The Engagement Ceremony Arrives
"To be honest, Ancestor, your master and all the senior brothers and sisters have also come to attend my engagement banquet," Shi Xuan said respectfully.
"Um?"
A look of surprise flashed across the Shi Clan patriarch's face, and he subconsciously asked, "Are you talking about that invincible Great Sage from the Miscellaneous Dao Institute? It's not just rumors; you were in the Miscellaneous Dao Institute..."
Upon hearing this, Shi Xuan's lips curled into a slight smile, "Even the patriarch believed those rumors, so naturally the rest of the world will too."
"Now that your master has arrived, I shall go and pay him a visit."
Although the Shi Clan patriarch was older than Chu Feng Chu Feng and had been Great Sage for longer, he dared not put on airs in front of Chu Feng.
Shi Xuan hesitated for a moment, then said, "Ancestor, wouldn't it be inappropriate to bring our master into the conflict between us and Northern Abyss?"
The Shi Clan patriarch smiled and said, "Let's be frank with each other. If that person is unwilling to help, then you should go with them to the Dao-Seeking Academy to cultivate diligently. Don't worry about the Shi Clan."
"Can..."
Shi Xuan was deeply moved that his ancestor would make such a decision.
"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. Let's go pay our respects to that Great Sage Qiankun."
The Shi Clan patriarch then walked towards the direction from which the sound came. Although Shi Xuan was somewhat conflicted, he still followed behind the patriarch.
Before long, the two arrived at the garden of the Prince's mansion.
Shi Xuan was the first to bow and say, "Disciple greets Master, Mistress, and all senior brothers and sisters."
All eyes were on Shi Xuan, except for Chu Feng and Shi Bing Yan, whose gazes were fixed on the Shi Clan patriarch.
No need for formalities.
After Chu Feng finished speaking, he smiled at the Shi Clan patriarch beside him and said, "Fellow Daoist, your personal visit so late at night suggests that Xiao Xuan's trip to the palace was not smooth."
The Shi Clan patriarch cupped his hands and said, "Fellow Daoist, your insight is truly remarkable. I am deeply impressed."
Upon hearing the words "fellow Daoist," everyone knew that the person before them was the patriarch of the Shi Clan.
With a wave of his hand, the Great Sage Golden Wing silenced his surroundings and quietly watched the old man before him.
Shi Xuan personally brought a chair to his ancestor and placed it in the first seat to Chu Feng's left.
The Shi Clan patriarch, however, did not sense anything amiss and asked with a puzzled expression:
"I've heard that the Great Sage of Qiankun is invincible below the level of a saint. To witness his brilliance today is truly a worthwhile trip for me. However, I didn't expect that the Great Sage would bring four other Great Sages with him. Could it be that you, fellow Daoist, are truly going to war with the Great Abyss Holy Dynasty?"
The entire Shi Clan only has three Great Sage. If Great Sage Qiankun were to make a move against the Shi Clan, the entire Great Wasteland Imperial Dynasty would probably be wiped out in an instant.
Chu Feng smiled and said, "Fellow Daoist, please don't misunderstand. Fellow Daoists Mountain-Mover and Jiaoyang are not my subordinates. They are merely protecting my two disciples."
"I see."
After finishing his speech, the patriarch of the Shi Clan said with a sigh, "Although my Shi Clan may appear powerful and influential now, in reality, a single misstep could lead to utter ruin. That is why I am so cautious."
Chu Feng asked with great interest, "So, there's going to be a good show at Xiao Xuan's engagement party?"
"Indeed, as far as I know, it's not just the Great Abyss Holy Dynasty that's eyeing Xuan'er this time; there are also shadows of some holy lands."
The more the Shi Clan patriarch spoke, the more serious his expression became.
"It seems that Great Sage want a piece of the pie in Xiao Xuan 'Great Villain of Destiny. This wedding banquet is getting more and more interesting. I wonder what kind of surprises their chosen prodigy will bring us?"
As Chu Feng spoke, he didn't forget to glance at all the disciples present.
The Shi Clan patriarch fell into a brief silence. He had already made things so clear, so why did this person still want to get involved in this mess?
Having lived two lives, Chu Feng could easily see through the thoughts of the Shi Clan patriarch. After taking a sip of wine, he said, "Fellow Daoist, rest assured. Now that Xiao Xuan has become my disciple, I will ensure his safety. Anyone who sets their sights on my disciple will be made to suffer the consequences."
With things having come to this point, the Shi Clan patriarch was well aware that this matter was no longer a conflict between the Shi Clan and Great Abyss, but a power struggle between the Great Sage.
He slowly stood up, cupped his hands towards Chu Feng, and said, "Since you have made your decision, the Shi Clan is willing to place the fate of the Shi Clan in your hands."
Chu Feng said unhurriedly, "Fellow Daoist, you are overthinking it. The Shi Clan doesn't need to risk everything. However, after this, Xiao Xuan will likely have to cultivate at the Dao-Seeking Academy for over a hundred years."
Upon hearing this, the Shi Clan patriarch bowed respectfully to Chu Feng, saying, "Thank you, Great Sage Qiankun. As long as Xiao Xuan is alive, our Shi Clan has hope."
"You're too kind, fellow Daoist."
Chu Feng said calmly.
After exchanging pleasantries, the banquet continued until late at night.
The following day, rumors spread throughout the Great Wasteland Imperial City.
Shi Xuan's several fiancées were flirting with strange men at a palace banquet.
Humans are naturally inclined to gossip, and once such explosive news spread, it became the talk of the town, with the rumors becoming increasingly outrageous.
In an instant, all eyes in the Northern Wasteland Imperial City fell on the Zhangsun Residence.
Surprisingly, Shi Xuan did not react at all and remained at home in his residence as usual.
The group from Miaomiao Mountain also stayed at Shi Xuan's residence, where they spent their days exchanging cultivation experiences.
Chu Feng then took out a Dao Jade and began to carve it carefully.
The Shi Clan of Northern Wasteland continued with the arrangements for the engagement ceremony.
There was absolutely no response to these rumors, as if to declare to the world that these rumors would be dispelled after the engagement.
This approach surprised the Northern Abyss Imperial Clan, who had previously released the information.
Inside the post station in the Northern Wasteland.
Xu Chengjie and others were sitting around a tea table, enjoying tea.
Xu Wanshun muttered to herself, "I never thought that Shi Xuan would turn into a turtle after just one trip to the Dao-Seeking Academy, completely losing his former sharpness."
Even Xu Wanling, who had always been at odds with her, murmured, "It's not just Shi Xuan; the Shi Clan's unusual calm is rather strange. The head of the Shi Clan has always liked to use force to suppress others, but now he's acting as if it's none of his business."
After listening to the two women's words, Xu Chengjie narrowed his eyes and muttered to himself, "What exactly does the Shi Clan want to do this time?"
Xu Wanshun smiled and said, "Cousin, there's no need to overthink it. No matter what the Shi Clan wants to do this time, Shi Xuan is doomed. The Shi Clan, this hidden dragon, is destined to never soar to the sky."
"Um."
Xu Chengjie felt great when he thought about the group of guys who would be going to fight Shi Xuan this time. This time, not only Shi Xuan, but the entire Shi Clan would probably lose face, and might even suffer a serious injury!
"Let's continue enjoying our tea and wait for this good show to begin."
Time flies, and Shi Xuan's engagement day arrived as scheduled.
On this day, the entire Northern Wasteland Imperial City was brightly lit and bustling with activity, and the streets and alleys were filled with a festive atmosphere.
Inside the Zhangsun Residence.
Chu Feng, unusually, didn't sleep in and got up early. He specially changed into a festive fairy robe and had Bing Yan tidy it up before the two of them walked out the door together.
As soon as they stepped outside, a group of disciples, led by Shi Xuan, were already waiting for them.
We pay our respects to our Master and Master's wife.
No need for formalities.
After speaking, Chu Feng turned his gaze to Shi Xuan, then took out a jade pendant carved with his own image from his storage ring and handed it over.
"Xiao Xuan, today is your engagement banquet. This is a gift from your master to you, containing ten Sword Qi from my hand, each Sword Qi possessing the power of a single sword strike from my hand."
Upon seeing the Sword Jade, Shi Xuan accepted it with both hands and respectfully said, "Disciple thanks Master for bestowing this treasure."
Chu Feng nodded slightly. "Let's set off. Today, it's time for you, the protagonist, to let the world witness your brilliance."
"Promise."
As Shi Xuan spoke, he strode out of the courtyard, followed closely by Chu Feng and the others. Soon after, everyone boarded carriages and headed to the Moon-Gazing Palace, the venue for the engagement banquet...