Chapter 1427: Chapter 1428: An Yiqing Makes an Appearance (2)
"Rebel against Long Zaitian? Who can rebel? The entire power of the Xuanqing Sect is in his hands. Before, Mr. Chiang could still contend with him, but now... Alas! To oppose Long Zaitian, it’s difficult!"
"Difficult? I think not necessarily!" Uncle Zhong sneered, with a hint of brilliance hidden in his murky old eyes. "Mr. Chiang is too close to the matter to see clearly, but don’t forget, now he has An Yiqing by his side. That girl is not one to be underestimated. From the moment I first laid eyes on her, I knew she was definitely the bane of Long Zaitian! Just wait, Long Zaitian’s good days aren’t going to last long!"
"An Yiqing? Wasn’t she with Mr. Chiang when they fell off the cliff...?" The elders exchanged glances.
"Hmph! Cats have nine lives, and that girl is a cat spirit!"
No sooner had Uncle Zhong finished speaking, a young man of about twenty-five or six walked in from outside.
"Uncle Zhong, the Sect Leader has sent a message. Tomorrow night, the Xuanqing Sect is hosting a banquet for the dignitaries of Jinyin City and hopes you esteemed elders can attend."
Uncle Zhong and the others exchanged a glance, "Hmm, understood, we will be there on time."
The young man let out an imperceptible sigh of relief, bowed, and withdrew.
"Look! Just look! As soon as something happens to Mr. Chiang, Long Zaitian can’t wait to throw a banquet! He’s been holding it in for years, and now the Xuanqing Sect is finally entirely in his grasp!"
"That Sect Leader Long is probably so happy he smiles even in his sleep. With years of inhibition gone, of course, he wants to celebrate openly! Alas, poor Mr. Chiang, oppressed all these years by someone so narrow-minded!"
"A vile character in power! It’s our fault for being useless, struggling all these years not only failing to check Long Zaitian but also allowing him to take away all our power. Alas! We have failed Elder Du, the Sect Leader’s spirit in heaven!"
The elders, all over seventy, wept bitterly, their eyes filled with deep yearning for Elder Du, the Sect Leader, and helplessness over the current situation.
"What are you all crying for? Long Zaitian’s antics won’t last long! Come on, get up, let’s pack up and get it together!" Uncle Zhong grabbed a few old companions, just like decades ago, arms around shoulders, and left.
The following night at six o’clock, Long Zaitian’s banquet officially began at the Jinyin City Grand Hotel.
The elite families and officials were somewhat confused, unable to comprehend why the Xuanqing Sect suddenly decided to host such a grand banquet on a sudden whim. However, as the leader of the martial world in Jinyin City, despite their doubts and dissatisfaction, everyone attended punctually in their finery.
In the lounge, Long Zaitian, donned in a black suit, sat composedly on the sofa, holding two jade health balls in his hand. His eyes slightly closed, though his face was expressionless, the slightly upturned corner of his lips revealed his good mood.
"Foster father," Shao Qiang pushed open the door, entering with a face full of joy.
Long Zaitian opened his eyes, "What’s the matter?"
"The banquet is about to start, everyone has arrived, except for the likes of Uncle Zhong and his group."
Long Zaitian’s brows furrowed, then he laughed, "If they don’t come, so be it. I am now the primary authority of the Xuanqing Sect; those old relics are just post-autumn grasshoppers, they won’t jump around for long."
"Foster father speaks the truth!" Shao Qiang nodded mischievously with a smile, "The Xuanqing Sect now finally fully belongs to you, foster father. Chiang Yu is dead, An Yiqing is dead, and Third Young Master Gu is bedridden. As long as we destroy the past evidence during this time, you can rest easy and secure your position as Sect Leader. Foster father, before the banquet starts, let me congratulate you in advance for eliminating your great enemy, leaving you with no more worries!"