PDLP Chapter 262 Flying Dragon in the Sky, It's a Good Opportunity to Meet the Great Man
Chapter 262 Flying Dragon in the Sky, It's a Good Opportunity to Meet the Great Man
During the tea party.
Zhu Sheng, a member of the Bamboo Clan, suddenly stood up as he saw that most of the guests had arrived.
His voice unconsciously rose a few decibels, and he said with a hint of resentment, "In short, I find it hard to accept Madam Lan's verdict!"
"Moreover, that Ice Lotus is the very foundation of Mist Mountain. How can it be easily given to someone else? I absolutely refuse to accept such an outcome!"
"I think we should ask the Peak Master to come out of seclusion and reassess this matter."
Upon hearing this, Madam Lan's face showed a hint of anger.
She was already famous and was an elder. This mere boy in the Acquired Realm was too young for her to be her great-grandson, yet he was so presumptuous and rude, he almost pointed his finger at her and cursed her.
If it weren't for some lingering affection for the bamboo lineage, she certainly wouldn't have let Zhu Sheng leave Huai Valley standing today.
Saintess Mingyue and the others were outsiders and unaware of the recent events in Wushan, so they did not interrupt rashly.
At this moment, Palace Mistress Chrysanthemum leaned back in a carved pearwood chair, her posture languid. She gently raised her hand and yawned.
"Madam Lan, why are you dawdling like this? Quickly announce the start of the tea party. This Palace Mistress is itching to have a match and can't wait to find someone to spar with." Palace Mistress Ju's voice carried a hint of displeasure.
Her gaze swept lightly over Madam Lan and the Holy Maiden of the Underworld Moon, finally settling on the unusually low-key and silent old man, Merlin.
The death of Protector Jin, coupled with the inexplicable calamities suffered by her Hundred Flowers Palace, fueled the anger of Palace Master Ju. She had already secretly decided that she would settle old scores with this old man today.
It's a pity that his disciple, whom he just accepted yesterday, is about to die.
Palace Master Ju then turned to the side, a playful smile playing on her lips: "Hey, Merlin's little apprentice, would you be willing to abandon the darkness and come to my Hundred Flowers Palace? I am willing to take you as my personal disciple, and your treatment will be much better than that of the Plum Clan."
The atmosphere around them suddenly became subtle because of Palace Master Ju's words, and everyone's eyes were focused on Yi Xiaoqi, waiting for her answer.
Upon hearing this, Yi Xiaoqi's face was filled with astonishment, her eyes widening as if she couldn't believe what she was hearing.
She wondered in disbelief: Could I have misheard? How could there be such a frivolous person in this world who would treat such a solemn matter as apprenticeship as a game and change it so easily?
Although she was not well-educated, she knew about propriety, righteousness, integrity, and shame, and understood that taking a master to learn a skill was a major life event that required careful consideration. How could she be so rash?
Old Man Merlin remained seated there, his gaze deep and calm, watching the tea leaves in his cup swirl and rise, as if all the disturbances of the outside world were irrelevant to him.
His calm and unflappable reaction was far beyond what Palace Master Ju had expected.
The Palace Mistress of Chrysanthemum frowned slightly, and looked at the old man in the plum grove with suspicion for a few more seconds, secretly wondering: This old man is about to die, what is he relying on to be so calm?
It should be noted that among these innate grandmasters, she was ranked sixth, while he was fifth. According to the rules, she could rightfully challenge him first, and then challenge the Holy Maiden of the Underworld and the others one by one.
However, given Merlin's current state, if he were to fight, it would be tantamount to courting death. He should find various reasons to avoid the battle.
Therefore, Palace Master Ju already had a plan in mind, intending to immediately raise the price and extract some benefits from Elder Merlin or Madam Lan should they hesitate to offer their assistance.
The thought of the Hundred Flowers Palace, which she had poured her heart and soul into building, collapsing before her eyes yesterday and turning into ruins filled her with both heartache and anger.
Since the disaster yesterday, Palace Master Ju has been busy dealing with the aftermath and has not yet had time to investigate the origin of the giant cloud hand. She feels that this matter is inextricably linked to the Mei and Lan lineages, which is why she made things difficult for him at the tea party today.
At this moment, seeing that Madam Lan was still hesitant and reluctant to announce the start of the tea party, Man Gu could not suppress his anxiety.
He said impatiently, "Madam Lan, you were the one who suggested holding this tea party earlier than planned. Now that we have accepted the invitation, let's not delay any longer and announce the start immediately! As for those who haven't arrived yet, I suppose they won't come, so why waste time on them?"
Madam Lan's gaze was fixed on the entrance to the valley.
The stone gate of Huai Valley was never lowered, as if it were specially opened and waiting for someone.
"Madam Lan, who are you waiting for?" Luo Yu couldn't help but ask, unable to contain his curiosity.
His question drew curious glances from everyone present.
Madam Lan pursed her lips gently, her expression calm, and uttered only three words: "Waiting for distinguished guests."
Although her tone was calm and even, her heart was burning with anxiety.
All her plans and ideas were based on the premise that Chu Lengyu would show up today. If she didn't come, this carefully prepared tea party would probably end in an awkward situation.
Just as Madam Lan was feeling anxious and speculating, a figure slowly came into view on the distant mountain path.
The woman was exceptionally beautiful and attracted a lot of attention.
She wore a long, snow-white dress and moved through the mountains and forests without getting a speck of dirt on her; she was so clean it was almost unreal.
Her steps were light, as if she were walking on mountain clouds, neither hurried nor slow.
All eyes were drawn to the woman, casting glances of amazement and curiosity.
Yi Xiaoqi recognized the person at a glance, and her heart was filled with excitement. However, she knew that it was not appropriate to show it at this moment, so she could only sit upright in her seat, her eyes sparkling with barely suppressed joy.
When Madam Lan saw Chu Lengyu finally appear, her tense nerves finally relaxed, and a smile appeared on her face. She thought to herself: He's finally here.
At the same time, the old man Meilin also put down his teacup.
The tea leaves in the teacup rose and fell with his movements, just like the ups and downs of life.
Yi Xiaoqi glanced at her master's teacup and was surprised to find that the arrangement of the tea stems seemed to follow a strange pattern.
Recalling yesterday, she received a hollow stone ring and many precious books from her master, including a copy of the I Ching.
Out of curiosity, Yi Xiaoqi opened the book first.
At that moment, gazing at the uniquely arranged tea stems, she seemed to have a sudden inspiration, and what she had learned the previous night flashed through her mind.
The Qian hexagram signifies: Great success, favorable conditions, and perseverance.
The ninth line in the fifth position: "The flying dragon is in the sky; it is advantageous to see a great man."