Wu Zhenren: No Rest Until We See Him
Chapter 325: Tai Wu Zhenren: No Rest Until We See Him
At noon, the triumph banquet began as scheduled.
The banquet was set up directly in the side hall.
Aside from a small group of disciples and a few branch leaders, everyone else attended today's celebration.
Su Chen and his group, those who went directly to the capital to participate in the competition, sat at the first three tables.
Su Chen, Gu Feng, and Mr. Ouyang were even seated at the main table.
At the main table, Su Chen also saw some old acquaintances.
Wu Yi, his senior brother, and Yao Xiao Yu, his senior sister.
At the first hour of noon, the celebration officially commenced.
Zhenren Shangxuan briefly exchanged pleasantries and then invited everyone to begin the banquet.
At the main table, Mr. Ouyang spoke about Su Chen's performance,
his vivid description seemed to embellish the story with personal touches.
The elders listened intently, especially when Ouyang Chuan described Sun Xuerong's expression.
The wrinkled faces of the elders were filled with smiles.
"It's a pity that old man Tai Wu didn't go to the capital, I was really looking forward to seeing his expression," Zhenren Shangxuan said with a smile.
After describing the competition in detail, Zhenren Shangxuan turned his gaze to Su Chen.
"Your performance exceeded my expectations.
I had my concerns about cultivating you like a Celestial Prodigy, but it seems my judgment was not wrong."
Zhenren Shangxuan paused, then turned his gaze to Wu Yi and Yao Xiao Yu beside him.
"The changes in Tian Gang City today are largely thanks to Su Chen's arrival.
Looking back now, if we had rejected Su Chen's request to join, perhaps the city would still be struggling with the demon infestation."
Hearing this, Su Chen instinctively wanted to be modest.
Zhenren Shangxuan shook his head, as if he had guessed Su Chen's intention.
"Today, I must thank Wu Yi and Xiao Yu.
If it weren't for their recommendation, the sect might have missed out on you as well."
Wu Yi and Yao Xiao Yu were flattered by his words.
"Elder, please don't say that. These are all within our duties.
Moreover, the main reason is that Su Shidi has proven himself."
Zhenren Shangxuan waved his hand, indicating that they shouldn't be modest.
"From now on, the cultivation resources for your entire squad will be doubled.
Don't decline, I've considered this carefully, and these are what you deserve."
Upon hearing Zhenren Shangxuan's words, Wu Yi and Yao Xiao Yu were stunned for a moment.
Doubling the cultivation resources was indeed a significant reward.
Looking at Su Chen, the two of them felt even more grateful.
They probably never imagined that Su Chen, whom they had invited, would achieve such success.
Recalling the beginning, Su Chen was introduced by Yu Zhi, and Yao Xiao Yu had reluctantly accepted him.
That casual decision now seemed like it might change their lives.
With Su Chen's current performance and the strength he had demonstrated,
his future in Tian Gang City seemed limitless.
Reaching the Sixth Stage at such a young age and earning the title of Celestial Prodigy,
his path to becoming an elder in Tian Gang City was almost certain.
With such a connection to Su Chen, Wu Yi and Yao Xiao Yu felt even more optimistic about their future.
The celebration was filled with joy, and everyone felt that the sect was gradually thriving.
Everything seemed to be flourishing.
At this moment, the Yunyang Sect's group was still on their way.
However, they weren't far from the Yunyang Sect.
After all, even with a delay, they would only be a day late at most.
If they waited any longer, they would definitely arrive the next day.
Zhao Li, the branch leader in charge, observed the sky and made a decision.
"Let's pick up the pace a little and return to the sect tonight."
Upon hearing this, everyone from the Yunyang Sect silently nodded in agreement.
Compared to returning during the day, they all preferred to take advantage of the night's cover.
After all, the Yunyang Sect's performance during this Midyear Competition had been quite embarrassing.
Even now, Wen Yuanlang was still recovering in the carriage.
The higher-ups would undoubtedly be thoroughly disappointed with their performance.
If they were seen by the higher-ups, they would surely be questioned and reprimanded.
If seen by the Yunyang Sect's disciples, they would also inquire about the competition in detail, without a doubt.
Returning at night and sneaking back to their own rooms was just right.
With these thoughts in mind, the entire Yunyang Sect team quickened their pace slightly.
According to the predetermined time, they would arrive around tomorrow morning.
By advancing their arrival, they brought the time forward to the early hours of the morning.
At the very least, they could rest properly in their own residences.
The scolding and punishment could wait.
After slightly increasing their speed, the group finally arrived at the Yunyang Sect at the fourth hour of the night.
With so many people returning, the Yunyang Sect's secret sentries had naturally spotted them.
"It's late, so don't bother reporting anything.
Just continue your guard duty, and don't worry about us."
Zhao Li went forward and spoke to the sentries.
However, upon hearing this, the sentries could only smile helplessly.
"Sect Master is already waiting for you in the side chamber.
He's been there day and night.
We received the reminder early on, and as soon as you returned, we were told to bring you to him.
The Sect Master and the four elders won't leave until they see you."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Li and the others' hearts sank.
Some of the disciples' faces turned pale instantly.
In the glow of the firelight, they seemed weak.
They had thought that delaying their return would lessen the scolding.
But under these circumstances, they might face an even harsher reprimand.
"Did the news reach the sect the day before yesterday?"
Zhao Li asked weakly.
The sentry nodded.
"The Sect Master and the four elders discussed this in the side chamber that day.
They thought you would arrive yesterday.
But you only returned at dawn today.
Head of Branch, are you intentionally delaying?"
The Sect Master is very angry. This might not go well."
Even the sentries could sense the problem.
Tai Wu Zhenren's anger was palpable, and it felt even more terrifying.
"Then let's put down our things and go over."
Zhao Li also felt a bit helpless.
But before she could finish, the sentry next to her started to refute her again.
"Go now, Head of Branch Zhao. The Sect Master specifically instructed us to bring you to him immediately upon your return, and to put aside all other matters."
Not even a moment's rest was allowed.
"Let's go. The Sect Master has spoken, what else can we do?"
The group had no choice but to follow the sentries to the side chamber of the Yunyang Sect.
It was already the fourth hour of the night, but the side chamber was still brightly lit.
Just as the sentry had said, the Sect Master and the elders would not leave the side chamber until they saw the group.
As they entered the side chamber, despite it being summer, everyone felt a chill.
"Did you encounter demonic creatures on your way back to the sect?
Wasting so much time, how much harm did you cause the people of Great Zhou?"
Tai Wu Zhenren's tone was icy, and everyone could feel his anger.
[End of Chapter]
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