Poetry Gathering

Jiang Yuan had long wanted to tell Wenzhao about the hidden forces, but he hadn't expected Wenzhao to be away for a whole month. Wenzhao still hadn't returned, so even if Jiang Yuan wanted to tell him, he couldn't.

As for how he discovered them, he could easily fabricate a fortuitous encounter to brush it off.

The simulator was Jiang Yuan's trump card in this world, and he couldn't even tell Wenzhao about it.

Although Wenzhao was powerful, he probably wasn't at the peak of this world's strength.

There must be realms beyond the Blood Vein stage.

For example, in the fourth life, the Imperial Tutor and the Great Barbarian Witch were definitely beyond the Blood Vein stage.

Although the connection between the fourth life's world and this world was unknown, the martial arts realms were clearly connected.

If a powerful being learned about his golden finger through Wenzhao, he would be in constant trouble.

At this moment, Jiang Yuan also somewhat understood why the protagonists in novels from his previous life concealed their golden fingers.

Now that the shadowy sixth force had gone quiet for the time being, he could breathe a slight sigh of relief and free up his hands to teach that Eldest Young Master Chu a lesson.

How dare he steal my things? Does he not know how formidable I, Jiang Yuan, am!

Huh? He really doesn't know? Then let him know!

Just like in many novels from his previous life, the older generation usually wouldn't interfere in the struggles of the younger generation, especially since Jiang Yuan's status was no lower than that of Eldest Young Master Chu.

Besides the older generation being too proud to deal with the younger generation, they also considered the future of the younger generation. If the family always stepped in, what would happen to the younger generation in the future?

As for not being able to win? Jiang Yuan hadn't considered that at all.

Currently, Eldest Young Master Chu was hosting a poetry gathering at the Myriad Phenomena Tower, which many young masters and ladies from Haiyuan City would attend. It was the perfect time for Jiang Yuan to cause trouble and see if anyone had any unusual traits.

As thoughts flashed through Jiang Yuan's mind, he slightly raised his head and looked at the enormous pavilion before him. This pavilion was not the Myriad Phenomena Tower itself, but merely its facade, or one could say its main entrance. The real Myriad Phenomena Tower was the garden-like area behind this pavilion. In Haiyuan City, many people held banquets at the Myriad Phenomena Tower.

Jiang Yuan stepped into the Myriad Phenomena Tower, and a beautiful maid in yellow immediately approached him.

Jiang Yuan was dressed in a gray and white uniform, with a black coat draped over his shoulders, carrying a weapon case on his back. His demeanor was cold and his eyes were calm.

Standing tall and elegant at the entrance, his handsome face showed no ripples of emotion, indicating at a glance that he was no ordinary person.

The maid respectfully asked, "Does the distinguished guest have a reservation?"

Naturally, there would be no plot where he was looked down upon. Jiang Yuan's uniform already represented his identity: a Late Qi and Blood Stage expert from the Zhenyuan Escort Agency. With such strength, he would be a local power in any town outside.

Even in Haiyuan City, coupled with his status, he was not to be underestimated.

Especially since Jiang Yuan's demeanor was more mysterious and cold than that of ordinary Zhenyuan Escort Agency disciples.

It was just that only those with prior reservations could hold banquets at the Myriad Phenomena Tower, which was why the maid asked.

"Chu Yun."

"So you're a friend of Eldest Young Master Chu. May I ask your name, sir?" Upon hearing the name Chu Yun, the maid became even more respectful.

"Zhenyuan Escort Agency, Jiang Yuan!"

Jiang Yuan... the maid's mind raced as she searched her memory, quickly finding information about this person.

Jiang Yuan of the Zhenyuan Escort Agency was the nephew of the Zhenyuan Escort Agency's Head Escort, Wenzhao, and one of the agency's three Young Escort Chiefs. A month ago, Jiang Yuan was not well-known, appearing to be just an ordinary disciple, far behind the other two Young Escort Chiefs.

However, a month ago, Jiang Yuan made a stunning debut, defeating Feng Xiaoyao in a competition against the Fengxing Family, showcasing two martial arts techniques at the minor accomplishment stage.

Later, his engagement to Beichuan Wan was revealed, and Jiang Yuan's name finally caught the attention of many, with busybodies listing him among the ranks of prodigies.

Haiyuan City was vast, after all, in the Hundred Cities Domain, cities were the foundation of the human race. The city was huge, housing tens of millions of people, and the forces within were as numerous as stars, countless. However, there were only a few at the very top.

As a maid trained by the Myriad Phenomena Tower, she naturally knew the name Jiang Yuan.

However, was Jiang Yuan invited by Eldest Young Master Chu?

The maid hesitated. Neither Jiang Yuan nor Chu Yun were people she, a mere maid, could afford to offend.

"Please follow me, sir..." The maid finally made a decision. If Jiang Yuan wasn't invited by Eldest Young Master Chu, then he wouldn't have come to the poetry gathering hosted by Eldest Young Master Chu, and it would be awkward if he were kicked out later.

But even if he were kicked out, it wouldn't concern her, a mere maid.

Jiang Yuan, naturally unaware of the maid's internal monologue, slightly cracked his knuckles, producing crisp popping sounds.

Flood Dragon Spear... did it exceed expectations? Then what changes will there be? I'm a little excited.

"Thank you all for gracing my poetry gathering, Chu Yun..."

A refined and elegant young master, holding a jade fan with calligraphy from a renowned master, stood in the pavilion by the railing, looking out at the beautiful scenery of the garden below.

He was dressed in white, with crane and cloud patterns embroidered on his sleeves, appearing exceptionally ethereal, but perhaps a bit too much, looking somewhat ostentatious.

"It is our utmost honor to be able to participate in this poetry gathering hosted by Eldest Young Master Chu!"

As soon as Chu Yun finished speaking, someone in the pavilion immediately responded.

The pavilion was situated within the garden, surrounded by rare flowers and plants on all four sides. In the pavilion and the garden, groups of young ladies and gentlemen were either sitting or standing, but at this moment, they were all listening to the speech of Eldest Young Master Chu Yun from the pavilion.

Chu Yun slightly covered his face with his fan. Although the sun wasn't very strong, his eyes were slightly lowered, and he spoke in a leisurely tone, "This poetry gathering is, firstly, to allow everyone to gather and strengthen connections, secondly, to bid farewell to the young masters and ladies of the Fengxing Family, and thirdly, I, this young master, have recently acquired a fine weapon and wish to share it with you all for appreciation!"

By the end, Chu Yun's tone was filled with pride. It was clearly not an appreciation, but rather a show-off.

"Excellent! I've heard that the Fengxing Family's Flowing Wind Sword Technique is sharp and ethereal. Perhaps we could add a sword dance performance? Paired with poetry recitation, wouldn't that be beautiful?"

"Excellent! Miss Feng Yao, what do you think?"

Young Master Chu Yun showed no surprise at these words, looking at the beauty beside him with a smile.

This person was Feng Yao of the Fengxing Family, the Dao companion of Li Quan from the Zhenyuan Escort Agency. However, for some reason, Feng Yao was not beside Li Quan but rather next to Chu Yun.

Feng Yao was petite and lovely, appearing even more adorable in her current silk dress.

But Feng Yao's face was full of a reluctant and troubled expression. She looked down towards a certain spot below the pavilion, her eyes pleading for help.