The two servants held the invitations with their heads lowered. They appeared to be well-mannered, but their eyes could not help but follow Mengqi's shadow.
This was too sensational. They could not help but be shocked and flustered!
As servants of the Lord Hou's Mansion, they had received invitations from various aristocratic families and important ministers. The Lord Hou was the Deputy Commander of the Imperial Guard, and the Fifth Lord was one of the Eight Super Arresters. If there was an important banquet, they would definitely be invited.
However, the Second Young Master had just returned and the Ruan family of Langya and the newly appointed Political Advisor had sent invitations to their doorstep. Everyone knew what this meant!
This was undisguised support!
This was a display of their friendship!
Otherwise, why would the banquet be held today?
It was shocking that the Second Young Master could receive the full support of two aristocratic families!
"Duke of Divine Mightiness" Su Li's expression softened. He even relaxed a little. The tense situation just now, the wife who was close to going crazy, and the son who was arrogant and difficult to tame, all gave him a headache. His mother's idea was good, but her vision was limited to Luoyang.
"Since the Langya Duke's Mansion and Political Advisor Wang have invited you, Ziyuan, don't be rude. If you can't make it, you must write a letter of apology." He was happy to see this happen. He even changed the way he addressed Wang Zai's father.
Mengqi was having a headache. Which family should he go to?
He took the invitation and studied it carefully. The Ruan family's invitation did not specify a specific time, which meant that he could visit at any time. However, Wang Zai's father's invitation clearly stated that it was for a banquet.
"Then I'll go to the little foodie's house first and see if there's anything important …" He made a decision instantly.
He felt refreshed as he left the main house of the Su family. The affairs of this family were really a muddy pool of water that annoyed him and made him feel like he was being tied up.
"This can be considered the karma of receiving your 'gift' of flesh …" Thinking of this, Mengqi's mind suddenly became lively. He could not help but feel curious about Su Ziyuan and had the urge to flip through his old house. "I wonder if you have any unfulfilled wishes. If you do, let me fulfill them on your behalf …"
As soon as this thought came to mind, Mengqi was stunned. His surroundings seemed to become illusory and dark. The threads of karma were like spider webs.
He seemed to have understood something. He raised his head and looked at the setting sun.
"I'm still one step away from breaking through. Apart from the fact that I'm still lacking in experience and need to polish myself, I'm afraid I haven't tasted the karma of my physical body yet. After all, the cultivation of Martial Arts is based on the physical body. The Vital Spirit and the physical body blend together to communicate with Heaven and Earth, and the Interior is manifested. If the physical body is' bound ', it will naturally be difficult for me to break through …"
After figuring this out, Mengqi couldn't wait to flip through Su Ziyuan's old room.
He took a deep breath, calmed his thoughts, and stepped out of the door. He declined the offer of a carriage and went straight to the Langya Duke's Mansion at the Qin and Chess Workshop.
The Langya Duke's Mansion did not occupy a vast area, but it was quiet amidst the hustle and bustle. The winding roads seemed to lead to a secluded place, relieving one's worries. That was why it was also called the Tranquil Garden. The more secluded the mountain was, the more tranquil the Mansion was!
"Young Master Su, you've come?" A young man stood at the door. He was about 17 or 18 years old and looked a little childish. When he saw Mengqi, he was excited to see him, as if he was honored to know him. This made the other young men jealous.
Mengqi thought for a while and remembered who he was. He smiled and said, "Little Zhong, how was it? How was learning martial arts in the Ruan Mansion? How many Miracle Doctor Zhong are there now? "
This man was Zhong Wei, the son of the "Nine-nos Doctor" Zhong Taiping. With Mengqi's help, he entered the Ruan Family as a Foreign Official Candidate.
Zhong Wei straightened his chest and said, "Look, the Killing Blade knows me." "The Ruan Family treats people fairly. You get what you pay for. Compared to when I was at home, my strength has improved greatly. I opened the Eye Apertures half a year ago."
"My father has become a Foreign Official Candidate of the Ruan Family and is currently in Luoyang."
Mengqi nodded with a smile. It seemed that the eccentric Zhong Taiping finally couldn't resist the temptation of becoming an Exterior master and joined the Ruan Family as a Foreign Official Candidate. Although he wouldn't change his family's skills, he had the guidance of grandmasters or Peerless Master Pros of the Ruan Family to help him.
The Ruan Family obviously valued Zhong Taiping, who was skilled in medicine.
"Then I really have to congratulate you," Mengqi said casually. The young men who were hiding by the door felt that he was modest and had the demeanor of a hero.
Zhong Wei smiled so widely that only his teeth could be seen. He hurriedly led Mengqi inside and walked through the tree-lined path with the faint sound of zither.
Suddenly, he remembered something and asked in a low voice, "Young Master Su, did you hear anything about Duan Rui being kidnapped?"
Duan Rui was a former Shaolin Temple hunter who had become obsessed with practicing the reverse Muscle-bone Strengthening Scripture. He had split into a demonic personality.
"No." Whether it was Six Fan School or other channels, Mengqi didn't hear anything about Duan Rui.
Zhong Wei's voice became lower. "When I returned to Changchuan last year to sweep the tombs, I seemed to have seen Duan Rui's back by chance. But I was in a hurry and couldn't confirm it, so I didn't tell anyone."
His expression didn't show that he couldn't confirm it. He clearly felt that he had to tell Young Master Su.
"Well done." Mengqi praised.
Duan Rui was a Shaolin Temple traitor. It was a matter of great importance. It was good that only he and Zhong Wei knew his whereabouts. When the time came, he would inform Master through his Junior Brother and let him decide.
Nine months ago, Zhen Hui, who had practiced Flower-pinching Finger to Six Acupores, left the mountain to travel. Unfortunately, Mengqi went to the North Zhou Dynasty. Now, Zhen Hui had opened Seven Acupores and formed his Inner World. With the power of Flower-pinching Finger, the first of the 72 Ultimate Skills of Shaolin Temple, he was ranked top 20 on the Ranking List of Young Masters, surpassing Yao Xingliu. Of course, he was still no match for Yang He, who had opened Eight Acupores.
After turning around the quiet path, there was a pond ahead that seemed like a lake. Beside it was a small building that rose and fell according to the terrain, and it secretly conformed to the principles of heaven and earth. It seemed to be one with the surface of the water.
"Isn't this a banquet?" After all, Mengqi had been to places like Su Garden as a guest. This should be a place for private guests, not a place for banquets.
Zhong Wei smiled and said, "It's a private invitation."
"Uh." Mengqi frowned. Did the little foodie really have something important to say?
After entering the small building, Mengqi first saw an old man. He looked thin and his beard was half white. However, he was full of energy and didn't look old at all. If he dyed his beard black, people would believe him if he said he was in his forties.
The old man's imposing manner made the small building seem like illusory zither music reverberating. Therefore, Mengqi looked at him subconsciously.
Ruan Yushu stood beside him. She was still dressed in white, beautiful like a fairy from the Moon Palace.
The old man's eyes were sharp. It seemed that he could see through Mengqi. He stroked his beard and laughed, "Not bad. You have reached such a state before you are 20. I haven't seen it for many years. Su Wuming only entered Life-risking Hermetic Training in his early twenties."
"Thank you for your compliment, senior." Mengqi put on a respectful expression.
"This is my Eldest Uncle, Idle Hands of the Honglu Temple," Ruan Yushu introduced.
Crown Prince Ruan married and had children late. Although Ruan Yushu's father was the son of the first wife, he was the youngest among his peers. There was a large age gap between him and his elder brother. Therefore, it was normal for Ruan Yushu's Eldest Uncle to look like her grandfather.
Mengqi quietly heaved a sigh of relief. He thought that Old Master Ruan had come. He was a famous figure who ranked in the top ten of the Terrestrial Rankings many years ago. Even though he had retired to the Ruan Family's ancestral house in Langya and had not fought for a long time, no one dared to look down on him.
Ruan Yushu's Eldest Uncle laughed and said, "My Twenty-First Lady always has high standards. She rarely praises others. I was naturally curious to meet her repeatedly. Therefore, I took the liberty to invite her to meet me."
"Now that I've met her, she lives up to her reputation. I can leave now."
Amidst the laughter, he left without any intention to entertain Mengqi.
Mengqi wiped his non-existent cold sweat, "It is said that the Ruan Family is full of arrogant people. Today, I've met her, and it is indeed true."
Ruan Yushu said lightly, "I asked Eldest Uncle to meet you today."
"Ah?" Mengqi looked at her in confusion.
"You're returning to the Su Family today." Ruan Yushu seemed to be saying something that was only right and proper.
"You're afraid that the Su Family will make things difficult for me …" Mengqi suddenly felt a little touched. He smiled and said, "You're really smart. You're watertight."
Ruan Yushu did not smile, but she squinted her big eyes like crescent moons.
After chatting for a while, Mengqi brought up the matter of Wang Zai's father. The two were puzzled. The Wang Family was an inheritance of the Confucian Sect and followed etiquette. It was not his style to invite someone on his first day home.
With this question in mind, Mengqi arrived at the Huan Manor and met Wang Wenxian, who was Wang Zai's father, in the hall. He was the Minister of Revenue and the Political Advisor of the Imperial Court.
Wang Wenxian also had a square face like Wang Zai, but he had grown a beard and had a mature and profound temperament.
After exchanging a few pleasantries, he invited Mengqi to take a seat and eat. His every move was in accordance with etiquette. Mengqi also became serious, but he did not find it troublesome.
After the meal, Mengqi finally found the opportunity to ask, "Uncle, has Brother Wang Zai entered the capital?"
He had thought that Wang Zai had instigated his father to invite him, but now it seemed that it was not the case.
Wang Wenxian said unhurriedly, "Zai 'er is on his way to Luoyang to attend the Sumptuous Fruits Banquet."
"May I know what the Sumptuous Fruits Banquet is about?" Mengqi took the opportunity to ask.
Wang Wenxian shook his head. "The Emperor has his own plans. I don't know either. I only know that important officials or princes can bring one person to the banquet. Zai 'er wants to take a shortcut because he missed the Military Selection last time."
After Wang Zai lost to Mengqi, he felt that he was not good enough and gave up the Military Selection to travel.
"The mysterious Sumptuous Fruits Banquet …" Mengqi frowned and changed the topic. "May I know why you invited me, uncle?"
Wang Wenxian said, "Zai 'er has written many letters praising you, so I'm quite curious. Besides, what you said this morning has won my heart."
"Ah?" Mengqi looked at him in confusion.
Wang Wenxian stroked his beard. "You have great ambitions and don't covet titles. Others may think that you're bluffing, but I believe that you're not. Even without titles, we can improve ourselves step by step. What can't we achieve?"
"Titles are the legitimate ones and can't be messed with. But today, who in the Wang family can ignore my words?"
Mengqi understood a little. Wang Wenxian was afraid that his son's good friend would make mistakes, so he deliberately used him as an example to encourage himself. At the same time, it was to prevent internal strife in the Su family.
"He's really a master of Confucianism …"
"Thank you for your advice, uncle. I'm obsessed with Kung Fu. Wealth and glory won't disturb my heart," Mengqi said sincerely.
Wang Wenxian nodded. "There's one more thing I need to remind you. The Chief Escort of the Escort Agency of Central Province was old friends with me, but he died outside Luoyang before I could send word to rescue him. It seems to be the work of the Destruction Sect and the Luo Denomination."
"You have a grudge with them, so you must be careful. Although Luoyang is safe, it's not absolute. As long as you act fast enough and have a secret place to hide, you can still do it. For example, a Foreign Official of Prince Jin's Mansion was killed in broad daylight."
"I killed him …" Mengqi said silently in his heart. At the same time, he frowned. The incident of the Escort Agency of Central Province must be unusual for the Luo Denomination and the Destruction Sect to attract the attention of the Exterior experts. Gu Changqing had half of the escort. Would he be in danger?
He pondered for a while and decided to believe in the "Noble Spirit" and Wang Zai. He told them everything about how he saved Gu Changqing.
"Find your friend as soon as possible and send him to my mansion," Wang Wenxian said without hesitation.
At present, Mengqi did not know where Gu Changqing was hiding. He only had a way to contact him. Wang Wenxian was a powerful person and his every move would attract attention, so he did not go looking for him directly.
However, he also promised, "If you need me to do anything, don't hesitate to tell me."
Mengqi thanked Wang Wenxian and returned to the Su Mansion. It was already dark and the moon was shining brightly.
He walked quickly while thinking about the matter. He planned to contact Gu Changqing that night. As he walked, he arrived at the river in the city and saw the clear water.
Mengqi's reflection was reflected in the water, which shocked him. He and Wang Wenxian knew that the escort was in Gu Changqing's hands, but the Luo Denomination and the Destruction Sect did not. They might think that he had swallowed it!
"Oh no, it's not Gu Changqing who's in danger, but me …" Mengqi was on guard. He restrained his Energy, Qi, Spirit and Will and sensed his surroundings, afraid that Gu Xiaosang would jump out.
He left the river and planned to return to the Su Mansion first. Tomorrow, he would ask Wang Wenxian to help him find Gu Changqing!
After a few steps, he felt an inexplicable sense of irritation. If he had not been on guard, he would not have felt this!
At this moment, the purple thunder flashed and a masked figure suddenly flew down from the trees beside him.
"Thunder God from the Ninth Heaven?
An expert of the Exterior of the Myths? "
"Kaboom!"
The thunder blade slashed five times at the same time. The purple thunder burst and engulfed the shore!
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