Master Yi Chongyue, Uncle Peng Yu, and several fellow disciples all presented congratulatory gifts, none of which were extravagant but rather very practical.
Feiguang came out and welcomed them inside.
Finally, Chen Shuangbai's close fellow disciples from both the inner and outer sects arrived.
The couple Lu Zhiyuan Huang Shanglan from the outer gate, along with Lu Songting, who was also from the Lu Lineage, came along with their daughter Lu Xiangyuan. They brought a pair of Jade-Plumed Sparrow, saying that their calls were melodious and that they were quite intelligent, which would add some liveliness.
Congratulations on establishing your new residence!
" Xiangyuan, aren't you going to congratulate your Martial Uncle Chen?!"
As Lu Zhiyuan spoke, he patted the little girl in his arms who was looking around curiously with her big, bright eyes.
Little Lu Xiangyuan, patted by her father, wasn't shy at all and said to Chen Shuangbai in her childish voice, "The new house... is beautiful!"
As she spoke, she stretched out her little hand and gestured as if she were scattering seeds, looking incredibly cute.
Chen Shuangbai accepted the gift with a smile and had someone welcome her inside.
Lu Songting also stepped forward and handed over a Storage Bag. He was rather reserved. The gift he gave was everyday necessities, not particularly valuable, but comprehensive. It was just right to put it into the storeroom for future use.
Before long, several more streaks of light descended.
They were several familiar senior and junior disciples from the inner sect.
Fan Caiwei, Qin Shu, Ding Chengyu, Wei Zheng, Yan Heng, and others all arrived.
They might present a few practical talismans they've drawn themselves, or some rare seedlings of spiritual herbs—gifts that show their thoughtfulness.
Chen Shuangbai thanked them one by one and had Feiguang lead them inside.
At this point, almost all the guests who had received the invitations had arrived.
Just as Chen Shuangbai was about to turn around, her Divine Sense suddenly stirred. Looking towards the horizon, she saw a flying boat approaching, with a female cultivator dressed in the robes of an inner disciple of the Jade Spring standing on it. Her temperament was as cold and aloof as a still pool of water.
"Junior Sister Wei?"
The visitor was none other than Wei Mingdang, who came from the Cliff Reef Dharma Lineage of the Jade Spring Sect.
Chen Shuangbai's guarding mission back then was largely thanks to the help of his junior sister's Foundation Establishment father, which enabled him to obtain a top-tier rating, greatly aiding his later cultivation.
Wei Mingdang curtsied and said with a smile, "What? Senior Brother Chen, are you not welcoming me?"
Chen Shuangbai smiled and shook her head, saying, "Junior Sister has been living a secluded life in recent years, and we haven't seen you anywhere outside. You must be cultivating diligently... Now that you're here, how can I not treat you well?"
"Please come in quickly! Please come in quickly!"
Wei Mingdang landed with a smile, presented her congratulatory gift, and was welcomed inside by Chen Shuangbai.
Although this building is called a small building...
However, the interior was enhanced with magic by Chen Shuangbai, making it spacious enough to accommodate all these people.
When Chen Shuangbai personally welcomed the person inside.
Then everyone was already seated.
Uncle Zhong arrived early and presided over the opening banquet of the new government.
The two elders Yi Chongyue and Peng Yu, sat at the head of the table, conversing in hushed tones, their gazes sweeping over the many disciples and followers below, their eyes filled with satisfaction.
The rest of the people, regardless of whether they were from the inner or outer sect, or of high or low status, sat together casually, creating a harmonious atmosphere filled with laughter and conversation.
Lu Xiangyuan was very curious about the Gray Ball. Even though she was in her mother's arms, she would tilt her head up and look in the direction of the Gray Ball, her eyes and face full of curiosity.
Seeing that all the guests had arrived, Uncle Zhong brought out fine wine and delicacies.
It wasn't really anything fancy, just wild game from the mountains, fresh fish from the pool, and locally grown vegetables, plus the White Jade in the Mountains that He Qi brought, which did have a unique charm.
This inaugural banquet did not discuss spiritual practice or past events; it focused solely on the present.
For a moment, everyone forgot their identities, and it was truly a joyful occasion!
" Shuangbai!"
Chen Shuangbai looked in the direction of the voice, cupped his hands, and asked, "What are your orders, Uncle-Master?"
Peng Yu, sitting behind the jade table, saw Chen Shuangbai's solemn demeanor and waved his hand, saying, "No need for formalities. Uncle-Master, I see your small building is ornately decorated, with incantations of prayer painted on the beams and pillars, worshipping all directions and drawing in spiritual energy. Do you have a name for it?"
"We haven't had time to retrieve it yet!"
Peng Yu's eyes lit up immediately, and he smiled, "Why don't you choose a good name for me, Uncle?"
"Wouldn't this be a bit of a hassle for my martial uncle?"
Yi Chongyue put down his wine glass and said with a smile, "That's just one of your Uncle Peng's hobbies. If it's alright, just let her have her way."
Chen Shuangbai nodded.
"Then I'll have to trouble you, Uncle-Master!"
Everyone's attention was drawn to Peng Yu, eager to know what name this Foundation Establishment female cultivator would give to the small building that Chen Shuangbai had personally built.
When Peng Yu saw Chen Shuangbai agree, the smile on her Zhang Su face deepened.
Although they are teachers, teachers are also human beings with their own interests and hobbies.
She has always loved refined pursuits, especially naming landscapes, pavilions, and towers, and is quite well-known within the Jade Spring Sect.
She stood up, walked to the door, looked at the nearby scenery and the distant mountains and rivers, and slowly said, "This building is nestled against the mountain and overlooks the pool, surrounded by jade pillars, overlooking the sea of clouds, embracing the bright moon, gathering the spiritual energy from all directions, and harmonizing with the changing seasons... How about we name it [ Moon-Gazing Pavilion ]!"
" Moon-Gazing Pavilion... What a wonderful name!"
Lu Zhiyuan was the first to agree. Yi Chongyue stroked his beard and nodded, his eyes showing approval. " Moon-Gazing Pavilion... to see the light of the road ahead, to see the moon of one's true self... Junior Sister, this name is very well chosen."
" Shuangbai, what do you think?"
Chen Shuangbai also thought the name was excellent, so in front of everyone, he took out a jade plaque, raised his hand and stroked it, and the three large characters [ Moon-Gazing Pavilion ] appeared on it.
They then hung it above the door, and the name of the small building was thus decided.
Everyone raised their glasses in response, making the atmosphere even more lively.
The banquet began at dawn. As the Golden Crow set and the starlight shone on the cold pool, creating a radiant glow, the guests gradually became intoxicated.
Seeing that it was getting late, they said their goodbyes and prepared to leave.
Chen Shuangbai personally escorted everyone out of the building.
He watched as his close fellow disciples left one after another, and then saw off his own master and uncle.
Before leaving, Yi Chongyue instructed Chen Shuangbai: "Since you are establishing a separate residence outside the sect, you must have your own reasons... I won't ask you any more questions, and you don't need to tell me much, but just remember one thing..."
"You are my first disciple, Yi Chongyue, today and forever!"
This heartfelt care warmed Chen Shuangbai's heart.
"Your disciple will remember your teachings."
He bowed in response.
"Okay, I'm leaving!"
After seeing off his relatives and friends, Chen Shuangbai turned around and looked at Wei Mingdang, who showed no sign of leaving. He asked, "Junior Sister... is there something you want to discuss with me?"
Wei Mingdang's clear black and white eyes shone under the starlight. A hint of struggle appeared on his face. In the end, he sighed deeply, bowed down, and said earnestly.
"Senior brother, please save my father's life!"
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