Who would dare say "no" when the Heavenly Master serves as the Chief Judge?
And indeed, no one voiced objections.
Upon hearing this, Taoist Jing Xuan pondered for a moment before saying, "Please wait here for a short while, professors. I’ll need to consult the Heavenly Master about this matter."
Participating in an official magic convention wasn’t a decision he could make alone.
They had requested the presence of the Heavenly Master.
It was imperative to seek the Heavenly Master’s own consent.
Professor Cao and the others nodded, willing to wait.
Subsequently, Taoist Jing Xuan ascended the mountain.
Entering the Heavenly Master Mansion, he relayed the matter to the Heavenly Master.
After listening, Qin Hao replied, "A magic convention? Will there be hidden magic masters from various places participating? That sounds quite interesting. Very well, Jing Xuan, go and tell Professor Cao and the others that I am willing to attend."
Hearing about the Dragon Country’s official plans to hold this so-called magic convention.
And to establish a special magic organization.
Qin Hao thought that since he didn’t have other matters at hand, it would be good to come down from the mountain to stretch his legs a bit.
Besides, it seemed like the higher-ups from Qingyun Mountain hadn’t gone down the mountain for a team building event since last New Year’s.
Why not take this opportunity to lead Jing Xuan and the others down the mountain for a corporate team building event?
After all, always cultivating on the mountain could become dull after a while.
An occasional team building event to unwind and relax wouldn’t be a bad idea.
Taoist Jing Xuan nodded.
He turned and descended from the Heavenly Master Mansion to inform Professor Cao.
Professor Cao and the rest were overjoyed upon hearing the news.
In truth, they hadn’t harbored much hope before coming.
After all, the Heavenly Master’s status was momentous, and he had many matters to attend to daily.
There was no guarantee he would have the time or agree to grace their convention with his presence.
That the Heavenly Master had readily accepted came as a surprise to them.
After leaving gifts of thanks and informing Taoist Jing Xuan of the time,
Professor Cao said, "Then it’s settled, Taoist, in two days, on the day the magic convention begins, at four in the morning, I’ll come to pick everyone up!"
Taoist Jing Xuan nodded, "Good!"
Time flew, and two days quickly passed.
In the predawn hours,
At three o’clock, a bus was already waiting at the foot of Qingyun Mountain.
This bus was there to pick up the Taoists from Qingyun Mountain.
Qin Hao descended from the Heavenly Master Mansion.
A small golden bird perched on his shoulder—
The Companion Golden Crow.
At this time, Professor Cao was already waiting outside the bus.
The bus driver, seated at the wheel drinking hot tea, said, "Professor Cao, it’s chilly these days and dawn breaks early; it’s too cold outside. Be careful of your health.
As a national treasure of Dragon Country, if anything happens to you due to the cold, my superiors won’t let me off the hook! Professor, wouldn’t it be better to wait inside the bus?"
Professor Cao shook his head and replied, "I’m fine. I took some cold medicine before leaving home, and I won’t have any issues. Don’t worry, driver."
Listening to Professor Cao’s words,
The bus driver shook his head, unsure of what got into Professor Cao today.
Coming to this place early in the morning and, on top of that, waiting outside in the freezing cold of dawn with temperatures below zero.
The biting cold winds were unforgiving, yet he stood outside waiting.
Keep in mind that Professor Cao was no ordinary person.
He was a national treasure-level professor in Dragon Country.
His status and seniority were enough to alarm anyone.
Who could possibly be worth such grandeur for him to personally extend an invitation?
The bus driver couldn’t imagine.
But soon, he would see.
Not long after, figures began descending from the mountain.
Following the mountain road, the bus driver saw several Taoists.
There were about twenty or so.
The one leading at the front was dressed in gold, with a bird on his shoulder.
Behind him were seven or eight dressed in red robes—
Indisputably the Red Robed Taoists from Qingyun Mountain.
Following the seven or eight Red Robed Taoists were a dozen or so in yellow robes,
Each Yellow Robed Taoist carrying two swords on his back—
One Peach Wood Sword, and one Spirit Sword.
The pressure was immediately palpable.
The bus driver could no longer sit still.
Now he knew who was worth Professor Cao’s personal invitation.
They were summoning the Taoists from Qingyun Mountain!
The entire group of Red Robed Taoists coming down the mountain?
Was this some sort of cataclysmic event?
The veteran driver stood, a solemn respect taking hold.
Although he didn’t know what had happened to prompt such a collective descent by the Red Robed Taoists,
He felt immensely honored to drive for so many Taoists.
Qin Hao came down the mountain and approached Professor Cao.
Professor Cao, seeing Qin Hao, clearly froze for a moment.
At first, he did not recognize the Heavenly Master right away.
Because the Heavenly Master he had seen before always wore purple robes.
But now, Qin Hao was clad in a golden robe.
He appeared much changed from before.
Additionally, Qin Hao’s present body,
Was no ordinary one—it was a Clones Body,
Formed from the condensation of the Supreme Dharma Body,
With an exterior appearance and aura that had somewhat shifted from his true self.
Only Jing Xuan and the others could recognize him at a glance.
Professor Cao didn’t recognize him immediately.
It was only after a closer look that he identified him.
Besides, who else could commandingly lead a group of Red Robed Taoists if not the Heavenly Master?
Professor Cao reached out his hand in a courteous greeting to the Heavenly Master.
Qin Hao shook hands with Professor Cao: "Infinite Heavenly Venerable, Professor, it’s been a while."
Professor Cao said, "This trip, it’s a bother for the Heavenly Master to make a special trip!"
"It’s nothing, just a small matter, and I was actually looking forward to coming down the mountain for a bit of activity," said Qin Hao with a smile.
Hearing the Heavenly Master’s words, Professor Cao instantly felt that the Heavenly Master was indeed very approachable.