Chapter 101: If It Doesn’t Work, Should I Join Too?
“Heh heh, Young Friend Lu certainly made a name for himself in the council today.”
“Nowadays, who in the Vast Sea City Sect Management Council doesn’t know the Sect Master Lu of the Chaotian Sect?”
Outside the Sect Management Council, Wan Hua and Ma Liang walked over with smiles all over their faces.
“You two Seniors praise me too much.”
Lu Qingyang chuckled and cupped his hands in salute.
“Young Friend Lu, you are far too modest.”
“Heh heh, this is your own ability. Others can’t even envy it if they tried.”
The two exchanged a smile.
“Alright, since the roll call is done, then today I’ll be the host. The three of us will have a good few drinks, how about it?”
“Then I’ll have to thank you two Seniors.”
Lu Qingyang did not refuse upon hearing this.
“Hahahaha, what’s with the courtesy? Come with me!”
As he spoke, Wan Hua grabbed Lu Qingyang and was about to leave.
But who would have thought that before Lu Qingyang could even take a step, a familiar voice suddenly sounded from behind.
“Elder Lu, wait!”
This voice made Lu Qingyang’s eyebrows twitch.
He turned to look, and found that it was none other than the Yun brothers.
“Oh, so it’s Deacon Yun.”
Lu Qingyang smiled faintly, his tone calm.
Meanwhile, Wan Hua, seeing someone interrupt him, gave an unhappy snort.
“Hmph, you’re a Deacon of the council?”
“What important matter is there?”
Clearly, Wan Hua also recognized these Yun brothers.
After all, the Seven Stars Pavilion had bought quite a few puppets from the Thousand Bamboo Sect.
“Cough cough.”
Yun Fei coughed lightly to cover his embarrassment.
He first led Yun Qi in respectfully cupping his hands toward Wan Hua and Ma Liang.
Then he bowed to Lu Qingyang.
“This junior is Yun Fei. Greetings, two Venerables.”
“This humble one has no important matter. It is mainly that I have not seen Elder Lu for a long time, so I came specially to greet you.”
After saying this, Yun Fei shot a look at Yun Qi, telling him to hurry and speak.
Yun Qi immediately stepped forward and once again bowed to the two Mahayana Venerables.
“This junior is Yun Qi. Greetings, two Venerables.”
“Hmph, since that’s the case, then you’ve already greeted him. Farewell.”
Wan Hua snorted coldly and pulled Lu Qingyang around to leave.
Seeing this, Yun Fei immediately grew anxious and hurried after them.
“Two Venerables, do not be hasty. This junior still has a matter to discuss with Elder Lu. Please allow this junior to explain.”
“Hm?”
Wan Hua stopped and turned to look at Yun Fei, his gaze slightly cold.
“Surnamed Yun, you are merely a Deacon. If not for your sect’s outstanding puppet refinement, how could you have entered my Sect Management Council?”
“Now you have disturbed Elder Lu again and again. Isn’t that a bit inconsiderate?”
Wan Hua’s words showed no mercy.
The dignity of a Mahayana Venerable erupted completely at this moment.
Even the long-famous Thousand Bamboo Sect, because it had no Mahayana, was nothing in his eyes.
“Venerable, you misunderstand. This junior absolutely did not mean to offend.”
Seeing this, Yun Fei hurriedly lowered his head and apologized.
“Then why haven’t you withdrawn?”
Wan Hua’s gaze was icy. His stare pierced into Yun Fei’s heart like a sharp sword.
Seeing the scene grow so awkward, Lu Qingyang could not help but cough lightly.
“Cough cough, Elder Wan, do not be hasty. This Deacon Yun and I can be considered acquaintances. Let’s hear what he has to say.”
“Heh heh, Young Friend Lu is right. In that case, let him speak slowly.”
The moment Lu Qingyang spoke, Wan Hua immediately reined in his aura.
The expression on his face became as warm as spring light.
He even thoughtfully stepped aside to make way.
Seeing this, Yun Fei felt bitterness in his heart, but his face still had to show a respectful salute.
“Deacon Yun, if you have something to say, say it.”
Yun Fei raised his head and glanced at Lu Qingyang.
Then he gritted his teeth and steeled his heart. “Elder Lu, to be honest, this junior truly admires Elder Lu’s puppet arts.”
“I specially request that Elder Lu visit my Thousand Bamboo Sect as a guest. My Thousand Bamboo Sect will certainly treat you with the etiquette of an honored guest.”
After Yun Fei said this, he stared fixedly at Lu Qingyang.
His eyes were full of longing.
“Hm? This surnamed Yun — I spent a floating giant ark just to invite Young Friend Lu to my sect as a guest.”
“What, he wants Young Friend Lu to go with just empty words? Utterly delusional!”
Hearing this, Wan Hua inwardly cursed him as a fool.
But out of consideration for Lu Qingyang’s face, he did not directly speak up to undermine him.
Lu Qingyang was slightly stunned.
He remembered that Yun Fei had mentioned this once before, but at the time it was about the two sects holding a Puppet Exchange Conference.
How had it now become him going as a guest?
Still… it wouldn’t hurt to go take a look. To see exactly what level the sect representing the highest local puppet-crafting skill has reached.
Lu Qingyang’s thoughts raced.
“Elder Lu?”
Seeing Lu Qingyang fall silent, Yun Fei was extremely anxious.
He feared the other party would refuse. After witnessing Lu Qingyang’s puppet refinement skill today, Yun Fei’s heart had long been itching.
If the sect did not learn and improve, then in the future, in the dao of puppet crafting, the Thousand Bamboo Sect might truly perish in the Seven Stars Sea.
Seeing Yun Fei urge him again, Lu Qingyang finally raised his head.
“Mm, that can work. Wait until I return to the sect and explain things, then I will lead my disciples to visit your honored sect.”
Hearing this, Yun Fei was overwhelmed with excitement, even rubbing his hands together eagerly.
“Thank you, Elder Lu. Rest assured, as long as you visit my sect as a guest, we will cover all your needs.”
“Heh heh, no need for such courtesy. It is a mere lift of the hand.”
Lu Qingyang waved his hand, indicating the other party need not worry.
“Then it’s settled. I will await Elder Lu’s good news in the sect.”
After repeatedly assuring him, Yun Fei finally took Yun Qi and left.
Once the two were far away, Ma Liang finally spoke. “This surnamed Yun brat is so eager to invite you. Looks like he also wants to learn a few moves.”
“Heh heh, Venerable Ma, don’t tease me. Their sect makes its living from puppet refinement. A wild path like mine can’t compare.”
Lu Qingyang shook his head and made a modest show.
“Heh heh.”
Seeing this, Ma Liang said nothing more.
But inwardly, he was also calculating something.
It seems this Young Friend Lu’s talent is far better than I thought. Even an old fox like Wan Hua is rushing to befriend him. In the future, he might be a brilliant rising star.
Should I… also exchange some pleasantries and hang up a sinecure in the Chaotian Sect? For a bit of insurance later?
Ma Liang stroked his beard and muttered to himself for a while.
As the few of them talked, they headed toward the largest spiritual food restaurant in the Vast Sea City.
And just as Lu Qingyang was about to taste the Vast Sea City’s most expensive spiritual material banquet.
In the Seven Stars Sea Region, above a stretch of calm sea.
A spatial rift suddenly split open.
Immediately after, a familiar figure emerged from within.
“Hoo… so this is Qingnan Shengzhou?”
“What abundant spiritual power. Compared to the Demon Domain, it’s simply far too good!”
Yang Yu drew a deep breath, sensing the incredibly dense heaven and earth spiritual qi around him, and could not help but praise it.
“Brat, stop dawdling. Hurry and go fetch my Secret Treasury. Who knows whether anyone has discovered my Secret Treasury after all these years.”
“Yes, Master! But Master, where exactly in Qingnan Shengzhou is that Secret Treasury you spoke of?”
Hearing the aged voice in his mind, Yang Yu immediately showed a delighted expression.
“Heh heh, you don’t need to ask that. Just follow Master’s guidance.”
“I remember, on that stretch of sea there was an island shaped like a sea turtle…”