Had Qin Xiao known what Du Busi was thinking, he would have been utterly speechless.
He had seen plenty of powerful, influential women-even God Kings from the Divine Realm. But winning him over with power and influence? Was that possible?
He himself stood at the very pinnacle of power and status.
Such things could hardly stir his heart anymore.
But the next moment, he suddenly sensed a gaze that was less than friendly.
Following it, he spotted a young man.
The young man noticed Qin Xiao looking at him, too. Rather than avert his eyes, he lifted his chin proudly.
The provocation was unmistakable.
He must be Long Aotian, right? Qin Xiao immediately matched the young man to a name.
He merely smiled and looked away. Someone like Long Aotian was not worth his attention.
"Welcome back, Sect Master!"
"Welcome back, Sect Master!"
"..."
As Du Busi and Qin Xiao slowly approached, the hundreds of people standing before the Mountain Gate called out in unison.
"Hahaha, how thoughtful of you all. Come, return through the Mountain Gate with me."
Du Busi laughed heartily and waved.
The crowd parted on its own, opening a passage for them.
Inside the Sect Hall.
After listening to Jin Peng and the other sect leaders describe the recent changes in the sect and the arrangements they had made, Du Busi nodded in satisfaction.
"I had been worried that Shrek Academy and the Sun Moon Empire would send powerful fighters to retaliate. But having seen your arrangements, I can rest easy. Thank you for all your hard work during this time. Go and get some rest."
"Vina, stay behind."
After praising them, Du Busi signaled for everyone to leave.
Soon, everyone had departed, leaving only Qin Xiao, Du Busi, and Vina in the Main Hall.