However, Yun Fan was too lazy to argue with this person. Although he wasn't late, being the last one to arrive was indeed a bit impolite, so he decided to remain silent.
Master Guwen observed the black-robed figure in front of him, whose submissive demeanor only intensified the cold arrogance on his face, making him appear as the leader among the Formation Masters.
When Liuli saw Yun Fan arrive, she relaxed her furrowed brows and spoke in a clear and melodious voice. "Now that everyone is here, let’s set off."
The group nodded in agreement, swiftly mounting their horses before leaving Yongyang County and heading towards Lin Yuanjun.
After several days of travel, they finally reached the vicinity of Lin Yuanjun. Everyone dismounted and made their way deeper into the Desolate Mountain Range.
As Liuli led the group, she explained, "This time, our Treasure Pavilion has invited a total of twenty-three Formation Masters, most of whom are Second-Rank Array Masters. Among them is one who has reached Third-Rank Array Master, named Hui Yan Master. I hope you all can cooperate with him to break through this Formation Barrier."
Upon hearing this, the Formation Masters in the crowd remained silent and showed no particular reaction. After all, their only responsibility was to crack the formation and collect their rewards; they had no obligation to follow anyone's orders.
However, Guwen Master felt a twinge of displeasure at this news. He had believed himself to be the most accomplished among this group and had hoped to showcase his skills before Treasure Pavilion. Little did he expect that a Third-Rank Array Master would emerge, instantly overshadowing him.
Yet he said nothing further; instead, he silently compared himself to Hui Yan Master, eager to see just how great the gap between them truly was.
Before long, after several hours of walking through the Desolate Mountain Range, they arrived at the edge of a forest. Dozens of figures were present; most wore Treasure Pavilion attire while others were invited Formation Masters.
In the crowd stood an elderly man with a serene expression, exuding a powerful aura that seemed to ripple through the surrounding air. When he saw Liuli approach, his calm face broke into a faint smile as he gently addressed her. "Miss."
Liuli's brows furrowed again upon seeing the old man, and a hint of a bitter smile appeared on her otherwise exquisite face.
"Xu Shu, what brings you here?"
"Why wouldn't Elder Zhao come?"
The elderly Xu Shu smiled gently and spoke softly, "Miss, you secretly left the capital, which has made Master very angry. He has given me strict orders that once this matter is resolved, I must take you back. I hope you won't make things difficult for this old servant. As for Elder Zhao, with me here, he has no further business; I have sent him back to the Treasure Pavilion."
Upon hearing this, Liu Yemei's expression darkened, her brows furrowing deeply. She never expected that even after leaving the capital and arriving in this remote Dongyang County City, her father would still send someone after her. Moreover, he had issued a stern order for Xu Shu to bring her back, leaving her with nothing but a helpless sigh.
Seeing the distress on the young lady's face, Xu Shu continued to persuade her earnestly. "Miss, you are no longer a child. Everything Master does is for your sake; please do not evade responsibility. Although the Treasure Pavilion appears calm on the surface, it is actually facing internal and external troubles. Especially Fang Shaowen, who has long coveted Master's position and has gathered many supporters to suppress him."
"The marriage alliance is not only to solidify Master's position but also to help you find someone with a strong backing for your own safety."
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