Chapter 771: Chapter 773: Heavenly Mansion Chief and The Curtain Falls
Xia Liu was genuinely startled by Chen Yingke.
A perfectly good girl, dressed up in formal attire, made up, and became his female companion, this seemed a bit like a deliberate arrangement.
However, judging from the bewildered expressions of Chen Tian’en and Chen Yan, they were unaware of this matter.
It seemed this girl had something on her mind concerning him.
Since the martial artists had already appeared in sight, Xia Liu found it difficult to refuse or say much, so he simply had to accept this female companion.
“Congratulations, Chief Xia!”
The first martial artist to arrive was Ye Hai, and he was unaccompanied by anyone else.
Because the only two who could be brought here by him had arrived long ago.
“Family Head Ye is too courteous, I’ll be the one needing your care in the future.” Xia Liu responded cleverly.
Long before Ye Hai’s arrival, Chen Tian’en had informed Xia Liu of his identity and name.
Thus, Xia Liu was not at the risk of not recognizing the other party.
“Heh heh, Chief Xia, you are too polite, it’s we who will need your care.”
“Please, Family Head Ye, go inside and rest.”
Following Ye Hai’s entrance, Zhong Ming and Zhao Kun came in together, each accompanied by a girl who was clear and spirited in appearance, at first glance very likable.
“Chief Xia! Congratulations, congratulations!”
The two beamed with smiles as they happily extended their felicitations.
Because within these ten days, the Liu Family had experienced many changes, which alarmed Zhao Kun and Zhong Ming.
Even if they didn’t acknowledge Xia Liu, they had to attend this ceremony.
Otherwise, it would be perceived as showing disrespect to Xia Liu.
To show disrespect to the Heavenly Mansion Chief, if it was in proportion to cultivation strength, it might be excusable.
The problem was, Xia Liu alone, even with injuries, could defeat the two of them working together.
Disrespecting Xia Liu was undoubtedly a suicidal act.
In fact, even if they did not come, Xia Liu would not trouble them.
After all, he didn’t care to be bothered, as long as someone submitted an issue and evidence, like in the case of the Liu Family, then the Heavenly Mansion would certainly intervene.
Zhong Ming and Zhao Kun felt guilty.
“Being appointed as Chief is thanks in part to the efforts of you two Daoist fellows, it’s I who should be expressing gratitude.” Xia Liu said with a light smile.
“By no means, Chief Xia, your strength is unrivaled, the two of us are merely dregs in comparison.”
“Oh, it can’t be said like that, your previous assessment of me was proper, please don’t misunderstand,” Xia Liu said with a faint smile.
“Hehe, well, let’s go inside first and wait to witness Chief Xia’s handover ceremony.”
How could Zhao Kun dare to continue on this topic, not knowing if Xia Liu was being sarcastic or sincere.
As for the two girls they brought, after seeing Chen Yingke, the goddess with light makeup, they also bowed their heads, as if waiting for orders, or perhaps afraid to face a peer more perfect than themselves.
Besides these three Path-Entering Martial Artists, the rest of the martial artists who came were greeted by Chen Tian’en and Chen Yan.
Of course, Xia Liu responded with a cupped hand gesture.
The martial artists who came later entered swiftly.
In less than fifty minutes, the main hall was fully arranged.
The primary guests had almost all arrived.
Chen Tian’en entered the main hall together with Xia Liu.
For the guests that followed, the people of the Heavenly Mansion would arrange everything, so Xia Liu need not worry.
The crowd down below all stood by their tables, and without an indication, no one dared to take a seat.
Even Ye Hai, Zhao Kun, and Zhong Ming were no exception.
The strength displayed by Xia Liu thoroughly intimidated them.
Without Xia Liu’s voice, no one at the scene dared to sit.
“Everyone, please don’t be reserved, just treat this as a usual banquet scene,” Xia Liu said, knowing the thoughts of the martial artists present, as soon as he entered the main hall, using Spiritual Energy to carry his voice throughout the venue.
His voice prompted everyone to spring into action immediately.
Their movements were so synchronized, one could almost mistakenly think they had been specially trained for this.
“Chief Xia, your girlfriend is really too beautiful!”
“Yeah, yeah, look at that skin—so fresh and tender.”
“I’m so envious, I wish I could be half as goddess-like as her.”
Watching Chen Yingke next to Xia Liu, many of the girls who had followed their clan elders to the event became excited.
In their eyes, Xia Liu was like a prince in a white suit, leading a white horse.
But now, this prince already had a partner who was even more outstanding than themselves, and the young girls all felt a bit saddened by it.
Chen Yingke didn’t say anything, only returning a radiant smile to everyone present.
Xia Liu didn’t explain either; in this kind of situation, explanations would only lead to awkwardness.
Having Chen Yingke as a faux partner was also good, it helped him avoid some unnecessary trouble.
“Before the banquet begins, there are some things we must do,”
Chen Tian’en stood on the runway, facing a thousand martial artists without a hint of fear, and announced, “Today, the position of Heavenly Mansion Chief will officially be assumed by Xia Liu!”
Once the announcement was made, the prepared applause down below rang out incessantly.
Aside from a few individuals, every face was brimming with bright smiles.
Many of them wished they had an extra pair of hands, so that they could make the applause even more intense.
They were the ones who had submitted evidence to the Liu Family over the past ten days and reclaimed what was rightfully theirs.
The Liu Family was quite cooperative now, probably due to the fall of Liu Dao.
Without a Path-Entering martial artist, the family’s status naturally plummeted.
Now, with the Heavenly Mansion’s regulations in play, it wouldn’t be long before the Liu Family had to give up everything that didn’t belong to them.
“Next, please welcome the new Heavenly Mansion Chief, Xia Liu, to come forward and make a speech.”
Amidst the applause and cheers, Xia Liu approached the front platform.
Touching the microphone, his expression was very serious.
Scanning the audience, he finally spoke, “Today is an important day for me, but it’s also important for all of us! So, please drink to your heart’s content! No going home until you’re drunk!”
“Chief Xia is really down-to-earth!”
“Chief Xia is mighty!”
Xia Liu’s brief speech made everyone feel as if the distance between them and him had narrowed.
This was how the Heavenly Mansion Chief among the world’s martial artists should be!
Xia Liu immediately picked up a bottle of wine and downed it with everyone.
Today, he didn’t use spiritual energy to control the alcohol.
Of course, he himself had a terrifying capacity for drink.
Ye Xuan and Ouyang Lingtian had moved to special seats after the speech ended.
Accompanying them were Fang Huasheng, Fang Cheng, and Ouyang Xiong.
Just as Xia Liu said, today was about not going home until you’re drunk.
Of course, Xia Liu wasn’t drunk.
After making a gentleman’s agreement, Ouyang Lingtian and Ye Xuan both got drunk—they were no match for Xia Liu.
In the end, two female warriors from the Heavenly Mansion took them to a hotel, and what they did there was beyond Xia Liu’s control.
Fang Cheng and Fang Huasheng were also lying beside the tables today.
All the friends who were close to Xia Liu came happily and left joyously.
It wasn’t until late into the night that Xia Liu finished the tough day.
However, he didn’t feel particularly tired; once Chen Tian’en sobered up, he should be able to take the cultivation resources and return home…