Chapter 1210: Chapter 1210: Nangong Family
Xiao Yi listened to the words of the surrounding eight Vice Hall Masters, his brows slightly furrowed.
"I’m just a Chief Steward, haven’t obtained the Sub Hall Master title, and directly jumped to Vice Hall Master of the Main Hall?"
The Vice Hall Master of Wind Shattering Hall waved his hand, "If the achievements are enough, there’s no need to care about those few rules."
"The task of eliminating this Evil Cultivator should be the most severe one in the Four-direction Domain over the past decades."
"The achievements, task points, rewards, etc., are also the highest in recent years."
"Moreover, that Evil Cultivator was something we eight Vice Hall Masters couldn’t handle, but you managed to kill him."
"If you’re still a Chief Steward or a Sub Hall Master, wouldn’t we eight Vice Hall Masters be shameless?"
"Indeed." The remaining seven Vice Hall Masters also nodded.
"The Hall Master of Wind Shattering Hall wouldn’t make random appointments."
"The promotion of Chief Steward Xiao Yi is only right and proper."
The seven Vice Hall Masters looked at Xiao Yi, no longer with the gaze of seniors or subordinates.
But with the gaze of peers.
In their eyes, this young man, Xiao Yi, was already a formidable figure on their level.
This is how the world works, where the strong are respected.
If you have true strength, you can gain enough respect.
"A few days." Xiao Yi first furrowed his brow, then nodded.
Originally, he intended to hand in the task and then continue his training.
However, a few days isn’t too long.
At this time, the Vice Hall Master of Wind Shattering Hall smiled and said, "In the next few days, there will be a grand event in the Four-direction Domain."
"Vice Hall Master Xiao Yi, why not attend it, it might help pass the time."
"Meanwhile, wait for the news from the Main Hall."
Xiao Yi nodded, cupped his hands, and said, "Thank you, Vice Hall Master."
"You’re welcome." The Vice Hall Master of Wind Shattering Hall also cupped his hands.
"If there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave." Xiao Yi said.
"I’ll take my leave as well." At this moment, the Vice Hall Master of the Asura Hall cupped his hands.
"Hmm?" All the Vice Hall Masters furrowed their brows, "Although the Evil Cultivator matter has ended, the follow-up handling still requires discussion."
"There are still many Sub Halls involved in the scores of cities that were bloodied."
The Vice Hall Master of Asura Hall waved his hand, saying, "You all can discuss this first, I need to report back to the Asura Hall Main Hall."
"In our Asura Hall, Xiao Yi was already a Sub Hall Master, now he can be promoted to Vice Hall Master as well."
With that, the Vice Hall Master of the Asura Hall cupped his hands and turned away briskly.
"That old guy doesn’t seem willing to lose out." Several Vice Hall Masters chuckled.
Xiao Yi smiled faintly, bade farewell, and turned to leave as well.
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Leaving Wind Shattering Hall, Xiao Yi strolled idly on the street.
Since he had to stay in Four-direction City for a few more days, he naturally needed to find an inn to stay at.
Originally, he could have used his authority in the Main Hall to borrow a seclusion room or a chamber.
But on second thought, he preferred to find an inn.
Before long, Xiao Yi randomly picked an inn and settled in.
In the inn’s lobby, Xiao Yi casually sat at a guest table, ordered some fine dishes, and a pot of fragrant tea.
A half-month ago, after a fierce battle with the Evil Cultivator, he was severely injured, healed, and then trained hard for another half-month.
Now, he deserved a break.
As for the grand event in the Four-direction Domain that the Vice Hall Master mentioned, if he had the interest, Xiao Yi would attend.
If not, barring any unforeseen circumstances, his next few days would be spent as usual in meditation and cultivation.
However, just a few bites in, some noise drifted over from nearby.
At a nearby guest table, two women were seated.
One was dressed luxuriously and had a cold demeanor.
The other was plainly dressed, with two braids, clearly a maid.
In front of the two women, a man was entangling them.
"Lady Muxue, could I..." The man exhibited a graceful demeanor.
"No." However, before the man could finish speaking, the woman coldly interrupted.
The man’s face twitched, "I haven’t finished saying..."
"I’m not interested in listening." The woman interrupted coldly again.
On the man’s face, a trace of anger flashed, "Miss Fang, although our Nangong Family may not be one of the Three Great Families of Four-direction City."
"But in the entire Four-direction Domain, our Nangong Family is also among the top forces."
"I, Nangong Yan, am one of the five Heavenly Talents."
"I merely want to gather with Miss Fang, and Miss Fang won’t even give this face?"
Next to the woman, the maid with two braids tugged at the woman’s clothes and whispered, "Miss."
The woman’s face remained cold, "There are many empty seats in this lobby, why insist on sitting here, Young Master Nangong?"
The man smiled, "Although there are many seats, if Lady Muxue isn’t nearby, what’s the point?"
On the man’s face, there was an obvious look of admiration and a mischievous smile.
Upon hearing this, the woman shook her head.
The man’s eyes squinted, his face no longer concealing his anger, "Lady Muxue, do you look down on my Nangong Family?"
"Or perhaps, the young master of my Nangong Family isn’t even qualified to sit with Lady Muxue?"
"You..." The woman’s expression turned somewhat unpleasant.
The reputation of the Nangong Family in the entire Four-direction Domain is by no means inferior to the Three Great Families.
Even some top sects in Four-direction City might pale in comparison.
"I have an appointment and no free seats." The woman said coldly, "Young Master Nangong, perhaps you should sit elsewhere."
"An appointment?" The man smiled playfully, "Although Lady Muxue is also a Martial Arts Genius, your skills at lying seem rather poor."
Upon hearing this, the woman frowned.
From not far away, Xiao Yi furrowed his brows, "Miss Fang? Lady Muxue?"
"Fang Muxue?"
Xiao Yi smiled faintly, took a sip of fragrant tea, then calmly set the cup down and stood up.
Walking to the table, Xiao Yi flicked his sleeves and sat down calmly.
"Hmm?" Three surprised and suspicious glances instantly turned towards Xiao Yi.
The woman, the maid, and the man all looked at Xiao Yi.
Xiao Yi’s expression remained unchanged, smiling faintly, "Lady Muxue has an appointment with me; Young Master Nangong, you’d better find another seat."
"Who do you think you are?" The man’s expression instantly changed.
"Get lost."
The man immediately made a move, striking with a palm.
As the palm was launched, flames followed.
"Watch out." The woman shouted.
Xiao Yi’s expression remained unchanged, instead calmly pouring himself a cup of clear tea.
"You’re seeking death." The man’s face turned cold.
A powerful palm, accompanied by flames, fiercely came crashing towards Xiao Yi.
Crack...crack...crack...
In the air, an icy aura suddenly gathered at some unknown point.
The attacking flames instantly froze.
"Hmm?" The man’s expression changed.
Xiao Yi took a sip of tea, smiling, "Young Master Nangong, are you planning to help me warm my tea?"
"However, I prefer drinking it cold, so there’s no need for your trouble."
"You..." Nangong Yan first showed a change of expression, then his face turned cold.
"Who exactly are you? In the Four-direction Domain, among the younger generation, there are only a few who can take one palm from me."
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Second update.
