"Who is this person? He looks so young yet has an extraordinary bearing."
"I don't know. He should be a guest invited by the Five - Element Sword Sect or the Azure Cloud Sword Sect. That big guy beside him looks quite intimidating."
"The name 'Doucang' sounds a bit familiar..."
"Yes, it does. This name seems to have appeared in the book published by the Main Shrine. He's one of the eight immortals of the Main Shrine."
The guests were whispering among themselves, but none dared to step forward and ask.
Yu Xuzhi and Honghua Zhenren stepped forward with smiles on their faces, but those smiles didn't seem very sincere.
"Immortal Huiyan, I originally thought you were such a busy person that you wouldn't have time to come and have a drink. So I didn't send you an invitation. I hope you're not mad at me," Yu Xuzhi said with a beaming smile, revealing the identity of Immortal Huiyan.
Only then did the guests suddenly realize that the two people in front of them were actually Immortal Huiyan and Immortal Doucang of the Main Shrine.
"They're actually immortals from the Main Shrine. During this period, the books published by the Azure Cloud Sword Sect and the Main Shrine have caused quite a stir. There's probably going to be a good show," one guest said.
"Exactly. Each book claims to be right. We'll just watch the fun and see what the truth really is."
Immortal Huiyan showed a smile, with his usual mercy on his face.
"How could I be mad? Doucang and I came uninvited. Please do us the honor of offering us a cup of wine, Yu Xuzhi and Honghua Zhenren."
Immortal Huiyan lowered his stance extremely, which sparked discussions among the guests.
"I originally thought the people from the Main Shrine were all high - and - mighty. I didn't expect them to be so approachable. I was wrong."
"Yes, this is a bit different from the immortals I imagined."
Hearing these discussions, a smile curled up on the corner of Immortal Huiyan's mouth. But in the eyes of Yu Xuzhi and Honghua Zhenren, it seemed a bit provocative.
"Doucang, go and present the gift we've prepared."
Doucang took off the storage bag from his waist. He was so tall that even his storage bag was several times larger than ordinary ones. With a wave of his hand, more than a dozen big boxes immediately appeared on the ground.
The boxes were opened one by one, revealing the rare treasures inside. The guests were immediately dazzled by the opulence after just one glance.
The first box was filled with all kinds of spiritual mushrooms and herbs. Among them, the Snowdrop Jade Dew, which was rumored to be extinct, filled an entire box. Just this small box of Snowdrop Jade Dew was of incalculable value.
The second box contained many top - grade magical tools. For example, the Ancient Bamboo Burning Tray that could ward off evil and poison was passed down from ancient times. And the Glazed Jade Vessel was said to be transformed from the contracted spiritual beast of a powerful being who had ascended, containing extremely powerful spiritual energy.
The third box was filled with all kinds of spiritual pills and potions. There was the Yama Pill that could bring the dying back to life, and the God - Advancing Pill that could help one survive the thunder tribulation during the Fusion stage.
The fourth box... the fifth box... until the eighteenth box, all were filled with dazzling rare treasures.
The more Yu Xuzhi looked, the tighter his brows frowned. Even Honghua Zhenren's face turned increasingly grim.
Shen Qing and Li Xian exchanged a look and knew that this person had come with ill intentions.
The guests had already formed a good impression of Immortal Huiyan because of his attitude. Now that he waved his hand and took out these treasures just as gifts, some with ulterior motives were already green - eyed and looking at Li Xian and Shen Qing maliciously.
If they accepted these gifts, they might face endless troubles in the future.
Yu Xuzhi said with a forced laugh, "The Main Shrine is really wealthy. The betrothal gifts brought by our Five - Element Dao Sect are not even worth half of the value of these."
"Immortal Huiyan's move has really stolen the limelight from our Five - Element Dao Sect."
Yu Xuzhi's tone was humorous, but the sarcasm was obvious to anyone with a discerning eye.
However, Immortal Huiyan wasn't angry. The smile on his lips remained perfect. "Yu Xuzhi, why be so polite to the Main Shrine? We knew each other when we were just nobodies ten thousand years ago. Now that the Five - Element Dao Sect and the Azure Cloud Sword Sect are forming a good alliance, the Main Shrine just wants to show some goodwill."
With a wave of his sleeve, Yu Xuzhi instantly closed the lids of the more than a dozen opened boxes.
"It's good that you have the intention, it's good. These treasures are so generous. I'm afraid these two kids will feel unworthy and restless day and night if they accept them. Please take them back, Immortal, so as not to overwhelm these two kids."
Immortal Huiyan looked at Shen Qing and Li Xian but didn't say a word.
"I only had a brief meeting with you two some time ago and didn't get to know you well. I didn't see your affection for each other at that time. It was my oversight."
"These gifts are all my apology. Please accept them."
There was a hint of coercion in Immortal Huiyan's tone, and a dangerous glint flashed in his eyes. It seemed that if Shen Qing and Li Xian refused, he would take action.
Shen Qing took a step forward and calmly met Immortal Huiyan's gaze.
"Immortal Huiyan has come to offer congratulations and brought so many treasures. I'm extremely grateful. But these gifts... as juniors, we always feel unworthy of them..."
Shen Qing first showed self - modesty. Then a sly look flashed in his eyes, and he continued,
"But as juniors, we can't easily reject the kindness of our seniors. Just in time, the elders of each major sect have been troubled by the rampant demonic beasts recently. Many sect disciples have been injured. These things from Immortal Huiyan can just be used on these disciples."
During this period, the number of demonic dens had increased sharply, and the demonic beasts had also become more active. The disciples of the sects had joined forces to exterminate the demonic beasts, and the sect's expenses had suddenly become huge.
Hearing Shen Qing's words, Honghua Zhenren and Yu Xuzhi's eyes lit up.
Yes, since someone had already brought the things to their door, why should they refuse? It didn't matter who sent them.
Sure enough, after hearing Shen Qing's words, the guests present all showed appreciative looks. The looks of some guests who had been eyeing them greedily turned into expectations.
The smile on Immortal Huiyan's face almost faltered.
Doucang puffed out his chest, and the flesh on his face trembled. "Who do you think you are? The gifts we from the Main Shrine are giving you, and you want to give them to others without even asking. Do you even put our Main Shrine in your eyes?!"
He frowned angrily. His already tall and imposing figure seemed as terrifying as a mountain in his anger.
There was a huge axe on Doucang's back, and the axe glistened with a chilling cold light. His hand was always on the handle of the axe, as if he was ready to take action at any time.
Immortal Huiyan stood beside Doucang and didn't seem to stop him. Instead, he was smiling at Shen Qing.
Doucang stepped forward fearlessly. The wide and thick soles of his feet made the ground seem to tremble as he walked.
Yu Xuzhi and Honghua Zhenren immediately knew that Immortal Huiyan had deliberately let Doucang take the lead to intimidate everyone.
But Shen Qing was least afraid of those who bullied the weak with their power. So what if they were from the Main Shrine?
Shen Qing gave a faint smile, showing a bright smile. As if giving a reminder, he said softly,
"The stone slabs in the main hall of the Azure Cloud Sword Sect are in disrepair. Immortal Doucang, be careful when you walk, lest you step on a broken slab and get hurt."