Fang Chen's eyes lit up. “Regarding the Three Thousand Dao Sect?”
Could this be related to the Heavenly Abhorrence Technique? If the ninth son of the Nine World King was indeed the one behind this matter, it might involve a technique that requires the Daoist heritage of the Langya Clan to activate.
“This matter is beyond your current capability to intervene. I will assign another Killing Spiritual Division colleague to handle it and try to minimize the impact,” Goddess Shen Ji said, “However, it will take at least six months for him to arrive. During this period, the Azure Dao Manor will be in turmoil, so it’s best if you leave to avoid being affected.”
Fang Chen sighed with relief. Having a Killing Spiritual Division colleague take over was reassuring, and they likely would be quite competent.
“I must leave now. Farewell,” Shen Ji said, turning to depart.
Fang Chen quickly cupped his hands and said, “Senior Shen Ji, I would like to ask one more question.”
He had learned from Immortal Void Rush that Fang Tingyuan was a member of the Killing Spiritual Division. Since Shen Ji was also a Killing Spiritual Division member, she was likely the ‘demoness’ from before.
“Do you wish to ask about Fang Tingyuan?”
Fang Chen nodded. “Indeed.”
Just then, someone’s voice came from outside the quiet room. “Young Master Fang, He Baiyan requests an audience.”
Hearing the name He Baiyan, Fang Chen’s mind stirred. He put away the Mirror of the Universe and followed the maid to the reception hall.
He Baiyan seemed to have been waiting for some time. As soon as he saw Fang Chen, he stepped forward and clasped his hands. “Daoist Fang, I had been hasty in judging your character. Please forgive me for my misjudgment.”
“What do you mean, Daoist He?” Fang Chen asked in surprise.
He Baiyan looked embarrassed. “Back then, I, like others, thought you were a fraud. Only now do I realize you truly had the means to save Young Master Qin Feng from his deadlock.”
“Oh, it’s about that. There’s no need for you to worry, Daoist He. I don’t mind,” Fang Chen replied with a faint smile.
“But I feel truly ashamed. So today, I’ve prepared a banquet to make amends. I hope you can honor me with your presence,” He Baiyan said with a rueful smile.
Fang Chen had initially planned to refuse, but then he had a sudden change of heart. He nodded lightly. “There’s no need to make amends, Daoist He. You were only concerned for her. However, since you’ve set up a banquet, it would be disrespectful not to attend.”
Seeing Fang Chen agree to attend, He Baiyan’s face brightened with a smile. The two began to chat casually as they headed outside.
Just then, Li Daoye saw them and curiously approached.
Upon seeing Li Daoye, He Baiyan smiled and invited, “Daoist Li, I’m hosting a banquet as a form of apology to Daoist Fang. Please join us. I’ve wronged you recently as well, and I hope you can forgive me.”
“Are there good food and drinks? In that case, I’m definitely coming! Let’s go, let’s go!”
Li Daoye laughed and agreed immediately. He was always keen on free food and drinks!
Fang Chen glanced at him, hoping he would still be this cheerful later.
He Baiyan’s banquet was set up in a particularly elegant and secluded courtyard, located some distance from the Qin residence. Servants and maids moved back and forth, carrying trays of various delicacies.
Li Daoye’s eyes lit up at the sight. Just the aroma made his stomach growl in anticipation.
“This is the Qingfeng Courtyard, established by a cultivator of the Middle Three Realms. It gathers rare delicacies from various regions, and we often hold banquets here to entertain distinguished guests.”
He Baiyan explained while leading the two into a private room, which was actually an independent bamboo grove.
“Just the three of us?”
Li Daoye was a bit surprised, having expected He Baiyan to invite some of the Immortal Qin Manor’s cultivators to join the feast.
Is he embarrassed about this banquet?He’s apologizing after all….
Li Daoye quickly pieced it together.