The banquet hall was temporarily arranged by the City Lord's Mansion. Because there were many people invited, the original banquet hall of the City Lord's Mansion could not accommodate it. Qi Yoyo and Yu Wenrui discussed it and decided to simply clear out the spacious martial arts training ground and use it as a temporary banquet hall. Banquet venue.
The furniture and tables surround the ring in the center of the martial arts training ground and spread out in a fan shape. Standing on the ring and looking around, it seemed like a martial arts tournament was about to take place.
When they first arranged the arrangement, Qi Yoyo was worried that such a crude and random arrangement would offend the talents and beauties of the major sects, making them unhappy and mistakenly thinking that the city lord's palace looked down upon their status. Yu Wenrui told her to just rest assured, saying that people in the world don't stick to trivial matters, and he would just come forward to explain something when the time comes.
Today, Yu Wenrui also worked really hard. He personally went up to greet everyone who came to the venue, arranged a place for everyone to sit, and took the trouble to explain that the venue was a temporary setup, so that everyone could bear with it.
Qi Yoyo could clearly see that after entering the door, some people's faces turned pale when they saw the rough banquet venue. Some even turned around and left with their sleeves fluttered. However, after being received by Yu Wenrui personally, their faces became gloomy. It was all gone immediately, and he smiled happily, as happy as if he had eaten honey.
From this alone, we can see that Yu Wenrui has a very high prestige in the hearts of these young leaders, and his words and actions are both intimidating and convincing.
But compared to his prestige, what surprised Qi Yoyo even more was his elegant, easy-going and approachable nature. She saw that Yu Wenrui treated them all equally, whether they were disciples from famous sects or from poor families, without deliberately praising them or showing any disdain.
"A humble gentleman, that's it." Qi Yoyo thought as she looked at Yu Wenrui's busy figure from a distance.
It was past seven o'clock, and the night was quickly driving away the last faint light of the day. The high-mounted torches were lit on the martial arts training ground, and clusters of burning flames illuminated the entire place.
"Why hasn't the party started yet?"
"Yes. It's been a long time since seven o'clock."
"It is said that they are waiting for three people."
"Who is it? With such a high status, nearly a thousand of us are sitting here waiting."
"I forgot what it was called. I heard it's very famous in Yancheng."
At a quarter past seven, no one came on stage to announce the start of the banquet. The noise became louder and louder, and some people began to shout dissatisfied.
"Brother Yuwen, it's already been a quarter of an hour. Be careful of the situation getting out of control." In the first row of seats on the north side of the arena, a dignified young man wearing a blue and white Xiangyun gown was smiling, swinging his folding fan, and looked slightly sideways at the seat where he was sitting. Yu Wenrui on the right.
This person's name is Linghu Qiu, and he is an outstanding disciple of the Southern Border Cangkong Sect.
Although the Cangkong Sect's status in the world is not as high as that of the Yaowang Valley, it is still a prestigious sect in the southern region, and the Cangkong Sect and the Yaowang Valley have always been on good terms.
"Haha, Brother Linghu, you have no need to worry." A handsome young man sitting on the left of Linghu Qiu said with a smile, "With Brother Yuwen's status and prestige, even if the situation is really out of control, all he has to do is step on the stage and raise his arms. That’s it.”
This person's name is Fengyuan Si. He is the younger generation disciple of the Guangming Palace in the South. He is also a figure with the same status as Yu Wenrui and Linghu Qiu.
"You two dear friends are making fun of me again." Yu Wenrui shook his head and smiled at Linghu Qiu and Feng Yuansi, then looked sideways at Qi Yoyo who was sitting on his right side, lowered his voice and apologized: "Hey, I'm really sorry. Can’t wait any longer. Everyone has an opinion.”
"Brother Wen Rui, hurry up, everyone is waiting for you." Qi Yoyo urged anxiously. In fact, she had been urging Yu Wenrui to come on stage, but Yu Wenrui kept saying it was okay to wait a little longer, and she waited for a quarter of an hour. Although Zhang Xiaozhu and the others had not yet arrived, Qi Yoyo was very grateful.
She changed her name to Yu Wenrui as Brother Wenrui at Yu Wenrui's request, using the name he used when they met thirteen years ago. When she heard Yu Wenrui's name, she thought his surname was Yu Wenrui, so she called him Wen Rui. Calling him Brother Wenrui, now that I think about it, I suddenly understand why she shouted "Brother Wenrui" at that time, and both Yaoxian and Yuwenrui laughed happily. What's damning is that neither of them reminded her.
Although Yu Wenrui came on stage late, as soon as his figure appeared on the stage, the noisy martial arts training ground quickly became quiet, and everyone's eyes focused on him.
"I'm very sorry for keeping you all waiting for so long." Yu Wenrui bowed in all directions, bowed and apologized, and said: "Three of my dear friends may be involved in something, so they won't be able to come tonight. I can't get a glimpse of the three of them today, and I feel a little sad. Unfortunately, we can only look for another opportunity to invite you. Since it has been delayed for a long time, let’s stop talking and get straight to the point.”
"Our banquet is called the swearing-in ceremony, just because we want everyone to do it"
To the south of the arena, in the middle of the first row, sat a man wearing a red cloud and flowing fire gown. His appearance was not inferior to that of Yu Wenrui, but unlike Yu Wenrui's upright and elegant appearance, his smile gave people a coquettish and evil feeling.
This person's name is Ruan Xinyuan, and he is a disciple of the Southern Feixian Sect.
Feixian Sect and Yaowang Valley have always had differences. The reason is that 80 years ago, Bian Tianyun, the leader of Feixian Sect, accidentally used a hidden weapon during a fight. The hidden weapon was coated with poison, and Bian Tianyun was poisoned. He arrived at Yaowang Valley, but was turned away by Yaowang Valley, and eventually died of poisoning outside the gate of Yaowang Valley. So the relationship between Feixian Sect and Yaowang Valley was formed.
Ruan Xinyuan is a talented young man of the Feixian Sect, and his cultivation qualifications are not inferior to Yu Wenrui's, so he is often compared with others in the southern realm.
Ruan Xinyuan was leaning on the soft couch, looking at Yu Wenrui who was talking eloquently on the stage, with a wicked smile on his lips, and asked his junior brother Guan Hongyi sitting on his right side: "Do you know who the three people who are not here are?"
"I heard someone named Zhang Xiaozu, Zhou Jianlai and Niu Dawa when I was talking to the students from Yancheng before. Are you interested in these three people? Do you also want to make friends?" Junior Brother Guan Hongyi asked curiously.
"We must make friends." Ruan Xinyuan smiled.
"Why?" Guan Hongyi was surprised, "Are these three people so amazing? They can actually make you and Yu Wenrui compete for friendship."
"It's so great that I don't know." Ruan Xinyuan said, "But I know that Yu Wenrui can't deal with these three people. As the saying goes, the enemy of the enemy is a friend. If Yu Wenrui doesn't deal with these three people, then They are my friends, Ruan Xinyuan."
"Ah? Senior brother, how do you know they don't deal with each other?" Guan Hongyi was puzzled.
"Didn't you hear it? Yu Wenrui, the black guy, is holding something bad in his stomach." Ruan Xinyuan curled his lips and sneered, saying: "Everyone here today is not a proud and arrogant person, but Yu Wenrui didn't say a word to let everyone know After waiting for a quarter of an hour, he finally told them that he was waiting for three people. When they didn't wait, instead of being angry at all, he said that he admired the charm of these three people and wanted to find another opportunity to invite them. You just listened to what he said How did you feel after those words?"
"Me?" Guan Hongyi frowned and thought for a moment, then replied: "I seem a little angry. I feel that these three people are putting themselves too high. They are just three unknown people. They actually made so many people wait for a long time. If we have the chance to meet them, we will definitely You need to learn a lesson or two.”
"Haha, that's it." Ruan Xinyuan said, "With your determination, you are angry, let alone them. Believe it or not, if I don't come, he can make the big guys wait for me for half an hour and kill me. Praise them very high. Do you understand what this is called?"
Guan Hongyi's eyes narrowed, and he lowered his voice and said: "Praise and kill!"
Ruan Xinyuan smiled and nodded, giving him a teachable look.
"It's a good way to kill people without showing blood. The people in Yaowang Valley are really insidious." Guan Hongyi looked at Yu Wenrui who was talking on the stage with hatred.
Ruan Xinyuan seemed to feel tired from lying sideways, but luckily he curled up his legs and lay down on the couch.
Guan Hongyi reached out and pushed his shoulder, and reminded him softly: "Brother, pay attention to your image." It's a pity that Ruan Xinyuan didn't look down on him.
"But there is one thing you still need to understand." Ruan Xinyuan waited for a while and then said again.
"What do you want to understand?" Guan Hongyi asked.
"A person worthy of Yu Wenrui's praise is definitely not simple. You quietly go to the back and ask the disciples of Yancheng for details."
"Now?"
"Is there a problem?"
"He's still talking."
"Just think he's farting."
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In front of the city lord's palace, in the carriage at the street corner, Zhu Zizhen looked anxious and angry, and Wang Tienan had already curled up on the couch and fell asleep.
"No, I have to ask. Mr. Zhang and the others may have gone in while we were distracted." Zhu Zizhen couldn't sit still anymore.
Wang Tienan opened his eyes and glanced at him, and said: "The city lord's palace is too tightly guarded today. No one can get in without an invitation. Otherwise, brother, I can still find a way to get in and ask you. But you go ask the person at the door. The guards can do it too, maybe they really know. But remember, you must be polite when you speak, and don't cause trouble."
"I understand." Zhu Zizhen responded, lifted the curtain, jumped out of the carriage, and walked straight to the door of the city lord's palace.
As soon as he crossed the street, the four guards at the gate of the City Lord's Mansion noticed him.
"Four adults" Zhu Zizhen put on a smile and raised his hands to the four guards from a distance.
"Are you okay?" one of the guards asked.
"I want to get some news from the four adults, and I hope they can help me," Zhu Zizhen said.
"Say." The guard did not reject him directly.
"Excuse me, my lord, has Mr. Zhang, the young pawn, come to the banquet?"
"No."
""The guard answered so neatly that Zhu Zizhen suspected that the guard was perfunctory and answered randomly.
The guard seemed to have guessed what he was thinking, and explained: "Today's banquet was delayed for a quarter of an hour because it was waiting for Zhang Xiaopeng, but the wait
He didn't wait for a quarter of an hour, and the party had just begun. "
"Thank you, sir. Thank you, sir." Zhu Zizhen quickly thanked him and turned around to walk towards the carriage. After walking more than ten steps, he turned around and turned back. He took a deep breath and boldly said: "Four adults, can you help this villain?" Send a message that I have something urgent to ask to see the Lord of the City."
"Boy, don't waste your time. You can't get in without an invitation today. The Lord of the City has a lot of things to do every day, and you can't just see him if you want. If you really have something urgent, tell me and the four of you. If we think it's true, It's urgent, I promise to call you immediately." The guard said in a cold tone, thinking that Zhu Zizhen was playing tricks and wanted to sneak in to attend the banquet and take the opportunity to make friends with noble people.
"But I have something really urgent, and I can only tell the city lord alone. It's extremely urgent, really!" Zhu Zizhen said anxiously.
"Get out!" Unexpectedly, the guards suddenly changed their faces and yelled angrily, because they had long noticed that Zhu Ziqiong's carriage had been parked at the street corner for a day, and now he actually said "urgent", which was not nonsense.
"If you keep chattering, don't blame me for chasing people away." The guard warned, holding the handle of the sharp knife hanging at his waist.
"What can we do? Hey!" Zhu Zizhen was so anxious that he beat his chest.
Da da da
Suddenly, a series of rapid horse hooves came from far away in the street, and then a carriage drove through the night. It ran straight to the door of the city lord's mansion and stopped. The curtains of the carriage were raised, and three young people got out of the carriage one after another.
"Master Zhang!" Zhu Zixuan was overjoyed, staring at one of the young men and shouting in surprise.
The three people who got off the carriage were none other than Zhang Xiaozu.
Zhang Xiaozu looked along and recognized Zhu Zizhen immediately, and asked with a smile: "Is Mr. Zhu also here to attend the banquet?"
"Young Master is joking, how can I have such qualifications?" Zhu Zizhen said with a bitter smile, then waved urgently to Zhang Xiaopou, lowering his voice and said: "Young Master Zhang, please take a step to speak. I am here to find you today. I want you to Tell the Lord of the City a very big secret I discovered."
Zhang Xiaozu stepped forward curiously, but Zhu Zizhen grabbed his arm and pulled him towards a dark corner.
After about half a cup of tea, Zhang Xiaozhu walked out of the dark corner with a solemn expression, carrying Zhu Zizhen behind him. He walked straight to the door of the City Lord's Mansion, raised his hands to the four guards and said: "Four eldest brothers, I have something urgent to see the City Lord. Sir, can you take him in with you?"
"No. No one can enter the house without an invitation." The guard refused directly.
Zhang Xiaozu frowned and had no choice but to say to Zhu Zizhen behind him: "Master Zhu, please wait here until I report the information to the city lord. I believe he will pass it on to you immediately."
"Okay." Zhu Zizhen nodded.
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"Next, let the City Lord come on stage and say a few words to everyone." Yu Wenrui stood on the stage and talked for a long time. I have to say that his ability to control the field is excellent and he has an extremely good grasp of people's emotions. Guala Guala spoke for such a long time, not only did not make the people in the audience drowsy, but it actually stirred up the atmosphere.
Qi Wuwei had just arrived, because tonight there was another banquet in the city lord's palace. The banquet was for important local officials in Yancheng, as well as the elders of the sects who had brought these young disciples out for training. They were the major sects. The main combat force came, and Qi Wuwei did not dare to ignore them.
Qi Wuwei took the stage, cupped his fists and raised his hands in all directions, and said with emotion: "Actually, I resisted in my heart, because standing in front of you, looking at your moist cheeks, I will feel deeply sad, sad that I will never return. I am returning to my youthful years. Seeing you, I only have four words in my heart: It’s great to be young!”
"As someone who has been here, I don't have much life experience to impart to you, because the era that belongs to me is ending, the era that belongs to you is beginning, and your era is up to you!"
"Yes, you should decide your own time!"
"Young people, boldly stretch out your hands and create your own era."
"Thank you. That's what I want to say to you."
There was a burst of warm applause from the audience. The rebellious young people saw the vast world that Qi Wuwei described to them, and they could roam freely.
"Uncle Qi, please stay." Yu Wenrui suddenly stopped Qi Wuwei, who was about to step down, and changed his title from City Lord to Uncle Qi, which instantly shortened the relationship between the two. His voice was not loud, but inside It was filled with true energy and had extremely strong penetrating power. It got into everyone's ears and attracted the attention of the whole audience.
"Actually, my nephew's visit this time, in addition to contributing a small amount to the empire, the southern border, and Yancheng, also has a very important thing." Yu Wenrui said, taking out a letter from his arms.
