Chapter 2135: The Gift Has Arrived

Hong Zun completely didn't care about He Mo and his group.

At present, the Dao One Immortal Sect can be said to be a hundred neglected affairs awaiting revival, with plenty to keep busy; there's no time to worry about this.

Moreover, the place where He Mo and his group are is so desolate that not even birds defecate there; the Dao One Immortal Sect had never even glanced at it before.

Don't worry about things that haven't happened.

Regarding Hong Zun's words, Qi Xiong thought about it and also felt they made some sense.

Moreover, he currently really doesn't have extra energy to pay attention to this matter.

So he nodded, agreeing with Hong Zun's words, and then instructed the steward in charge: just keep an eye on their movements.

If there's nothing particularly strange, then there's no need to pay attention.

The Dao One Immortal Sect's main task now is still to develop discreetly, with no intention of turning hostile toward Wuji Xiancheng.

So, if the other side wants to enter Wuji Shanmai, let them come; as long as it doesn't affect us, it's fine.

"Yes."

Hearing that, the steward respectfully nodded and replied, then withdrew.

Qi Xiong continued to be busy handling other matters; now the sect has many more disciples, but the number of stewards is rather insufficient.

Mostly it's Hong Zun, Lin Potian, Qin ShanHai, Bai Hua Xianzi, and Jue Ying, these elders, who are busy.

Not to mention, even that old drunkard Hong Zun is being urged by Qi Xiong to work.

Some minor matters still need to be handled by the steward.

"When we next recruit disciples, we might as well also select a batch of stewards with clean backgrounds."

After finishing the matters, Qi Xiong secretly thought.

Just then, the steward under him walked in, performed a respectful salute, and said.

"Sect Master, He Mo of Wuji Xiancheng has come, saying he wants to meet the sect master, and made a special trip to pay a visit."

"He Mo? What does he want?"

Hearing this, Qi Xiong doubted, saying that the Dao One Immortal Sect had not paid any attention to He Mo and his group these past few days.

And the other side hasn't done anything special either; how did they end up coming to visit on their own initiative?

However, since the visitor is a guest, after a brief consideration, Qi Xiong had the steward invite them in.

Inside the main hall, Qi Xiong specially summoned Hong Zun, with Lin Potian accompanying him; not long after, He Mo and a few people from Wuji Xiancheng walked in.

Seeing Qi Xiong, he proactively clasped his fists and said.

"Sect Master Qi, I have long admired your great name; today I am finally fortunate to meet you."

"Brother He, please don't stand on ceremony; please have a seat."

He Mo's attitude makes Qi Xiong increasingly puzzled; is this guy seeking something from someone?

But you're a high-ranking official of Wuji Xiancheng; if even Wuji Xiancheng can't settle this matter, then our Dao One Immortal Sect certainly can't either.

Could it be because of the tens of thousands of offerings within the sect?

However, those people basically do nothing all day besides eating.

Unless Qi Xiong gives an order, otherwise they're just waiting all day for their meals.

But as long as Qi Xiong gives an order, these people carry out tasks without any mistakes and are quite handy to use.

After taking their seats, everyone began to chat casually.

It was just ordinary chatting, like old friends gathering briefly.

After about an hour and a half, He Mo finally got to the point, stating the purpose of this trip.

He looked at Qi Xiong with a smiling face and said.

"Sect Master Qi, to be frank, our City Lord has always wanted to maintain more contact with your sect."

"We're all in the vicinity of Wuji Shanmai; as for the situation there, I needn't say—Sect Master Qi, you know it's the domain of the beast race."

"Since we are both human powers, we two should interact more."

"Indeed, indeed."

Upon hearing that, Qi Xiong nodded in agreement, yet inwardly doubtful—why haven't I seen you all moving about before?

Seeing Qi Xiong like that, He Mo's smile grew even brighter, and he smoothly took out a batch of treasures from his Space Ring, smiling as he said.

"Just a modest gift; upon our first meeting, I hope Sect Master Qi won't disdain it."

"Huh???"

Looking at these treasures before him, Qi Xiong's eyes widened.

"This is a modest gift? Let me see—immortal-grade formation disk, immortal-grade spirit fruit, immortal-grade pills, fairy artifact........."

"Goodness, everything He Mo took out is not below immortal grade."

"You call this a modest gift?"

"Does Wuji Xiancheng really have this much money? Even richer than Pill King Immortal City?"

"Upon first meeting, even Pill King Immortal City wouldn't necessarily have such a big hand."

"When things go against the norm, there must be something amiss; Qi Xiong, ever cautious, quickly realized something was off."

"For someone with no prior connection, who just comes out and does this so outright?"

"However, just as Qi Xiong was about to speak, someone beat him to it."

"Only see, the steward originally half-asleep and listless, Hong Zun, upon seeing so many treasures, especially those few jars of immortal brew, the light in his eyes could not be concealed."

"Those few jars of immortal brew, he knows, are famous fine wines from the Immortal Realm; each jar is not cheap, and due to low production, often you can't buy them even if you have money."

"Put out a batch, and it's often directly snapped up by various major powers."

"So, without waiting for Qi Xiong to speak, Hong Zun already laughed repeatedly."

"\"Brother He, you're being too polite; there's no need for us to be like this—thank you, thank you. \""

Huh???

Upon hearing Hong Zun's words, Qi Xiong turned his head, looking at him with a suspicious expression, his eyes full of doubt.

I haven't even spoken, and you've already taken the thing?

No merit, no reward; when things go awry, there must be a monster—don't you know that?

Qi Xiong's mouth twitched involuntarily; he wanted to interject, but He Mo and Hong Zun over there had already started chatting.

Just moments ago, Hong Zun had been half-asleep, too lazy to lift his eyelids, but now he seemed like a completely different person.

With He Mo, it was as if they had met before; the two practically behaved like close brothers, enthusiastically chatting away.

Instead, Sect Master Qi Xiong was left hanging to the side.

Until He Mo and his group prepared to leave, Hong Zun personally saw them out to the hall's exterior; as they departed, Hong Zun still felt somewhat reluctant.

"Fellow Daoist He, we're both now in the Wuji Shanmai; if you have nothing else to do, do come visit often."

But what he was really thinking was, next time he comes, he should bring more treasures, especially that immortal brew; this old man is quite pleased.

He Mo also nodded repeatedly in agreement.

"Definitely, definitely, I will surely come again in the future."

"Good, good, good, then Fellow Daoist He, take your leave slowly."

"Brother Hong, you may return now; no need to see us off."

Immediately, He Mo and his party boarded the immortal vessel and departed, while Hong Zun still stood there waving farewell.

Only after the immortal vessel vanished from sight did a resentful voice come from beside him.

"Still watching? Everyone's gone, and you're so reluctant?"

Huh???

Turning his head, he saw Qi Xiong with a dark face, looking at him with eyes full of grievance, while Hong Zun frowned suspiciously.

"Senior Brother, why are you looking at me like that?"

"What were you just doing?"

"I wasn't doing anything; when paying a visit, they were enthusiastic, so we couldn't neglect courtesy."

"Really?"

"Otherwise, what? This isn't all because you told me to."

"Hah, isn't it because of those treasures? At the start, you weren't like this."