Arrival at Bi Chi Sect

Hong Men Mountain.
Bi Chi Sect.
Sect's Grand Hall.
A guard disciple ran breathlessly all the way, only to be stopped by two disciples at the entrance of the grand hall.
"Junior Brother Guo Song, the Sect Master and several elders are in deliberation. No one may enter without permission; do you not understand the rules?"
Hong Kuang exhaled heavily, trying to calm his breath, and said, "Senior Brother Hong, forgive me, but a cultivator at the foot of the mountain has specifically asked to see the Sect Master, which is why I was so anxious."
Hong Kuang scoffed disdainfully upon hearing this, saying, "No wonder you've been in the sect for so long and are still just a guard disciple. Is our Sect Master someone anyone can meet?"
"However, that person claims to be a cultivator from Yu Jing Mountain, and moreover, there seems to be a Void Refinement True Person…"
Hearing Guo Song's words, a cold sweat immediately broke out on Hong Kuang's back. He glared fiercely at Guo Song, saying, "Why didn't you say so earlier? Do you want to kill me?!"
With that, Hong Kuang pushed open the main door without hesitation and rushed inside.
The Sect Master of Bi Chi Sect, Gan Bin, was conversing with several elders. Seeing Hong Kuang's impudence, he immediately became displeased and said, "Hong Kuang, have I not told you that when I am in deliberation with the elders, no one is to disturb us?"
Seeing Gan Bin's anger, Hong Kuang immediately knelt down and explained, "Sect Master, forgive me, but a Void Refinement True Person from Yu Jing Mountain has come to visit, which is why this disciple…"
"A Void Refinement True Person from Yu Jing Mountain?!"
Hearing Hong Kuang's words, Gan Bin suddenly stood up, and the expressions of several elders also turned somewhat peculiar.
Gan Bin pondered for a moment, then looked at Hong Kuang, who was still kneeling on the ground, and said, "Do you know which True Person from Yu Jing Mountain it is, and why they have come?"
"This…"
Guo Song was stunned upon hearing this, his gaze unconsciously drifting towards Guo Song outside the door. Guo Song, at the opportune moment, walked in and saluted Gan Bin and everyone present.
"Disciple Guo Song greets the Sect Master and all elders."
Gan Bin waved his hand and said, "Stop with the pleasantries. Do you recognize who has come?"
Guo Song's eyes shifted as he recalled for a moment, then said, "This disciple only recognizes Daoist Master Shuo Yi and Miss Xi Meng. As for the others, this disciple does not know them, but…"
"But what? Don't be long-winded."
Gan Bin was clearly a little impatient, shouting loudly. Guo Song immediately said, "However, from this disciple's observation, that Void Refinement True Person is likely not a senior expert from Yu Jing Mountain."
Hearing Guo Song's words, Gan Bin secretly breathed a sigh of relief and asked, "Where is Daoist Master Shuo Yi now?"
Guo Song paused for a moment and said, "This disciple thought it improper to make Daoist Master Shuo Yi wait long, so I have arranged for them to rest in the guest room."
"You did well. Starting tomorrow, you no longer need to be a guard. Go to Bi Lian Pavilion and take up a position."
Gan Bin nodded in satisfaction, immediately assigning Guo Song a new position. Guo Song's face was filled with pleasant surprise, and he repeatedly kowtowed in gratitude.
Bi Lian Pavilion, the place in Bi Chi Sect responsible for the monthly stipends of all elders and disciples, was indeed a lucrative position, far superior to guarding the mountain gate.
"Elders, let us go together to welcome Daoist Master Shuo Yi."
Gan Bin turned to look at the elders behind him, leading the way out. The elders quickly followed suit.
Although their Bi Chi Sect had some renown in Da Zhou, compared to Yu Jing Mountain, it was no different from an ant. Moreover, this time, it was the Heavenly Pride of Yu Jing Mountain, Shuo Yi, who had come.
It should be known that although this Daoist Master Shuo Yi was currently still in the Spirit Refining Realm, reaching Void Refinement was only a matter of time. In the future, even if he couldn't succeed as the Sect Leader of Yu Jing Mountain, he would at least hold a high position. Although Gan Bin was also a Void Refinement cultivator, he absolutely dared not offend him.
Gan Bin and the others arrived at the guest room, recognizing Shuo Yi and Xi Meng's sibling appearance from a distance. After all, Bi Chi Sect was not too far from Yu Jing Mountain, and these two often visited Lan Tian Town, so Gan Bin was naturally acquainted with them.
However, he did not recognize the several people beside Shuo Yi. Nevertheless, judging by their attire, they seemed to be from Da Yu.
Although Su Mu and the others still belonged to Ming Palace, this trip represented Da Yu, so they were not wearing Ming Palace attire, and Gan Bin naturally did not recognize them.
However, though Gan Bin did not recognize them, he could guess that these people had no small background.
Did he not see how respectful the little demonic girl Xi Meng, who feared neither heaven nor earth, was towards that Void Refinement cultivator? One must know that this little demonic girl did not even put many Void Refinement True Persons of Yu Jing Mountain in her eyes.
Gan Bin and the others had not intentionally concealed their aura, and Su Mu's group had long since sensed their presence. Shuo Yi immediately stood up and said, "Sect Master Gan, Shuo Yi has come to trouble you again."
"Haha, Daoist Master Shuo Yi jests. It is this humble one's honor that your esteemed siblings grace Bi Chi Sect with your presence."
Gan Bin's face broke into a smile. He laughed loudly, welcoming Shuo Yi and the others, then looked at Su Mu and the others beside him, saying, "And these esteemed guests are…"
Shuo Yi leaned aside upon hearing this, yielding his position to introduce them: "This is Vice Commander Su Mu, a Void Refinement True Person of Ming Palace, from Da Yu's Zhen Mo Camp. The others are all True Person Su's fellow disciples."
Hearing Su Mu's name, Gan Bin's eyebrows rose. He clasped his hands towards Su Mu and said, "So it is True Person Su. This Gan offers his respects."
"Sect Master Gan is too polite. Su Mu's uninvited visit is truly impolite."
Su Mu returned Gan Bin's salute, glancing at the several solemn-faced elders behind Gan Bin, a faint smile on his face, which made the others even more nervous.
Gan Bin seemed to notice this point as well. He leaned over to block Su Mu's line of sight and said, "May I ask why True Person Su has come this time?"
Hearing Gan Bin's inquiry, Su Mu said nothing, turning his head to look at Shuo Yi beside him. Shuo Yi immediately understood and explained, "Sect Master Gan misunderstands. This time, Shuo Yi has something he wishes to consult your esteemed sect about."
"Oh~ Daoist Master Shuo Yi jests again. With your esteemed sect's strength, you still have matters to consult my Bi Chi Sect about?"
Gan Bin couldn't help but laugh upon hearing this, unable to resist a self-deprecating remark.
"Sect Master Gan is too humble. Your esteemed sect's Ancestral Master Gan Lu Tian Lu is greatly admired even by my Yu Jing Mountain."
Shuo Yi smiled and continued, "Speaking of which, Sect Master Gan, are you aware of the anomaly at Yu Long Pool?"
Hearing Shuo Yi's words, Gan Bin's pupils instinctively contracted, but his face showed no flaws as he said, "Naturally, I am aware. My Bi Chi Sect disciples often cultivate there. Why, has True Person Shuo Yi found the cause of the anomaly?"
Shuo Yi shook his head, denying it: "Naturally not. It's just that the Yu Long Tea Trees cultivated by my Senior Brother Yun are not growing well due to the lack of Yu Long Lake water. Shuo Yi thought your esteemed sect might have a solution, which is why I came to disturb you."
Hearing that Shuo Yi had come for the Yu Long Tea Trees, several elders behind Gan Bin unconsciously breathed a silent sigh of relief. Although their movements were subtle, they were still caught by Su Mu and the others.
This Bi Chi Sect truly has a problem.