CHAPTER 1784: CHAPTER 1783: TROUBLE IS COMING

The people of Celestial Mystery City mention Celestial Realms City with a deep-seated blind worship and fear.

Long Fei brought Jiang Hengshuo inside and had a good chat about this "Uncle".

Jiang Hengshuo told him that although his uncle is not competent, his wife’s family indeed produced someone formidable.

This person has Zhang Family bloodline and was recruited by the Heaven-Piercing Palace of Celestial Realms City for focused training since early years.

Now, the Old Zhang Family in Celestial Mystery City relies heavily on this individual.

His name is Zhang Xingyun, and he was a famous prodigy in Celestial Realms City when he was young.

When he left Celestial Mystery City, Zhang Hengfeng and "Zhang Hengyuan" were not yet born.

Now, by age count, he is around thirty, and his cultivation level is unfathomably deep.

In the Heaven-Piercing Palace, he has already been promoted to an Inner Sect Disciple.

This time, Zhang Xingyun’s return has Jiang Xinghe brimming with intent, hoping to utilize this cousin.

Long Fei let Jiang Hengshuo leave and sat alone in the guest hall, drinking tea for a while.

Bai Fengling came out of the bedroom, sat beside him, and persuaded, "How about we return that magical treasure to your uncle?"

Long Fei shook his head and chuckled, "Once something’s in hand, there’s no reason to return it."

"But the people from Celestial Realms City, we small places can’t afford to offend them, right?"

Bai Fengling was full of worry.

Long Fei smiled and asked her, "Are you scared?"

Bai Fengling grabbed his arm, tilted her head to lean against it, and shook her head, "With you here, I fear nothing. At worst, I’ll die with you."

Long Fei’s heart sank, and he patted her head.

He somewhat regretted that he not only disguised as Jiang Hengyuan but also got involved with this girl.

Emotional debts are hard to repay. Once the truth comes out in the future, he doesn’t know how Bai Fengling will react.

He sat in the guest hall for a while, and when Bai Fengling was asleep, he carried her to bed, tucked her in with a blanket.

He sat nearby to meditate, and before dawn, he heard the sound of gongs and drums outside.

The Jiang Family valued this marriage agreement with the Bai Family and invited a band to start playing early at the door.

After Bai Fengling woke up, she immediately sat up.

She looked around quickly, and after seeing Long Fei beside her, she sighed in relief.

Long Fei smiled and asked her, "Slept well?"

Bai Fengling looked at him gloomily, "Did you just sit and sleep like this last night?"

Long Fei teased her nose, smiling, "I was meditating!"

"Isn’t it the same?"

Bai Fengling rolled her eyes at him, covering her face, "It’s over, everyone will laugh at me when I get home."

Long Fei comforted her, "It’s okay, just put the blame on me. Just say I’m physically weak and finished before I even started."

"What nonsense are you talking about!"

Bai Fengling blushed shyly.

She wouldn’t dare to joke about such things, as it would be embarrassing for her, even if Long Fei isn’t worried.

Early in the morning, Jiang Family disciples started decorating the mansion, hanging red banners on all the doorways.

The front courtyard of Jiang Family’s main hall was set with tables and chairs.

Besides hosting guests from the Bai Family today, they also had to greet guests from other families.

Long Fei and Bai Fengling were called to greet the younger generation’s guests.

Bai Fengling quickly got into the role, handling guests thoroughly.

Her sister Bai Fengwu came early to help her, and a group of girls naturally started asking about last night.

Bai Fengling stammered, not knowing how to respond, making it obvious to everyone, leading to teasing.

Long Fei appeared to be playing along, sending Jiang Hengshuo to attend to the busyness.

He found a spot to drink a little wine, making others think Jiang Hengshuo was the one getting married.

Upon observing the situation, today’s engagement banquet seemed a bit unusual.

Guests from other families were understandable.

But the Ying Family was at odds with them, practically facing a life-and-death situation a few days ago.

Yet today, the new clan leader of the Ying Family, Ying Xiaocheng, came bearing gifts.

His face carried a sinister smile; one couldn’t expect good intentions.

Zhang Family was in the limelight today, with almost all the other family’s young people and elders focusing on them.

When Zhang Family’s genius Zhang Danfeng arrived, surrounded by Yao Family’s genius Yao Qinglian, Ji Family’s genius Ji Wushuang, and Wang Family’s genius Wang Tianhong.

The four of them were the top four of Celestial Mystery Top Ten.

They were usually very low-key, and few had seen their skills.

During the auction house event, Long Fei had taken note of them once.

Today, their appearance incited a swarm of female cultivators, shrieking, surrounding them with handkerchiefs and small trinkets.

Jiang Hengshuo acknowledged his lower status, sweating nervously while running over to suggest to Long Fei, "Brother, these talented ones have high statuses, how about you greet them?"

Long Fei sipped his wine, smiling lightly, "No problem, today’s main act isn’t me. You greet them; if they’re displeased, they can just endure it!"

"Alright then!"

Jiang Hengshuo reluctantly went down to invite Zhang Danfeng and others to their seats.

Zhang Danfeng and the others looked at Long Fei, all frowning as a hint of displeasure welled within.

They came as a show of respect to Long Fei.

Who knew this guy would disregard their courtesy.

Once seated, Wang Family’s genius Wang Tianhong was the first to mutter in displeasure, "What is this Zhang Hengyuan? We came to support him, but he avoided us and let a servant greet us?"

Yao Qinglian opened a fan with a flick, "Brother Wang, don’t be upset. This guy’s recently been a bit cocky, it’s normal to have some arrogance. I heard he recently defeated his cousin, so his tail must be even higher now."

"Strangely, the Jiang family’s Jiang Hengfeng brothers used to be on par with us, how could he so easily lose to this wastrel?"

Ji Wushuang was puzzled.

Among the four, only Zhang Danfeng remained calm, "No need for complaints, brothers. The higher one climbs, the harder the fall. Perhaps today’s engagement feast will turn into a funeral."

Yao Qinglian, Ji Wushuang, and Wang Tianhong all glanced at Zhang Danfeng.

Everyone had heard of Zhang Family’s genius Zhang Xingyun returning. Listening to Zhang Danfeng’s tone, could it be today?

Soon, Lord of Celestial Mystery City, Ye Qingtian, entered with Ye Qingcheng.

The Jiang Family Head and other clan leaders stood smilingly to greet, inviting him to take the chief seat.

Ye Qingcheng glanced around and found Long Fei, calling out to him, "The groom, why are you sitting here alone? Not greeting the guests?"

Long Fei looked at her with a smile, "There are plenty of guests, but not many friends, so no need for me to greet."

Ye Qingcheng sat across from him, squinting with a smile, "Am I considered your friend?"

Long Fei playfully replied, "If you give me back my God-Striking Stick, I’ll consider you a friend."

"Get lost!"

Ye Qingcheng laughed scoldingly, "You rogue, I bought it fair and square!"

Long Fei poured her a cup of tea, smiling, "Just kidding, it’s my honor to be friends with Miss Ye."

"That’s more like it."

Ye Qingcheng rolled her eyes playfully at him, looking around before whispering, "Groom, as a friend, do I count?"

Long Fei playfully replied, "Aren’t you just fifteen or sixteen years old? Are you really taking advantage of me like this?"

She clapped her hands on the table, "Then we’ve got nothing more to say. Good luck to you, big man!"