Chapter 7399
Everyone's Fawning Over the Master of Zhongnan Mountain
Under the intense and awe-inspiring gazes of countless people, the silver-gray private jet finally came to a steady stop, its propellers slowly ceased spinning, and the swirling winds gradually subsided.
The hatch opened slowly with a "hum," and the first person to step out was an elderly man dressed in a plain linen robe. He had white hair but a youthful face, a gaunt appearance, and a pair of slender eyes that seemed to open and close, as if holding endless vicissitudes.
Although his steps were not fast, with each step he took, an invisible aura seemed to flow around him, making it difficult for those near the gangway to breathe, and a heavy sense of oppression inexplicably arose in their hearts.
Following closely behind were Lu Zhuo, the head of the Lu family, and Lu Wenhou, the martial arts genius who was once famous in the western region.
Both of them bowed slightly, deliberately lagging behind the old man by half a step, their expressions full of respect, even with a hint of cautious awe, not daring to even breathe loudly.
On the viewing platform, everyone held their breath involuntarily; you could hear a pin drop.
Needless to say, the humble, almost subservient demeanor of the Lü family father and son alone is enough to demonstrate the terror of this old man in the linen robe!
This person must be the mysterious Venerable One whom the Lü family traveled all the way to Zhongnan Mountain and spent a fortune to persuade!
The elderly man in the long robe slowly descended the gangway, his gaze sweeping calmly over the dense crowd on the platform. His tone was flat and emotionless, revealing neither joy nor anger.
"Lord Wen, it seems that your Lü family has quite a reputation in the Northwest. To be able to attract such a grand welcome, and among the crowd... there are a few decent figures among them."
Lu Wenhou immediately bowed, his face full of fawning smiles, bending even lower: "Master, you misunderstand! How could the Lu family have such face? These people have all heard that Master has come to the Northwest and have come to pay homage to your divine countenance and to see your esteemed presence!"
"Oh? You want to pay your respects to this old man?"
The old man in the long robe raised an eyebrow, seemingly surprised. A hint of amusement flashed in his narrow eyes. "I am but a hermit from Zhongnan Mountain, living in seclusion for many years. I never expected that someone in this Northwest region would know me?"
Lu Wenhou smiled mysteriously, took a half step closer, and lowered his voice, saying, "Master is too modest. You will know soon enough."
His tone suddenly shifted, becoming somewhat sinister:
“However, Master, I have recently heard that a madman nicknamed ‘Devil’ has emerged in the Western Region, named Xiao Chen.”
"This young man is ruthless and reckless, having uprooted the Tang and Baili families, among other long-established martial arts clans, causing widespread panic and unrest throughout the western region!"
Upon hearing this, the old man in the long robe flashed a hint of disdain in his narrow eyes, and a contemptuous smile curled at the corner of his mouth: "Devil? Wiping out entire families at the drop of a hat? Such ignorant and arrogant young brats who only know how to be fierce and violent usually... don't live long."
A glint flashed in Lu Wenhou's eyes; these were exactly the words he had been waiting for! He quickly pressed his advantage, his tone tinged with worry:
"Master, you are wise! But... this boy is arrogant and domineering, and his methods are ruthless. If he becomes insane and tries to harm my Lü family, what should we do?"
The old man in the long robe paused slightly, letting out a very soft, cold snort.
This cold snort, seemingly indifferent, struck the hearts of all those with keen hearing present like a muffled thunderclap, causing their blood to surge and their faces to turn pale!
"Rest assured." The old man's voice was as indifferent as ice, yet it carried an unwavering confidence. "With me here, this boy... will not be able to step into the Lü family's gates."
“If anyone dares to approach, he will be reduced to ashes in an instant.”
Upon hearing this, Marquis Lü was overjoyed, as a huge weight had been lifted from his shoulders!
During this time, although he was in seclusion in Zhongnan Mountain cultivating, he still heard intermittently about the dramatic changes in the western region.
The Blood Demon Society failed, and Xiao Chen not only survived but rose to prominence with lightning speed, his brilliance becoming undeniable. If the rumors are true, the current Lu family alone would likely be powerless to deal with him. But with his master's words, he has an unshakeable protective shield!
As soon as the group stepped off the gangway, representatives from various families who had been waiting for a long time immediately swarmed forward, their faces full of flattering smiles, and took out precious gift boxes that they had prepared in advance from their pockets.
"Your Excellency's presence is truly an honor for the martial arts world of the Northwest! This is a 'Blood Jade Ginseng' that my Lin family has treasured for a hundred years. It is a small token of my respect, and I hope Your Excellency will accept it with a smile!"
"The Xu family has long admired your esteemed name and hereby presents a piece of 'Cold Iron Refined Gold,' a treasured artifact for forging divine weapons. We earnestly request your presence!"
"This junior has prepared a simple banquet at the 'Listening Tide Pavilion.' We humbly request that Your Excellency and Patriarch Lü move there so that we may extend our hospitality!"
One after another, lavish gifts, enough to drive ordinary martial artists mad with envy, were presented. Servants of the Lü family quickly stepped forward, respectfully accepting them without the slightest negligence.
The old man in the long robe remained indifferent, not even lifting his eyelids to acknowledge the flattery and gifts presented to him.
He naturally understood what these people were thinking; they were simply opportunistic, seeking powerful backers, and trying to avoid harm and seek benefit.
Mediocre people are the same throughout history.
Seeing that the atmosphere was sufficiently built, Marquis Lü cleared his throat and said loudly:
"We, the Lü family, are deeply grateful for your hospitality! My master has had a long journey, and our Lü family has prepared a banquet at Qiyun Manor to welcome him back. If you do not mind, you are welcome to join us, which will also allow my master to meet the heroes of the Northwest!"
Upon hearing this, everyone's gazes toward Lu Wenhou became even more fervent!
He has actually become a disciple of this mysterious venerable one? In that case, the Lü family's position in the western region will be unshakeable!
Just then, not far from the VIP passage, a little girl dressed in light blue cloth and with her hair in two buns was being half-persuaded and half-pulled to the other side by a middle-aged man with a bitter smile and a heavy breath.
This middle-aged man is Liu Jianming, the president of the Ancient City Seeking Ginger Group.
Last night, this strange girl somehow found him and blurted out that he had been in contact with Xiao Chen before, and then "threatened" him to lead the way to find him.
Liu Jianming initially didn't take it seriously, until the girl casually revealed a sliver of power that horrified him... This seemingly innocent girl's strength far surpassed his!
What's going on in this ancient city? First, Xiao Chen suddenly appeared out of nowhere, and now this little monster has emerged?
Seeing that the Lu family had gathered many powerful figures, Liu Jianming was afraid that this ignorant young girl would cause a huge trouble, and he just wanted to get her away from this place of trouble as soon as possible.
Unexpectedly, the little girl suddenly stopped, her gaze fixed on the elderly man in the linen robe surrounded by the crowd. She licked her lips with her small tongue, a gleam of eager anticipation flashing in her eyes.
"Huh? Finally, I've run into someone decent... My hands are itching to test my skills against him!"
Liu Jianming turned pale with fright and quickly lowered his voice, almost pleading, "My little darling! Please, please don't! Aren't we going to find Mr. Xiao? I'll take you there right now, immediately!" (End of Chapter)