Another direction.
The deepest part of Wuliang Daoist Temple.
In a spacious hall, candlelight flickered, and several figures were gathered here, engaged in discussion.
They were Daoist Qing Song, Zen Master Wu Hui, Sect Leader Yue, a young man in a blue robe, and an elderly man.
The young man and the elderly man were none other than the people Jiang Shi had encountered in the inn not long ago, whom he suspected were from the palace.
"Since Daoist Qing Song and Zen Master Wu Hui are already prepared, let it all proceed as you originally planned. My Kunshan Long Family has no objections."
The young man in the blue robe spoke in a flat tone.
"Benevolent indeed."
Zen Master Wu Hui clasped his hands together, speaking with an elderly voice.
"Young Master Long is too kind. It's truly a great honor to have the assistance of the Kunshan Long Family."
Daoist Qing Song made a Daoist salute and spoke.
"Everything is for the sake of the common people. There's no need for such courtesy, Daoist."
The young man replied mildly.
"Young Master, in that case, shall we proceed now?"
Sect Leader Yue spoke with a flattering smile from the side.
"Hmm, let's go."
The young man nodded lightly and led the way outside.
A number of Martial Saint-level experts immediately followed behind him, heading towards the courtyard square.
Soon, they arrived at the front of the crowd.
Seeing the dense crowd ahead, Daoist Qing Song and Zen Master Wu Hui exchanged a glance, then Daoist Qing Song took a deep breath, sinking his energy into his dantian, and spoke in a loud, elderly voice:
"Everyone, please quiet down!"
His power was profound, like a thunderbolt, resounding precisely in each person's ear.
As if speaking right beside everyone's ears, he single-handedly suppressed all the noise in the venue.
The crowd stopped one after another, raising their heads, showing an expression of awe.
"It's Daoist Qing Song! Daoist Qing Song has appeared!"
"And Zen Master Wu Hui!"
"Sect Leader Yue is here too!"
...
The scene became chaotic again.
However, it quickly calmed down again, and everyone uniformly focused on the figures at the front, their eyes burning.
Only Jiang Shi did not pay attention, his gaze still tightly fixed on the seven or eight red-yellow herbs in front of the stall.
"Can these herbs be a bit cheaper?"
Jiang Shi spoke.
"Stop talking for now, let's first hear what Daoist Qing Song and Master Wu Hui have to say."
The stall owner was a man around forty, evidently a die-hard fan of Daoist Qing Song and Master Wu Hui, looking heatedly towards them.
Jiang Shi couldn't help but feel speechless.
"Can I first take a look at these herbs?"
Jiang Shi reached his hand out to touch the herbs.
"Damn it! Don't touch!"
The stall owner exclaimed angrily, slapping Jiang Shi's hand on the back, saying: "Listen to what Daoist Qing Song has to say first?"
He gasped in pain and looked at Jiang Shi in surprise.
This guy's hand is so hard?
Like it's made of steel?
Jiang Shi's face darkened and he said: "Damn it, swearing isn't a good habit!"
But thinking about his previous mistake, he let out a cold snort, ultimately refraining from action, squatting on the spot, and also gazing towards Daoist Qing Song and Zen Master Wu Hui.
Soon, Jiang Shi showed a strange expression.
He recognized the other two people beside Daoist Qing Song and Zen Master Wu Hui.
The young man in the blue robe and the elderly man with a white face and no beard were clearly the ones he had encountered outside the inn.
"These two wouldn't really be from the palace, would they, actually standing with Daoist Qing Song and Zen Master Wu Hui?"
Jiang Shi pondered.
The stall owner beside had long noticed Jiang Shi's strength, feeling uneasy, occasionally glancing at Jiang Shi, wanting to apologize.
But at this moment, Jiang Shi's attention was fully absorbed by Daoist Qing Song and the others, not even giving the stall owner a second look.
"Everyone, thank you for coming from afar, old Daoist Qing Song is truly grateful!"
Daoist Qing Song's voice was gentle, with clasped hands, his long white hair and beard, exuding an immortal aura, he continued in his elderly voice: "For a long time, old Daoist has kept the mountain gate closed, engaged in seclusion, uninvolved with Jianghu affairs for thirty years, believing Jianghu to be peaceful, as it was before, but until recently, upon leaving life-threatening seclusion, old Daoist realized the world has changed dramatically!"
Unthinkably, during these thirty years, the Great Profound World has become thoroughly scarred and ruined!
In recent times, the land of Fengzhou has suffered numerous calamities, with not only several sects facing destruction, but even the Luoxia Sword Sect, which has always had close relations with old Daoist, being annihilated, truly times! Fate! And how sad it is!
Old Daoist is unworthy, aiming to protect our Fengzhou Martial Arts, ensuring martial artists' safety from further disasters, after discussions with Zen Master Wu Hui and Sect Leader Yue, decided to establish Fengzhou's own Martial Arts Assembly during this grand occasion, to address any major issues faced by Fengzhou Martial Arts.
What do you all think?"
Wow!
The crowd erupted in an uproar, engaging in discussions.
It was indeed as the news they had received earlier suggested.
Daoist Qing Song and Zen Master Wu Hui were preparing to establish the Fengzhou Martial Arts Assembly.
Suddenly, Sect Leader Yue loudly exclaimed: "Everyone rest assured, this Martial Arts Assembly isn't only led by Yue and Daoist Qing Song. We also have the Kunshan Long Family supporting us, presumably many of you have heard of the prestige of the Kunshan Long Family. Next to me is the talented young successor of the Kunshan Long Family, Young Master Long Shaoyun!"
"Kunshan Long Family?"
"One of the few prominent Noble Families in the world!"
"Even a Noble Family is participating?"
The crowd became even more surprised.
All eyes turned uniformly towards the young man in the blue robe.
"Not from the palace? From a Noble Family?"
Jiang Shi's expression changed.
But how could a Noble Family also have eunuchs?
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