Many Old Acquaintances
Wearing a proper black robe, carrying a long sword, and with Storage Bag at his waist, he was dressed as a typical cultivator. This was his first public appearance in the Cultivation World in attire outside of Fu Xian Island, as he walked the streets of Hundred Flower Valley.
"Yue Qianchou is here!" Someone recognized him, and the news spread quickly.
Upon hearing the news, many people rushed to see what was going on. Countless eyes lined both sides of the street as they watched this man strolling leisurely, marveling at his audacity. The comments were mostly about how incredibly bold he was, having offended the Daluo Sect and lost the protection of Fu Xian Island, yet still daring to show his face.
Yue Qianchou glanced at both sides of the street, intentionally or unintentionally, and saw many familiar faces.
Many people in the Cultivation Alliance knew him well, but they didn't know whether to greet him or not. Especially the people from Fu Xian Island, who were his fellow disciples. They had all gone through arduous competitions in the Cultivation Pavilion to earn the opportunity to stay there permanently. How could they act like strangers when they met again?
Xiong Hui had some connection with Yue Qianchou, and he didn't know whether he should greet him in front of everyone. Yue Qianchou glanced at him and smiled at him, while Xiong Hui shook his head with a wry smile.
When Dongguo Su, who was setting up his stall, heard the news that Yue Qianchou had arrived, he was startled and immediately abandoned his stall to run over. He saw Yue Qianchou, Yue Qianchou saw him too, but acted as if he didn't recognize him, his gaze lingering for a moment before shifting away.
The members of the Four Great Families were surprised to hear that Yue Qianchou had arrived, as Four Great Families were currently searching for him all over the world. After confirming that it was indeed him, the communication arrays in the four shops were activated, transmitting the news that Yue Qianchou had appeared back to them.
"Hahaha! Brother Yue, you've finally shown up." Chou Wuyuan strode over from the other end of the street, laughing loudly as he pointed at a group of people behind him. He shouted, "I, your brother, have led my fellow demonic cultivators to greet you." The group of people behind him also looked very happy.
Upon hearing this, the expressions of the Righteous Path people changed, especially those from Fu Xian Island. If the outstanding disciple of the former number one Righteous Path sect had joined the demonic path, then Fu Xian Island would truly be the subject of gossip and criticism.
After Yue Qianchou met up with Qiu Chou Wuyuan and the others, he clasped his hands and laughed, "I dare not accept such praise." The demonic cultivators surrounded him like stars around the moon, chatting with him one after another, and he responded generously. The group acted as if they were old friends meeting.
"Brother Yue!" someone shouted from afar. Everyone looked and saw Yan Zhuixing followed by several people walking quickly towards them. Yue Qianchou stepped out of the crowd and cupped his hands in greeting from a distance, saying, "Brother Yan, it's been a long time."
The two approached and gave each other a warm hug, acting as if they were the closest of friends. The performance here wasn't over yet. Four people emerged from the side of the street and Yue Qianchou, saying, "The Bi family, the Jing family, the Tan family, and the Wu family, on the orders of our patriarchs, respectfully invite Mr. Yue to grace our Four Great Families with his presence."
As they spoke, the four men solemnly handed over their invitations. Yue Qianchou understood the meaning behind the Four Great Families' presence. They knew he was coming and were afraid he might encounter some misfortune, so they were deliberately showing off in front of everyone. He smiled and accepted the invitations from the four families, cupping his hands in greeting, saying, "Please give my regards to the four family heads. I will definitely pay a visit another day."
The four acknowledged and withdrew. The onlookers clicked their tongues incessantly; although Yue Qianchou had been expelled from Fu Xian Island, he was still thriving. The Fu Xian Island disciples in the crowd were filled with mixed emotions; some had already quietly left to report what had happened to Quan Deming.
Chou Wuyuan stroked his beard and smiled. This kid has quite a wide network of connections; he's even managed to befriend the heads of the Four Great Families. If they could bring this kid into the Myriad Demon Palace, it would only benefit them. And it wasn't just him; which of the various demonic sects and Yan Zhuixing didn't harbor the same idea?
"Hehe! Brother Yue, you didn't give me face last time I invited you for a drink, so you can't refuse this time." Chou Wuyuan chuckled. The last time he was referring to was before Yue Qianchou was expelled from Fu Xian Island. At that time, he didn't force him because of the old feud between the righteous Righteous and Demonic paths. This time, of course, he didn't need to worry about those things.
"I'd be honored to accept your offer!" Yue Qianchou said, clasping his hands in a fist salute. The onlookers, however, were speculating that it was only a matter of time before Yue Qianchou joined the demonic path.
"Senior Qiu is mistaken," Yan Zhuixing suddenly interjected. "On the territory of my Hundred Flower Palace, how can I let a senior host a banquet? Today, I am hosting a feast at Hundred Flower Inn to welcome Brother Yue. Everyone is welcome to join me for a drink."
Upon hearing this, the members of the demonic path cheered loudly. Chou Wuyuan smiled but said nothing. He probably would have argued with anyone else, but Yan Zhuixing was different; he was the son of his senior brother, Yan Bugui.
Yue Qianchou looked at Yan Zhuixing with a smile, but in his heart he was thinking, "Damn it! He's so poor he has to rob people, why is he pretending to be generous?"
Just as the bustling crowd surged toward Hundred Flower Inn, another group of people approached from the opposite direction. Yue Qianchou was immediately delighted to see them; they were old acquaintances again. However, this old acquaintance wouldn't invite him for drinks. It was none other than Luo Xiaohan, whom he had fought at Gurgling Residence on Hat Island before. At this moment, Luo Xiaohan was leading a group of disciples from the Daluo Sect with a sinister smile.
Luo Xiaohan's intentions were obvious to everyone. The demonic path revered the concept of the strong being respected, and everyone was also looking forward to seeing how Yue Qianchou would handle the situation and whether he was just a name without substance.
Yue Qianchou suddenly sighed to Yan Zhuixing beside him, "Brother Yan, if all the spoiled brats of the various sects in the Cultivation World were as smart as you, it would be great. But they are all just ignorant fools."
Yan Zhuixing stared at him, stunned, unsure whether he was flattering her or already knew something.
When enemies meet, a confrontation is inevitable. Luo Xiaohan sneered, "Yue Qianchou, you haven't forgotten me! Heh heh! I thought you would hide forever and I would never have the chance to see you again. I didn't expect you to be so bold. Even without Fu Xian Island backing you up, you still dare to show your face. You're really courting death!"
His tone was sinister and filled with murderous intent. The humiliation that Yue Qianchou had brought him could only be washed away with the other's blood; otherwise, he would be ridiculed for the rest of his life.
"I didn't expect you to dare show your face in public. The saying 'enemies meet on a narrow road' is truly true; to run into you like this, what a coincidence!" Yue Qianchou said mockingly, then shouted, "You bastard, get out of my way! If you utter another word, do you believe I'd still dare to beat you up even without Fu Xian Island backing me up?" The demonic cultivators laughed along in unison, and some of the onlookers couldn't help but laugh out loud.
The words, coupled with the scene, immediately caused Luo Xiaohan to tremble and convulse, unable to speak, and showing a strong tendency to lose control and attack. The people around him quickly pulled him back. Yan Zhuixing frowned and said, "Brother Luo, this is my Hundred Flower Valley, not a place for you to settle personal grudges. I hope you can abide by the rules here."
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