CHAPTER 51: CHAPTER 51: FIVE PEAKS AND EIGHTH HALL

Lu Chengfeng stood in front of the door, took a deep breath, concealing all his emotions in his heart, but showed a smile on his face.

When he reached the door, he laughed loudly and said, "A humble abode in the mountains does not expect to be visited by esteemed guests. I beg Senior Brother’s forgiveness for any offense or neglect."

In the hall sat a man in a brown loose robe, but his face was thin and dark. He appeared to be in his thirties, currently sitting upright, drinking tea.

Upon hearing the laughter, he put down the teacup, stood up, and looked towards the door, seeing Lu Chengfeng dressed in a white robe, his long hair falling naturally, exuding an unrestrained and carefree demeanor.

"Junior Brother truly is a carefree person, such a leisurely demeanor is truly envied, unlike us who are destined for toil, running back and forth all day without leisure."

Lu Chengfeng waved his hand with a smile and said, "What you said is too modest, Senior Brother. I lack ability and experience to take on big responsibilities, so I was left untended by the sect."

"To be employed in the Law Enforcement Hall, heavily relied upon by the sect, one must possess excellent Martial Path skills and special talents. Senior Brother, it’s because the talented work harder."

"Hahaha!" Li Qian, the visitor, couldn’t help but smile upon hearing these words. Everyone likes to hear compliments, especially from such a talented Junior Brother.

After exchanging a few jokes, the two seated themselves as host and guest. Lu Chengfeng called for a maid to change the tea, then he asked, "May I know what important business brings Senior Brother to seek me?"

Li Qian pondered briefly and said, "I came today on the orders of my master, to invite Junior Brother Lu for a meeting."

"Oh?" Lu Chengfeng’s expression changed slightly, "I didn’t expect that the Great Elder would summon me. Can Senior Brother disclose the reason?"

Li Qian took a slight sip of tea, not giving anything away, "The master’s actions are not something we can speculate on, but I’ve heard that your achievements during the beast tide were significant, with your Swordsmanship improving rapidly, even I heard about it."

"The master had been paying attention to your news for some time, he seems to have developed a fondness for talent!"

"I was just lucky to have some gains thanks to Senior Brother Tan and several other senior brothers and sisters, didn’t expect even the Great Elder heard about it." Lu Chengfeng smiled wryly, "The Great Elder oversees the Law Enforcement Hall with countless duties; I didn’t think he would even remember me?"

"Why be so modest, Junior Brother?" Li Qian shook his head, "I heard that Junior Brother recently cut out two feet of Sword Qi, such Swordsmanship skills, I was far inferior to you at your age."

"If Junior Brother has no other urgent matters, could you accompany me?"

Lu Chengfeng replied respectfully, "Since it is the Great Elder’s order, I naturally dare not disobey. However, meeting an elder, it’s not proper to be improperly dressed, I beg Senior Brother to allow me to tidy up."

Li Qian said, "It’s a small matter, the master doesn’t mind these things, but Junior Brother having respect for the elder and worthy is a good trait, you go ahead, I’ll wait for you here."

"Thank you for your understanding, Senior Brother. I’ll be quick." Lu Chengfeng called the maid again, instructing her to serve well and not neglect the esteemed guest, before heading to the courtyard.

Upon entering the room, Luo Suyi asked with some doubt, "Husband, is something wrong? Why did Senior Brother Zhou Tong and people from the Law Enforcement Hall come to see you today?"

Lu Chengfeng said with a smile, "It’s nothing major, I just had some achievements during the beast tide, caught the attention of the sect elders, and the Great Elder from the Law Enforcement Hall sent someone to say he wanted to see me."

"Help me find suitable clothes, once I’m properly dressed, I’ll head to the Law Enforcement Hall."

Luo Suyi was relieved and smiled, "As long as it’s nothing serious. With your talent, it’s only a matter of time before you stand out in the sect."

As she spoke, she picked out several clothes from the wardrobe, finally choosing a blue brocade robe, and draped a coat embroidered with ink bamboo over him.

Lu Chengfeng was already handsome with an elegant build, and the brocade robe made him look even more graceful, like a noble young master.

"My husband is truly handsome," Luo Suyi said with a slight daze as she helped Lu Chengfeng tie up his hair with a jade crown, gazing at the man’s handsome face in the bronze mirror.

Lu Chengfeng was amused by her innocent demeanor. After Luo Suyi finished tying his hair, he embraced the woman around the waist, giving her a long kiss until she was breathless and then released her.

"Are you satisfied now?"

Luo Suyi’s eyes were blurry, unable to withstand the man’s teasing. Once she regained her senses, she struggled to get up, "You’d better go, don’t keep people waiting."

Lu Chengfeng then released her. Just before leaving, he said casually, "If I don’t come back tonight, tell Li Mo to go to Jade Immortal Peak."

Luo Suyi was taken aback, "Why is that?"

Lu Chengfeng replied, "If the Great Elder has any orders, as a disciple, I naturally cannot refuse. It’s just that Wanqing left the mountain over a month ago, and I don’t know how she’s doing now."

"I originally planned to go down the mountain to see her, but if the Great Elder has other instructions, it might delay things."

"Even if it seems like I’m being overly cautious, thinking of a way to get out of it in advance, when the time comes and let the people at Jade Immortal Peak help me."

Luo Suyi didn’t suspect anything and smiled, "You’re really sly, but you’re right. Junior Sister Wanqing has been off the mountain for quite a while, we don’t know how she is now."

"Her mother’s status in the clan is low, she went back for a marriage alliance, hopefully, nothing goes wrong."

Lu Chengfeng hugged her and said, "Rest assured, I have everything covered. I’ll go see first."

After comforting Luo Suyi, Lu Chengfeng left the room, his expression turned serious as soon as he stepped outside.

Apart from the 108 Outer Peaks, the foundation of the Yuncang Sword Sect lies in the Five Peaks and Eight Halls.

Beneath the Sect Leader, the Five Peaks Peak Lords and Eight Hall Masters are the thirteen figures who truly hold power within the sect.

The Five Peaks Peak Lords are called First Seats, and the Eight Hall Masters are distinguished from other elders and also called Great Elders.

Of the Eight Halls, the Three Halls of Combat, Law Enforcement, and Transmission are the most esteemed, and their power and status rival the Five Peaks First Seat.

It would be a joke if meeting such a prominent figure suddenly, who wanted to see a newly inducted inner disciple, didn’t have any issues.

Though Lu Chengfeng didn’t believe the Great Elder would be adverse to him, he couldn’t help but take precautions. If anything unexpected happened, the Jade Immortal Peak would surely take action upon hearing.

If even their direct disciple encountered trouble without being addressed, it would completely tarnish their reputation in the sect.

All these thoughts flashed through his mind, and then Lu Chengfeng stepped out through the door.

Li Qian waited for quite a while, showing no impatience, and upon seeing Lu Chengfeng emerge, immediately praised, "Indeed a graceful young man, Junior Brother, with such a demeanor even I am impressed, let alone those young ladies."

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Lu Chengfeng accompanied him to the Law Enforcement Hall.