On the opposite shore, the harps and harps played in unison. As the fish boat gradually approached, the music became louder and louder.
On the opposite shore, hundreds of female followers stood together, surrounding a white-clothed female like stars surrounding the moon.
This female's bamboo hat was draped with a veil and her face could not be seen clearly. However, her graceful figure made people's imaginations roam. Her white hand lightly held the brim of the hat and lifted a corner of the veil. After looking at the lake, she walked out of the crowd and onto the stone embankment where the boat was anchored.
At first, the people on the boat looked curiously at her as if they were watching a show. However, they gradually felt that something was wrong. At this moment, they were the only lone boat floating on the lake. The gazes of the people on the other shore swept over. The people on the boat couldn't help but look at each other. This was … coming to welcome someone on their boat?
Who was it? They sized each other up.
Finally, everyone's gazes focused on the handsome, red lips, and white teeth Qin Gui. One of them stepped forward and cupped his hands, saying, "Congratulations, Senior Martial Brother Qin."
Qin Gui forcefully suppressed the throbbing in his heart and pretended to be surprised. "What does Brother Chen mean?"
"On this fish boat, only Brother Qin is distinguished and has extraordinary looks. You are also from the Yong Xi Qin Clan. This Fairy may have taken a fancy to Brother Qin." Brother Chen looked left and right and took a step back. He laughed loudly and said, "If Brother Qin ascends the dragon's gate, don't forget us poor friends."
"That's right, that's right." The people at the side all teased Qin Gui. "If it's not Senior Martial Brother Qin, who could it be? If you climb the Celestial Sect, don't forget us. "
Everyone's attention was on Qin Gui. As for Zhang Yan, he was just a passerby, too lazy to even look at him.
"Why is everyone making fun of me? I know my own abilities. How could I have such good luck? It's better not to speak carelessly to avoid angering the Fairy. " Even though he didn't admit it, Qin Gui's eyes stared unblinkingly at the shore. He couldn't help but feel a faint anticipation in his heart. One hand tightly gripped the railing of the boat and he forced himself to appear calm.
The fish boat quickly arrived at the pier. Although Steward Qian, who was steering the boat, usually managed the business of welcoming and sending visitors, he was a mortal. When had he ever seen such a scene before? His hands and feet couldn't help but tremble in fear.
When everyone saw the white-clothed woman leisurely walk over, they couldn't help but hold their breaths, their hearts pounding. The woman's gaze passed through the thin veil and swept across everyone's faces, finally stopping at Qin Gui.
"Could it really be me?"
He had only taken two steps when his sleeve was pulled by someone. He couldn't help but be furious. Turning his head to look, it was his companion who was signaling him with his eyes. Only then did he discover that this fairy did not even look at him and was walking straight to Zhang Yan behind him. He was first stunned and then his face flushed red. In that moment, it was difficult for him to endure the shame and indignation. How could he be willing to stay here any longer? He raised his sleeve and covered his face as he hurriedly walked away.
"I wonder where this person came from to be able to catch the eye of the Fairy!"
Seeing Qin Gui leave in a hurry, the dozen or so people accompanying him looked at Zhang Yan's face with envy and jealousy. Finally, they left with long sighs.
The white-clothed woman gracefully came in front of Zhang Yan and bowed. From under the bamboo hat came a voice that sounded like pearls falling on a plate. "My name is Tang Yan. Greetings Zhang Yan."
Towards this so-called fairy who suddenly appeared, Zhang Yan furrowed his brows. As the saying goes, there must be something wrong when something is out of the ordinary. His heart was filled with vigilance. In a deep voice, he asked, "Who are you?"
"I am a female attendant of the Chang Guan Cave. Today, I have come under Senior Ning's orders to come and greet you." The woman took a step forward and slightly lowered her head as she said, "Senior Brother Ning's intention is for this servant and Zhang Lang … to cultivate together." As she finished speaking, her voice was almost inaudible, and it seemed to be filled with shyness.
Zhang Yan narrowed his eyes. He did not get carried away by this good fortune. Instead, he felt that something was wrong.
Making such a big scene to greet him seemed grand, but other than attracting attention, there was no benefit. He had just entered the Upper House. How could he be so ostentatious?
He looked around without batting an eyelid. As expected, there were many people who had stopped to watch. This was a place where people came and went. After this commotion, there were more and more people gathered.
Although he had only spoken a few words with Ning Chongxuan, he did not believe that the other would arrange such a thing. If this woman had made this decision on her own, then her motive was worth pondering.
He laughed coldly in his heart. Different situations call for different actions. Did she think that he did not have any tricks up his sleeves?
Countless thoughts flashed through his mind. However, a smile appeared on Zhang Yan's face. He said, "Since it is Senior Ning's arrangement, I have no objections. Lady Tang, you can call me Senior Ning."
Tang Yan nodded and said in a gentle voice, "Yes, Senior."
Zhang Yan asked, "Do you have a place to stay when you come here?"
"We have already moved out of the Chang Guan Cave. However, since Senior Zhang is from the Lower House, he can receive a cave abode from the Yue Tian Pavilion." Tang Yan instructed a female attendant beside her. "Die 'er, lead the way. Bring Senior Zhang to the Yue Tian Pavilion."
A petite woman beside her walked out and said in a crisp voice, "Yes."
Tang Yan then turned her head and said to Zhang Yan, "We are a group of over a hundred people. The cave we will be staying in must be spacious. Senior Martial Brother, don't forget this. Die 'er is clever and will explain everything to Senior Martial Brother along the way."
Zhang Yan's eyes flashed. He nodded and said, "Thank you, Lady Tang."
Tang Yan bowed again and said, "That's not necessary. Senior Ning, you can just call me Yan 'er."
Zhang Yan nodded. "Alright. Wait a moment, Yan 'er. I will be back soon."
A smile seemed to appear on Tang Yan's face under her veil. "Then we will wait here for Senior Ning."
After Zhang Yan left, a pretty maid beside Tang Yan came up and whispered, "Yan Niang, this Zhang Yan, other than his good looks, I can't see anything special about him. Why does Senior Brother Ning value him so much? However, this person is also rude. He is only a low-grade Channel Opening Cultivator and he wants to become Dao companions with Lady Yan? Pfft, does he think he can afford it? "
Tang Yan said calmly, "Ling 'er, don't talk too much. Have you done what I told you?"
Ling 'er smiled. "Lady Yan, don't worry. I have already informed Wang yesterday. He has already sent word that everything has been arranged. This time, we will definitely make that Zhang Yan unable to advance or retreat. He will lose all his face."
Tang Yan played with her hair and said, "That's good." Then, she sighed. She looked into the distance. Her eyes were blurred at first, then flashed with a hint of determination.
She started cultivating at the age of five and was brought up by Reverend Sun Zhi Yan since she was a child. She knew that she was of low birth and was only used by the Grotto-Heaven to attract talented disciples. However, because Reverend favored her so much, she gradually had other thoughts and thought that she was superior to others. She did not expect that this time, with just a sentence from Ning Chong Xuan, she would be given away like a commodity. Moreover, she was a cultivator who did not even have a Clear Qi cultivation. She was both sad and resentful.
Even though Ning Chongxuan said that Zhang Yan had a bright future ahead of him, in her eyes, it was just a castle in the air, a reflection of the moon in the water. Moreover, it was precisely because she knew Zhang Yan's background that she looked down on him even more. He was just a little cultivator with no background, and the pulse he opened was only of the lower rank. Did he really think that everyone was as talented as Immortal Sun?
Actually, she had her heart set on Ning Chong Xuan. He had cultivated for less than 50 years and reached the third level of the Mystic Light Stage. It could be said that he was talented. However, Ning Chong Xuan's Dao heart was perfect and could not accommodate any other desires. Thus, she settled for the second best and hoped to become Dao companions with a disciple of a Xuanmen family. However, she did not expect that Reverend would actually give her to Zhang Yan.
She was not willing!
This time, when she set up the formation on the shore, she did not really want to give in to Zhang Yan. Instead, she planned to lift him up high and then throw him down heavily.
They were a group of more than a hundred people. Disregarding the needs of their cultivation, just their daily food and drinks would be a huge expense. If they did not have a superior cave abode, they would definitely not be able to support them. In this aspect, she had already made arrangements. Once Zhang Yan could not get a superior cave abode to accommodate them, she would stand here for a few days and nights and make a big fuss. She wanted to let everyone in the Yue Cang Sect know about it. At that time, she would like to see if Zhang Yan still had the face to keep her!
She knew Reverend's temper. If Zhang Yan did not live up to expectations and was forced into a difficult situation by her, not only would Reverend not blame her, but he would also praise her for her intelligence. It was not impossible for her to return to the Long View Cave.
At this moment, the female attendant called 'Die' Er 'led Zhang Yan all the way to the Leaping Heavens Pavilion.
The Leaping Heavens Pavilion was not located in Jiu Yi City. Instead, it occupied a spiritual peak. The courtyard occupied a vast area. On both sides of the courtyard were Wei Que high platforms. A hundred feet wide white jade stone staircase led from the bottom of the mountain to the peak. Spiritual birds could be seen on the eaves of the corridors and eaves, pecking at their feathers.
The three words' Leaping Heavens Pavilion 'were hung horizontally at the front of the main hall. The words were written in a lively manner. With just a glance, one would feel as if their heart was about to soar into the sky.
Zhang Yan and Die 'Er entered the main hall and stated their purpose. The Daoist on duty cupped his hands and went to report. Not long after, a thin middle-aged Daoist walked out.
Zhang Yan looked at him. This person's level of cultivation was roughly the same as the two who received him the other day. He was only a Clear Qi cultivator. Zhang Yan cupped his hands and said, "I am Zhang Yan. May I know how I should address you, Immortal Master?"
Actually, the cultivation of the Deacons in the Leaping Heavens Pavilion was not high. Due to the need to arrange the cultivation abodes for the disciples of the various sects and peaks, as well as other matters, there were many daily affairs. Cultivators with high cultivation levels were not interested in this. Those who could manage here were mostly like the Deacons of the Lower House. They were cultivators with no extravagant hopes of advancing on the path of cultivation.
The Daoist glanced at Zhang Yan and said indifferently, "I am Huang Shouhe. Are you here to ask for a cultivation abode?"
"That's right."
The Daoist said indifferently, "Each cultivation abode has a fixed number of cultivation abodes. They are divided into four grades: A, B, C, and D. You have come at a bad time. The A and B grade abodes have already been occupied. Only the C and D grade abodes are left. Do you think they are suitable?"
Before Zhang Yan could speak, Die 'Er rushed out and shouted, "Langjun, the C and D grade abodes are small and can only fit a dozen people. Furthermore, the spiritual energy is muddy. How can anyone live in them?"
The Daoist sneered and said, "Right now, there are only C and D grade abodes that can be used. If we wait a few more days, I'm afraid there won't even be a cave of this grade. If you are dissatisfied, you should choose a place to live!"
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