"Yes, I will listen to Fourth Elder's instructions." Meng Jueguang was overjoyed and hurriedly responded.
He had tried so hard to exchange the Little Spirit Jade with Lin Yi in order to gain Zhao Yu's favor, and Zhao Yu was Elder Zhao Hongbo's grandson. Now it seemed that his efforts were not in vain. To be able to leave his name in Zhao Hongbo's heart, it was enough to save him a few decades of hard work in the future.
Happily receiving the praise, Meng Jueguang turned his head and frowned at Lin Yi. "Junior Brother Lin Yi, what are you still standing here for? Hurry up and go find Pavilion Master Lu. Do you really want to anger Fourth Elder?"
Lin Yi glanced at him and was about to speak when Senior Brother Bitter Guy gritted his teeth and rushed to help him out. "Fourth Elder, Senior Brother Meng, it's not that Junior Brother Lin doesn't want to go find Pavilion Master Lu, but today's Public Instruction Day is a rare opportunity. As a newcomer, he really can't miss it. Please understand, Fourth Elder! Why don't you let me go find Pavilion Master Lu? "
Lin Yi looked at Senior Brother Bitter Guy gratefully. Standing up to speak for him at this time was a big risk. Zhao Hongbo might vent his anger on him. For a low-level steward like Senior Brother Bitter Guy, this was not a joke.
"Who are you?" Zhao Hongbo looked at Senior Brother Bitter Guy. He had only heard of Meng Jueguang's name from his grandson Zhao Yu. Under normal circumstances, he would not pay attention to a small steward in the Welcoming Pavilion, let alone know the name of these people.
Senior Brother Bitter Guy took a deep breath and said, "Fourth Elder, this disciple is called Ku Zhongle. I am also the steward in charge of the newcomers in Blue Cloud Pavilion."
"Ku Zhongle? Finding joy in hardship? Heh, this name is a bit interesting! "Zhao Hongbo laughed noncommittally. Then he said righteously, "Since you know that you are the steward, you should understand that your current task is to maintain order among the newcomers. How can you leave without permission and go out to find someone? Let this Lin Yi go! "
Zhao Hongbo thought about it and felt that even if he agreed to Xu Lingchong's request, it wouldn't make sense to erase Lin Yi's right to ask questions. It would damage his image as the fourth elder of Blue Cloud Pavilion, so he said, "Don't worry, I will reserve your right to ask questions. Even if you come back late, I can make an exception and answer three questions for you."
Zhao Hongbo's words sounded as magnanimous as his name suggested. However, the significance of the Open Guidance Day for rookies was not just to answer his three questions. More importantly, he could listen to the Elders answer other people's questions. Only when there was comparison could one gain experience. This was a very important lesson for rookies. This lesson was even worth ten years of hard work for him.
Once Lin Yi agreed, it meant that he could still ask questions. However, it was impossible to hear the other newcomers' questions and answers. In a sense, such a loss was even greater than the 15 pieces of spiritual jade that Meng Jueguang had lost previously.
The bitter Senior Apprentice originally wanted to insist, but he was stopped by Lin Yi's hand. This was because for Lin Yi, it was no longer necessary. As long as he could reserve the right to ask three questions, the rest was not a problem.
"Thank you for your understanding, Fourth Elder. This disciple will set off now. "Lin Yi cupped his hands towards Zhao Hongbo and turned to leave.
Hehe. Meng Jueguang, who was at the side, raised his chin proudly at Lin Yi. The ridicule in his eyes was obvious.
Even if it was Lin Yi, who was covered in thorns, in front of Zhao Hongbo, the Fourth Elder, he would not be able to resist at all. Relying on the disparity in status and strength, he could easily kill you with just a few words. Moreover, you would not be able to speak at all!
After two hours, Lu Bianren and Lin Yi finally rushed back to the Welcome Pavilion. At this time, the three elders had already finished teaching the newcomers from the three pavilions and were all gathered in the main hall to exchange their training experiences.
Lu Bianren and Lin Yi looked at each other, and their hearts suddenly thumped. This scene was obviously deliberately created by someone!
Imagine, if it was in Songshan First High, Chu Pengzhan came to inspect the school, and all the school leaders, teachers, and students were present. Then, under the watchful eyes of everyone, the only person who was late arrived, and what was even worse was that this person had already been rejected by the majority of the teachers and students in the school. What kind of feeling would they have at this time?
If it was a normal person, their only thought at this time would probably be to quickly find a hole to hide in!
But Lu Bianren did not. His expression did not change, and he directly walked towards the three elders in the middle with his head held high.
Lin Yi praised Lu Shixiong as he stood on the side. Lu Shixiong looked as weak as his bitter shixiong- the third master of the welcoming pavilion had been turned into a mere figurehead by someone else, but this person's temperament and courage were far beyond a normal person's.
The reason why Lu Bianren looked weak was because he was constantly retreating. When one's own strength was insufficient, choosing to retreat was far more sensible than choosing to resist, and it also required more courage.
But in this crucial situation, he could not retreat anymore, because if he retreated now, it would not be a retreat, but a retreat.
Lu Bianren knew that if he retreated even a little, what awaited him would be eternal damnation. Not only would he not be able to stay in the Welcome Pavilion, but he would also not be able to stay in the Blue Cloud Pavilion in the future.
So, even if he knew that there was a storm in front of him, he could only move forward at this time, with his head held high.
"Greetings to the three elders, disciple Lu Bianren came late to welcome you, please forgive me," Lu Bianren bowed and said. Lu Bianren bowed as he spoke, and he didn't mention the slightest reason nor did he make any excuses. He was sincerely asking for forgiveness.
Smart! Lin Yi could not help but praise in his heart. At this time, if Lu Bianren talked about the reason why he was late, he would be at a disadvantage. Not to mention that Hu Yunfeng and the others would definitely push the blame away, these three high and mighty elders would not be interested in the reason why Lu Bianren was late.
In their eyes, being absent on such an important day was Lu Bianren's fault. If he still wanted to find excuses, then he would be even more wrong, and even more guilty!
But now, Lu Bianren did not say anything, but directly admitted his mistake and asked for forgiveness. In this way, even if the three elders were dissatisfied, they could not say anything. After all, he was only late once. If they were to hold on to this small matter and not let it go, then it would seem that they were too calculative, and that they were not magnanimous enough.
Xu Yuanzheng, who was in the middle, glanced at Zhao Hongbo and did not say anything. After all, Lu Bianren was a member of the Blue Cloud Pavilion, it was better to let Zhao Hongbo, the internal elder, deal with him, it could also be considered as giving him face.
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