Wudang Senior!

Chen Jiaying, who was just entering the hall, naturally noticed the tense atmosphere over there. However, he never expected that his own sect ancestor would actually be present! Furthermore, seeing his ancestor's unhappy expression, he secretly thought, This is bad! The terrifying scene from when his ancestor had effortlessly knocked out the ninja experts in the room with just his aura was still vivid in his memory. Chen Jiaying probably wouldn't forget that scene for his entire life! Now, his ancestor was clearly displeased. If his ancestor got angry, it wouldn't be strange for this place to turn into rubble! Moreover, with his own grand-disciple's disciple here, if his ancestor was unhappy about something, it was naturally his duty to serve! With that thought, Chen Jiaying hurried towards Zhang Hupan, ignoring the astonished Lin Qiming's advice: "Brother Chen, those are matters for the younger generation. We don't need to join the fun!"

The seniority in the martial arts world nowadays wasn't as strictly observed as in ancient times; it was more influenced by social status. Although Lin Qiming and Song Feng were peers, Chen Jiaying was, after all, a deputy director. Therefore, even with Lin Qiming's status, it wasn't appropriate for him to address a high-ranking national government official as "younger nephew"! Moreover, this government official was already in his forties! This showed that although the martial arts world still existed, some traditions had begun to change. Of course, seniority within a sect couldn't be messed with!

Seeing that Chen Jiaying paid no heed to his advice, Lin Qiming could only helplessly follow.

Experts like Zhang Hupan had naturally noticed Chen Jiaying's arrival. He thought, Perfect timing! After all, in such a setting, Zhang Hupan still needed to maintain his noble status. Even though he was currently using a fabricated identity, his true status as the actual highest authority of Wudang and a cultivator of profound skill made it impossible for Zhang Hupan to resort to the tactics of a martial arts ruffian!

"Don't reveal my identity as a cultivator. Just treat me as a senior within the Wudang Sect! Teach these young masters who are surrounding me a harsh lesson!" Chen Jiaying heard the instructions from the highest authority of Wudang as he walked. He couldn't help but inwardly smile wryly, "These ignorant young masters, who else could they pick a fight with but my ancestor! They truly don't know how they're going to die!"

As a disciple of Wudang, Chen Jiaying was naturally indignant at his ancestor being besieged by a group of young masters. He wished he could unleash a massacre. Perhaps if his ancestor was pleased, he might bestow some celestial pills, and he might have a chance to enter the cultivation world in this lifetime. He had heard that his martial uncle Song Feng's current cultivation was already on par with their ancestor, Daoist Master Qingmu. Chen Jiaying wasn't a fool; he could naturally guess that this was due to the ancestor present! With this thought, Chen Jiaying, usually calm and steady, felt a little lightheaded as he walked. He looked at Zhang Hupan as if he were seeing piles of glittering golden celestial pills, his face beaming with smiles.

Amusingly, the young master referred to as Director Li, upon seeing Chen Jiaying approach, thought Chen Jiaying had overheard their conversation and had come to expose the true identity of Zhang Hupan, this fake Wudang disciple. A look of joy flashed across his face, and he quickly stepped forward, saying, "Director Chen, you're here! This kid actually dared to impersonate a Wudang disciple!" As he spoke, Director Li smugly pointed at Zhang Hupan.

Poor Zhao Liya, although she believed Zhang Hupan was a disciple of an old Daoist from Wudang, who knew if Chen Jiaying recognized the old Daoist Zhang Hupan mentioned? If he didn't, it would be trouble!

Seeing Chen Jiaying rush over and Zhao Liya's worried expression, Lin Weifeng and the others became even more convinced of their judgment. They smugly waited to watch the show! Only Zhang Hupan, that brat, still had a cold face, which annoyed them greatly. They figured he must have been scared stiff!

When Chen Jiaying heard Director Li's words, he felt a surge of anger. Director Li was, after all, from the security bureau, a subordinate under his nominal authority. Yet, he actually pointed at his own ancestor and accused him of impersonating a Wudang disciple right in front of him! It was one thing for young people to fight over trivial matters, but they couldn't go so far as to point at the ancestor of the Wudang Sect and call him an imposter! What did that make him, Chen Jiaying?

Of course, with his ancestor present, although he desperately wanted to slap Li Yuan, that clueless Director Li, a few times, Chen Jiaying still knew that etiquette couldn't be abandoned. He had to pay his respects to Zhang Hupan first! In Chen Jiaying's true thoughts, the moment he saw Zhang Hupan, he should have prostrated himself in kowtow, because Zhang Hupan was not only the highest authority of Wudang but also owed him a debt of gratitude for his very existence! However, Zhang Hupan had just instructed him not to reveal his identity, and performing such a ceremony in this setting would be too astonishing!

Despite this, Chen Jiaying dared not be too casual. This was the closed-door disciple of the founding ancestor of the Wudang Sect! Even the current sect leader of Wudang would have to kowtow to him. How could he, a mere disciple of the Hao generation, be any different! Thus, Chen Jiaying composed himself, bent his body at a ninety-degree angle, and respectfully paid his respects to Zhang Hupan. He muttered inwardly, "Ancestor, forgive your disciple's filial impiety!" Then, he said with utmost deference, "Disciple Chen Jiaying pays his respects to Senior Zhang!"

Chen Jiaying's respectful demeanor left everyone stunned, their shock immeasurable! After all, Chen Jiaying was a standout disciple of Wudang and a high-ranking official in the government. Even when meeting the governor of Zhejiang Province, it would usually just be a handshake. The fact that he needed Lin Qiming to accompany him to see the sect leader showed that Chen Jiaying enjoyed considerable prestige and status in both the government and the martial arts world!

Furthermore, Chen Jiaying's address to Zhang Hupan was something people couldn't believe they were hearing! At this moment, a clueless fellow, the prodigal son of the Wang family, thinking himself the legitimate heir of the Wang family, pointed at Zhang Hupan and said to Chen Jiaying with some exasperation, "Director Chen, he's impersonating a Wudang disciple! Don't make a mistake!"

This time, Chen Jiaying finally understood why an expert like his ancestor was getting angry. He had already shown his respect, and yet there were still clueless people speaking out of turn!

Everyone looked at Wang Hong as if he were an idiot. Although Lin Weifeng and the others desperately wanted to deal with Zhang Hupan, seeing even Chen Jiaying show such respect to him, they knew they had provoked a formidable opponent they shouldn't have! They all shut their mouths obediently. Director Li's face had long turned deathly pale. He was joking; even his direct superior was so respectful, let alone himself, a mere nobody! Gods, what had he just done? Oh, time, please turn back!

"You are Wang Hong, aren't you! The eldest son of the current Wang family!" Chen Jiaying said expressionlessly.

Seeing that this Wudang expert recognized him, Wang Hong felt a surge of pride and couldn't help but feel a little smug. "That is indeed me!" But what Chen Jiaying said next made his face drain of all color!

"No wonder the Wang family has been declining more and more in recent years. With a prodigal son like you, it's no wonder they're falling!" Chen Jiaying said with a sarcastic expression. After a pause, he added coldly, "You can go back and tell your old man that all industries under Wudang will completely cease cooperation with the Wang family!"

To all my brothers and sisters, passing by and lingering, please don't forget to give some "recommendations"! It's hard to be human! It's even harder to be a man! It's even harder to be a writer! (To be continued)