Chapter 404

Three days later, a group of esteemed guests arrived in Xiliang City.

The people of Xiliang City witnessed with their own eyes a procession of men and women dressed in holy white robes flying from the horizon like deities descending to earth, their aura grand and the scene beautiful, finally landing at the Mu family.

For a time, the Mu family became the focus of everyone's attention.

Qin Ge

「Xu Kong Gongzi, this is the most prosperous tavern in our Xiliang City. Their dishes have a unique flavor, beloved by the people of Xiliang City! Especially their Peach Blossom Brew, whose fragrance spreads for ten li! 」

The group stood before Qin Ge, numbering over ten, among them five or six men and women in white robes, each bearing an outstanding demeanor, like fairies and deities.

Mu Qingrou stood slightly behind and to the side of the leading white-robed man, wearing a fawning smile.

The leading white-robed man's attire differed slightly from the others; his cuffs were embroidered with silver thread, and his belt was also silver.

The man gave a light smile, slightly bowed his head, his handsome features and charming, alluring smile eliciting exclamations of admiration from the crowd.

「Xu Kong Gongzi, please! 」

Mu Qingrou made a gesturing invitation.

Xu Kong Gongzi lifted his foot to enter Qin Ge, but just as he was about to step over the threshold, he was blocked by the shopkeeper of Qin Ge, Zhu Laifu.

Xu Kong Gongzi raised his brow, the corners of his pink lips forming a half-smile.

Seeing Zhu Laifu dare to block the way at this moment, Mu Qingrou's eyebrows shot up in anger: 「Shopkeeper Zhu, what do you mean? 」

Her voice was deep and cold.

「Miss Mu, if you want to treat guests to a meal, you should have made a reservation in advance. 」 Zhu Laifu said with a smile that didn't reach his eyes.

This Mu Qingrou has offended their young lady, yet she still thinks she can come to Qin Ge without a reservation to entertain guests?

Dream on!

Mu Qingrou gritted her teeth: 「I did make a reservation, but you Qin Ge kept telling me there was no space! 」

「If I'm not mistaken, Miss Mu, you made your reservation last night, right? 」 Zhu Laifu kept a faint smile on his face, as if wearing a fake mask: 「Miss Mu, you've dined at Qin Ge before; you should know our rule requiring reservations a month in advance. 」

Feeling the gazes of those around her, Mu Qingrou's anger flared uncontrollably.

「Shopkeeper Zhu, rules aren't set in stone. Your previous rules only suited the people of Xiliang City. But, do you know who this gentleman is? 」

Zhu Laifu merely smiled without speaking.

Mu Qingrou lifted her chin, and under the curious gazes of the crowd, she said word by word: 「This person is the Holy Envoy of the Western Extremity Shengyu, Wuji Hall—Xu Kong Gongzi! 」

What?!

Upon hearing this, everyone's faces showed shock.

The Wuji Hall of the Western Extremity Shengyu is none other than the headquarters of all Wuji Halls under heaven!

In the past, Wuji Hall was founded by a great expert and has continued to this day.

The Wuji Hall of Donglin Country is merely a branch, even a branch of a branch.

Because Donglin Country is just one of the many states in the Central Region.

Wuji Hall oversees all mystic practitioners under heaven.

In other words, according to regulations, cultivators on the Xuanmiao Continent must register with Wuji Hall and obtain a medal to be considered legitimate; otherwise they are black households, and if Wuji Hall investigates, they could be isolated by all sects and powers.

The Mu family is merely a steward family appointed by Wuji Hall in Donglin Country, yet already possesses great authority and status—let alone a Holy Envoy from the Western Extremity Shengyu.

Gazes fell upon Xu Kong Gongzi, filled with probing and intense shock.

The Holy Envoys of Wuji Hall are second only to the Holy Maiden!

Wuji Hall has in total one Holy Maiden and ten Holy Envoys, who hold a transcendent status within the hall.

This handsome young man before us, who looks to be about twenty years old, is actually a Holy Envoy of Wuji Hall!

Sensing the crowd's reaction, Mu Qingrou felt utmost pride.

Yesterday, when the Holy Envoy led a group to descend upon the Mu family, the Mu family members were also greatly startled.

Upon learning that the Holy Envoy had personally arrived, they were both surprised and delighted.

Under the arrangement of her father, Mu Yuanzheng, the task of receiving the Holy Envoy naturally fell to her, Mu Qingrou.

The Holy Envoy is extraordinarily outstanding; if she could become his woman, what would Mu Qingrou have to worry about in soaring to great heights?

Even if she cannot become his woman, as long as she performs well, there is a great chance the Holy Envoy will take notice, allowing her to enter the Western Extremity Shengyu and cultivate in the true Wuji Hall!

That too would be an opportunity to bring glory to her ancestors!

Besides that, she will inform the Holy Envoy of Ye Qingran's crimes, so that the Holy Envoy will step forward to deal with her!

Even if Ye Qingran possesses the cultivation of a Mystic Sovereign, before Wuji Hall she is nothing but a Grain of Light!

「What do you think, Shopkeeper Zhu, should this rule be changed? 」

Mu Qingrou's lips curled with a sarcastic arc.

She firmly believed that once Zhu Laifu learned the truth, he would certainly fawn over them and invite their party inside!

However...

Shopkeeper Zhu never showed any sign of being shocked from beginning to end.

「So it's the Holy Envoy of Wuji Hall. 」 Zhu Laifu cupped his fists and smiled.

「Since you know the Holy Envoy has arrived, then get lost at once! 」 Mu Qingrou waved her hand, fully exerting the pretense of borrowing the tiger's might.

Unexpectedly...

「The rules of Qin Ge will not change for anyone. Even if the Hall Master of Wuji Hall came today without a reservation, he still couldn't enter! 」

Shopkeeper Zhu lightly shook his head and said calmly.

「What? 」 Mu Qingrou could hardly believe she had heard wrong.

「Shopkeeper Zhu, don't you want to do business anymore? 」

Mu Qingrou threatened in a low voice.

Xu Kong Gongzi's face still bore a faint smile, his whole person appearing serene and bright, yet his eyes flashed with a cold glint.

Please, come in!

Shopkeeper Zhu pointed outside, actually intending to forcibly send the guests away.

Is this Qin Ge? How interesting.

The Xu Kong Gongzi finally spoke.

His voice carried a light, ethereal quality.

However, in this world, there is no wine house that this envoy cannot enter!

As his words fell, a terrifying aura spread from the Xu Kong Gongzi as its center, enveloping everyone in a low-pressure feeling.

He was smiling, but the smile did not reach his eyes.

Mu Qingrou saw the Xu Kong Gongzi make a move, and the smile on her face grew even richer.

As one of the Ten Holy Envoys of Wuji Hall, the Xu Kong Gongzi's strength is not weak; indeed, it is astonishingly strong!

Holy Envoy, are you planning to force your way in?

What if I am? What if I am not?

As his words fell, everyone's hearts trembled with fear.

On one hand, they were awed by the Holy Envoy's formidable strength; on the other hand, it was due to Shopkeeper Zhu's attitude.

Shopkeeper Zhu is usually quite shrewd; how could he be so muddle-headed at this time?

No matter how prosperous Qin Ge's business is, it is still just an ordinary wine house; how could it possibly contend with a Holy Envoy of Wuji Hall?

However, at that very moment, an equally formidable aura came from the second floor, canceling out the pressure exerted by the Holy Envoy.

The Xu Kong Gongzi felt that overbearing aura, and his expression darkened slightly.

Qin Ge returned to its earlier normalcy; while everyone breathed a sigh of relief, they also wondered just which divine figure had appeared.

Who is here?

Mu Qingrou shouted loudly.

A figure drifted down from the second floor and landed in the center of the first-floor hall.