This is not the first time that Shen Hao has had wine in a sect. The last time was at Guishan Monastery, and the next one was at Chang Baifeng.
The sect’s banquets are different from those outside. There are not many tricks, and it is not a table seat, but a small table for each person, placed on a blanket, a futon for you, a few dishes of refreshing side dishes on the table, and a pot of good wine, and that's it.
The food of the sect is not only for you to eat, but also for you to drink.
Shen Hao's golden sword robe from Fenghong Villa was very eye-catching, and he naturally became the center of attention as soon as he arrived. The people around him subconsciously distanced themselves from him and his party, and many people started talking in low voices. The most common ones were speculating on why the people from Fenghong Villa came here.
"Master Shen, you're welcome and safe!"
Following a disciple from Wanjuan Shushan, he walked forward. When he approached the guest of honor position, he met a person. He laughed and greeted Shen Hao. It was Xiang Liu, the seventh elder of the Mingshan Sect whom he had met before.
"Hahaha, Elder Xiang, Shen is so polite! Thank you for thinking about Elder Xiang. Everything is fine recently." Shen Hao bowed in return. Even the etiquette was still the same as that of a junior cultivator meeting an elder, but his words were Treat each other as equals.
There is a lot of emphasis on this, and the details must be carefully appreciated. People with a discerning eye can figure out a lot from this gift alone. However, this is not because Shen Hao is acting deliberately, but because he is used to being careful about everything.
Of course, there are also discerning people in the sect. From the moment Shen Hao walked into the square, countless eyes were looking at him, and every move he made was probably being scrutinized.
"That's good. Mr. Shen is here to meet the cultivator." Xiang Liu has just arrived. He has communicated with Zhong Hongye from Wanjuan Shushan before and knew that he should come forward during this banquet. It is necessary for Shen Hao to talk more, whether to release information to the outside world or to continue to express goodwill to Shen Hao. At the same time, he can also take the opportunity to introduce Shen Hao to the following business.
"It's indeed extraordinary! It opened Shen's horizons. He almost indulged in the sea of books in the library before. If he hadn't been craving for the wine tonight, he really wouldn't have wanted to come out."
"Hahaha, Master Shen is really a wonderful person! In fact, the Mingshan Sect also has countless books. If you have time, Master Shen can visit the Mingshan Sect. You will not be disappointed."
Xiang Liu thought that Shen Hao was really boasting about the collection of books in Wanjuanshu Mountain, but he didn't know that Shen Hao was telling the truth. If it weren't for this drink, he wouldn't have come out of the library.
Xiang Liu led the way, and this treatment once again made the eyes focused on Shen Hao more mysterious. You must know that behind Xiang Liu is the Mingshan Sect, and Xiang Liu has always been known to like to show off his airs. He is too lazy to look at ordinary people, but now he is acting like this, which makes people think a lot.
Thinking at the best, Mingshan Sect had to put on a friendly face in front of Fenghong Villa for the benefit of the sect. It should be to win goodwill and improve the tense situation between Fenghong Villa and the lower level sects.
At worst, it feels like flattery. Of course, there are very few people who think this way. After all, in the eyes of the sect monks, the super sect is the top ranking. Although Fenghong Villa is also very powerful, after all, it is separated by a gate and there are almost few people on both sides. There are people to deal with, so I subconsciously don't use "flattery" on super sects, and feel that Fenghong Villa is not worthy.
But the "very few" is already a big undercurrent. It is even said that those who can break common sense and think in a "flattering" direction are those who have overwhelming respect for Super Sect. For example, the visitors from the first-class sect who were also sitting in the front row were looking at Shen Hao and Xiang Liu.
After sitting down, Shen Hao felt two different eyes. He turned around and looked over and found that he was an acquaintance.
Lin Dashan, the real person of Wushan in Guishan Monastery, and Yu Aofeng, the great elder of Tianchan Sect.
Shen Hao quickly got up from the futon and walked over. Mainly heading towards Lin Dashan. He is now a registered disciple of Lao Shufeng of Guishan Monastery. When he sees Lin Dashan, he is an elder in the sect, so he should go and say hello.
"Disciple Shen Hao, I have met the elder." Shen Hao saluted Lin Dashan according to the disciple's etiquette.
This surprised Lin Dashan. He knew that the relationship between Shen Hao and Guishan Seminary was in name only, and that Guishan Seminary was taking advantage of Shen Hao's influence. Now that Shen Hao has become the Archdeacon of Foreign Affairs of Fenghong Villa, this "power" is even more comfortable. But he is also worried that the rising tide will lift all boats and Shen Hao will no longer be able to maintain the good relationship with Guishan Monastery as before. Now it seems that I have thought too much.
On such an occasion, Shen Hao directly bowed to his disciples and expressed his attitude clearly.
No wonder Shen Hao has a fierce reputation outside, but he is also known as "a man of his word". Now it seems that he is not a duplicitous person, and Nie Yun has made a real friend. Lin Dashan thought in his heart.
"No need to be too polite!" Lin Dashan didn't really let Shen Hao finish the disciple ceremony. Halfway through, he stood up and lifted the other person, and then said: "You represent Fenghong Villa today, don't mess up the etiquette. With this Just be distracted by your thoughts. But I haven't seen you come back to the mountain gate recently. Is it because you can't get away from worldly affairs? "
"Replying to the elder, this disciple has been busy with a lot of errands recently, so it is rare for him to have free time. I will definitely go back to the mountain gate to visit him when he is done with this period of work."
"Well, that's good. It's the 21st Sect Master's birthday next month, so you should take the time to come back."
"Okay, disciple, I've written it down."
"Okay, go ahead. This banquet will probably not be easy for you." Lin Dashan came on behalf of Guishan Monastery and understood a lot of things. But he didn't say it clearly that it would not be too late to wait until the matter came to fruition before expressing his position. What's more, Shen Hao is considered "one of his own" at the moment, so there is no need to panic at Guishan Monastery and just watch the show.
Shen Hao also knew that this occasion was not suitable for chatting, so he bowed again and returned to his seat to sit down. He picked up the wine on the table and tasted it without saying anything.
Shen Hao returned to his seat and sat down, but Lin Dashan was not calm.
Because they are both sects from Jingxi, and they are the only first-class sects in Jingxi, Wanjuan Shushan's arrangement of seats is very straightforward, putting Tianchan Sect and Guishan Monastery together. Next to Lin Dashan sat Yu Aofeng, the great elder of Tianchan Sect.
Anyone who knows a little bit about the sect structure in Jingxi will know that there is no peace between Guishan Monastery and Tianchan Sect. It may be said that there is no room for two tigers in one mountain, but they are definitely competing overtly and covertly.
As Shen Hao walked away, Yu Aofeng glanced at his back with a sneer, and then said to Lin Dashan at the table next to him: "I didn't expect that Master Shen would actually become a member of your Guishan Monastery? Tsk, tsk, inside and out. You guys are so clear about it, even the personal relationships of top disciples have been taken advantage of. I admire you, I admire you!"
