Chapter 387

Xu Yang walked quickly to the courtyard and saw that two new disciples had already moved in, being fooled by Wan Hai.

This guy's old habit had flared up again, wanting to fool newcomers, but these two were very vigilant and didn't fall for his tricks.

Xu Yang went up to chat and learned that the two were named Ma Yong and Peng Yu, from Tanshan County, one of the six counties under the jurisdiction of the Profound Heaven Sect, and were not Dragon-Ascending disciples from Qingyuan County.

Knowing they weren't disciples from Qingyuan County, he exchanged a few pleasantries and left.

Over the next few days, Dragon-Ascending disciples from other counties arrived at the Profound Heaven Sect one after another, making the outer sect disciple residence lively once again.

Looking at these curious new disciples filled with ambition, the old disciples' eyes were all filled with pity. In two years, most people had seen through the Profound Heaven Sect and understood that outer sect disciples were just cattle and horses.

This afternoon, Xu Yang came down from Departing Fire Peak and saw a few people he seemed to have seen at the Qingyuan County martial arts examination, feeling very familiar.

He immediately walked over and cupped his fists, "You brothers look very familiar. Are you Dragon-Ascending disciples from Qingyuan County?"

The few hurriedly cupped their fists, "Greetings, Brother Xu Yang. We are indeed from Qingyuan County."

They were somewhat flattered, not expecting Xu Yang to actually recognize them.

When they were in Qingyuan County, Xu Yang was already very famous, and after arriving at the Profound Heaven Sect, they learned that Xu Yang was ranked among the Ten Elites.

Although he was the last one, he was still a genius that many people needed to look up to.

Xu Yang smiled, "It really is fellow townsmen. I thought I had recognized the wrong person."

Changing the subject, he asked, "Do you know the whereabouts of my younger sister, Xu Qing?"

One of them said, "We don't know, but we just saw Xu Qing asking others about your residence, Brother Xu. She should have found where you live."

Xu Yang cupped his fists, "Thank you for telling me."

After speaking, he walked away quickly and soon arrived outside the courtyard where he lived. Before entering, he heard a string of silver-bell-like laughter from inside.

A smile curled at the corners of Xu Yang's mouth; this was the laughter of that girl, Xu Qing.

He walked into the courtyard and saw a bunch of people sitting in the pavilion.

Jiang Ping, Sun Tao, Jiang Fan, Wang Weihua, Ma Yong...

The people living in this courtyard were rarely all present today. Besides those living here, Zhang Yong was also there.

Qiu Wenjie and Tian Li also appeared here following Xu Qing, and there was one person who caught Xu Yang by surprise—Qiao Yong.

That genius from the Qingyuan County martial arts examination who claimed his talent was comparable to Kong Yu.

He had an arrogant look on his face; although he was sitting in the courtyard with everyone, he seemed somewhat out of place.

"Brother!"

Xu Qing was the first to notice Xu Yang entering. She was full of surprise and immediately ran over, stretching out her arms to hang on his neck like she did when she was a child. However, at the last moment, she realized this wasn't home and that she had grown up, so she couldn't hug Xu Yang's neck like she used to.

"It's good that you're here!"

Xu Yang smiled and nodded. He had been worried that something might go wrong on the road.

"Greetings, Brother Xu." Qiu Wenjie and Tian Li walked over.

Xu Yang exchanged greetings with the two, greeted Sun Tao, Jiang Fan, and the others, and then sat down.

After chatting for a while, he learned that Qiao Yong and a Dragon-Ascending disciple from Qingyuan County named Qian Tong had been assigned to this courtyard.

"Everyone, today my sister and two junior brothers have arrived. I intend to host a banquet to welcome them. I hope everyone will do me the honor."

Seeing that it was already evening and time for dinner, Xu Yang stood up and extended an invitation to those present.

Xu Qing had come to the Profound Heaven Sect, and he was happy in his heart, wanting to hold a lively welcome banquet for her.

"It's rare for Brother Xu to treat us; of course, I won't miss it," Jiang Fan smiled.

Zhang Yong, Jiang Ping, and Sun Tao were all from the Weiyuan Hall and had the same master as Xu Qing and Qiu Wenjie, so naturally, they would attend.

Although Wang Weihua, Wan Hai, and the others had an average friendship with Xu Yang, if someone was treating them to a meal, only a fool would refuse.

"Sorry, I have an appointment with some friends, so I won't be attending the welcome banquet you're hosting, Brother Xu," Qiao Yong stood up and cupped his fists.

Although he made an excuse, everyone could see that he didn't have any friends to meet; he simply didn't want to attend.

Xu Yang smiled, "No problem!"

The group left the courtyard, leaving only the arrogant Qiao Yong behind.

"Does Brother Xu have a grudge with Qiao Yong?" Jiang Fan asked curiously.

Logically, Xu Yang and Qiao Yong were both from Qingyuan County and now lived in the same courtyard. If Xu Yang invited him to dinner, Qiao Yong shouldn't have refused.

But looking at Qiao Yong's expression, he really didn't like Xu Yang.

Xu Yang shook his head, "I don't know either."

Sun Tao snorted coldly, "He's just an ungrateful wretch. When we went to Qingyuan County for a task, Junior Brother Xu protected him for two days. How could there be a grudge? He's just relying on having some talent and looks down on us.

Look at that arrogant look on his face; his nose is almost pointing to the sky."

Zhang Yong asked suspiciously, "Is this Qiao Yong's talent very good?"

Everyone had noticed Qiao Yong's arrogance before and thought he was a disciple from some big family with an incredible background. They didn't expect it was because of his talent.

Sun Tao nodded, "He is hailed as the number one talent in this year's Qingyuan County martial arts examination, saying his talent is comparable to Kong Yu. You all should be careful of this person in the future; his methods are very vicious."

Jiang Fan suddenly realized, "So his talent is comparable to Kong Yu. Doesn't he know that Kong Yu is already dead? Talent doesn't equal strength."

Qiu Wenjie shook his head, "That's not it. At the Dragon Gathering, I heard people say that because you left without saying goodbye to Qiao Yong after the martial arts examination ended that day, he felt you slighted him and holds a grudge against you."

Xu Yang finally understood the reason and smiled, "I'm not his father; why do I have to say goodbye to him wherever I go?"

Sun Tao laughed, "Perhaps he feels that for a genius like him, you didn't suck up to him, which is why he's angry."

While talking, the group arrived at the restaurant.

The restaurant's business was even better than usual because of the arrival of new disciples, and various banquets had surged.

Xu Yang and the others almost couldn't find a private room, but the waiter recognized Jiang Fan and arranged one for them.

Ma Yong, Qian Tong, and the others who didn't know Jiang Fan's identity all looked at him in shock. ===== CHAPTER 388 =====