June fifth.
There were still three days until the Vice Sect Master's inauguration ceremony, but Jade Summit Ancient Town at the foot of the mountain had already closed to the public. Tourists could still enter, but almost every inn had stopped taking bookings and was being used to host guests attending the ceremony.
Guests had already begun arriving at Jade Summit Mountain, too.
After all, the inauguration ceremony would last only one day, but this was a rare chance to meet influential figures and peers. That was the real benefit.
For the other top sects, it was a good time to renew ties, conduct business, or even arrange fights.
For other major sects and prominent figures in business and politics, it was the perfect chance to make connections. Unlike a certain sect that was so poor it had to live off real estate, the Spirit Sect had vast industries and produced a steady stream of High Tier talent and cutting-edge technology. Getting on good terms with its leaders was practically a ticket to wealth, fame, and status.
With the other disciples returning to the sect as well, the mountain had grown noticeably livelier these past few days.
Even the heart of Jade Summit Mountain had lost its usual quiet and felt much more inhabited. Chen Shu kept running into unfamiliar faces on the road, and those people were particularly fond of greeting everyone they met. It was rather troublesome.
Chen Shu had begun receiving guests, too.
The Spirit Sect had not let all sorts of random people disturb his cultivation, though. He only had to receive the top talents of his generation.
Such as that pack of silly dogs from the group.
The first to arrive were the leaders of Jade Peace Temple and New Orthodox Temple. Given the unique