"Yang Xuan? You are … Yang shi's butler? "
Elder Ge was stunned for a moment before his expression changed.
As the first Grand Elder of the Mingshi Tang Headquarters, Yang Xuan had naturally heard of the rumors. However, he never dreamed that this person was actually his housekeeper.
It was no wonder why he dared to act so arrogantly. The other party represented the authority of a pinnacle master teacher.
"Not bad!"
Step by step, Sun Qiang's chubby face was filled with pride.
"Yang Shi's whereabouts are unpredictable. Even the headquarters of the Mingshi Tang Group doesn't know his exact whereabouts. You said that you are his butler, but do you have proof?"
After recovering from his shock, Elder Ge frowned.
It wasn't that he didn't trust the other party, but the other party's strength was simply too low.
There were no weak soldiers under the command of a powerful general. For someone who wasn't even a Saint realm cultivator to claim that he was Yang shi's butler, it was truly unbelievable.
As the servant of Kong Shi, Ancient Sage Qiu Wu's strength was also unparalleled in the world.
To have such a person as a steward … it would be unpresentable!
After all, even Nine Stars master teachers would find it hard to reject a person of Yang shi's caliber. Why would he choose a fool who hadn't even reached Saint realm yet?
And from the looks of it, he didn't look very smart!
However, with his eyesight, he could clearly see that the other party was speaking from the bottom of his heart and was not lying. It was because of this that he found it strange.
"How dare you!"
Sun Qiang's face darkened as he narrowed his eyes. "Are you doubting me, or are you doubting Yang shi?"
"Of course, I wouldn't dare to question Yang shi!"
Hearing those words, Elder Ge shook his head and said, "However, as the butler of a Nine Stars Master Teacher, there's bound to be a blessing on him. If it's convenient for you, allow me to take a look at it. Really. I'll have that rascal apologize to you right away. Otherwise, for impersonating the butler of a Nine Stars Master Teacher and publicly insulting an elder of the Hall of Propriety, even if you were to die a hundred times over, it wouldn't be too much for you to bear these two crimes! "
The Sanctum of Sages was a subordinate power of the Mingshi Tang Empire, so naturally, the grand elders of the headquarters would not dare to question the authority of the Sanctum of Sages. However, the young man before him found it hard to believe.
For Yang shi to hire a fellow whom even he didn't think highly of as his butler... No matter how he looked at it, he couldn't help but feel a little ridiculous.
"Blessing?"
Sun Qiang was stunned.
He had met with Master many times, but he had never mentioned such a thing!
"Yang shi's strength is unfathomable. Just a single surge of zhenqi from him would bring about unimaginable benefits and prowess. If you are really his butler, there's no doubt that he would have left a sliver of his will in you. Otherwise... given his strength, how could you possibly serve him?"
Elder Ge explained.
Since a butler was handling the affairs of a master teacher, the latter would naturally grant him a certain level of protection. Under normal circumstances, the subordinates of a pinnacle master teacher would have such a blessing to ensure that they wouldn't be harmed. Since the butler before him was Yang shi's butler, it was likely that he would have such a blessing as well.
Otherwise, if Zhang Xuan were to die before he could even do anything, it would be a huge blow to Yang shi's reputation.
"I … Master naturally blessed me as well …"
Sun Qiang's face twitched as he snorted and said, "However, how can he show his blessing to others so casually? What if I scare you and you can't take it anymore? "
His master had never given him a blessing, but … he was already on the horse and could not dismount. He could only brace himself and say that he had already given him a blessing.
In any case, as long as he didn't take it out, he should be fine.
"It's fine as long as there's a blessing, there's no need for you to take it out!"
Elder Ge chuckled. "A master teacher of Yang shi's caliber, be it in terms of identity or standing, far surpasses that of ordinary master teachers. As long as you follow me to the Teacher Acknowledgement Hall and use a unique formation, we'll be able to verify Mingzhen's identity immediately!"
"Teacher Acknowledgement Hall?" Sun Qiang's cheeks twitched.
Even though he wasn't a master teacher, he had been to all kinds of Mingshi Tang Halls, and he knew how important the Teacher Acknowledgement Hall was to master teachers. It harnessed the wills of countless predecessors, and it was impossible for anything to hide from it.
He didn't have the blessing of the old master on him, so he would surely be exposed if he were to head there.
"There's nothing wrong with heading to the Teacher Acknowledgement Hall. However, doing so would disturb the will of the ancestors, and it would be extremely troublesome. My old master has always taught me not to trouble others with matters that I can solve myself. Otherwise, if my old master were to learn of it, he would surely punish me. "
Waving his hands, Sun Qiang spoke righteously without the slightest redness on his face.
Back when he was selling second-hand houses, he had already honed his ability to lie without batting an eyelid.
"It's no trouble at all. This matter concerns the reputation of a Nine Stars master teacher, so we can't afford to be careless. Otherwise, I'll report this matter to the Mingshi Tang headquarters right now and have them send someone over to verify your identity. I believe that they have the means and capability to verify your identity."
Elder Ge continued.
If he had thought that the other party was extremely confident before, he wouldn't have doubted him at all. However, at this moment, he couldn't help but feel that something was amiss.
"Invite Yang shi's butler to the Teacher Acknowledgement Hall!"
After which, without waiting for the other party to refute, he turned around and instructed.
"Yes!"
The young man replied. Then, he walked up to Sun Qiang and exerted his might on his palm. In an instant, as if a metal chain had bound him, he found himself unable to move at all.
He hadn't even reached Saint realm yet. Before the other party, he was nothing at all.
"Butler Sun, this way please!"
The young man chuckled softly.
"I …"
Not expecting to be treated in such a manner after coming here to inquire about pinnacle spirit stones, Sun Qiang's face reddened in anger. "If my old master were to learn that you have imprisoned the butler of a pinnacle master teacher, do you think that you can bear the consequences?"
"Imprisoned? You're mistaken. We're just bringing you here to verify your identity. That's the standard of a master teacher. Even if Yang shi were to learn of it, he wouldn't say anything about it! "
Elder Ge waved his hand before walking out of the hall.
With Sun Qiang in tow, the young man quickly followed behind him. Soon, they arrived at a vast hall.
There was a huge array of tablets placed within the hall. They were left behind by the predecessors of the Sanctum of Sages, and at the very center of the hall was a sculpture of Kong Shi. His eyes were gazing at the sky with a compassionate expression.
Beside him was a row of smaller sculptures. The one standing at the very front had his eyes tightly shut. It was the founder of the Sanctum of Sages, Ancient Sage Bo Shang.
Following closely behind him was Sage Kui. On the other side was the second sanctum head, the third sanctum head …
These sculptures of the sanctum heads were significantly shorter than Kong Shi, and it was as if they were listening to the teachings of their predecessors.
"This is the Teacher Acknowledgement Hall. If you have Yang shi's blessing, you'll be able to see through it easily!"
Entering the hall, Elder Ge chuckled softly as he waved his hand.
Huala!
Countless rays of light shot out from the tablets and sculptures, falling on Sun Qiang and shrouding him within. It was as if they were trying to see if he had any means left behind by a master teacher.
Hu!
The rays of light vanished.
"You don't have Yang shi's blessing? You're indeed spouting nonsense!"
The young man bellowed furiously.
"Humph! How dare you impersonate Yang shi's butler!"
Elder Ge's face darkened as a sharp glint flashed across his eyes.
Kacha!
But before he could finish his words, one of the tablets suddenly exploded with a crisp sound. Following which, countless tablets burst apart like firecrackers. Fearing that the others would shatter before them, they scrambled to be the first to shatter.
In an instant, the entire hall was filled with debris and wooden shards.
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