Everyone turned towards the source of the voice and saw a middle-aged cultivator with a refined appearance striding forward. This cultivator, handsome and distinguished, exuded a calm aura. The slight silver in his temples did not age him; instead, it lent him an air of otherworldly grace.
He was the new lord of Heavenly Sword City, the Nascent Soul elder of the Majestic Sword Sect, Ximen Changqing, followed by his two disciples, Wu Shang and Xun Zhao.
Both disciples looked at Chu Xuan with complex expressions in their eyes. As soon as Ximen Changqing appeared, Lu Wen, He Ze, and the other cultivators hurriedly bowed deeply.
"Greetings to Elder Ximen!"
In the realm of cultivation, one higher level commands respect regardless of age. However, Ximen Changqing did not pay heed to the others but instead focused on Chu Xuan. Chu Xuan returned the gesture with a nod but did not bow deeply as the others had.
"Greetings to fellow daoist Ximen."
Ximen Changqing sized up Chu Xuan, then laughed heartily, "Fellow daoist He is indeed young! You are sure to have a limitless future!"
Chu Xuan responded with a smile, "I've heard that Elder Ximen's swordplay is unmatched and his mastery of the tea ceremony is exquisite. May I have the honor of experiencing it?"
Ximen Changqing nodded with a smile, "Please, fellow daoist He."
His gaze briefly swept over Lu Wen, who had turned pale, and casually remarked, "Wu Shang, Xun Zhao, this man dared to impersonate an official of the lord's mansion. How should he be dealt with?"
Wu Shang and Xun Zhao exchanged looks. Wu Shang gritted his teeth and stepped forward, "Master, this man has been brutal and overbearing, bullying others by abusing his power and offending a Nascent Soul cultivator. By the law, he should be expelled from Heavenly Sword City!"
Immediately, several Golden Core cultivators moved forward to seize Lu Wen. Lu Wen's pupils shrank, and he cried out, "Brother Wu! I've done so much for you; you can't abandon me! I may not have merit, but I've put in hard work... wuwuwu..."
The Majestic Sword Sect cultivators swarmed him, and even his mouth was covered.
Ximen Changqing chuckled, "Just a minor disturbance; it's nothing. I've recently acquired a can of Moon on the Sea. Please, fellow daoist He, join me in tasting it."
Chu Xuan nodded with a smile, "Moon on the Sea? That's one of the ten famous teas of the Reincarnation Divine Church. Thank you, fellow daoist Ximen, for the opportunity to appreciate such fine tea."
The two walked side by side towards the lord's mansion.
After they left, He Ze was still visibly shaken. Master He... had attained the Nascent Soul!? Even the lord of Heavenly Sword City, Ximen Changqing, had personally come to invite him! What an honor!
In a moment, He Ze straightened his back, his face beaming with pride.
"Fellow daoist He, you and Master He are kinsmen. If you become successful, don't forget to support us, your old friends."
"Fellow daoist He is loyal and devoted. You've guarded the shop for four years for Master He. Your future is bound to soar!"
"Here is a mid-grade magic treasure, fellow daoist He. If you don't mind, please accept it."
"I often make talismans; here is a set for you, fellow daoist He."
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