Daoist Competition

Zhang Yan was in no hurry to meet the Yan siblings. He issued a Dharma Decree and, shortly thereafter, Lu Junbai entered the hall to inquire, "I wonder what the Pavilion Master requires of this little demon?"

Since Lu Junbai had followed his sister, Lu Mei Niang, the Bai Qiong Demon King, into the mansion, he felt that he had greatly improved in his cultivation, which progressed much faster compared to the desolation of the outer sea.

Especially Lu Mei Niang, who had received guidance from True Master Tao before coming here, and in recent years had shown signs of breaking through to the Nascent Soul Realm. Hence, she valued the opportunity greatly and showed great respect toward Zhang Yan as the Pavilion Master, arriving promptly when summoned, without any delay.

Zhang Yan smiled and instructed him, "Today, some old acquaintances come to visit, and you are familiar with them, so you should go and entertain them first."

Lu Junbai was somewhat surprised; although he had many acquaintances, most were from the outer sea. Could it be the Yan Family from the Beichen Sect? But shouldn’t my sister Lu Mei Niang be invited too? How could I face it alone?

Zhang Yan had also received news recently and understood what Huo Xuan intended to do. He had a strong premonition that he should be included, but there was no need to go in person; sending a disciple would suffice without causing offense. However, choosing the right sect was crucial.

In the past, the Yan siblings were once abducted by Bai Qiong Demon King’s brother. Calling him to greet them today was to demonstrate the might of his pavilion and to lay the groundwork for future matters.

Carrying a multitude of doubts, Lu Junbai exited and headed to the grand hall. Upon seeing the Yan sisters, both parties were momentarily stunned. Yan Xiaoyang instinctively jumped up, wanting to deploy his Dharma Treasure, but as his hand entered his sleeve, he realized and widened his eyes asking, "How strange, why are you here?"

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Lu Junbai quickly understood Zhang Yan’s intention and couldn’t help but smile wryly. He bowed his hands in greeting, "Ah, it’s the worthy siblings. Without knowing right from wrong, I took you to the outer sea back then, and it was indeed my mistake. Lu here apologizes to you both."

Yan Xiyue, seeing him present, immediately considered several possibilities and promptly offered the Wan Fu salute, saying, "Master Lu should not say such things; wasn’t it later that the Lu Demon King let us go? And he also gave us a few pointers, which were quite beneficial. Speaking of which, we must thank you for granting us this opportunity, Master Lu."

Lu Junbai sighed, "It’s good that neither of you holds a grudge." Seeing them looking at him, he paused and continued, "Now, Lu is merely a guest at the Zhao You Mansion, and Master Zhang ordered me to come to welcome you, so I have come."

The Yan sisters, seeing that even the Demon King who captured them now served Zhang Yan, were not surprised but delighted. They exchanged a glance, gaining confidence, and felt that seeking Zhang Yan’s pavilion was definitely the right move.

After some conversation, Zhang Yan finally appeared, leisurely walking out. The Yan siblings quickly rose to salute him.

Zhang Yan, with hands behind his back, smiled and said, "At our meeting in Beichen, it’s been a long time since we last met. What brings you two to my pavilion today?"

After Yan Xiyue saluted, she spoke of her purpose.

Zhang Yan smiled, "Are you two planning to meet Brother Huo?"

Yan Xiyue sighed, "Brother Fang is unwilling to introduce us siblings. After much thought, in the Mingcang Sect, only you, Master Zhang, are our acquaintance, so we boldly sought you out."

Zhang Yan silently chuckled; with this reason, if he took them directly, Fang Zhenlu might think he was intentionally undermining him.

But Zhang Yan paid no mind to this; not only was Fang Zhenlu ranked behind him, he also heard rumors that recently Fang Zhenlu had not been having a good time. Whether he could maintain his position among the Top Ten Disciples at the next grand competition was uncertain.

Thinking of this, a thought crossed his mind. If Fang Zhenlu lost his place, who would take over?

Yan Xiyue, seeing him deep in thought and speechless, misunderstood, assuming he was in a dilemma and silently sighed. She thought, "Indeed, I was mistaken earlier. I heard Huo Xuan is a noble family disciple and a son-in-law of the Chen Family. Even though Master Zhang is one of the Top Ten Disciples, it’s not just a simple matter of seeing them..."

Thinking of this, her gaze dimmed slightly, and disappointment was somewhat evident in her words, "If Master Zhang is in difficulty, then let’s forget it."

Zhang Yan laughed heartily, "Who said it’s difficult? This is simple, please follow me."

With a swirl of his robe sleeve, he conjured a wisp of smoke that enveloped the two, and he flew out of Zhao You Heavenly Pond towards the Dragon Abyss Marsh.