However, the most dazzling ones were none other than those from the Snowdrift Sage Hall. The Snowdrift Sage Hall was the controller of this city. Cultivators from the Snowdrift Sage Hall all had extraordinary statuses.
This time, for City Lord Lu's birthday celebration, there were actually so many disciples from the Snowdrift Sage Hall who came to offer their congratulations. Only the City Lord Manor was able to do this. Everyone couldn't help but to sigh. Although the City Lord Manor was merely a vassal power of the Snowdrift Sage Hall, as generations passed, they had already integrated into the Snowdrift Sage Hall. Many of their disciples were cultivating in the Snowdrift Sage Hall, or perhaps they had connections with the Snowdrift Sage Hall.
City Lord Lu's face was glowing with health, and he was in high spirits. He sat in the center of the main seat. Beside him sat his daughter, Lu Yanxue. As for his other children, their seats were slightly further away. Beside Lu Yanxue sat Lu Zhanfei's father. Below them, Lu Zhanfei and Mo Xiaoxiao were seated.
These people belonged to the core bloodline of the Lu Clan, controlling the authority of the Lu Clan.
Although Lu Yao was also a direct descendant, she had to refer to City Lord Lu as Great Grandpa. He was the uncle of her father, Lu Zhan. In terms of relationship, Lu Yanxue was also Lu Yao's aunt. It was just that they weren't blood-related, hence, their relationship was naturally much more distant. This was especially so for Lu Yanxue's nephew, Lu Zhanfei, whose talent was extremely good. In addition, Lu Yanxue and Lu Yao's aunt both entered the Snowdrift Sage Hall. The two of them climbed up the ranks, regardless of whether they were in the clan or in the Snowdrift Sage Hall, they were always competitors.
But after that, Lu Yanxue gradually surpassed them. Right now, their statuses were no longer the same as before.
"The Wu Clan is here to offer our congratulations to City Lord Lu." A clear voice rang out. After that, a group of experts was led over. The person in the lead had a majestic aura and was clearly an empyrean expert.
This man was none other than the clan leader of the Wu Clan, Wu Bufan.
"Haha, old fellow, you actually came personally. Quickly, please take a seat." City Lord Lu stood up and laughed.
"The clan leader of the Wu Clan actually came personally. As expected of City Lord Lu, his authority is truly great."
"Yeah, the Wu Clan Leader's cultivation base is extremely terrifying. It's said that he has already reached the peak of the mid-stage of the immortal king realm. In this city, other than the City Lord Manor, the Wu Clan is the strongest." Everyone sighed in admiration. Also, there was a junior from the Wu Clan who was extremely dazzling. He managed to enter the tutelage of an immortal emperor and was accepted as a personal disciple.
"Wu Tianjiao is here too." The gazes of the crowd turned to the young man beside the Wu Clan Leader, Wu Bufan. This person had a handsome countenance and a pair of eyes that were brimming with vigor. He was an extraordinary expert. His original name was Heaven's Chosen, and everyone had high hopes for him. He was indeed a true Heaven's Chosen.
"Immortal King Yan Xue is here too. I've long heard of Immortal King Yan Xue's great name. It's my pleasure to meet you today." Wu Bufan cupped his fists at Lu Yanxue. Even as the Wu Family's Family Head, he was extremely courteous to Lu Yanxue. After all, Lu Yanxue's status was higher than him, the Wu Family's Family Head. If she wasn't the daughter of City Lord Lu, the City Lord's status would still be inferior to Lu Yanxue's. Wu Bufan was naturally aware of this.
"Mhm." Lu Yanxue nodded lightly. She glanced at Wu Tianjiao as a bright light flashed in her eyes. It was like her interest in Wu Bufan was inferior compared to Wu Tianjiao.
"Wu Tianjiao has broken through to the immortal king realm?" Lu Yanxue asked.
"Senior's eyes are wise. Tianjiao is untalented but he has indeed broken through to the immortal king realm." Wu Tianjiao bowed politely.
"Not bad, as expected of someone who can cultivate by the side of an immortal emperor. His future is boundless." Lu Yanxue praised. City Lord Lu also laughed, "Noble nephew Tianjiao is truly extraordinary. Brother Wu, quickly come and have a seat."
Wu Bufan nodded. He wasn't polite at all and walked towards the host's seat, sitting together with Wu Tianjiao. Today, he brought Wu Tianjiao here because he had a purpose. He hoped that he could form a connection with the Snowdrift Sage Hall just like the City Lord Manor. And the best way to form a connection was undoubtedly through marriage.
City Lord Lu's birthday celebration was a good opportunity.
"Everyone, please feel free to take a seat. There's no need to be so polite." City Lord Lu waved his hands at the crowd. The banquet was already prepared and the various experts all presented their congratulatory gifts. Since they came here, they naturally had to show their sincerity and form a good relationship with the City Lord Manor.
The atmosphere of the banquet was extremely lively. At this moment, Lu Yao and Qin Wentian also arrived. When they saw the lively atmosphere, they felt somewhat out of place.
"Father." Lu Yao glanced at Lu Zhan and the others who were seated below the host's seat. After that, she walked over.
"Take a seat." Lu Zhan spoke in a low voice. However, many of the youths from his faction coldly glanced at Lu Yao and Qin Wentian, clearly not welcoming them. Lu Yao's actions would cause them to feel awkward. They didn't dare to directly offend Chu Qingyi, hence, they could only vent their anger on Lu Yao and Qin Wentian, coldly staring at the two of them.
Chu Qingyi who was beside Qin Wentian glanced in the direction of Lu Yanxue only to see Lu Yanxue shifting her gaze away in disdain. This caused Chu Qingyi's countenance to turn unsightly, but she didn't pay her respects. As for Mo Xiaoxiao who was beside Lu Yanxue, she laughed, "What's wrong, junior sister Qingyi? Are you not going to pay your respects to uncle-master?"
Chu Qingyi's gaze froze. After that, she bowed to Lu Yanxue, "Chu Qingyi pays her respects to uncle-master."
Lu Yanxue didn't even glance over, directly ignoring Chu Qingyi. This caused Chu Qingyi to feel extremely embarrassed while Mo Xiaoxiao giggled.
Wu Bufan and Wu Tianjiao from the Wu Clan stared at this scene with interest. Seems like the competition in the Snowdrift Sage Hall is extremely intense. Wu Tianjiao was more focused on the beauty of Chu Qingyi. Although Mo Xiaoxiao beside him was also extremely beautiful, but when Chu Qingyi entered the banquet, the most beautiful person in the crowd was none other than her.
"Take a seat," Chu Qingyi spoke to Qin Wentian who was beside her when she saw Lu Yanxue ignoring her.
"Mhm." Qin Wentian nodded lightly. Just when he wanted to sit down, a cold voice rang out, "Who allowed you to sit?"
Qin Wentian's countenance stiffened. He then saw a middle-aged man not far away staring at him with a Cold expression. "You came to my Lu Clan and consumed the Grand Recovery Pill of our Lu Clan. Lu Yao served you very well and now, you actually want to sit down at the banquet? Seems like you are too complacent and think that everything is natural."
"Uncle." Lu Yao's countenance stiffened as she stared at the person who spoke.
"What's wrong, Lu Yao? Did I say something wrong? How precious is the Grand Recovery Pill? You actually gave it away just like that? Even if the clan lord doesn't punish you, we will still punish you. "That middle-aged man coldly spoke, as though he was already prepared to show his attitude towards the clan lord and Lu Yanxue.
"I've already said it before. I was the one who asked Lu Yao for the Grand Recovery Pill. Also, I will definitely repay this favor." Chu Qingyi coldly stared at the person who spoke, not polite at all.
"Holy Maiden Qingyi, there's no need to push the blame onto yourself." That person calmly spoke. He didn't dare to offend Chu Qingyi too much, but he also needed to give Lu Yanxue and the others an explanation.
Qin Wentian stood there and calmly stared at that person. "Ever since I consumed the Grand Recovery Pill, I can't even step out of the Lu Clan's main gate. Now, I'm not even allowed to sit at the banquet. What sort of person do you all think I, Qin, am?"
"Hmph, how would you know how precious the Grand Recovery Pill is?" That middle-aged man coldly snorted.
"So what about it? Do you want me to use my life to pay for it?" Qin Wentian counter-asked.
"How can your lowly life be compared to the Grand Recovery Pill? Everything will be decided by the clan lord." The middle-aged man clasped his hands to City Lord Liu, indicating his attitude. No matter what the clan lord said, he would obey. He wouldn't care about the fact that Lu Yao was someone from his bloodline.
"Qingyi is the Holy Maiden of the Snowdrift Sage Hall. Yanxue, what do you think of this?" City Lord Liu stared at Lu Yanxue as he asked.
Lu Yanxue's beautiful eyes slowly turned over before landing on Chu Qingyi, Lu Yao and Qin Wentian. She calmly glanced at them before her eyes landed on Chu Qingyi. There was no expression in her eyes, and it was impossible to tell if she was happy or angry. She only spoke in an extremely calm voice, "I heard from Xiaoxiao that someone barged into the Coldnether Immortal Lake of my Snowdrift Sage Hall and was injured by her. Initially, she wanted to kill him but he was saved by you. You even brought him to my clan and asked Lu Yao to give him a Grand Recovery Pill?"
"Replying to Martial Aunt, he barged into the Coldnether Immortal Lake unintentionally and wasn't injured by Mo Xiaoxiao. He was already heavily injured." Chu Qingyi spoke in a tone that was neither servile nor overbearing.
"In that case, there's no mistake. Chu Qingyi, as a Holy Maiden, do you know that the reputation of the Holy Maiden cannot be sullied? No matter how he barged into the Coldnether Immortal Lake, you didn't kill him and even asked for a Grand Recovery Pill. Do you think you're wrong?" Lu Yanxue's voice was as calm as ever.
"That's right." Chu Qingyi stubbornly spoke. "He's my friend, I naturally have to save him."
"Friend?" Mo Xiaoxiao coldly laughed. "He's your lover right? He was seen by someone but you didn't kill him and even saved him? Friend?"
"Mo Xiaoxiao." Chu Qingyi coldly stared at her.
"Are you angry because of my words? Or do you dare to say that you don't like him?" Mo Xiaoxiao coldly laughed.
"So what if I like him? When we return to the Snowdrift Sage Hall, I will bear all responsibility. The Grand Recovery Pill was borrowed by me, I will naturally return it. This has nothing to do with the Sage Hall, nor does it have anything to do with him. "Chu Qingyi was extremely unyielding, wanting to protect Qin Wentian.
"As expected." Mo Xiaoxiao laughed. This time around, she wanted Chu Qingyi's reputation to fall through the floor. She wanted her to offend Lu Yanxue and ruin her future.
"Qingyi, I've once expressed my feelings for you, but who would have thought that you would actually reject me for the sake of a lecherous cripple. You've committed a grave mistake." Lu Zhanfei stared at Chu Qingyi as he spoke. "But even so, I don't mind. If you're willing to turn over a new leaf and accept me, I'm willing to plead for mercy for my aunt. I believe the Sage Hall wouldn't blame me for that."
Chu Qingyi glanced at Lu Zhanfei as a look of disgust flashed in her eyes. "Disgusting."
"Impudent." Lu Yanxue berated, her gaze turning cold.
"Holy Maiden Qingyi's beauty surpasses others, why must you destroy your own future for a cripple? Is it worth it?" At this moment, Wu Tianjiao from the Wu Clan also spoke, sighing. He had already understood the situation and felt that it wasn't worth it for Chu Qingyi. Such a beautiful holy maiden, if he could have her, it would truly be a good thing.
Wu Bufan's eyes flashed. He glanced at his son and laughed, "Indeed, Holy Maiden Qingyi has to think thrice before acting."
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