Guest

Even though Chu Tian was usually calm, he was speechless upon hearing this.

It hadn't been many days since his second brother brought Junior Sister Wen back, but Chu Tian had already noticed... this Junior Sister Wen was very strange.

She was taciturn, but not cold-natured.

In fact, she was lively and active, never idle each day, always wandering here or there.

Every time she returned, she would inevitably bring something with her.

A broken bowl of unknown origin, a tattered face towel, a dagger stained with blood...

Chu Tian felt it wouldn't be surprising if one day this girl suddenly brought back a corpse.

Although he felt it was a bit rude to think this of his brother's junior sister, that was the impression she gave.

However, at this moment, he looked at the carrying pole and mused:

"Where did you find it?"

Junior Sister Wen answered every question. Although her tone was indifferent, she still pointed in a direction:

"In the rockery over there."

Chu Tian didn't ask why she was wandering around the rockery, he just nodded:

"So that's how they disguised themselves as porters to get in."

"What happened?"

Chu Fan quickly asked.

"Some scoundrels broke in, and for some reason, they started fighting. One is dead, and the other should still be within the manor."

"Let's go report it to Father."

"I'm afraid there will be some uninvited guests at today's banquet."

"Uninvited guests? Who?"

Seeing Chu Tian already walking towards the door, Chu Fan quickly pressed.

Without looking back, Chu Tian spat out three words:

"Sin Mirror Platform."

The chaos at the Chu family in the morning was unknown to outsiders.

In the blink of an eye, the sun was shining brightly, and the area in front of the Chu family's residence gradually became crowded.

After all, it was Chu Yunfei hosting a banquet, and everyone of note from Heavenly Dance City and the surrounding areas, those with a reputation in the martial world, all rushed over in a frenzy.

The head steward, Zhou Miao, smilingly welcomed guests from all directions, accepting invitation cards and gift lists, and instructing servants to announce the gifts loudly.

The guests, in turn, cupped their fists in greeting, offering congratulations, and stepped into the courtyard.

In just a moment, the entire courtyard was filled.

Those whose status was insufficient to cross the threshold of the Chu family could only send their gifts and name cards, then sit outside to wait for the feast.

While the atmosphere was lively, someone's voice rang out:

"Liu Shijie of Luoyu Hall has arrived!"

Before the echo faded, a burst of laughter could be heard:

"I wanted to visit the esteemed disciple of our Taiyi Sect a few days ago, but I was worried about being too abrupt. Today's banquet is a good opportunity to get a good look at the Chu Family Kirin Son.

"Where is the virtuous nephew Chu Fan?"

As the voice spoke, a middle-aged man entered the courtyard with a handsome young man.

His voice was loud, but his build was not robust; rather, he was somewhat thin.

He had a regular face, was clean-shaven, wore a square scarf on his head, and a loose-sleeved robe. He looked like a middle-aged scholar, but his demeanor was heroic, unlike that of an ordinary scholar.

Upon seeing this person, the surrounding guests all stood up and cupped their fists.

He responded to each one, a smile on his lips, unhurriedly.

At this moment, Chu Tian's voice sounded in everyone's ears:

"So it's Young Hall Master Tang and Deputy Hall Master Liu who have arrived. We truly failed to welcome you properly. We hope you will both forgive us."

The crowd naturally parted. Chu Tian, with a smile, led Chu Fan forward, but the Junior Sister Wen was nowhere to be seen.

The young man beside Liu Shijie chuckled:

"Big Brother Chu is too kind. We're not strangers, why be so formal?

"My father originally intended to visit personally, but due to numerous matters in the hall, he sent Uncle Liu and me to bother you."

Chu Tian smiled:

"It is an honor for the Young Hall Master to come; it is hardly a bother."

He then introduced Chu Fan, who was beside him:

"These two are Young Hall Master Tang Xi and Deputy Hall Master Liu Shijie of Luoyu Hall."

"Chu Fan greets the two of you."

Chu Fan cupped his fists towards them.

Liu Shijie nodded repeatedly as he looked at him:

"As expected of the Chu Family Kirin Son, truly a fine figure!

"However, your Big Brother is even more of a dragon among men. The Hall Master once said that among the younger generation, Chu Tian stands head and shoulders above the rest.

"It truly makes the Chu Family Head enviable. The Chu Family Twin Talents live up to their name."

As soon as these words were spoken, the expressions of everyone in the hall changed.

They felt that these words were a bit unkind... Today, Chu Yunfei was hosting a banquet to celebrate Chu Fan's return home after completing his training.

It was reasonable for Liu Shijie to praise Chu Fan, and it was not unexpected for him to praise Chu Tian.

But to say that Chu Fan was merely a fine figure, while Chu Tian stood head and shoulders above the rest...

How was Chu Fan supposed to feel about this?

The crowd exchanged glances, their thoughts varied.

In a corner, a young man dressed as a servant was busily serving tea and snacks to each table.

Upon hearing this, he took the opportunity to turn around and glanced at Liu Shijie out of the corner of his eye.

"Liu Shijie of Luoyu Hall... I've heard this name before."

This young man was naturally Chu Qing.

After killing the assassin, he used the sound of tiles to lure everyone to that small courtyard, and then he took the opportunity to slip away.

He quickly found a set of servant clothes and changed into them.

Before the banquet began, he had been meditating within the estate.

He was too familiar with this place; he knew exactly where people were and where they weren't, where the secret passages were, and where gold and silver were hidden.

If he wanted to hide, even Chu Yunfei might not be able to find him.

When the banquet began, he secretly blended in with the servants.

Busy as he was throughout the day, who would have noticed that an inconspicuous servant had joined the crowd?

It was just that after hearing the name Liu Shijie of Luoyu Hall, he remembered when he had previously killed the Iron Horse Seven Bandits.

The thief leader and the third brother had talked about their next plans and mentioned going to defect to Liu Shijie of Luoyu Hall.

At that time, Chu Qing hadn't thought much of it, but now it seemed that Luoyu Hall was not simple.

The Iron Horse Seven Bandits had caused trouble on the border of Heavenly Dance City's sphere of influence, and despite Wu Ganqi ordering the Heavenly Dance Guard to hunt them down several times, they had always managed to escape unscathed.

This kind of foresight ability was likely related to Deputy Hall Master Liu.

Thinking this, he heard Chu Fan speak coldly:

"Senior Liu, please be careful with your words. My Chu Family has three brothers. Where do the Chu Family Twin Talents place my third brother? I ask that Senior not mention it again."

Chu Qing was speechless upon hearing this.

This second brother... he really didn't leave any room for politeness.

As expected, Liu Shijie was also left speechless by the retort. He looked at Chu Tian, who seemed to be observing his nose, his nose observing his mouth, and his mouth observing his heart, as if he hadn't heard what Chu Fan said.

Just as he felt awkward, Tang Xi quickly spoke up:

"Big Brother Chu Fan is indeed straightforward. I've heard that Big Brother Chu Fan comes from Taiyi Sect and is an esteemed disciple under Senior Cui Buno, the master of the Wrathful God Fist.

"Coincidentally, I also have a question about martial arts that I have no one to ask. I wonder if Big Brother Chu Fan could offer some guidance?"

This was clearly an attempt to smooth things over.

However, Chu Fan seemed to not understand his intention and merely narrowed his eyes:

"Oh? Young Hall Master Tang wishes to spar with me? Coincidentally, I also want to witness the Divine Skill Ultimate of Luoyu Hall!!"

As he said this, he took a step forward.

As his Internal Energy surged, a powerful aura suddenly erupted.

Tang Xi's face turned dark... What kind of reckless person was this? He wanted to fight at the slightest disagreement?

Just as he was pondering how to respond, he heard the servant at the door announce loudly:

"Miss Wu of Heavenly Dance City has arrived~~~~~"

"Ah?"

Chu Qing, who was about to watch Chu Fan beat up Tang Xi, was stunned. Didn't they say she wasn't coming?

How could she go back on her word?