Saint Chu Standing at the Bookstore Entrance
Zhang Yunji stood at the Bookstore entrance, somewhat bewildered as he looked at the elderly man who had suddenly appeared.
"Is the shop owner here?" the old man asked gently, a smile on his face.
"I..." Zhang Yunji stammered nervously, unsure how to answer.
Saint Chu showed no displeasure at Zhang Yunji's lack of response. He flicked his sleeves, bowed respectfully towards the Bookstore, and said, "Please trouble you to inform the shopkeeper that Feng Yiming requests an audience."
Saint Chu, Feng Yiming!
This most influential figure in the Chu Kingdom besides the king, the oldest known person on the Azure Dragon Continent with the highest cultivation level, Saint Chu Feng Yiming, has descended upon the Mysterious Bookstore!
In the Chu Kingdom, Feng Yiming is a legend, the guardian deity of the people of the Chu Kingdom. Every person in the Chu Kingdom Feng Yiming this figure who has lived for more than 3,500 years with a sense of awe.
Although Feng Yiming has been stripped of his Conferred Saint and is no longer the Saint Chu, in the hearts of the people of the Chu Kingdom, when they talk about the Saint Chu, the first person they think of is still Feng Yiming. He is an obstacle that can never be overcome.
Zhang Yunji was a native of the Chu Kingdom. He grew up listening to stories of the Saint Chu regarded him as his goal and idol on his path of cultivation.
Now that his idol was standing right in front of him, how could Zhang Yunji not be excited?
He was so excited that he instinctively ran into the backyard to send a message, but after searching for a while, he realized that the shop owner and his master had gone to the branch store today. He quickly ran out, cupped his hands in apology, and replied, "I'm so sorry, the shop owner isn't at the Bookstore today."
Feng Yiming arrived late. If he had arrived a little earlier, he might have made it in time. Unfortunately, Ma Feifei had already gone to the branch store, and Zhang Yunji was not qualified to open the branch store's teleportation portal, so he naturally couldn't tell Ma Feifei about Feng Yiming's arrival.
"Will the shop owner be back today?" Feng Yiming asked.
"He should be back," Zhang Yunji replied uncertainly. The branch store and the main store had the same opening hours, and the Branch Store Teleportation Array. The store owner's home was also in this area, so he should be able to come back to rest at night. However, the store owner was always an unpredictable person, so Zhang Yunji was not sure.
"You don't mind if I wait here for the shop owner, do you?"
Upon Feng Yiming's words, Zhang Yunji was completely stunned. This Saint Chu, who had protected the Chu Kingdom for over two thousand years, was actually going to stand in front of a small Bookstore and wait for the Bookstore owner!
Throughout Feng Yiming's career as Conferred Saint in the Chu Kingdom, no one has ever been able to make this Saint Chu wait for an audience, not even a king, let alone the owner of a small Bookstore.
This is the first time such a situation has occurred not only in the Chu Kingdom, but also across the entire Azure Dragon Continent.
"Of course..." Zhang Yunji suppressed his shock and replied dryly.
Zhang Yunji knew he had no right to persuade Conferred Saint to leave, nor did he have the right to take Feng Yiming into the Bookstore to wait since Feng Yiming didn't have his special number for today. The only thing he could do was take out a Grand Tutor Chair from his spatial bag so that Feng Yiming could wait comfortably.
But Feng Yiming smiled and shook his head in refusal.
Helpless, Zhang Yunji could only take back the chair, bow to Feng Yiming, and silently retreat into the Bookstore. He still had his own job to do and couldn't stay with Feng Yiming, even though he was the Saint Chu who had protected the Chu Kingdom for more than two thousand years.
Feng Yiming didn't pay any attention. He stepped aside, his hands hanging naturally in front of his chest, clasped together. His weathered gaze fell on the couplets on either side of the entrance to the Mysterious Bookstore, lost in thought.
In the Chu Kingdom, there are very few cultivators who do not know Feng Yiming. This Conferred Saint, who has lived for more than 3,500 years, is not only a legend but also a living fossil. Almost every cultivator has heard the legend of Feng Yiming and seen his portrait.
Therefore, Feng Yiming was instantly spotted by the passing cultivators as he stood at the entrance of the Mysterious Bookstore. They all stopped and stared in shock at the scene, blocking the entire long street in an instant.
"My God! Am I seeing things? Saint Chu?" a cultivator asked incredulously.
"You're not mistaken, it 'Saint Chu Feng Yiming," another cultivator nodded in reply.
In Dubian Town, because Feng Yiming had participated in the previous sermon, almost every cultivator in Dubian Town could recognize Feng Yiming.
In addition, Saint Chu also appeared when the Sky-reaching Ape Monkey entered the town last time, so logically everyone shouldn't have reacted so strongly to Feng Yiming's appearance.
The problem is that the shocking event that happened in the Chu Kingdom Azure Dragon Continent few days ago was related to Feng Yiming; his title of Conferred Saint was stripped by the newly appointed Empress.
After his title was stripped away, Feng Yiming's movements became the focus of everyone's attention, so Feng Yiming appearance in Dubian Town naturally caused a huge sensation.
More importantly, Feng Yiming was standing outside the Mysterious Bookstore. A cultivator at the Peak of the Ninth Stage of Spirit Saint, a Conferred Saint expert in the Chu Kingdom for over two thousand years, standing at the entrance of a Bookstore? And judging from his demeanor, he seemed quite respectful, showing no sign of displeasure. How could this not attract everyone's attention?
Why Saint Chu was standing at the entrance of the Mysterious Bookstore was something everyone wanted to understand.
Despite becoming the center of attention, Feng Yiming showed no unusual reaction. He remained unmoved, standing at the doorway staring at the couplet, as if nothing else could capture his gaze.
"Why doesn't Master Saint Chu go in?" It seemed that Feng Yiming's calm demeanor emboldened the onlookers, and they began to continue their discussion.
"All the special numbers for today are sold out. How does Saint Chu get in?"
"Does Saint Chu also need a special number to enter?" a young cultivator asked, puzzled.
"Young man, this Bookstore is called the Mysterious Bookstore, a place that millions of cultivators dream of entering. The Bookstore's name is Ma Feifei, and the current Empress of the Chu Kingdom is his student. There is also a Saint comparable to the Saint Chu in the store. Do you think there is anyone in this world who can enter without going through proper channels?"
A middle-aged man who knew the Mysterious Bookstore very well spoke up without hesitation, patted the young man on the shoulder, gestured towards the couplet at the entrance, and said meaningfully, "And if there's any place in this world where cultivators can step into the Immortal Realm... it's none other than here, do you understand?"
The young man, stunned, turned to look at the couplet at the entrance, then at Saint Chu's retreating figure, a look of sudden realization dawning on his face. "I understand now, Old Man Saint Chu wants to step into the Immortal Realm!"
The young man's voice was a bit loud. As soon as he said this, the scene instantly calmed down. Even Feng Yiming, who had been facing away from them, couldn't help but pause, turn around, and look at the young man with his weathered eyes.
"Whoosh~"
At that moment, the cultivators on the long street scattered and left in all directions.
Everyone knows why Saint Chu came, but to say it out loud, especially to Saint Chu's face, is tantamount to courting death.
The young man realized what was happening, and a look of terror crossed his face. He tried to run away, but his legs were trembling so badly that he couldn't move.
"Yes... yes... yes..." The young man wanted to apologize and explain, but he was not good at speaking, and the word kept circling around on his tongue.
"What's your name?" Feng Yiming slowly.
"I... I'm called Xiao Yan," the young man stammered.
"Xiao Yan... a good name." Feng Yiming repeated the name, looked at Xiao Yan who was trembling with nervousness, smiled slightly, and spread his palm. "Don't be nervous, we are destined to meet. This ring is for you, I hope you go further on the path of cultivation."
"Whoosh~"
Without Feng Yiming making any move, the ring flew towards Xiao Yan Xiao Yan, who subconsciously caught it, looking completely bewildered.
He thought he was in deep trouble, but to his surprise, Saint Chu not only didn't Punishment him, but also gave him a ring!
"Go ahead." Feng Yiming looked at Xiao Yan, his eyes filled with envy.
"Thank you Saint Chu!" Xiao Yan quickly cupped his hands in thanks. His excitement eased his stiffness, and he gripped the ring tightly in his palm before swiftly departing.
"Endless beauty cannot compare to youth."
"Well..."