100 Birthday Dinner (1/2)
”Whoosh... Piak!”
Fireworks exploded in the skies of Secluded Mountain Prefecture City, like a shower of meteors; they fell towards the ground with their colourful flaming tails.
In the blink of an eye, it was the day of the birthday dinner. The entire Secluded Mountain Prefecture City was celebrating.
Even though there were more conflicts on the streets and a few gangs being destroyed due to the influx of people from all around the nation, it was all neglected due to the joyous occasion of the birthday dinner.
Prefecture Master's mansion.
”As Qinghe City's Spirit Returning Sect Sect Head, I offer my greetings to you, Prefecture Master!”
Amongst the loud discussions, Shi Yutong wore a cloth over her face and entered the Prefecture Master's mansion under the escort of a few Spirit Returning Sect disciples.
Spirit Returning Sect was a stronghold in the entire county, and therefore Shi Yutong's arrival was quite a big affair. She was directed to the heart of the hall.
'The troops of Secluded Mountain Prefecture are impressive, indeed impressive...'
She appeared friendly and greeted a few people whom she personally knew, but deep inside she was surprised.
At the gate of the mansion, there were two rows of Martial Artists (6th Gate and above) to guard it. There were emotionless and had metal armour, and were able to strike fear in anyone who looked at them.
At this point, all the guards were martial artists who broke through the 4 Heavenly Gates!
These highly skilled martial artists were able to lead a few hundred troops among the Secluded Mountain Prefecture.
After all, the weakest soldier within the Secluded Mountain Prefecture armed forces was a Martial Artist (4th Gate). A few capital leaders were at the Wu Zong level and were comparable to Shi Yutong!
If they didn't have such power, they wouldn't be able to ensure peace in the Secluded Mountain Prefecture!
At the seat of the hall master sat a cheerful old man, wearing a spiritual robe with a hundred 'longevity' sewn onto it. He was skinny and it was as though he would fall from a strong breeze. However, he had fire in his eyes and seemed unpredictable.
This was the Secluded Mountain Prefecture Master, who had controlled over 6 counties and the Secluded Mountain Prefecture armed forces - Liu Yan.
”Spirit Returning Sect's Shi Yutong congratulates my lord, prefecture head, and specially presents 3 stalks of spiritual ginseng and 10,000 gold coins. Here's wishing you longevity!”
Shi Yutong looked at Liu Yan and paid her greetings. Her loud and clear voice travelled throughout the entire hall, and her pricey gifts made a commotion.
”Haha….. Yutong, you are too kind, please recover!”
Liu Yan laughed heartily, and even his beard began to float up; it was evident that he was pleased with Shi Yutong. ”Please have a seat, and promise me you'll drink with me a few cups tonight!”
”Of course!”
Shi Yutong laughed, got seated and scanned the surroundings.
She was Wu Zong and the master of a county, she was seated at a special table with everyone at the same level as her. A few of them were the capital leaders, and there was one seat empty. He was under Liu Yan and was not present.
”Sect Head Shi, I've heard that you have just taken in a highly capable disciple. There is someone to take over your place now, and I am so envious of you!”
At the other table across, a muscular man offered a drink.
He was wearing the armour of the Secluded Mountain Prefecture City and did not bother to take it off. He used a large bowl for his wine and was extremely forthright.
”Niu capital had a good reputation...”
Shi Yutong downed one bowl of wine. ”My disciple is playful. Even though she might have potential, how could she compare to the talents here in the Prefecture City?”
”We cannot compare! Not at all!”
The capital leader of Niu County shook his head and pointed at the empty seat. ”After all, you recruited Master Lu's help to make a spiritual pill for her. With that to aid her, no matter how talented our people are, how can we compare to your disciple?”
Shi Yutong froze and was deep in thought for a moment. A voice came from the side. ”Master Lu is the only alchemy master in Secluded Mountain Prefecture and has many friends in many counties... Isn't that right, Sect Head Shi?”
His eyes were extremely sharp and whoever he gazed at felt uncomfortable.
Shi Yutong felt even more unbearable and almost wanted to run for the door!
The few people that he stared at were those who supported Master Lu to take over the appointment!
Liu Yan had mixed feelings, raised his wine bowl and scanned the surroundings as though he did not hear the previous exchange.
At the moment, the entire atmosphere changed, and there was an uncomfortable silence as though someone died.
Under such a huge stress, a few Wu Zong martial artists broke into cold sweat.
Just before Shi Yutong decided to start the fight, a few high pitched voices travelled from outside, albeit fearful. ”Lu Renjia, Master Lu, brings my disciple Ling Yin to offer our greetings to Prefecture Master!!!”
...
”It's so lively within the Prefecture City!”
At this moment, there was a group of people observing from outside the Prefecture City.
Fang Yuan stood on a little hill and observed everything. He then looked at Huang Fu Renhe and Yu Xinlou by his side. ”What? Are you still wondering why I retreated?”
”Why would we?”
Huang Fu Renhe waved his hand. ”Benefactor saved my life and my sister's life, and we will never forget this favour. Regardless, I will always obey you!”