The duty disciple at the head stiffened at Su Fan's words. Daring not delay in the slightest, he hurriedly turned to his junior beside him and whispered an order, telling him to enter the hall and report at once.
Before long, an aged figure slowly walked out of the main hall.
The old man wore a sect robe embroidered with cloud patterns. His beard and hair were completely white, yet his spirit was vigorous, and an air of authority tempered over many years faintly radiated from him.
The duty disciples at the entrance caught sight of the old man's face and instantly froze where they stood, their eyes filled with incredulous astonishment.
They never would have imagined that the highly senior Martial Ancestor Uncle Jiang Hua would personally come out to welcome someone.
Even Su Fan was slightly taken aback, a trace of surprise rising in his heart.
After all, Martial Ancestor Uncle Jiang Hua was unquestionably one of the sect's top figures. For ordinary disciples, seeing him even once was as difficult as climbing to the heavens. Yet now he had personally moved to receive Su Fan, far beyond what he had expected.
He did not dare be negligent. He immediately strode forward, clasped his hands, bowed, and performed a formal grand salute.
"Disciple... pays respects to Martial Uncle..." His voice was respectful, and his etiquette impeccable.
Seeing this, Martial Ancestor Uncle Jiang Hua's face split into a hearty smile.
He laughed and said, "I've heard that girl Hong Ling mention you for ages. She said you're young, yet your strength is extraordinary. At last, I'm meeting you in person today. Come... let's enter the hall and talk..."
Su Fan followed closely behind Martial Ancestor Uncle Jiang Hua. Passing through the Sect Affairs Hall, they arrived at an elegant