The Shu family's reception hall was equally grand and imposing.
Perhaps because of Shuyang County, the totemic symbol here was a sheep.
High upon the wall of the reception hall hung a ram's skull.
Below it stood a wooden table with two chairs set apart. On the left sat the Shu family head, Shu Hai.
On the right sat the First Elder of the Three Luan Sect, Qi Kuangyin.
Standing below them in order were the disciples of the Three Luan Sect and the Shu family's direct descendants.
"Elder Qi's visit to Shuyang County has truly made this humble place shine," Shu Hai said with a smile.
"You are too kind, Family Head Shu. If my visit has caused any disturbance, I hope you will forgive it," Qi Kuangyin replied with a smile.
"It is no trouble at all." Just as Shu Hai was speaking and laughing, Shu Long entered with Xu Zimo and Wu Zhaodi.
"Father, Elder Qi," Shu Long greeted them as well.
"You rebellious brat, why do you run around all day? Distinguished guests from the Three Luan Sect have arrived, and you alone are late," Shu Hai scolded.
"It is nothing, Family Head Shu. I see that Second Young Master has a free and easy temperament; surely he did not mean to be late. Besides, we are not outsiders, so there is no need to fuss over such things," Qi Kuangyin said with a smile.
"The banquet I prepared is nearly ready. Elder Qi, why not move over? We can eat and talk at the same time," Shu Hai said, rising to his feet.
"Furthermore, I specially invited Miss Gongsun from Drunken Beauty. There will be a sword dance performance tonight."
"Then I am looking forward to it," Qi Kuangyin said with a smile.
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