The Feast at Hong Gate

Listening to Chen Qi's boastful words, Qian Renxue felt a tinge of regret for what she had just said; she couldn't help but feel that Chen Qi wasn't exactly reliable.

"Young Mistress, do you need me to petition the Grand Elder and have him dispatch the elders from the Consecrated Hall to protect you? After all, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is not our Spirit Hall's territory. With our strength—having been instantly defeated by Sword Douluo—we have almost no ability to protect you."

Snake Spear Douluo placed Pufferfish Douluo on the table and requested instructions from Qian Renxue.

"There is no need to trouble Grandfather. I already have a plan for this matter. Besides, since Uncle Snake Spear, you say you lack the ability to protect me, then please just look after Uncle Pufferfish. Chen Qi and I will be enough."

Upon hearing this, Snake Spear Douluo shook his head vigorously and replied.

"No! Young Mistress, even if we aren't of much use, it is still better than nothing. At the very least, we could fight to the death to carve out a path for you to escape."

If they truly let Qian Renxue and Chen Qi go to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, no one could guarantee that something wouldn't go wrong. One had to know that the two Titled Douluo of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect were top-tier powerhouses.

Among the Titled Douluo of Spirit Hall, they were considered strong Titled Douluo-level experts.

"Uncle Snake Spear, just let us go. Nothing will happen, really."

"That is still not possible. The Grand Elder ordered us to protect the Young Mistress; if we cannot fulfill that role, then our existence loses its meaning."

Seeing that Snake Spear Douluo still refused to agree, Qian Renxue became somewhat displeased, her small mouth puffed up in anger.

"I will explain things clearly to Grandfather. If Uncle Snake Spear doesn't agree, I shall be angry!"

Snake Spear Douluo knew well enough to weigh whether the power of Qian Renxue's anger was greater, or the consequences of the Grand Elder's blame.

"Since you have put it this way, Young Mistress, I shall take Pufferfish to tend to his injuries."

Having said that, he hoisted the unconscious Pufferfish Douluo onto his back and walked outside.

Chen Qi silently withdrew the healing pill. He had intended to give it to the two of them, but since Qian Renxue had already spoken to that extent, it would be difficult to explain if he offered them the pill now.

"Master, why didn't you let Snake Spear Douluo follow?"

"Chen Qi, you said before that their invitation was intended for business. Uncle Snake Spear and Uncle Pufferfish both have very short tempers. If they heard anything detrimental to Spirit Hall on the spot, they would likely fly into a rage, and then it would truly be over."

Qian Renxue understood their characters very well; they were devoted to Spirit Hall and to her, but when it came to outsiders, they would sooner look down their noses at them. If they heard anyone speak ill of Spirit Hall, they would be ten-to-one likely to explode in anger.

Hearing Qian Renxue's words, Chen Qi was somewhat surprised. He hadn't expected her to consider so much; it seemed he had underestimated her in the past.

In the Council Hall of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Ning Fengzhi had just finished coaxing his daughter, Ning Rongrong, and without time to rest, he came here to discuss matters with the returned Chen Xin.

"Fengzhi, I have already conveyed the message to Qian Renxue's guards. If she gives our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect any face, they will arrive at this time tomorrow."

Ning Fengzhi sat on the Sect Master's throne and nodded. He had long been wary of Spirit Hall; if he could obtain any benefits from the hands of Qian Renxue, the future master of Spirit Hall, it would be a tremendous advantage for their Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

What? You ask what if they are unwilling?

Unless the Grand Elder came in person, once they entered the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, it would not be a matter of whether they were willing or not.

"Very good. Thank you for your hard work, Uncle Sword. Let's wait to see a good show tomorrow."

The following evening, Chen Qi and Qian Renxue dressed up slightly, put on their newly purchased formal attire, and swaggered toward the outside of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, intending to walk right in.

The guards on duty saw this and hurriedly reached out to stop them.

"Halt! Who goes there? What are you doing at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?"

"Do not be rude! These two guests were specifically invited by me to visit the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Why haven't you let them in yet!"

Ning Fengzhi arrived in person at that moment, stopping the guards who were blocking their entry.

Seeing this, the guards realized they had caused trouble and hurriedly bowed to offer their apologies.

"I am sorry! It was this lowly one who was blind and failed to recognize you; please forgive me!"

Qian Renxue waved her hand, saying indifferently.

"Forget it, forget it. It is just a small matter."

"Thank you, my lady!"

Watching Qian Renxue, who showed no signs of anger at all, Ning Fengzhi realized that the situation was somewhat off.

First, she had only brought one guard of unknown strength, which already left much to the imagination.

Furthermore, the incident just now served as a test by Ning Fengzhi. He had not expected Qian Renxue to have no temper at all. Even if he were visiting someone else's home and were treated as a suspicious person by the gatekeeper and denied entry, he would have been angry.

In summary, Qian Renxue was definitely not as simple as she appeared on the surface. The pressure of this negotiation had increased exponentially!

Ning Fengzhi wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, forced a smile, and said to Qian Renxue.

"Young Mistress of Spirit Hall, please forgive my presumptuous invitation."

"It is fine. I also happen to be quite interested in seeing the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."

"Then allow me to lead our guests on a tour of our sect."

Qian Renxue nodded and secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Everything that had just happened was told to her in advance by Chen Qi, who insisted she must speak calmly and not show a hint of temper.

Otherwise, given Qian Renxue's past temperament, she would have long since started berating the guards.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect occupied a vast area. Although it was not as large as Spirit Hall, it was still much bigger compared to other forces.

Chen Qi looked at the scenery along the way and nodded continuously. It had to be said that the aesthetic sense of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was truly high.

They had turned various trees along the road into bizarre and unique works of art.

"The aesthetics here are quite good."

Qian Renxue muttered to herself, and Ning Fengzhi chuckled upon hearing her.

"I spent over a million to have this place specially crafted, using plants that are quite rare on the continent, all pruned by specialists."

After spending some time touring the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, it was finally time to get down to business.

In the ceremonial hall of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, a long table stretched from one side to the other, laden with all sorts of exotic delicacies.

Seeing this, Qian Renxue couldn't help but let her saliva flow uncontrollably.

If the food at the hotel cafeteria yesterday had been memorable, then this meal at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was simply unbelievable.

Chen Qi walked into the hall with Qian Renxue, and upon seeing the scene, he couldn't help but think of The Last Supper; the composition of the table was exactly the same.

Could Ning Fengzhi be planning a trap?

Although it was hard to believe, considering his character, it wasn't entirely impossible. Chen Qi frowned as he looked at the preoccupied Ning Fengzhi.

On the other hand, Ning Fengzhi noticed Qian Renxue's expression and was even more shocked by her. Logically speaking, as someone of the young master level from Spirit Hall, she shouldn't be so moved by a mere Manchu Han Imperial Feast.

Yet, Qian Renxue was so tempted that stars were practically dancing in her eyes, and her saliva was flowing like a torrential river, no matter how hard she tried to hold it back.

What did this mean?

It meant that Qian Renxue must be a person of simple living and plain tastes.

People of noble birth who were like this were the most difficult to deal with.

Qian Renxue was truly no simple character.