Marquis of Xibo's Anxiety at the Arrival of a Chan Sect Disciple

Xiqi City.

Unlike the majestic grandeur of Chaoge, this city had an air of peace and tranquility.

Outside the Marquis of the West's residence, a figure drifted down from the clouds and landed silently before the gate.

It was Shen Gongbao, who had come to Xiqi on the orders of Venerable Lord Yuanshi.

The two armored guards at the gate were already filled with awe when they saw a Daoist descend from the sky.

Now that he saw the visitor walking straight toward them, one of them tightened his grip on his long halberd, yet did not dare act rashly.

One of the guards steeled himself and stepped forward, clasping his hands in salute.

"May I ask the Immortal Elder's name and purpose for coming here?"

"I am Shen Gongbao of the Chan Sect. I have come to pay a visit to the Marquis of Xibo."

The guards trembled when they heard this.

The Chan Sect?

The two exchanged glances, and both saw the shock in the other's eyes.

They were no strangers to the name Chan Sect.

A few years ago, hadn't the Marquis's fourth son, along with the two sons of General Nangong Shi, been accepted as disciples by immortals of the Chan Sect?

The sight of those immortals descending that day, amid countless rays of rosy light and auspicious colors, was still passed around Xiqi City.

That had been a genuine immortal blessing!

And this Daoist before them was actually a member of the Chan Sect as well!

"So you are an Immortal Elder of the Chan Sect!"

The guard hurriedly lowered his weapon and bowed, his attitude utterly respectful.

"Please wait a moment, Immortal Elder. I'll go report to the Marquis!"

The guard rushed into the residence, while the other stood respectfully to the side, not