Chapter 1407: The Future
Chapter 1407: The Future
Huangfu Ji came to Jade Capital this time with a mission—to build connections with the Daoist high-ranking figures and inherit the network established by the older generation.In other words, the Western Daoist Order had been operating for years and was far from powerless. They already had allies among the Daoist leadership, and perhaps Qi Xuansu’s name would soon be added to that list.
That was why Huangfu Ji learned about the Golden Tower Council proceedings as soon as the meeting ended. His allies informed him that in the meeting, Sage Donghua and Sage Cihang led the frontal push, while Great Sage Jiang and Qi Xuansu acted as surprise forces. In the end, it gave Sage Donghua the chance to deliver the decisive vote upon the tie.
Qi Xuansu opened the door to his home and invited Huangfu Ji inside to talk.
His new residence had attendants, because Zhang Yuelu and Qi Xuansu held ranks that entitled them to such staff. They stationed attendants here to manage daily operations. In addition, craftsmen from the Tianji Hall were working on the estate. The central courtyard was already completed, and the focus had shifted to the East and West Wings and the rear garden.
This was not unusual. Many Western cathedrals took over a hundred years to build, while Qi Xuansu’s Princess Xuanzhen Mansion had only been under construction for a few years, hardly comparable.
Qi Xuansu led Huangfu Ji to the already completed central courtyard.
Huangfu Ji looked around and said, “Brother Qi, this is your residence in Jade Capital? Wow, it’s very impressive!”
Qi Xuansu replied, “I’m a bit embarrassed. My mother bought this residence. With my official stipend, I probably couldn’t afford it even if I worked until retirement.”
“By the way, where’s your mother?” Huangfu Ji asked.
Qi Xuansu said, “She’s as elusive as a dragon, traveling all year round. Even I need to wait for her schedule if I want to see her.”
Huangfu Ji asked, “Then will your mother not attend your apprenticeship ceremony?”