Chapter 398: The Great Golden Seal

Green Water City, Shanyuan Road, in a residence, Li Li Banfeng sat on a sofa wearing a top hat, the brim pulled very low.

The Second Master of the Three Heroes Sect, Shen Shen Jinzhong, forty-eight years old, bald, round-faced, with a full beard, a seventh-layer Martial Cultivator.

Looking at Bao Bao Yingchen beside him, Shen Shen Jinzhong felt a wave of fear.

He knew this Bao Bao Yingchen wasn't real, but over the years, his fear of Bao Bao Yingchen had been carved into his bones.

"Seventh Master, this puppet has no flaws, it's just that the complexion is a bit off, looking a bit green."

Li Li Banfeng nodded: "The complexion is easy to handle; we'll do some makeup later."

Shen Shen Jinzhong added: "His speech and behavior are also different from our First Master.

Our First Master only says three parts and hides seven parts when he speaks, and even those three parts are spoken evasively.

When people listen to him speak, they all feel it makes sense, but few can clearly explain where the logic lies."

Shen Shen Jinzhong had clearly stated his impression of Bao Bao Yingchen, but Li Li Banfeng fell into deep thought. He had no way to train a cabbage-person into an old hand in the underworld in a short time.

Since it was impossible to create a highly similar Bao Bao Yingchen, he had to find another way.

He liked to speak evasively; just this point was hard to handle. He had to design a large amount of convoluted script for him. Once he said half a sentence wrong, his identity might be exposed.

Even if he didn't say a single sentence wrong, strictly following Bao Bao Yingchen's habits and making things sound cloudy so that others couldn't understand, the matter still wouldn't be accomplished.

The best response was not to let the cabbage-person say too much.

Shen Shen Jinzhong asked: "How much does Seventh Master think is appropriate?"

"I think three sentences are enough."

Shen Shen Jinzhong was startled: "Can three sentences clearly explain the matter?"

"Add two sentences of introduction and two sentences of conclusion; the main topic only needs three sentences. Seven or eight sentences in total, I think that's enough."

Seven or eight sentences are enough? Shen Shen Jinzhong was a bit uneasy.

Li Li Banfeng said: "It doesn't matter if you say more or less; the key is to have witnesses. You invite people from all the sects to the Golden Seal Hall. How many you can invite depends on your face.

I will also invite some people. Tonight, you welcome the Great Golden Seal home. Don't leak the news beforehand."

Shen Shen Jinzhong was in a difficult position: "Seventh Master, if you don't let me leak the news that the Great Golden Seal is coming home, how am I supposed to invite people?"

"That depends on your ability. I don't think you need to worry about that. Those who should come will come eventually, and those who shouldn't come shouldn't come to cause trouble," Li Li Banfeng took out a contract, "Let's sign the contract first; everything we discussed is written inside."

Shen Shen Jinzhong pricked his finger and pressed a bloody handprint.

Li Li Banfeng rewrote the script, and the two rehearsed it several times.

Shen Shen Jinzhong returned to the Golden Seal Hall.

The Golden Seal Hall was a large residence where important matters of the Three Heroes Sect were usually discussed.

Shen Shen Jinzhong sat in the second chair. This was Li Li Banfeng's instruction: until the matter was settled, the first chair must be left empty. This was respect for Bao Bao Yingchen and loyalty to the sect.

He called several subordinates and asked them to prepare invitations: "I bought twenty sheep in the Hundred Pastures Plain; you go and prepare twenty pots. We'll have a feast tonight."

A subordinate asked: "Who are we inviting?"

"I wrote a list; go and prepare the invitations."

"Master, at this time, holding a big feast isn't appropriate, is it?"

Shen Shen Jinzhong frowned: "Eating hot pot, what kind of big feast is that? I'm inviting these people to help us find the First Master."

The subordinate looked at the list; they were all prominent figures in Green Water City. These people weren't easy to invite: "Inviting them two days early is an invitation, one day early is a call, and today is a demand. Master, if we demand them to come, they might not be willing."

Shen Shen Jinzhong said impatiently: "Those who should come will certainly give me this face, and those who shouldn't come should just stay away to avoid causing trouble. Hurry up!"

By six o'clock in the evening, the guests arrived one after another.

The first to arrive were people from the Three Heroes Sect. Several elders were invited. Shen Shen Jinzhong sat in the second seat, the first seat was empty, and he invited the elder Dong Kaibin to the third seat.

Dong Kaibin was supported by the Chu family and had currently taken over the duties of the Third Master of the Three Heroes Sect. The only thing missing was the title.

Shen Shen Jinzhong invited him to sit, and he was even polite: "Master, sitting here isn't appropriate; the title isn't right."

"What are you afraid of!" Shen Shen Jinzhong laughed, "Holding this meal today is to make your title official."

"The First Master still has no news; my little matter isn't worth mentioning..."

"The First Master still needs to be found, but your matter also needs to be handled. Brother, just sit here with peace of mind."

Seeing Shen Shen Jinzhong's attitude, Dong Kaibin knew what was going on.

He was surrendering; he certainly wasn't surrendering to him, he was surrendering to the Chu family.

The Chu family was in the limelight. Shen Shen Jinzhong surrendering to the Chu family was equivalent to surrendering to the Guanfang Envoy. The key was to see to what extent he surrendered.

If he honestly acted as the Second Master, there was room for maneuver, and he could let him mix for a few more years.

If he still wanted to fight for the first chair, there was no room for discussion; either make him roll out of the sect, or take his life.

The figures of the Three Heroes Sect had almost arrived, and figures from other sects also arrived one after another. The First Master of the Qingyun Society, Han Han Yaomen, cupped his hands at Shen Shen Jinzhong: "Golden Seal Shen!"

Then he cupped his hands at Dong Kaibin: "Elder Dong."

Shen Shen Jinzhong laughed: "Brother Han, you can't call him Elder anymore; he is now Golden Seal Dong."

Han Han Yaomen smiled, lifted his robe, sat in a chair, and said nothing.

What Golden Seal Dong? Wagging his tail in front of the Chu family, is such a pug worthy of being called a Golden Seal?

The master of the Hundred Flowers Sect, Zhang Zhang Xiuling, arrived.

The master of the White Crane Sect, Bai Bai Wuchuan, arrived.

The master of the Li Furong Studio, Li Li Haoyun, arrived.

The master of the Ghost Hand Sect, Xie Xie Juncong, also arrived.

These sect masters saw Dong Kaibin; some called him Elder Dong, some simply ignored him. No one recognized him as a Golden Seal.

Dong Kaibin's face was a bit ugly, but his heart remained calm. Before the title was official, this was within his expectations.

The soup in the pot was boiling; why hadn't the guests invited by Li Qi arrived yet?

Just as Shen Shen Jinzhong was getting anxious, the guests arrived.

The first to arrive was Lu Lu Chunying, followed by Tan Tan Fucheng and Lu Lu Yuanxin.

The Lu family was also being targeted by the Guanfang Envoy, but their status in Puluo Continent remained. Everyone was somewhat surprised that a hot pot meal could invite the Lu family.

The second to arrive was Shen Shen Rongqing, representing Ling Family Film.

The Ling family had had so many things happen that their status in Puluo Continent was no longer what it used to be.

But Shen Shen Rongqing's fame remained; she was a talented woman of Puluo Continent.

She happened to sit next to Zhang Zhang Xiuling. Two talented women gathered together, and Shen Shen Jinzhong's face gained a bit more face.

The third to enter the door was He He Yuxiu.

Seeing He He Yuxiu arrive, everyone became nervous.

Why was she invited? Was Shen Shen Jinzhong crazy?

He He Yuxiu killed the Third Master of the Three Heroes Sect, Yang Yang Xingbo!

Of course, this was also a rumor and hadn't been confirmed. He He Yuxiu dared to come today; perhaps there was another explanation for the matter.

But even if there was an explanation, she shouldn't have been invited so blatantly.

He He Yuxiu was now a thorn in the side of the Guanfang Envoy and could lose her life at any time. Inviting her to eat, wasn't Shen Shen Jinzhong afraid of being implicated?

Surprise was surprise, but He He Yuxiu walked into the hall, and everyone stood up.

This was the eldest sister of the He family, one of the top figures in Puluo Continent, and also the person with the hardest bones in Puluo Continent.

The Ma family of the early years, the Lu family at its peak, and now the Guanfang Envoy; no matter what kind of opponent she encountered, no matter what kind of situation she faced, He He Yuxiu had never surrendered or bowed her head.

Everyone present, regardless of age, status, or position, had to respectfully call her "Sister Xiu" when they saw He He Yuxiu!

He He Yuxiu pulled up a chair, sat next to Lu Lu Chunying, and smiled at Shen Shen Jinzhong: "Old Shen, I came to your place to eat, won't I bring you trouble?"

"Sister Xiu, what are you saying? You coming is giving me face! My face is shining!" Shen Shen Jinzhong called for a jar of wine and poured it for He He Yuxiu himself.

Dong Kaibin, on the side, darkened his face: "Sister Xiu, is our Third Master really..."

"Who are you?" He He Yuxiu looked at Dong Kaibin, "Do I know you?"

Dong Kaibin looked at Shen Shen Jinzhong, waiting for Shen Shen Jinzhong to help him say a word.

Shen Shen Jinzhong seemed to have heard nothing, poured wine for He He Yuxiu, and even specially helped He He Yuxiu prepare the dipping sauce: "Sister Xiu, try it! I learned this from a famous chef."

He He Yuxiu said: "Are all the guests here? If they are, I'm going to start eating!"

Shen Shen Jinzhong laughed: "Don't be polite, Sister Xiu is here, everyone is here, no need to wait for others."

He He Yuxiu picked up a piece of mutton and smiled: "Old Shen, why is the first chair still empty? Aren't you the master of the Three Heroes Sect?"

Shen Shen Jinzhong waved his hand: "The first chair belongs to our Great Golden Seal; no one can touch this seat!"

Everyone picked up their chopsticks and started eating. Dong Kaibin felt the situation wasn't quite right and wanted to find an opportunity to leave, when he suddenly heard someone outside: "Everyone is here, quite lively."

Everyone looked toward the sound, and saw the First Master of the Three Heroes Sect, Bao Bao Yingchen, walking into the hall step by step with his hands behind his back.

Everyone put down their chopsticks, the Three Heroes Sect members stood up immediately to salute the Great Golden Seal, and others also stood up one after another.

He He Yuxiu gritted her teeth: "Bao Bao Yingchen, I've been looking for you, where did our Old Seven go?"

Both sides were about to fight, and many Three Heroes Sect disciples drew their weapons.

"Don't be anxious," Bao Bao Yingchen sat in the first seat, looked at the crowd, and said slowly, "I left home for a few days, and only returned today. You have food and drink here; it seems that without me, you've been doing quite well."

Saying three parts and leaving seven parts, at least this sentence was done.

Shen Shen Jinzhong hurried to explain: "Brother, I invited them here to help find you. You've had no news for these few days, and you scared us to death..."

Bao Bao Yingchen waved his hand: "No need to say more. You're doing well, and I'm happy. I've returned to say three things. You bring me my Golden Seal first."

Shen Shen Jinzhong hurried into the inner room and took out Bao Bao Yingchen's Golden Seal.

The introduction was finished, and it was time for the main topic.

The main topic was only three sentences, but they were the key to the key.

The soup in the pot was rolling, and Shen Shen Jinzhong was covered in sweat.

Bao Bao Yingchen said: "The first thing: friends must be made. Li Qi is my friend, he is a friend of our Three Heroes Sect; this matter can never be forgotten."

Everyone was startled first, then focused their attention on Zhang Zhang Xiuling.

Everyone thought this woman was making things up, but they didn't expect the Great Golden Seal and Li Qi to really become friends.

Zhang Zhang Xiuling looked at Shen Shen Rongqing quite proudly. Shen Shen Rongqing had been looking at Bao Bao Yingchen's face.

"His complexion is wrong, he seems to be poisoned."

Bao Bao Yingchen's face was white and green, indeed looking like he was poisoned.

Bao Bao Yingchen continued: "The second thing: blood debts must be repaid. The Chu family bought a mole in our sect and poisoned me. I was hanging by a thread when I returned to the hall, just to let you remember that this debt must be repaid for me!"

The crowd's gaze shifted away from Zhang Zhang Xiuling.

Their eyes were all focused on the elder Dong Kaibin.

Dong Kaibin, relying on the Chu family's support, was about to become the Third Master and might even compete for the position of First Master.

Now that the real First Master had returned, wasn't the mole he mentioned Dong Kaibin?

Bao Bao Yingchen's gaze also fell on Dong Kaibin. Dong Kaibin was terrified, not knowing what had happened.

The Chu family poisoned Bao Bao Yingchen?

Was this possible?

Even if it was, this matter had nothing to do with me!

Dong Kaibin stood up to explain, but Shen Shen Jinzhong pressed him into the chair: "Don't move! Wait for Brother to finish speaking!"

Without giving Dong Kaibin a chance to argue, Bao Bao Yingchen picked up the Golden Seal and placed it in Shen Shen Jinzhong's hand: "The third thing: the sect must be managed. I can't make it. According to the sect rules, the Great Golden Seal is handed over to the Second Master, Shen Shen Jinzhong."

"Brother!" Shen Shen Jinzhong's eyes were filled with tears, his voice trembling, "Don't say such depressing words. I'll call someone to detoxify you."

"No need!" Bao Bao Yingchen stopped Shen Shen Jinzhong, smiling: "The matter is finished. Thank you all for giving me face and gathering at my Three Heroes Sect. Everyone, eat well and drink well."

After speaking, Bao Bao Yingchen picked up his chopsticks, picked up a piece of mutton, and before he could put it in his mouth, he stopped moving.

He He Yuxiu looked at Bao Bao Yingchen and nodded: "Old Bao, you're a man of substance!"

The master of the Qingyun Society, Han Han Yaomen, wept: "Brother Bao, have a safe journey."

Lu Lu Chunying raised her wine glass: "Old hero, this junior toasts you."

Shen Shen Rongqing still felt something was wrong, many places were wrong.

But the disciples of the Three Heroes Sect were all shedding tears, and others were also teary-eyed. At this time, raising questions didn't seem appropriate.

Shen Shen Jinzhong hugged Bao Bao Yingchen: "Brother, oh brother, answer me, brother, you can't leave..."

He cried, crying with tears and snot.

But he didn't forget Li Li Banfeng's instructions; this play must not be overacted.

PS: Whether the acting is like it or not, let's put that aside. If it's overacted and the cabbage-person is broken, that would be trouble.

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 399 =====