I am Master Maoshan

Chapter 2294 Dinner Party
In the following period, the entire city of Catholicism did indeed become much calmer, and the hustle and bustle of the past seemed to have been soothed by an invisible force.

The terrifying furnace explosion that Liu Jun had caused no longer occurred, and the rampaging lightning in the sky was no longer visible. Everything seemed to have returned to its original tranquility.

Emperor Long Ao did not stay at Liu Jun's residence any longer. He knew very well that his relationship with Liu Jun needed to be handled carefully, and that there should not be too much entanglement in the open, so as not to cause unnecessary trouble.

So he planned to leave Catholic City as soon as possible and stay somewhere else temporarily.

However, he soon noticed something that puzzled him. When he walked down the street, people around him always looked at him with awe and distance, as if he were some kind of monster. This puzzled him greatly; when had he become like this?

To his surprise, some people dressed in Catholic temple attire would bow to him when they saw him, and some high-ranking officials would even respectfully call him "Young Master Long".

This made him even more confused. Could it be that he did something that Liu Jun didn't know about during the time he was impersonating him?
Just as he was lost in thought, a delighted voice suddenly rang out: "Brother Long!"

The voice was like a spring breeze, bringing a touch of warmth and intimacy.

Emperor Long Ao turned his head and saw a fragrant breeze waft by, and a slender and beautiful figure appeared before him like a fairy. The woman had an exquisite face and an elegant demeanor; she was none other than the Holy Maiden of the First Divine Realm.

"Your Highness, the Holy Maiden of the Divine One?" Emperor Long Ao frowned slightly, a strange emotion welling up in his heart.

He never expected to meet her here, and he certainly never expected her to call him so affectionately.

"Brother Long, why are you being so distant?" The Holy Maiden of God One was taken aback, her face showing a puzzled expression.

Her bright eyes flickered with doubt and grievance, as if she were blaming Long Ao Di for becoming so cold.

Long Aodi looked at the Holy Maiden of the First Goddess in front of him and was slightly taken aback. He then realized that Liu Jun must have met the Holy Maiden of the First Goddess in front of him and that something had happened between them.

Just as Emperor Long Ao frowned, racking his brains for a clever way to smooth things over, the Holy Maiden of the Divine One unexpectedly took two light steps forward and came straight to Emperor Long Ao.

“Brother Long, it’s alright,” the Holy Maiden of the Goddess spoke softly, a concerned smile on her face. “I know you were struck by lightning and your brain was damaged, which is why you forgot me. I really don’t blame you, Brother Long.”

Her voice was like a spring breeze, carrying a subtle warmth, trying to soothe the turmoil in Long Aodi's heart.

Upon hearing this, Emperor Long Ao's eyes widened in disbelief as he stared at the Holy Maiden of the First Divine Realm before him. He opened his mouth, but after a long while, he managed to utter, "I...I said I was struck by lightning and damaged my head? What...what happened?"

The Holy Maiden nodded gently, a tender smile appearing on her face, as if recalling a beautiful memory: "Yes, Brother Long, have you forgotten? A few days ago, you personally came to the Holy Maiden Pavilion to help us repair the damaged Spirit Gathering Array. At that time, you even joked that you had been struck by lightning and your head was damaged, so you couldn't remember many things."

Her affectionate gaze, tinged with gratitude, clearly indicated that she felt the great expense 'Emperor Long Ao' had paid to modify the Spirit Gathering Array for the Holy Maiden Pavilion was due to their friendship.

Upon hearing this, Long Aodi's lips twitched involuntarily, and he gritted his teeth as he squeezed out a few words: "Hmm... his brain is damaged, and his memory is indeed bad."

His mind was in turmoil; he wanted nothing more than to drag Liu Jun out and whip him hundreds of times. He cursed inwardly: "Damn it, you're the one who's been struck by lightning and lost your mind! What an absurd excuse! How could he even come up with that!"
However, despite his burning resentment, Long Aodi tried his best to maintain a calm facade. He knew very well that at this crucial moment, any rash action could make the situation even more awkward and difficult to manage. So, he took a deep breath, forced a smile, and tried to gently steer the conversation away from the topic.

The Holy Maiden of the Divine One seemed to sense Long Ao Di's inner struggle and helplessness. She gently took Long Ao Di's hand and said in a gentle yet firm tone, "Brother Long, don't worry. No matter what happens, I will always be by your side whenever you need me. We will face it together and solve it together."

"Huh? How can the Holy Maiden of Goddess One be holding hands with a man?" A member of the Enforcement Hall of the Celestial Temple exclaimed in surprise from not far away, his voice filled with disbelief.

His gaze was fixed on those tightly clasped hands, as if he had witnessed something incredible.

"You've already taken her hand, don't make a fuss, hurry up and leave," another member of the Enforcement Hall urged impatiently.

“Where are you going? Have you forgotten our duty? No, I’m going to stop them.” The previously surprised member suddenly said firmly, taking a step forward as if he intended to intervene directly.

“Alright, go ahead. Just a friendly reminder, that guy’s name is Long Aodi, and he’s supposedly the Palace Master’s son.” Another member leaned casually against a pillar with a playful smile on his lips, his tone tinged with mockery.

Upon hearing the name, the member who was about to step forward to stop him paused, a look of astonishment on his face.

"Huh? I suddenly feel a bit hungry. Come on, let's go eat." The member of the Enforcement Hall quickly changed his attitude, turned around and left, as if nothing had happened. The others around him cast meaningful glances. Everyone knew how much Hall Master Yu Qiushui cherished this son. His son had emptied the entire Heavenly Treasure Vault without any repercussions, let alone such a small matter.

It's no exaggeration to say that as long as Yu Qiushui is alive, Emperor Long Ao can do almost anything in the Heavenly Palace, and no one dares to provoke him.

Emperor Long Ao's hand was grabbed by the Holy Maiden of the Divine One. He hurriedly broke free, his face flushed red.

"Holy Maiden, please have some matters to attend to. I'll be leaving now." Long Ao Di's words carried an indescribable panic, as if he were being chased by a raging flood or ferocious beast. He fled from the place that made him uneasy, leaving only the Holy Maiden of the Divine One, her face full of astonishment and confusion.

The Holy Maiden stood frozen in place, her beautiful eyes filled with doubt and confusion. Her slightly parted red lips seemed to want to say something, but ultimately no sound came out.

It took her a while to slowly come to her senses, and she muttered to herself, "Could being struck by lightning cause one's personality to change so drastically? He wasn't like this a few days ago..."

Meanwhile, Liu Jun was standing in his courtyard, clutching an exquisite invitation card in his hand—a dinner invitation from Yu Qiushui.

"What's going on? What's this old guy up to? Is he trying to test how good those newly created God-King level puppets are, or is he trying to take this opportunity to get rid of me?" A hint of doubt flickered in Liu Jun's eyes.

Standing beside him, Shui Yuexin looked at Liu Jun's somewhat worried face and couldn't help but feel a little worried herself.

"Whatever he's up to, it's definitely not good. Shall we leave the city and avoid this trouble for now?" Shui Yuexin said softly.

"Don't panic, we'll deal with whatever comes our way. I have a backup plan. Don't follow me tonight, proceed as planned. I know what I'm doing and won't let that old guy succeed." Liu Jun narrowed his eyes, full of confidence.

Night fell and the city lights began to twinkle. Yu Qiushui's banquet was about to begin, while Liu Jun and Shui Yuexin busied themselves with their own affairs.

Liu Jun declined the luxurious sedan chair offered by the Catholic Temple and walked directly to the venue that the Catholic Temple had meticulously prepared for the banquet.

His residence was not far from the banquet venue, so taking a sedan chair would be redundant, overly pretentious and ostentatious, like taking off one's pants to fart.

Meanwhile, Shui Yuexin acted swiftly, personally summoning the guards they had brought from afar. Upon receiving the order, the guards did not hesitate and immediately split up according to plan, each heading to their designated positions to prepare for any eventuality.

However, the Catholic Temple was no pushover either. After all, this was their own territory—Catholic City—and no disturbance could escape their notice.

Therefore, when Liu Jun's guards began to take action, the Catholic Temple immediately noticed the abnormality and reacted quickly.

They quickly mobilized their forces to secretly track Liu Jun's guards. Each guard was closely watched by more than a dozen unassuming experts, as if an invisible net had been quietly laid out.

In such a tense atmosphere, any rash action could lead to unpredictable consequences. Once the two sides break off relations, Liu Jun's guards will instantly find themselves outnumbered and unable to escape.

Deputy Temple Master Peng had been waiting for Liu Jun at the entrance of the Catholic Church for quite some time. He was dressed in a magnificent suit, with a smile on his face, exuding a false enthusiasm.

As Liu Jun slowly came into view, Peng Cheng quickly stepped forward, respectfully extending his arm in a gesture of invitation: "Your Majesty, please."

Liu Jun smiled and nodded, stepping forward as he casually asked, "Hey, Vice Hall Master Peng, long time no see. I wonder if the house I accidentally blew up last time has been repaired yet?"

Upon hearing this, Peng Cheng's face instantly turned extremely gloomy. He was secretly furious; the fact that Liu Jun had blown up the house was still a thorn in his side.

Most importantly, his mansion was already in ruins due to the lightning tribulation and had not yet been rebuilt, so Liu Jun's words were like rubbing salt into his wounds.

However, due to his status and the occasion, Peng Cheng could only suppress his anger and force a smile to reply, "It has been repaired, Your Majesty the God King, please rest assured."

"Haha, that's good. I'm planning to refine pills again soon. Make sure you're well-protected over there, so you don't get accidentally injured in my furnace explosion. I'd feel guilty if the house collapsed again." Liu Jun patted Peng Cheng on the shoulder, smiling broadly.
Peng Cheng's lips twitched, and he gave a dry laugh without replying, but in his heart he had already cursed Liu Jun hundreds of times. This bastard almost razed his newly built house to the ground when the furnace exploded last time, and now he dares to bring it up again? If it weren't for the Palace Master's sake, he would have really wanted to slap this scourge into the wall.

"Damn it, you know you're prone to exploding your furnace, yet you still go and refine pills? Are you out of your mind?" Peng Sheng mentally ranted. "You're really shameless. Can you please stop refining pills and stay away from me? My house, which is almost finished being built, can't withstand your antics!"