Chapter 190: Friends Coming from Afar

The few people who had just finished discussing leaned back comfortably in their chairs; truly, one does not know the cost of fuel and rice until one manages a household.

Now that they needed to take charge and manage a sect, they finally realized how exhausting this was.

At this moment, Long Er opened the door and said:

"Father, there are two old men outside looking for you.

I asked them who they were, but they wouldn't say; they only said that once you see them, you will know who they are!"

"Oh, two old men, and with such eccentric personalities.

Let's go, let's go out and take a look."

Duan Fengyun led the others out to see which two old men were so eccentric.

"Father! Uncle!"

"Father! Uncle!"

Duan Fengyun and Nie Feng both cried out simultaneously upon seeing the two old men.

Indeed, the two old men who had arrived were none other than the long-missing Duan Shuai and Nie Renwang.

Duan Shuai and Nie Renwang looked at their two sons who had rushed forward and laughed:

"What is it? Now that you are establishing a sect, are you unwilling to come out and welcome us two old men?"

Duan Fengyun laughed:

"How could that be?

Father, Uncle, please come inside quickly!

Chouchou, go tell the kitchen to stir-fry a few dishes; we want to have a drink with Father and Uncle."

"Right away, Sect Leader."

Wen Chou Chou flattered Duan Fengyun in front of the outsiders.

Duan Fengyun led them to the largest private room in the restaurant.

After everyone was seated, Duan Fengyun had Long Er pour tea for Duan Shuai and Nie Renwang.

"Long Er, you must call this one Grandpa Duan, and this one you must call Grandpa Nie."

Duan Fengyun introduced Duan Shuai and Nie Renwang to Long Er.

Long Er obediently poured the tea, then said with a voice as sweet as honey:

"Hello, Grandpa Duan!

Hello, Grandpa Nie!"

"Ah, what a good child!"

Duan Shuai and Nie Renwang exclaimed.

The two looked around, but did not see the figures of Youruo, Chuchu, or the children.

Duan Shuai asked in confusion:

"A-Yun, why don't I see Youruo and Xiao Wuyou and the others?

And whose child is this sweet Long Er?"

Duan Fengyun replied:

"Father, Uncle, it is because we recently encountered a very tricky enemy.

To prevent the enemy from using Youruo and the others to threaten us, and to protect their safety, I entrusted someone to send them to a safe place.

As for this little fellow, his name is Long Er, and he is my adopted son."

Duan Shuai and Nie Renwang suddenly realized; no wonder they hadn't seen Youruo and the others for so long.

Duan Fengyun asked:

"Father, where have you and Uncle been all these years?

Why have I never had any news of you?"

Duan Shuai laughed:

"Father and your Uncle have been wandering the pugilistic world all these years, visiting many remote and desolate places.

It just so happened that we saw a notice posted by the imperial court and saw that you were actually going to establish a sect.

Your Uncle and I were worried that you didn't have enough manpower, so we rushed over to find you and help you out.

Your Uncle and I inquired all the way here until we learned you were here, so we came to find you.

A-Yun, tell Father; I remember that you were very tired of this kind of sect strife, and Father also knows you have no ambition to dominate the pugilistic world.

Why have you suddenly decided to establish a sect? This is truly something Father cannot understand at all."

Duan Fengyun replied calmly:

"Father, have you noticed one thing?

Ever since there has been no massive power in the pugilistic world, the entire world has fallen into a state of scattered sand.

Scenes of fighting and grabbing, bloodbaths, and families being torn apart are everywhere.

The reason I established the Dragon Gate is to unify the pugilistic world and put an end to the strife.

For the pugilistic world, using force to control force is the best method."

Hearing that his son actually had such thoughts, Duan Shuai nodded and said:

"Son, it was Father who misunderstood you.

Father didn't expect you to have such thoughts.

Father is proud of you."

Duan Fengyun laughed:

"Father, please don't say that!"

I will be proud.

"Father, have you gone to see your younger son? He has started a family now and has a child of his own; your little grandson is named Duan Zheng."

"What!

A Lang has also started a family and established a career?

And he has a child? A Yun, where are your younger brother and his family?

After you finish establishing your sect, I want to go see him and my little grandson."

Duan Fengyun smiled and said:

"A Lang is currently serving as a Grand Academician in Huangcheng, responsible for managing schools and private academies.

Your daughter-in-law is the daughter of the current Prime Minister, and as for little Xiao Azheng, he will be a month old in twenty-some days."

"You have all started families and become fathers; I am truly gratified."

Duan Shuai looked at his two sons, both of whom had started families and had children, and felt no more regrets in his heart.

Soon, Wen Chou Chou and the waiter came up with the dishes.

Seeing that the leader's father had arrived, Wen Chou Chou knew he had to put on a good show, so he arranged for the kitchen to prepare a grand feast.

Just then, a servant came to report that a guest had arrived to see them.

This left Duan Fengyun confused; the notice had only just been posted, so why were so many people coming to find him all of a sudden?

This time, Duan Fengyun did not let anyone else follow him, and he walked out alone.

Inside the restaurant, Jian Chen was holding the Hero Sword, his upright aura making him stand at the entrance as if he were isolated from the world.

After Jian Chen returned to Zhonghua Lou and re-established it, he had been staying there ever since.

Later, upon hearing from passing martial arts travelers that Duan Fengyun was going to establish a sect at the former site of the Under Heaven Society, he worried that people with ill intentions might cause trouble on the day of the founding, so he rushed over to help.

After fighting side-by-side with Duan Fengyun and the others at the Tianmen Hero Assembly, Jian Chen had already felt the chivalrous spirit within Duan Fengyun and his companions.

Therefore, this time, he came to find Duan Fengyun and the others without an invitation.

Duan Fengyun walked downstairs and spotted Jian Chen, who stood out from the crowd like a crane in a flock of chickens.

Duan Fengyun waved and called out:

"Brother Jian Chen, why have you come?"

Seeing Duan Fengyun arrive, Jian Chen finally stopped wearing that deadpan expression.

He replied with a smile:

"Brother Duan!

I heard from passing martial artists that you were going to establish a sect, and I worried that people with ill intentions might come to sabotage it, so I came specifically to lend you a hand.

I have come uninvited to ask for a few cups of wine at your place, Brother Duan; you won't blame me, will you?"

Duan Fengyun smiled and said:

"Look at what you're saying.

You came with good intentions to help, so how could I possibly be angry?

My place is large and well-established; you are welcome to come for a drink whenever you like.

Look at me, I was so busy chatting with you that I forgot to invite you to sit. Please, head upstairs."

Duan Fengyun led Jian Chen to a private room upstairs, pushed open the door, and said to Nie Feng and the others:

"Everyone, look who's here!"

Duan Fengyun stepped aside, revealing Jian Chen behind him.

Seeing Jian Chen behind Duan Fengyun, Nie Feng and Bu Jingyun stood up immediately.

"Jian Chen!

Long time no see!"

Jian Chen held his sword and cupped his hands in greeting:

"Indeed, it has been several months since we parted at Tianmen.

Everyone, long time no see.

I have come uninvited, and I hope you will all forgive me."

Qin Shuang pulled out a chair to the side and said:

"Look at what you're saying; guests are welcome here, please sit.

Chouchou, hurry and have the kitchen add another set of bowls and chopsticks, then bring over a jar of wine.

Is it not a joy to have friends visit from afar?"

The four of them, including Duan Fengyun, shared the same thoughts as Jian Chen; after experiencing the battle at Tianmen, they all felt the changes in Jian Chen, and thus they accepted him.

If it had been in the past, Duan Fengyun would never have brought Jian Chen to such an occasion if he had arrived so abruptly.

Jian Chen was no longer an outsider, so his joining did not affect the atmosphere of the meal.

Duan Fengyun then explained to Jian Chen the reasons for establishing the Dragon Gate.

Looking at the situation, Duan Fengyun estimated he would encounter many people asking this same question.

Thinking of this, Duan Fengyun felt a bit of a headache; he would have to repeat the same answer countless times, and unfortunately, there were no tape recorders.

Everyone drank happily at this meal, but they kept it moderate, as they all knew there were still many things that needed to be done.

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