Banquet Invitation from Noble Families

"A chariot pulled by nine Void Immortal level Flood Dragons?!"

Li Zhōujūn was startled as he read the System's description.

In this world, this thing was no different than a Lamborghini or a Ferrari on Earth!

However, setting the Nine Dragon Chariot aside for now, Li Zhōujūn looked at Liǔ Yán, who had conceded, and said with a smile, "I won't disturb you any further, Mountain Lord Liǔ. Farewell."

On the way back from Fire Maple Mountain, Li Zhōujūn eagerly asked the System, "System, how do I summon this Nine Dragon Chariot?"

[Ding: When the host needs it, simply summon it, and nine Flood Dragons will fly from various locations to pull the chariot for the host.]

"So that's how it is," Li Zhōujūn nodded.

He became excited internally.

Void Immortal level cultivators were, even in the Dao Tian Sect, figures of Mountain Lord caliber. Out in the world, with no ancient monsters appearing, they could practically dominate Qingzhou.

And now, with nine Void Immortal level Flood Dragons pulling his chariot, others probably wouldn't even dare to imagine such a thing, right?

Just then.

Mu Taiyu's voice reached Li Zhōujūn's ears, "Cloud Dwelling Mountain Lord, please come to Dao Tian Hall for a chat."

"Alright," Li Zhōujūn replied.

Dao Tian Hall was where the higher-ups of the Dao Tian Sect held their meetings.

When Li Zhōujūn arrived at Dao Tian Hall on his sword, he found that besides Mu Taiyu, Murong Xue was also present.

"Sect Master, Mountain Lord Murong."

Li Zhōujūn greeted them both politely.

"Please have a seat, Cloud Dwelling Mountain Lord," Mu Taiyu said with a chuckle.

Li Zhōujūn didn't stand on ceremony and sat down in the seat next to Murong Xue.

"May I ask why you summoned me, Sect Master?" Li Zhōujūn asked directly.

Mu Taiyu smiled and said, "It's actually not a major matter. I believe you two are aware that although our Dao Tian Sect is recognized as the foremost sect in Qingzhou, this is only on the surface. In the shadows, there are still some reclusive aristocratic families and sects that possess strength slightly inferior to ours. In fact, there are even two or three that are comparable to our Dao Tian Sect."

Li Zhōujūn and Murong Xue did not refute this, as what Mu Taiyu said was true.

After all, Qingzhou was vast, and the Dao Tian Sect was not the only power that had given birth to True Immortals.

Even if these families were inferior to the Dao Tian Sect, they possessed certain unknown trump cards and were far more powerful than many other forces. As the saying goes, a starved camel is still bigger than a horse.

At this moment, Mu Taiyu continued, "I've called you two here because I want you to represent our Dao Tian Sect at a banquet invitation from an aristocratic family. After much thought, I believe you two are the most suitable to go. Do you two have time?"

"I do," Murong Xue replied.

Then, Mu Taiyu and Murong Xue turned their gaze to Li Zhōujūn.

[Ding: System has issued a quest. Sign in at the aristocratic family mentioned by Mu Taiyu, and the host will receive unexpected benefits!]

At the same time, the System also issued a quest.

Seeing this, Li Zhōujūn naturally did not refuse Mu Taiyu. He smiled and said, "It would be quite good to experience the demeanor of an aristocratic family."

Mu Taiyu smiled upon seeing this and said, "Good, then this matter is settled. That aristocratic family is the Xue Family of Great Zhao Mountain, and they are celebrating their ancestor's breakthrough to the Integration Stage."

Li Zhōujūn and Murong Xue understood Mu Taiyu's intention instantly.

Although Mu Taiyu seemed to be sending Li Zhōujūn and Murong Xue to congratulate the Xue Family's ancestor on his breakthrough to the Integration Stage, he was actually having them suppress the Xue Family's arrogance and display the Dao Tian Sect's power.

At the same time, it was a reminder to the Xue Family that they shouldn't act with impunity just because they had an ancestor in the Integration Stage. Look, the Dao Tian Sect was directly sending two Integration Stage powerhouses to attend your banquet. The title of the foremost sect in Qingzhou wasn't just for show.

"When does the banquet begin?" Li Zhōujūn asked at this moment.

"In ten days," Mu Taiyu said with a smile. "You two can discuss your departure time yourselves."

"Alright, Sect Master. If there's nothing else, we shall take our leave,"

Li Zhōujūn and Murong Xue said.

"Farewell," Mu Taiyu nodded in response.

Outside Dao Tian Hall.

Murong Xue said to Li Zhōujūn, "Mountain Lord Li, how about we depart in seven days?"

"Okay," Li Zhōujūn agreed without any objections.

Murong Xue then thought for a moment and asked again, "How is that girl who joined your sect doing now?"

Li Zhōujūn chuckled, "The little girl has good talent. Under this Mountain Lord's careful guidance, she broke through to Qi Refining Layer Three in her very first attempt at cultivation."

"As expected of a Saint-grade Spiritual Root. Mountain Lord Li, you must teach this girl diligently and not waste such a good seedling," Murong Xue sighed with emotion.

"Naturally," Li Zhōujūn smiled, then bid farewell, "Mountain Lord Murong, I'll see you in seven days."

Murong Xue replied, "See you in seven days."

After they parted ways, Li Zhōujūn returned to Cloud Dwelling Mountain.

As soon as he arrived, Li Zhōujūn noticed that Su Nan's face seemed a little unhappy.

"What's wrong? You look as gloomy as an old woman," Li Zhōujūn asked Su Nan in surprise.

Su Nan's eyes suddenly turned red as she said, "Master, I just received a letter from home. Near Pingyu City, where my family resides, a Demonic Path force has appeared. This force is called the Blood Refining Sect.

They are using force to oppress the people of nearby cities, demanding a hundred young boys and girls daily to be sent to their sect for cultivation. One of my cousins has already been sent over."

[Ding: Quest Issued, Annihilate the Blood Refining Sect within three days! The host will receive generous rewards!]

Seeing the quest issued by the System, Li Zhōujūn patted Su Nan's small head and said, "Little girl, don't worry. I happen to be attending a banquet, and I'll be passing by Pingyu City anyway. I can take care of the Blood Refining Sect along the way. You can come with me and visit your family too."

"Disciple thanks Master!"

Su Nan's expression brightened upon hearing this.

She knew that her Master was one of the top individuals in the world today. With such a powerful expert making a move, the Blood Refining Sect might be annihilated with just a thought!

"No need to thank me. You are my disciple, and no one is allowed to bully you," Li Zhōujūn said with a confident smile.

Immediately, Li Zhōujūn took out paper and brush and wrote a letter to Murong Xue, asking her to meet him in Pingyu City seven days later.

After finishing the letter, he took out the Ao Xue Flying Sword and had it deliver the letter to Murong Xue.

Upon receiving the task, the Ao Xue Flying Sword zipped away and then zipped back just as quickly.

"Finished so quickly?" Li Zhōujūn was surprised.

Hearing his words, the Ao Xue Flying Sword's body actually curved in a human-like manner, as if nodding.

"Good, good," Li Zhōujūn said with a smile, patting the Ao Xue Flying Sword's body. He then put the Ao Xue Flying Sword, which seemed to have suddenly frozen and stopped moving, into his Dantian.

Seeing this, Su Nan found it incredibly novel.

Li Zhōujūn chuckled, "When Magic Treasures reach a certain level, they will develop sentience. My flying sword can even transform into human form."

Upon hearing this, Su Nan's small face was so shocked she couldn't speak.

At the same time, Li Zhōujūn suddenly thought that next time, he should find an opportunity to see Ao Xue Flying Sword transform into human form. He wondered if it would be male or female, and if it would be good-looking