Chapter 1653: Chapter 1274: He Wants to See You, So You Have to Wait
Outside The World’s Number One Manor, there were many onlookers; they were not all native Martial World people, but many Players who came upon hearing the news.
In this Martial World, as long as there are Players, and there is excitement, then surely wherever there is excitement, there are Players.
Fortunately, nowadays Players have long been accepted by the natives, and it’s nothing unusual to see them, so the atmosphere is fairly harmonious.
Only to see The World’s Number One Manor, from taverns, inns, and street corners, to some rooftops and trees, everywhere were Players.
Almost whenever the servant at the entrance of The World’s Number One Manor led in an invited guest, and their high-profile name was announced, the Players would buzz with discussion.
Generally, the louder and longer the discussion, the greater the reputation of the guest; for those with lesser reputations, they couldn’t avoid being quietly ridiculed.
"That thin, short, white-bearded old man who just went in is the Sect Leader of the Xingyi Sect? I’ve never heard of this sect, nor this old man. How did he get an invitation?"
"You’ve been in the Martial World for so long, and you still don’t understand? In the Martial World, fists do the talking, but sometimes seniority matters too. This old man has quite a high seniority in the Martial World."
"High? How high? Can it be higher than the Iron Gall Divine Constable? Is The World’s Number One Manor going to give him a title of the highest seniority? Hahaha!"
"After all, he’s a Sect Leader. But the Sect Leader Zhao Wuji of the Innate Wuji Sect who just went in seems even more formidable! I’m in the Gang Qi Realm, yet Zhao Wuji exudes a dark aura, extremely dangerous, at least a Heavenly Person."
"Huh? Zhao Wuji? Wasn’t Zhao Wuji killed by Xiao Shiyilang during the battle for the Deer Cutting Saber? Why is he here now?"
Among the Players, some had long triggered a series of quests related to Xiao Shiyilang and the Deer Cutting Saber.
Some had even learned information about relevant characters from ancient script fragments released by families, and in their discussions, immediately recognized something strange.
The peculiarity about Zhao Wuji had indeed been noticed by many Martial Arts Experts who entered, but out of trust for The World’s Number One Manor, they only cautiously probed during small talks without exposing it.
At this moment, Lian Chengbi, drinking and observing the situation in the tavern, noticed that almost everyone except him and Xiao Shiyilang had arrived, his expression under the hood grew heavier with suspicion.
He discovered that everyone invited by The World’s Number One Manor, except maybe Xiao Shiyilang whose invitation status was still uncertain, was familiar to him.
Being familiar is one thing; it’s normal to have heard of other Martial World experts as all mix in the Martial World.
Yet all the invitees shared a common trait — every one of them secretly held key positions in the Heaven Sect.
The Lord of Carefree once called himself "Heavenly Young Master", cultivated the Eighteen Layer Yin Earth Technique, established the Heaven Sect, a terrifying secret organization comprising many experts. As the sect master, he gathered alliances in the Martial World, wielding fearsome influence.
The thirty-six incense masters and sixty-two vice incense masters of Heaven Sect were all distinguished figures in the Martial World, often avoiding each other, all directly commanded by the Lord of Carefree.
Now, of the twenty-nine people already present in The World’s Number One Manor, except a few long missing or dead, all were Heaven Sect incense masters.
They might not know of each other’s existence, but Lian Chengbi, who slew the Lord of Carefree and took over Heaven Sect’s power and roster as its new sect master, certainly knew their shared secret.
Now, for Heaven Sect’s incense masters to be altogether invited to The World’s Number One Manor without their knowledge... Lian Chengbi couldn’t believe it was mere coincidence.
He promptly set down his wine cup, took out a silver ingot from his bosom, placed it on the table, intending to leave directly through the window at the side, using the noisy Abnormal People outside as cover, perfect for an escape.
However, at the same moment, a faint sound of wind breaking came from above, swiftly moving past the roof without a pause, settling into the shadow by the window, locking onto him with Qi Mechanism.
Lian Chengbi’s gaze turned cold, "World’s No.1 Palm—Ancient Sword Soul?"
A slightly deep voice came faintly from the rooftop, "Can’t claim to be the World’s No.1 Palm, just benefited from the Reaching God Divine Palm technique. Since Young Master Lian is here, why not enter the manor and join the heroes?"
Lian Chengbi frowned, weighing the situation, and calmly said, "No need for your concern. I’m about to enter the manor. I too wish to know why the Divine Constable invited so many of us to The World’s Number One Manor. Is there something good?"
With that, he decisively removed his hood, turned to lift the curtain and stepped out of the private room. Amidst the Players’ astonished discussions, he strode out of the tavern, heading straight to the grand and imposing gate of The World’s Number One Manor.
With the power he absorbed from the Lord of Carefree, and the Martial Arts acquired from the "surprise prey" left by the Lord of Carefree, he was already a different person, confident in defeating the renowned Ancient Sword Soul.
But one Ancient Sword Soul isn’t terrifying; what is terrifying is inside The World’s Number One Manor, there are several, if not ten Ancient Sword Souls, and one Iron Gall Divine Constable more dreadful than everyone in The World’s Number One Manor combined.
"Young Master Lian of Lian Family Castle has arrived!"
When the servant’s calling echoed into the manor, the many guests sitting inside had varying expressions.
Some smiled and greeted Lian Chengbi, while others completely ignored him, choosing to disregard this junior.
No one knows that Lian Chengbi is the new Heavenly Sect Master, nor do they know that the terrifying masked Tian Gongzi instructing them is the young Martial World prodigy reputed as the new star of the righteous path.
Only Zhao Wuji, who should have been dead, stared at Lian Chengbi with a somewhat odd expression, internally uttering, "Just as he said, Lian Chengbi was invited here, so what exactly is the Iron Gall Divine Constable planning?"
What the Iron Gall Divine Constable intends to do, nobody knows for now.
Even though Lian Chengbi was invited inside, the so-called banquet has yet to begin. Apart from a few maids serving tea and the servants, nobody else attended to the distinguished guests invited, almost as if the Divine Constable was too busy to remember them.
These people undoubtedly enjoy privileges ordinarily. Never have they been left waiting like this.
But because the person they are waiting for is the Iron Gall Divine Constable, despite the growing impatience and doubt within each of them, they still saw it as a test and waited patiently.
Outside the manor, many players also gradually grew impatient, discussing among themselves.
Only Lian Chengbi felt an increasing sense of crisis, a stronger and stronger heart-pounding panic, as if something bad was about to happen.
His expression gradually grew somber, suddenly standing up, he spoke aloud to the empty depths of the manor, "There are urgent matters at home that require my attention; I must leave now to attend my family business. I apologize for any offense and hope the Divine Constable and all the seniors in the manor will understand, I will surely return another day to apologize."
The impatient crowd was astonished and looked at Lian Chengbi, thinking this young lad is crazy.
If it were them, no matter how impatient, even if they were to sit here idly for three days, they would not dare to request resignation without the Iron Gall Divine Constable’s permission.
However, just as Lian Chengbi’s voice echoed out, a dignified, dragon-like voice reverberated from within the manor.
"There’s no need for Young Castle Master Lian to rush back home; should there be any matters regarding the Lian Family Castle, I can send someone to resolve them. Now, you must continue waiting here for a person."
"The Iron Gall Divine Constable!"
"So the Divine Constable is in the manor!"
"Waiting for a person? Who could be worth waiting for even for the Iron Gall Divine Constable?"
Everyone, including Lian Chengbi, was shocked.
Lian Chengbi’s heart sank further as he clasped his fists and asked the question everyone was curious about, "I appreciate the Divine Constable’s kindness, but certain family matters cannot be handled by outsiders. I am also curious, who are we waiting for here? Is this person’s appearance a good or bad omen?"
Upon mentioning whether it was a good or bad thing, Lian Chengbi seemed to have a small motive to lead everyone to worry and raise a fuss. As soon as he finished speaking, some people’s expressions subtly changed.
Zhu Wushi’s voice remained calm, "Waiting for the Black Wind Village Chief!"
Black Wind Village Chief!
It turned out the person to wait for was the Black Wind Village Chief!
Everyone paled upon hearing this name, more imposing and powerful than the Iron Gall Divine Constable, some people even had their previously ruddy faces turn pale, and felt a pang of anxiety in their hearts.
While they might expect the Iron Gall Divine Constable’s invitation to be for good reasons, the Black Wind Village Chief’s invitation...waiting for this evil star...unlikely a good thing.
Lian Chengbi’s heart sank, prepared to speak again.
The Iron Gall Divine Constable’s voice conveyed an undeniably authoritative tone into the manor.
"He wants to meet you! You have to wait, and I’ll have to wait with you!"
Almost as the words fell, a towering figure, exuding violet aura-like magical power, clad in a dragon robe, manifested like a whirlwind, ghostly appearing within the manor, standing authoritatively beside Lian Chengbi, drawing all eyes towards him.
Lian Chengbi felt his body stiffen, as the next words he heard startled him, gripping his fists tightly.
"How are Yidao and Tianya doing now?"
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(Goodnight!)
