Chapter 53: Bigshot

Chen Chong naturally saw Su Jingzhen and the others arriving.

His facial expression slightly froze, and then he quickly put on a fake smile again.

“Daoist Su, Daoist Luo, esteemed guests!”

Today, Chen Chong, as the host, took the initiative to step forward and welcome them.

Su Jingzhen and Luo Yuebai also smiled and bowed to Chen Chong.

Who wouldn’t be able to put on a fake smile?

Those who didn’t know might have thought they were old friends who had known each other for many years.

Only those around them who knew both Chen Chong and Su Jingzhen had a strange, knowing smile on their faces.

“It’s interesting, Daoist Chen has even invited Su Jingzhen.”

“Even more interesting is that Su Jingzhen actually dared to come, and brought his whole family with him.”

“I heard Daoist Chen has invited at least mid-level cultivators from various streets and alleys.”

“And Su Jingzhen, if I’m not mistaken, is only at the early stages of Qi refinement, maybe only at the first or second level of cultivation.”

“This special treatment clearly has a deeper meaning.”

“Who would have thought, Su Jingzhen has the guts to attend the banquet.”

“After all, he’s just a bottom-tier cultivator who can only make a living by teaching.”

“Perhaps the children he taught in previous years have performed quite well in awakening spirits, which gave him some inexplicable confidence.”

“Letting him think he is really a big shot.”

“……”

Seeing Su Jingzhen chatting with Chen Chong without any fear or hesitation.

Many people around couldn’t help but shake their heads.

Their gazes towards Su Jingzhen were filled with pity.

Some even thought that Su Jingzhen might not be able to leave after this trip.

“Haha, Mr. Su’s arrival is truly an honor for my humble abode.”

“The banquet is about to begin, please come this way.”

From start to finish, Chen Chong didn’t show any hostility.

In fact, he was even more enthusiastic towards Su Jingzhen, chatting with him for a bit before stepping aside.

Behind him, a mountain of gifts on the table was revealed.

Su Jingzhen and Luo Yuebai exchanged a smile, then walked over.

They took out their golden invitations and handed them over.

“Congratulations!”

“Congratulations!”

The guests took their seats, and the invitations were naturally used to verify their identities and record their attendance.

Liu Bingyan, who had invited Su Jingzhen earlier, smiled as he received the two invitations, but only got a single “Congratulations” in response.

His expression slightly froze.

What the…? Was that all?

But he still maintained a professional fake smile.

Thinking that maybe the gift was just slow in coming.

But the next moment, he saw Su Jingzhen leading Shuang Jiang and Ning Yao, walking alongside Luo Yuebai towards the school building.

What the…? Was that really all there was to the gift?

Unbelievable!

Even Chen Chong, who was extremely cunning, couldn’t help but have a dark expression when he saw this scene.

Most of the invited cultivators came alone, with only a few bringing a Dao Companion.

This guy, Su Jingzhen, not only brought his whole family but also got a free ride!

That was really too much!

However, Chen Chong had a cold smile in his heart.

No matter what, Su Jingzhen’s arrival was a good thing for him.

“Hehe, Mr. Su is really interesting.”

“Today seems to be a good show.”

“I think he’s doing this on purpose, but why is he trying to provoke Daoist Chen like this? I really don’t understand.”

“……”

…

Before, when he had followed Shuang Jiang to the second floor of the Treasure Gathering Pavilion, he received a lot of attention.

Su Jingzhen had already gotten used to it.

So, at this moment, in the Cuiliu School, even though many people’s gazes were on him, he didn’t care at all.

In fact, when he met some familiar cultivators from Peach Blossom Alley, he could even smile and greet them with a nod.

The Cuiliu School was extremely large, with a courtyard that was several times bigger than Su Jingzhen’s.

And this banquet was going to be held here.

The courtyard, along with the surrounding classrooms, could easily accommodate the guests for this banquet.

After all, many cultivators who originally had the qualifications to attend were currently trying their luck on Clear Wind Mountain.

At this moment, the courtyard was already filled with long tables and chairs.

Exactly four people per table.

The tables near the center were already almost fully occupied.

Luo Yuebai chose a table that was slightly farther away and beckoned Su Jingzhen and the others over.

After sitting down, Su Jingzhen noticed that right next to their table was a sealed well.

This well seemed familiar, and Su Jingzhen’s heart couldn’t help but feel a sense of foreboding.

Because this was exactly where he had dumped Lin Ping’s corpse.

It was not yet time for the banquet to start, and most of the cultivators who had received invitations had already taken their seats.

“Deacon Zhang from Huayang Sect has arrived!”

“Deacon Li from Huayang Sect has arrived!”

Just as Su Jingzhen and the others were waiting for the banquet to start, a loud shout suddenly rang out.

Immediately, they saw Zhang Hong and another elderly Huayang Sect member, accompanied by Chen Chong, walking in.

They directly took their seats at one of the three empty tables in the center of the courtyard.

After all, Chen Jinshi had not yet become an inner sect disciple, despite his exceptional talent.

In this tense situation on Clear Wind Mountain, Huayang Sect was still able to send two high-ranking executives, which was already a great face-saving gesture.

Zhang Hong and the other two had just sat down.

When the door burst open again, another shout was heard.

“Treasure Gathering Pavilion’s Pavilion Master Feng has arrived!”

Only people with special identities would be announced in this way.

However, unlike before, this voice was slightly stuttering.

But as the voice fell, the entire Cuiliu School courtyard suddenly fell silent.

Many people’s faces showed shock and surprise.

“Has the Pavilion Master of Treasure Gathering Pavilion arrived?”

“The Chen family’s face is really that big!”

“It’s said that Treasure Gathering Pavilion recently changed to a new Pavilion Master, and most people haven’t seen the new Pavilion Master before.”

“The first public appearance is actually at the Chen family’s place?

“This time, Daoist Chen is going to brag about it for a lifetime.”

“……”

The crowd whispered among themselves, their gazes towards Chen Chong filled with envy.

Who wouldn’t want to get acquainted with the Pavilion Master of Treasure Gathering Pavilion? It’s just that there’s no channel, and no qualifications.

At this moment, even Chen Chong was stunned, clearly not expecting the Pavilion Master of Treasure Gathering Pavilion to actually come.

He then walked quickly to greet the Pavilion Master with a flushed face and an excited expression.

“Pavilion Master Feng?”

“Can it be her?”

Su Jingzhen’s expression also slightly froze.

His gaze turned to Shuang Jiang, with a hint of inquiry.

Shuang Jiang’s face was expressionless, and she didn’t respond.

Su Jingzhen’s gaze then turned towards the direction of the main gate, with a hint of curiosity in his heart.