Chapter 1441: 516: Wei Yanzi’s Gift (Part 3)
Chapter 1441: Chapter 516: Wei Yanzi’s Gift (Part 3)
So Li Ping’an rose to greet, calling out the esteemed title of Vice Sect Leader Ran Deng, inviting him for a talk outside the Ran Deng Hall.
Though the Preceptors of Chan Teaching were somewhat curious, none followed to listen;
they merely used their Immortal Consciousness to watch.
…
Meanwhile;
In Dong’an City.
Li Dazhi stretched lazily and slowly rose from the thirty-square water pool, his robe floated over on its own, his long hair steamed dry and tied up.
Several self-moving Immortal Armors came by, offering fruits and tea.
The ‘wardrobe’ in the room corner, a phonograph, began to play graceful music.
Li Dazhi hummed along to the tune, rinsed his mouth, ate two spiritual fruits, his pores opened, releasing a trace of turbid energy, and his Golden Immortal body immediately became more refined.
From behind the screen, the voice of a maid reported:
“Master, a few elders have arrived.”
“Hmm, I know.”
Li Dazhi responded, took the square hat handed over by the self-moving Immortal Armor, and looked somewhat dignified despite his slightly plump face.
He stepped around the screen, two maids carrying lanterns led the way, several elders in the outer hall bowed and paid their respects.
“Greetings to the Sect Leader.”
“Hmm, everyone take a seat,” Li Dazhi walked to the main seat, slumped in the chair.
Two maids stood silently behind him, several maids successively delivered tea and snacks.
This outer hall was not as lavish as the inner chambers, as it was meant for discussions, with a few paintings on the walls, all crafted by the great immortals of the Heavenly Court.
Wei Yanzi clasped his hands and smiled: “Sect Leader, why aren’t you staying in the Heavenly Court, but returned for a short stay?”
“That’s a pot that shouldn’t be mentioned.”
Li Dazhi sighed:
“It’s not that I wanted to return; there’s a situation with the Ministry of Wealth in the Heavenly Court, and I’m temporarily suspended for reflection, using it as a vacation to rest.”
Gao Xu laughed: “Affairs of the Heavenly Court, we’ve also heard, His Majesty dealt severely with the corrupt noble families of the human race, executing many heads, garnering applause from Qi Cultivators everywhere.”
“Noble families.”
Li Dazhi laughed:
“Applauding is as expected; once noble families form, they occupy more resources with fewer people, thus affecting other Qi Cultivators.
“Ping’an chose the right time to assert authority.
“Not to mention, has there been any trouble in the sect recently?”
“None,” Wei Yanzi pondered, “However, there’s one thing, Elder Yansheng and others are reluctant to speak directly, letting a few of us ask your opinion.”
Li Dazhi curiously asked: “What matter? We’re all family, what’s there that’s unspeakable? Wanting promotions and salary increases? Salary increases are simple, promotions in the Heavenly Court aren’t under my control.”
“Not that.”
“Actually, it’s quite the opposite.”
“Elder Yansheng means, the Heavenly Court has flourished, and the talents of the human race are fighting to enter the Heavenly Court, the personnel we previously supported there now hold key positions.”
“They were originally merely elders within a sect, and it’s getting a bit overwhelming for them.”
“Hence, a few are wondering if they can return to the sect for peaceful cultivation.”
“Don’t,” Li Dazhi said, “it’s so good in the Heavenly Court, with abundant spiritual energy, close to the Heavenly Dao, and earning merit from the Heavenly Dao to aid their cultivation.”
Wei Yanzi said: “That’s what some elders asked, not what we said.”
“Alright, I’ll talk to them when I return.”
Li Dazhi sighed:
“These old immortals are all noble; when needed, they step up, and when it comes to enjoyment, they’re unwilling.”
“Have there been any interesting new items received recently?”
“Talking about this!”
Wei Yanzi rummaged through his sleeve, pulled out a pitch-black orb, and presented it like a treasure.
The others showed eager anticipation.
Li Dazhi took it and felt only the smoothness of the little beast’s fur, immensely pleased.
Wei Yanzi smiled: “Ancient exotic beast bloodline, a mix of various exotic beast bloodlines, once raised could be a steed traversing a hundred thousand miles a day, or a pet for your future grandchild, an incredibly rare and fine treasure!”
Future grandchild?
Li Dazhi couldn’t bear to hear that, his mouth stretched to his ears.
“You, gifting a black cat is anything but rare.”
“Cat? This is a Black Panther, Sect Leader, an exotic type of Cloud Water Leopard!”
Li Dazhi’s smile froze, looked down at the little black panther, then at the grinning Wei Yanzi, and looked again at the little black panther.
He suddenly stood up.
Could it be he’s beginning to face tribulations?