Chapter 168: Small Fry and Big Shot

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  The team that arrived later stopped, and the leader, a national guard with a square face, scanned the surroundings with his eyes, furrowed his brow, and drove the **fire cloud beast to bring the white jade ice crystal-like treasure carriage forward, bowing low and saying: "Miss, it's someone from the Dong family, do we want to continue on our way?"

  The treasure carriage's curtain was lifted, and a young girl wearing a cyan flying phoenix robe slowly walked down.

  The girl was about fourteen or fifteen years old, with a delicate and beautiful melon-shaped face, eyebrows like distant mountains, eyes like dots of ink, cherry lips plump and smooth, lightly pursed, forming an elegant arc. Her skin was white, tender and smooth, like jade, her long black hair was coiled up with six beryl pins, revealing a snowy neck, the whole person was slender and elegant, like a clear lotus flower emerging from the water, emitting a breathtakingly beautiful aura.

  However, her expression was lonely and cold, with a chilling feeling that kept people at bay, like an iceberg beauty.

  She was accompanied by several maidservants, who were equally cold in expression and haughty in gaze.

  The moment the girl appeared, the enchanting aura emanating from her body instantly stopped all conversations in the room. Everyone's eyes were fixed on her, their gazes burning with desire and greed.

  Chen Xiao couldn't help but admit that this girl was indeed a beauty, and in a few years, she might grow up to be a stunning woman who could bring ruin to the country and its people.

  "This pond isn't even the property of the Dong family, they can rest here, but we can't? Wang Kun, set up camp and let's take a break. The Flowing Cloud Sword Sect's entrance test is only tomorrow, so let's just rest for now." The girl said slowly, her voice clear and cold, like gentle flowing water, crisp and resonant.

  "Yes." A middle-aged man named Wang Kun, with a fist in his hand, took command of the other knights and instantly occupied the other side of the pond, even almost causing friction with the Dong family guards who had arrived early, the atmosphere was tense.

  "Hey, I didn't expect it to be you, Wang Yushi, the second young lady of the Wang family! What a coincidence that we meet here after all these years. I've long wanted to visit your family and propose to you, so please let Uncle Wang betroth you to me. Now that fate has brought us together here, isn't this destiny?" The handsome young man stood up, lifted his chin, and said with a smile.

  "Dong Xuanhong, you'd better focus on the main issue, otherwise don't blame me for being impolite. Remember, I always keep my word." Wang Yunshi said coldly.

  "Do you think I'm afraid of you? Dong Xuan's face turned red with rage, "Just wait until I become a disciple of the Flowing Cloud Sword Sect, and then we'll see if your father agrees to our marriage. At that time, I'll make sure to deal with you properly."

  Pffft!

  Wang Yun's right hand flipped over, and a long sword with cold light shooting out from several places appeared. He pointed at Dong Xuanhong from afar, but remained silent with pursed lips.

  At this point, all the guards around Wang Yunshi drew their swords, with an attitude that they would take action at any moment if there was a slight disagreement.

  Dong Xuan Hong's guards, seeing the situation was not good, also drew their weapons and stood on the other side, facing each other from a distance. In an instant, the atmosphere became tense, even the air around them seemed to freeze.

  "Everyone, this area is all Cloud Sword Sect's territory. It's not easy to provoke trouble, I hope you both can tolerate each other and avoid conflict. It would be best if you could coexist peacefully." Chen Tai held the green scroll in his hand, stood up with a helpless expression, shook his head and sighed.

  The position he was sitting in happened to be right in the middle of the two groups facing off against each other, and if he didn't intervene, things would only escalate further. Moreover, he couldn't just sit back and watch as the two groups clashed on the grounds of the Flowing Cloud Sword Sect; that would be too ungrateful towards North Harmony's hospitality.

  "Causing trouble? You just spoke two sentences with me, and you're already acting familiar with Master? You dare to lecture Master? Get out quickly, otherwise I'll beat you up too!" Dong Xuanhong said disdainfully.

  Wang Yunshi also noticed Chen Tang, and upon hearing his words, the corners of her delicate lips curled up in a haughty and disdainful arc, though she didn't say anything, her attitude was clear.

  She had seen too many people who were not worthy of her attention, and there were many who would even give up their lives to get her attention. Such behavior was simply ridiculous and childish in her eyes.

  Indeed, Chen Xiao is now introverted and refined, holding a green scroll, his temperament is ethereal and transcendent, but he looks just like an ordinary scholar, who would take him seriously?

  "Sister, look, it seems like there's a fight over there."

  "Shut up, we need to hurry on our journey, don't bother with trivial matters."

  At some point, two people walked over from afar again. One was a young man with a resolute face and majestic appearance, the other was a woman with a beautiful and elegant appearance. Especially this woman, her eyes were like bright stars in the night sky, shining brightly and deeply, with a hint of smoke and water, exuding an inexplicable charm.

  Yu Yao? Wen Fei Yu?

  Chen Xiao's eyes scanned the scene, and in an instant, he recognized the sister and brother duo. It was a chance encounter five years ago outside Longyuan City that led to their acquaintance. Later, at Juxian Building, he even stood up for them and severely taught a lesson to Xie Wanjun, the young master of the Xie family, and arranged for the siblings to practice with the Du family. Now, after not seeing each other for five years, the sister and brother's appearance had changed greatly, no longer resembling the tender youth they once were.

  "Sister, look, that's..." Mu Wenfei also saw Chen Tang in the crowd at this time, and he was stunned for a moment before excitedly calling out.

  Mu Yao raised her eyes and took a glance, her clear pupils suddenly lit up. Just as she was about to speak, Chen Tai had already walked over, smiling: "How did you two end up here too?"

  "I, I and my brother also plan to join the Liuyun Sword Sect." Mu Yao said, unconsciously lowering her head, as if she didn't dare face Chen Tang's eyes.

  "Was it that your training at the Du family was not going well? Or did they treat you unfairly?"

  "No." Mu Wentian hastily said: "My sister said that if she practiced at the Flowing Cloud Sword Sect, she could see him every day..."

  "Shut up!" Mu Yao raised her head and glared at her brother, her beautiful face already flushed like a red cloud.

  She wore a yellow skirt today, with wrists as white as snow, skin as smooth as cream, and long black hair that fell softly down her back, revealing a beautiful face that was both elegant and lovely. Her figure was slender and tall, standing upright like a jade statue. Compared to five years ago, she now looked like a ripe red apple, with a rosy glow on her cheeks, making her even more radiant and beyond compare.

  Chen Xuan's heart skipped a beat, and he suddenly understood that this little girl might have developed feelings for him. He couldn't help but feel amused, and at the same time, there was an indescribable aftertaste in his heart.

  Joke, who doesn't want to get the favor of a beauty? Moreover, the girl in front is a great beauty, stunning and captivating. Chen Quan is not a saint, getting Yu Yao's favor makes him proud as a man, but...

  But it's been five years already, and I almost forgot about her. How can she still remember me so clearly?

  These thoughts flashed through Chen Xiao's mind, and he smiled: "Since that's the case, let's go. I'll take you to the Flowing Cloud Sword Sect."

  "Great, I also want to go and experience the grandeur of Kexin Peak. It's said that many young elites in Nanjiang consider Kexin Peak as their first destination when entering Liuyun Sword Sect." Mu Wentian exclaimed excitedly.

  "Kai Xin Peak? Wait, since you know the way, take this young master with you. Don't worry, once we reach Kai Xin Peak, I won't forget to reward you." Suddenly, a voice came from afar, it was Dong Xuan Hong.

  "Yes, with someone leading the way, it will save a lot of trouble." Wang Yunshi also sheathed his sword and stopped arguing.

  The two groups of people who were originally at odds with each other suddenly relaxed their tense atmosphere as soon as the two spoke up, just like nothing had happened before.

  When he heard these people calling out to Chen Tuo, the person he respected the most, a flash of anger appeared on Mu Wenfei's face. He was about to speak up, but Chen Tuo shook his head at him, so he could only hum in anger and refuse to look at these people again.

  At once, the group of people set off towards the Flowing Cloud Sword Sect.

  This waterfall pool was originally within the Liuyun Mountains, only a thousand miles away from the gate of the Liuyun Sword Sect. Chen Tang and Mu Yao walked at the front, not hurrying on their journey, chatting along the way, and getting along harmoniously.

  Behind the three followed Dong Xuanhong and his entourage, as well as Wang Yunshi and her entourage. These two young masters and misses from the prominent families of Lianhai City would not walk like Chen Tai did, but instead rode in their own luxurious sedan chairs, with robust and stalwart guards clearing the way on either side, looking very majestic and attracting the attention of most people along the way.

  Upon entering the Flowing Cloud Sword Sect, Dong Xuanhong and Wang Yunshi stepped down from the sedan chair, accompanied by their guards, and followed Chen Tang as he strolled away. This was the Flowing Cloud Sword Sect, and no matter how illustrious their family backgrounds were, they did not dare to be presumptuous here.

  Moreover, the two clearly found that after entering Liuyun Jianzong, many Liuyun Jianzong disciples they saw along the way, no matter what they were doing, no matter how busy they were, would bow to Chen Tai with their hands clasped together, although silently, but with an extraordinary flavor.

  "Hmph, this guy's got a good relationship with others, looks like he didn't join the Flowing Cloud Sword Sect, but must be a local snakehead. However, such small fries will only try to please everyone and won't amount to much." Dong Xuanhong thought disdainfully to himself.

  "Is he deliberately creating a suspicious situation? Or is he trying to pretend that he's very familiar with those Flowing Cloud Sword Sect disciples, thinking that he can get close to me through this method? Hmph, I didn't think that such a small person would also learn the tricks of the spoiled rich kids. He probably didn't think that I've already seen through such scenes before, and is truly just a pitiful little clown." Wang Yunshi shook her head, her gaze towards Chen Yu becoming increasingly disdainful.

  Although they thought so, the two of them were not feeling quite right in their hearts. They were both the pride of their families, with countless halos on their heads, and wherever they went, there were people flattering and praising them. Now, however, they had been upstaged by a minor character, and it was strange if they could feel good about it.

  "Ah! It's actually the young master of the Dong family, and behind him is the Dong family, which owns the number one commercial house in Lanhai City, with a wealth of millions and a power that reaches the sky. I didn't expect that he would also come to the Liuyun Sword Sect. In this sect entrance test, among those 100 places for admission, there must be one reserved for him."

  "What a beautiful young lady! If I'm not mistaken, she should be the second miss of the Wang family from Lanhai City. The Wang family has been passed down for ten thousand years and is even more profound than the Dong family. Who would have thought that such a heavenly proud daughter would also come!"

  As soon as they reached the top of Kexin Peak, Dong Xuanhong and Wang Yunshi's situation changed. Among the foreign cultivators who came to play on Kexin Peak, there were many from Lanhai City. As soon as they saw the two, along with their guards, they exclaimed in shock, revealing a look of astonishment. In an instant, it attracted the attention of even more people around them, and they became the center of attention, unparalleled in fame.

  The two of them suddenly felt much better, and they also became more dignified, with their chins slightly raised and a faint smile on their faces, every gesture exuding an air of nobility.

  Instead, Chen Xiao and Mu Yao, the siblings who led the way in front, became characters that no one asked about. However, Chen Xiao wouldn't care about these things, after all, he had been annoyed to the point of hiding out for days!

  Today, the crowd on Mount Kinka is still extremely large. The originally wide mountain path was crowded with people, rubbing shoulders and treading on each other's heels, just like ordinary people burning incense and worshiping Buddha in the mortal world, everywhere filled with noisy and boisterous sounds.

  "It's been a long time since I've walked back...". It wasn't until he climbed to the top of the mountain and arrived in front of the grand hall that Chen Tang finally let out a sigh of relief, having managed to force his way out from among the crowds of people. It really wasn't easy.

  Seeing Chen Xiao squeeze out of the crowd, the 72 inner door disciples who were maintaining order on one side were all stunned. Chen Xiao didn't say much, waved his hand to let them hurry, and took Mu Yao and her siblings towards the main hall.

  However, before he could leave, Dong Xuanhong called out to him. This arrogant and self-important young master loudly shouted: "You little brat, if you're going to lead the way, then lead the way! What are you doing running around in the main hall? Are you trying to get yourself killed?! Hurry back here, Young Master's words must be obeyed, and the reward money that should be yours will not be reduced by even a single cent!"