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In Yuan City, at the Pearl Manor, Master Wei hosted a grand banquet, accompanied by several of his proud disciples, to honor Chen Tao, the savior of his precious daughter.
"Come, come!" Master Wei exclaimed, picking up a scallop and placing it onto Chen Tao's ceramic plate. "Try this dish; it's our chef's specialty."
Chen Tao, hailing from a small mountain village and lacking in wealth, had never encountered such an extravagant luncheon. He felt quite reserved. "You are too kind, Master Wei."
"It’s just a casual gesture; there’s no need for such gratitude," Master Wei replied as he withdrew his chopsticks. His eldest disciple quickly chimed in, "Brother Chen, please don’t say that. The young lady is the apple of our Master’s eye. She went diving deep into the sea for fun, and if it weren’t for your timely intervention, the consequences would have been unimaginable. How could we not express our thanks?"
"Indeed!" said another disciple, who appeared to be quite boisterous as he raised his own wine cup. "Thank you, Brother Chen! I’ll drink to that!"
As a newcomer to the martial world, Chen Tao felt awkward and inexperienced. Faced with such warm hospitality at Pearl Manor, he was both delighted and uneasy as he clumsily raised his cup in response.
Master Wei, with his vast experience in reading people, immediately noticed Chen Tao's discomfort. "Brother Chen, just relax. You don’t need to feel pressured. You all should share your experiences instead of just toasting him. Come on, Brother Chen, enjoy the food."
Chen Tao felt increasingly fond of Master Wei; what a truly benevolent person he was to understand him so well. The disciples ceased their relentless toasting and began recounting their past adventures in the martial world.
Their stories warmed the atmosphere of the banquet and provided Chen Tao with valuable insights to avoid pitfalls in his journey ahead, allowing him to relax considerably.
Amidst the laughter and chatter, a servant rushed in with an anxious expression and whispered something into Master Wei's ear.
Unbeknownst to the servant, there were extraordinary individuals in this world who possessed over a hundred years of internal energy mastery. Thanks to his own profound internal energy, Chen Tao caught snippets of their conversation as his left ear subtly twitched.
"Master! A group of seven strong outsiders insists on entering; our disciples cannot hold them back!"
Master Wei frowned upon hearing this but soon relaxed. Pearl Manor was not merely a luxurious retreat built by wealthy merchants; it was a Jianghu sect!
Ordinary thieves could easily be dealt with by just a few guarding disciples. The fact that the servant reported such an unusual situation indicated that these newcomers were not simple foes. Master Wei's mind raced as he resolved to make peace with them.
In his eyes, the martial world was not just about fighting and killing; it was about human relationships and social intricacies. Since these individuals did not come in shouting threats and demands for violence, sitting down for food and drink was certainly preferable to engaging in a deadly struggle.
He could still afford a meal and drinks, and without any grievances or grudges, he extended his courtesy, always managing to make friends: he invited them in.
Turning back, he felt a bit embarrassed to look at Chen Tao. "Chen Shao Xia, I truly apologize for the sudden visit to our establishment."
At my Pearl Manor, we often accommodate wandering heroes, and it would be inappropriate to turn anyone away at this moment. If Chen Shao Xia doesn’t mind, may I invite them to join us for the meal?
Chen Tao waved his hands dismissively, clearly unconcerned. "This is Wei Zhuangzhu's territory; of course, it’s up to Wei Zhuangzhu to decide. Don’t ask me."
"That won’t do." Wei Zhuangzhu felt a headache coming on and decided to speak plainly: "This banquet is set up in gratitude for Shao Xia saving my daughter. Whether to let them join us should be determined by Shao Xia."
Before Chen Tao could express this simple idea, a group of seven had already entered the hall.
Wei Zhuangzhu's previously relaxed brow furrowed again; the entrance of the manor was not close by. Unless these people had floated over effortlessly, they shouldn’t have arrived so quickly.
Eliminating the possibility of them rushing here lightly, there was only one explanation: this group of strongmen had directly breached the outer disciples' blockade. By the time the housekeeper came to report, they were already nearly at the hall.
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