I Slay Gods and Demons in the Deceit Night
Chapter 348 - 244: Three Things! No Negotiation!

Chapter 348: Chapter 244: Three Things! No Negotiation!

Mr. Lu’s courtyard was small in scale.

The old gentleman preferred tranquility and seldom received visitors.

Even when figures from various sectors of High Willow City came to pay their respects, only a few could enter the courtyard.

There were not many chairs in the courtyard, and even if those from inside the house were brought out, there wouldn’t be enough to seat everyone.

Yet Lv Tang still brought out four chairs.

Mr. Lu and the Chief True Man took their seats respectively.

The other two chairs were clearly intended for Inspection Envoy Wu Chang and the thirteenth young master from the Holy Land.

Lin Yan’s expression remained calm as he sat by Mr. Lu’s side.

But the thirteenth young master merely glanced at them and frowned slightly.

In his eyes, these wooden chairs were roughly made and too cheap; even sitting on them would soil his Holy Land robes.

"Why does the young master not take a seat?"

Mr. Lu noticed this, gently stroked his beard, and spoke with a smile.

The young master spoke calmly, "Elders are discussing matters; it is right for the younger generation to stand by."

As he spoke, he couldn’t help but give Lin Yan, who was sitting beside Mr. Lu, a glance.

"That’s fine, as a junior, listen carefully by the side to the teachings."

Lin Yan’s expression was indifferent as he looked at the elder opposite him and slowly said, "The Chief True Man has come on behalf of the Holy Land, and as the Inspection Envoy representing the Observatory, I welcome you! Mr. Lu... let us begin our discussions."

The atmosphere in the courtyard became tense, the faces of those from the Holy Land extremely unsightly, with anger implicit in their expression.

As for the thirteenth young master, his expression remained unchanged, but his eyes grew three shades colder.

The young man named Gui Zhen, seeing the situation, secretly rejoiced in his heart.

Lv Tang and Lin Lei exchanged looks, feeling rather helpless.

Mr. Lu coughed and said, "Chief True Man, speak your mind."

The Chief True Man looked at Lin Yan intently and said with a smile, "According to the rules, upon arriving in High Willow City, I should have gone to the City Guard Mansion to discuss this matter with the current Great City Guard."

"But as an old friend happens to have attained the Refining God Realm today, congratulations are in order."

"I was unaware that Brother Lu was here when I set out and as such, I’ve come empty-handed, which is truly impolite of me."

He said so, and glanced aside.

The thirteenth young master understood and took out a box from his bosom, placed it on the table, and said, "The Chief True Man has been in seclusion for many days, unaware of the outside world, but upon hearing that Mr. Lu was residing in High Willow City for his retirement, my teacher specifically instructed me to deliver this item."

Seeing this, Mr. Lu laughed and said, "I, a person of little significance, have actually garnered attention from the Saint Master; I am truly honored."

"Not long ago, a poem from Qifeng Prefecture reached the Holy Land, with one line reading ’The roc rises with the wind in one day, soaring straight to ninety thousand li,’ which the Saint Master praised no end."

The thirteenth young master said with a smile, "Therefore, he has bestowed this divine brush in the hope that Mr. Lu will produce more magnificent works, boost the literary fortunes of the Human Clan, and support the path of new laws!"

Lin Yan’s expression remained unchanged.

Lin Lei, however, looked a bit perplexed.

Then, they heard Mr. Lu chuckle, stroking his beard and saying, "Thank you for the Saint Master’s generous gift."

Hearing this, Lin Yan casually picked up the box and passed it backward.

Lv Tang reached out to take it, his expression rather displeased.

In the ancient ruins, the seals had already been lifted, and he clearly understood the implication behind this gesture.

The meaning of the Chief True Man’s visit was that he had come to seek discussions with the City Guard Mansion.

From the beginning, there was no intention to see Mr. Lu or even hear of Mr. Lu in High Willow City, implying he was never considered significant enough to warrant attention.

Now that Mr. Lu had achieved the Refining God Realm, the Chief True Man, as a representative of the Holy Land, was willing to show respect and come to pay a visit.

The most basic meaning was, this time the visit was not for discussion but merely to give notice!

Then he took out this object of reward.

What is a reward?

A superior rewards a subordinate, that is what a reward is!

They sensed that Mr. Lu and Wu Chang’s attitudes were unfavorable, with apparent hostility, so they used this method to tell Mr. Lu that even as a cultivator in the Refining God Realm, he could not triumph over the Holy Land.

"I wonder, Chief True Man, what is your true purpose for coming to High Willow City?"

Suddenly, a voice came from outside the courtyard.

All present, with their not insignificant cultivations, had long been aware of the commotion outside.

It was the City Guard Mansion’s people arriving.

Leading them was the current Great City Guard, and by his side, the City Captain, who held the power to mobilize the forces within High Willow City.

Following were the two Deputy City Governors and twelve senior officials.

"We have come to congratulate Mr. Lu on achieving the Refining God Skill, a joyous and laudable occasion."

The Great City Guard stepped forward, performed a salute, and then said with a smile, "We just happened to arrive, and with Mr. Lu as our witness, we might as well discuss matters!"

"Matters of such importance should rightfully be held within the City Guard Mansion, as per the rules," said the thirteenth young master, his brows slightly furrowed, "In this small courtyard, what kind of image does that present?"

"Presumptuous!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Yan suddenly stood up and shouted, "The Chief True Man is here to discuss matters with the City Guard Mansion, and the Observatory, together with Mr. Lu, is here as a witness. Is it your place, a junior, to speak?"

"It is said that the Holy Land is prosperous and strict in ritual, setting an example for all the mansions and cities to follow!"

"Is this the etiquette of the Holy Land?"

Lin Yan then pointed at the other’s face and demanded, "What kind of image does that present?"

"..."

Seeing this, all from the Holy Land were incensed.

The thirteenth young master was even more grim-faced, his hand subconsciously resting on the hilt of his sword.

Lin Yan, upon seeing this, was about to draw his own sword.

Suddenly, Mr. Lu coughed deeply and glanced at Lin Yan.

Immediately after, Lin Yan let go of his hand, his face expressionless.

"I serve as the Sixth Vein Master, but the thirteenth young master, as the directly taught successor of the Saint Master, is here to assist in the matter," said the Chief True Man, finally speaking calmly, "Inspection Envoy Wu Chang, you are too agitated, to reprimand the Holy Land for rudeness is unprecedented in a thousand years!"

"It must be a misunderstanding."

The Great City Guard said with a smile, "Previously, this young master also seemed not to have taken a seat, and when I arrived, I too thought he was merely an attendant."