"You are really considerate of your busy schedule to come and witness our holy scriptures. I would like to thank you for your sincerity. I hope you can relax your mind and body tonight. I would like to toast you all..."
Lord Showa, who was at the top, picked up the small wine cauldron and raised it downwards. He took a deep sip, raised his cup to the side, and looked at the people below with a smile.
Almost all the people from various sects who came here were juniors. Zhenjun Zhaohe could be regarded as the most senior monk in the field, and he was also the leader of the sect. No one would not give him such respect.
The young monks responded respectfully or politely, talking in twos and threes. The atmosphere was quite good, and the undercurrents caused by various accidents also dissipated.
However, more people first pay attention to the position on the right side of the upper hand, which is empty. That should be the position of Huyang Sect's great disciple Mu Di, but he has not shown up yet since the banquet started. Not even his fiancée, the head's daughter, came.
It must be said that it attracted the attention of many monks. The monks who were a little more sensitive felt unhappy about this, because they were unhappy about these two people.
Those who came to the Huyang Sect to participate in the mirror-asking ceremony were all young juniors named by various sects, and they were all arrogant and arrogant. Their respect for the true king of Zhaohe is respect for the strong, but it does not mean that they can tolerate another level of neglect from the Huyang sect.
As the future leader of the Huyang Sect and the well-known disciple of the Huyang Sect, Mu Di, and Guo Ni as the well-known daughter of the leader Guo, these two people represent many things. If they don't come or come late, it will be regarded as a certain degree of neglect and disrespect.
Although the Huyang Sect has a long history and outstanding foundation, it is still a name from the past. Now it is just a mid-level sect that vaguely shows signs of recovery. Why is he so arrogant?
Many people are dissatisfied, but their dissatisfaction is with the two people in the future.
Especially now that the banquet has been going on for a while, and the seats are full of distinguished guests, including everyone who should be here and who should not be here, but only these two people's seats are still empty. However, the people of the Huyang faction had no explanation or excuse, which could not help but arouse the dissatisfaction of many caring people.
However, Lord Showa showed no reaction to those overt and covert glances. He only smiled and made a few nice remarks, without mentioning the theme of the banquet.
Naturally, it is impossible for the monks to come to this banquet of heroes to actually come to eat. Who else in this huge world of cultivation would be short of that little food? There's no way I really came here just to eat.
The only thing that can attract monks to come is nothing more than heavenly materials and earthly treasures, or a reputation that is spread all over the world, or an opponent in chess... Often there is no escape from these few things.
The monks in the world of cultivation say they are seeking immortality, but in the final analysis, they are also a group of people who have not completely shed their mortal bones. Where there are people there is society, and where there are people there are disputes. There is also competition among monks for fame and fortune, and they are motivated by their own ambitions.
It's just that monks are more powerful than mortals.
The banquet of heroes is a banquet. In addition to the banquet and diplomacy, there are of course some special entertainment programs. This has almost become a default rule at banquets in the world of cultivation.
Many people were waiting for this entertainment show, but Lord Showa remained silent. He kept toasting and motioned for everyone to take off their chopsticks.
Who wants to eat? Why haven't you gotten to the point yet? Some anxious disciples couldn't hold their breath and frowned frequently.
Ningxia was not in a hurry and ate something calmly. She knew in her heart that there would be so many programs in the future that she would not be able to watch them by then, so there was no need to rush for a while.
At this time, the number of people in the venue had already arrived, and there were no more new affiliated sects to greet them, so Lin Pingzhen was really free.
After sending away the last group of people who exchanged greetings, Lin Ping really found the heart to continue communicating with Ning Xia.
"There are quite a lot of people coming to this Mirror-inquiry Ceremony. I saw that many small sects who have escaped from the world have also sent people here." Lin Pingzhen said curiously.
"It should be to build momentum." Ningxia said without thinking.
In order to build momentum for Mudi, Lord Showa must have had the intention of retiring. I am afraid that after this incident, news will be spread to his eldest brother, Mu Di. This mirror-asking ceremony invited so many people and cost a lot of money, and it was also to make Mudi famous.
I think tomorrow's mirror-asking ceremony will only be more grand, if there weren't those bad things...
It's a pity that once Guo Ni's incident comes out, the Huyang Sect will be in chaos for a long time. Mudi's position from now on will probably become extremely embarrassing. Ning Xia secretly thought.
"...Brother Zhen, what's wrong?" Lin Pingzhen suddenly looked at her seriously for a while, making her feel embarrassed.
"Haha, it's nothing. I just feel that you have grown up a lot and changed a lot, and I can't even recognize you." Lin Pingzhen said with a smile.
The world of cultivation really trains people, but it only takes one or two years for people to undergo such a big change. In the blink of an eye, the little sister who had grown up looked like something he didn't dare to recognize. Fortunately, this was a change for the better, otherwise he would have had to worry more.
Thinking of the girl who was still waiting for him in the sect, Lin Ping really had a headache.
Yeah? Ning Xi touched her face in a daze, dazed. Such a big change?
Well, she actually noticed it herself. Since her trip to Fengming City, her temperament has undergone some subtle changes. Although she is still lazy, confused and dull, she always feels as if she has a little more energy than before. The way of doing things has also become much tougher.
Sometimes even she herself would lament the changes in her circumstances after doing something unexpected.
Now that Lin Pingzhen, a familiar person, said it, I don't know how I feel.
"When I was in Daniu Village, I had my family and fellow villagers move me around, and the confusion was over. But no one in this world of cultivation could help me. Isn't it all on my own?" Ning Xia didn't know she was sarcastic. Still laughed.
"People always have to grow up. Xiaoxia, it's great for you to be like this. I think Ning Shu and Ning Shen will be proud of you if they know about it."
"... Xiaoxia just now is so majestic, even I..." Lin Pingzhen raised his eyebrows and joked seriously, but the smile in his eyes could not be ignored.
"Oh, Brother Zhen laughed at me again. There is no prestige. That fellow Taoist is very fierce. I saw that she wanted to touch my sword, so I started to scare her when I was unhappy. I didn't see what she said before she left. His eyes looked like he wanted to eat someone..."
Ningxia shook her head helplessly, it was obviously the first time she encountered such a situation. This was the first time she met someone who felt so good about herself. She got a wave of hatred for no apparent reason, and Ning was quite innocent. It was obviously the other party who coveted her sword first.
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"...Why are you starting?" The complaints became louder and louder, as if they were deliberately trying to make someone listen.
"...Isn't it that those two didn't come? This banquet is already halfway over, and the protagonists haven't come yet. I'm full of confidence..."
