"Quick, have you got everything ready to go down the mountain?"
"Yes, yes, but what about Senior Brother? He’s still in seclusion...."
On the gray cobblestone path, people were hurriedly conversing.
With a creak, the courtyard door opened.
A tall young man in black robes walked out slowly and stood in the doorway. The disciples who had spoken earlier were first startled, then exclaimed with delight.
In the blink of an eye, the five-word news of Senior Brother’s emergence from seclusion spread like a whirlwind throughout the entire mountain gate courtyard.
Breakfast was delivered, and several black cars branded Feichi also arrived one after another, parking outside the school gate.
Li Shi was still overseeing all these trivial matters, and he always arranged them properly.
"Senior Brother, you finally came out of seclusion."
Zhao Tingxiao appeared near the courtyard gate with a smile, wearing a direct inheritance robe with red patterns on a white background.
He was still at the peak of entering strength, having not glimpsed the final barrier of True Intent.
Chen Feng knew this barrier was quite challenging for ordinary people, so he didn’t say much but instead glanced at the disciples who followed behind Zhao Tingxiao.
"Are you getting used to it?"
The young man was wearing a gray ancient robe, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, looking a bit lean.
It was Yao Wei, the heir of the Eagle Tiger Martial Arts Hall, who had returned from Suluo to Nanjiang.
"Thanks to Senior Brother Zhao and the martial uncles’ care, I have gotten used to it."
Yao Wei said respectfully, looking much healthier.
He had passed the investigation and assessment of the Flame Tiger Sect and became an official disciple.
Moreover, because of his outstanding talent, not much inferior to Zhao Tingxiao’s.
So the Third Elder had some interest in him, even considering taking him as a student.
"Well, as long as you’re used to it."
Nodding, Chen Feng changed into a black windbreaker and withdrew his gaze.
The Flame Tiger Sect now could barely be considered full of talents, but it was uncertain when another Grandmaster would emerge again.
This thought flashed by as he glanced at Zhao Tingxiao.
As he stepped out of the courtyard and headed towards the mountain gate, he asked while walking.
On the gray cobblestone path, many disciples came and went, greeting him respectfully.
"He went down the mountain early in the morning."
Zhao Tingxiao, following Yao Wei with a step behind, explained, "The Grandmaster from the Giant Statue arrived in Nanjiang last night. Master said that as hosts, we must not lose our manners."
Oh? Chen Feng raised an eyebrow, then understood.
Nowadays, his influence was becoming more significant, and when people mentioned the Heavenly Flame Red Tiger Style, they always thought of him first.
However, Master was after all the Sect Leader.
His presence was also to fulfill the host’s duty, to show the grandeur of a large sect, so as not to be caught up in gossip.
Without further delay, the group walked to the red wooden gate of the mountain gate.
A core disciple dressed in ancient robes opened the car door, and Chen Feng sat silently inside.
With the hum of the engine, the black convoy slowly left the mountain gate.
The five-character plaque of the Heavenly Flame Red Tiger Style gradually receded, and Chen Feng withdrew his perception, quietly looking out the car window.
The winding asphalt road led downward, but the green forest hills along the way had somewhat diminished compared to the past.
Previously, beneath the low hills were fields and many village tile houses, or occasional small foreign-style houses.
But now, many had been demolished and moved, gradually replaced by some constructed factories and separately planned land.
Investment and business attraction, new city construction.
Nanjiang was much more prosperous than before, and the abandoned suburban land had been included in the plan for redevelopment.
"Senior Brother, I heard they are going to build a new city in this area."
"Such a large area, is that true?"
Zhao Tingxiao, sitting in the passenger seat, looked at the vast barren land and hills by the roadside.
Occupying an extremely large area, the area near the road was cordoned off, with blue-gray steel sheds nearby.
Workers in work clothes were coming and going, with security officers around to maintain order, as well as personnel from construction and housing institutions, as well as geologists and scholars present.
"You will know later."
Chen Feng did not elaborate, merely glancing at midair.
An air current surged up, and a large flying car carrying some kind of giant construction equipment approached.
He had some impression of this place, as the High Wall Plan decided in the City Association meeting included this land.
Seeing those massive construction equipment appearing one after another, and recalling what Lin Hao mentioned earlier.
He felt that the construction of the high wall might progress faster than he imagined.
After all, this world already had many technological inventions to assist construction and improve efficiency.
Moreover, if the Radiant Secret Realm was indeed coming, it wouldn’t take too long to use the most ordinary methods to build it over a year or so.
Thinking this, he withdrew his gaze and did not delve further into it.
Everything should be left to its natural course. With his status as a council member of the City Association, he would have more opportunities to gather more information later.
Soon, the black car drove and gradually entered the city.
Tall buildings towered, and the white air currents left by flying cars dispersed in the midair.
Holographic projections like virtual light mist hovered in the air, looking particularly realistic.
[Recently, our city’s Council decided to launch a new city construction project, located at....]
[The groundbreaking ceremony will be held in three days, with Chu Shihong representing the ribbon-cutting at the scene...]
On the huge facade screen of a shopping mall, news was being broadcast.
As a participant, Chen Feng did not pay attention and instead took out his phone, deliberately searching for other news.
Clicking to confirm the search, no content appeared.
Nodding slightly, Chen Feng knew that the incident at the mall entrance with the Shenwu Alliance Leader a few days ago must have had its information blocked by the Security Bureau.
Relevant public opinion had been minimized, with many videos and discussions captured by passersby being restricted.