CHAPTER 22: CHAPTER 25: FIRST ENCOUNTER WITH LUO QINGXUAN

"Big brother, look, just look at how arrogant this little bastard is!"

Seeing that Wang Junze clearly saw them but deliberately avoided them without even a greeting, Wang Zhao’s face was full of anger, and he cursed in a deep voice.

"He’s just a waste who’s been banished from the family. Why bother with him?"

With a calm expression, Wang Cheng replied placidly.

Though he said so, in reality, Wang Cheng’s heart was not at peace.

It had only been a few days since Wang Junze was cast out of the Wang Family, yet the development of many things had far exceeded his expectations.

Clearly an innate wasted vein, could he really open his veins with just a Meridian Opening Pill?

Though the pill was valuable, it wasn’t magical enough to have such an effect.

Moreover, if Wang Xin was indeed killed by Xin’er, then what about Lin Binqiang? How could such a genius from the Lin Family, with talent and strength far above Wang Xin, fall by the hands of the waste Wang Junze?

The most critical point was, before today’s banquet, the City Lord of Jubei City even hinted at finding a way to bring Wang Junze back to the Wang Family.

This made the situation even more different. Could it be that the son he regarded as waste had truly become a Sword Path Genius, and he had been blind for the past three years?

On the other side, Wang Junze wasn’t thinking that deeply. He casually sat down in a corner, surrounded by people who were clearly loose cultivators with no ties to Jubei City’s families or sects, yet their strengths were not weak, mostly above the Condensing Truth Realm, making Wang Junze, in the Meridian Opening Realm, stand out.

Raising his head slightly, Wang Junze noticed the gaze filled with killing intent from the direction of the Lin Family not far away.

Although in the City Lord’s Mansion, they dared not make a direct move, they certainly wouldn’t miss any chance to strike.

However, the City Lord hosting this banquet today was probably not just for welcoming the Saintess of the Profound Moon Sword Sect, right?

Also, why had the Saintess of the Profound Moon Sword Sect come to Jubei City? Could she really just be passing by?

After waiting another quarter of an hour, once everyone had arrived, the City Lord of Jubei City and the Saintess of the Profound Moon Sword Sect finally entered together.

"The Saintess gracing Jubei City with her presence is an honor for me to host, and I take this opportunity to introduce the Saintess to our talented youths of Jubei City. This is a great event, everyone, please raise a glass to toast the Saintess along with me!"

Walking to the table, the City Lord of Jubei City spoke first, raising his glass.

In an instant, everyone present picked up their glasses and stood up, bowing towards the City Lord and the Saintess of the Profound Moon Sword Sect.

"Welcome, Saintess!"

Gently lifting a corner of the veil, Luo Qingxuan also took a sip of wine, then softly said, "Thank you all, Qingxuan is unworthy of such honor."

Though it was a simple sentence and action, even Wang Junze had to admit that Luo Qingxuan’s aura was too outstanding, as if just her standing there could evoke a desire in people to lay down their lives for her.

Pressing his hand down to signal everyone to sit, the City Lord of Jubei City continued, "Everyone, feel free; we are all acquaintances here. It’s best to sit down and talk."

Scanning the crowd, the City Lord of Jubei City continued, "The Profound Moon Sword Sect is the top sect in our Northern Domain, established with the sword. The Saintess herself has profound attainments in the Sword Dao. Now, taking this opportunity, why not let the Saintess observe our young talents of Jubei City?"

As soon as the City Lord of Jubei City finished speaking, the crowd immediately buzzed with excitement. Such an opportunity was incredibly rare!

This kind of event was the best chance for fame, let alone the possibility of receiving guidance from the Saintess Luo Qingxuan. Most importantly, if the Saintess took a liking to someone, might they have a chance to join the Profound Moon Sword Sect?

After all, these past few days, so many people had gathered in Jubei City, seeking just such an opportunity.

Looking at the crowd, the City Lord of Jubei City smiled and asked, "Who would like to go first?"

"We are all Martial Artists, and the most direct way to display strength is through combat."

Upon hearing the words, a young man from the Lin Family side stood up and slowly walked to the center of the venue.

Hearing this, everyone couldn’t help but be slightly taken aback.

Most people recognized the young man from the Lin Family; his name was Lin Yong, ranked second in his generation, with forty-seven veins open. Many sects had tried to recruit him, but Lin Yong refused them all. Besides the Lin Family having enough heritage to support his cultivation, he probably wanted to find a chance to join a truly top-tier sect.

And the Profound Moon Sword Sect was undoubtedly his first choice.

But what surprised everyone was that, after taking the stage, Lin Yong directly set his sights on Wang Junze and said loudly, "Wang Junze, a few days ago, you killed my third brother. Today, in front of the City Lord and the Saintess, do you dare to fight me?"