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Everyone present felt as if they were being firmly locked onto by the Grim Reaper's scythe, and they all looked away, no longer daring to meet her gaze.

Seeing this, Zhang Jingqing realized that the atmosphere was a bit awkward, and quickly stepped in to smooth things over:

"Gentlemen, please do not underestimate my young friend just because he is young. My disciple cannot even last a single move against him."

Then he gave a brief account of how Xingliu helped the children.

This calmed everyone present down a bit, and when they looked at Xingliu again, their eyes were filled with more respect.

Regardless, Xingliu and his companions rescued so many children, so they can be considered heroes.

Lord Lu, as the host of this birthday banquet, finally realized what was happening.

He quickly stepped forward, cupped his hands in greeting to Xingliu and the others, and said:

"So you young friends are the heroes who rescued those children. I am so sorry for my lack of respect. Please, come in, please come in!"

With that, he personally led Xingliu and the others toward the banquet hall.

Xingliu smiled slightly and nodded to Lu Gong in return.

Princess Kaguya maintained a cold expression but did not retaliate further.

Surrounded by the crowd, Xingliu and the others arrived at the main hall.

Although some people were dissatisfied that Xingliu was able to stand on equal footing with the older generation at such a young age, they dared not speak out due to the powerful strength shown by Princess Kaguya and Xingliu's righteous deeds.

After they were seated, Lord Lu personally poured fine wine for Xingliu and the others to express his respect for them.

The birthday banquet continued in a lively and festive manner, with scenes of singing, dancing, and clinking glasses constantly unfolding.

However, during this period, Zhang Jingqing repeatedly tried to subtly inquire about the origin of Xingliu.

Whenever Xingliu told her the truth, Zhang Jingqing would always look incredulous, as if she didn't believe anything Xingliu said.

This left Xingliu feeling both helpless and amused.

It is true that people can only understand things that they already know; once something exceeds their knowledge, they find it difficult to accept.

So he didn't explain further, but just smiled, shook his head, and continued to enjoy the birthday banquet.

Seeing that even the Celestial Master Zhang Jingqing had been humiliated in front of Xing Liu, the others were naturally even less willing to risk offending him.

They all remained silent, except for Zuo Ruotong, the leader of the Sanyi Sect, who stared at Xingliu thoughtfully, as if deep in thought.

Halfway through the birthday banquet, Mr. Lu, due to his advanced age and lack of strength, excused himself and left the banquet.

His departure seemed to lighten the atmosphere slightly, but then, emboldened by alcohol, Wang Ai's father said to Lu Xuan:

"Look how interesting these kids are! How about we have them liven things up?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Xuan frowned slightly, and the effects of the alcohol subsided considerably.

He naturally understood the meaning behind his father's words; he simply wanted the younger generation to have a competition.

However, today is the Lu family's birthday banquet, so such a suggestion is rather presumptuous.

So he pretended not to understand and deliberately asked, "To liven things up? What does Brother Wang mean?"

Unfortunately, the father didn't grasp the implied meaning. He continued with a smile:

"It's rare to have so many prominent families gathered together. How about we have them practice tomorrow?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Xuan looked troubled.

He naturally didn't want to hold any competitions at the birthday banquet, but he couldn't directly refuse his father's suggestion.

At this moment, Wang's father continued, "Hey, everyone knows that the disciples of your Lu family are all outstanding individuals, especially Lu Jin, who is truly remarkable. Since everyone is here, it's a good opportunity to give Lu Jin some recognition. What do you say, Old Lu?"

Upon hearing this, Lü Ci's father nodded in agreement and said:

"Old Lu, let my two good-for-nothing sons learn from Young Master Lu. Let them know how to behave like peers, so they won't be so arrogant all the time."

Hearing this, Lu Xuan hesitated.

He glanced at Zuo Ruotong beside him, hoping he could offer some advice.

Zuo Ruotong picked up her wine glass, took a sip, and then said calmly:

“Mr. Lu, I don’t think there’s anything wrong with it. It’s good for the kids to play games. Let’s just consider it a chance for them to get some experience.”

Hearing this, Lu Xuan wavered, but he still needed someone's opinion, namely the Celestial Master Zhang Jingqing.

However, to his surprise, before he could even ask, Zhang Jingqing had already given her opinion: "Hey, this suggestion sounds kind of interesting."

Chapter 199 The troublemaker is coming

As she spoke, Zhang Jingqing slowly stood up and said to Lu Xuan and Zuo Ruotong:

"Mr. Lu, Master Zuo, may I have a word with you in private?"

Lu Xuan and Zuo Ruotong were both slightly taken aback when they heard the old master say that.

They exchanged a glance, and although they were somewhat puzzled, they eventually nodded in agreement.

However, just as the three of them were about to leave, Xingliu suddenly spoke up:

"Don't leave, we have an unwelcome guest."

Although his voice was not loud, it clearly reached the ears of everyone present.

Upon hearing this, the three people who were about to leave immediately stopped in their tracks.

They all turned to look at Xingliu, their faces showing confusion and wariness.

The others were also drawn to Xingliu's words and turned their attention to him.

Just then, a loud shout came from outside the door: "The Ambassador of the Sakura Kingdom has come to offer his congratulations upon hearing of Old Master Lu's birthday banquet!"

The sound was like a bolt from the blue, causing everyone present to turn pale.

Some people began to have doubts: Could it be that the Lu family had sided with Japan? Was this birthday banquet a trap?

They looked at Lu Xuan nervously, but seeing that he also looked surprised, they were slightly relieved.

Immediately afterwards, two people flew in from outside the door. They were the gatekeepers that Lu Xuan had arranged for them to be stationed at the main gate.

They stumbled in, clearly having been knocked into the room.

This scene convinced everyone present that Xingliu's words were true; indeed, an unpleasant guest had arrived.

At that moment, a group of people walked in from outside.

The leader, dressed in a kimono, had an arrogant demeanor, and was flanked by two ronin wielding long swords.

They swept their fierce gazes across the people present, as if they were looking at a flock of lambs to the slaughter.

Behind them stood a group of people dressed in ninja attire, each with a blank expression and cold eyes.

"All the guests have come to offer their birthday wishes, but where is the host? Is this how etiquette is in China?"

The leader spoke in broken Mandarin, his tone full of provocation and arrogance.

His gaze swept over everyone present, finally settling on Lu Xuan. "So you're the head of the Lu family? It seems your Lu family's hospitality is nothing special."

Lu Xuan's expression was solemn at this moment. This uninvited "birthday greeting" was clearly not well-intentioned.

He stepped forward and replied in a deep voice, "I am Lu Xuan of the Lu family. May I ask what brings the ambassador of the Sakura Kingdom here?"

The Japanese ambassador sneered, not directly answering Lu Xuan's question, but instead looking around and saying:

"I've long heard that the Lu family is a pillar of the Chinese supernatural community, and seeing them today, I can confirm their reputation is well-deserved. However, this birthday banquet seems to lack a lively atmosphere. How about we liven things up?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the ronin behind him drew his sword, revealing a sharp glint of light, his whole body tense, as if he were about to pounce forward at any moment.

The ninjas, like ghosts, silently dispersed and disappeared into the surrounding environment, waiting for a signal to launch a deadly attack.

This provocative act immediately aroused the anger of many Chinese martial artists present.

Some people are straightforward and have a fiery temper, and can't help but curse out loud:

"Damn it! You bunch of Japanese bastards, do you really think we're easy to bully?!"

His voice was filled with anger, which immediately drew a chorus of agreement from those around him, who cheered him on.

An atmosphere of anger quickly spread through the air, and more people stood up, their inner energy surging, ready to teach these uninvited guests from the Cherry Blossom Kingdom a profound lesson.

Seeing this, Lu Xuan knew that the situation had escalated and that it would be difficult to end peacefully today.

Although he felt anger, he was mostly calm and composed.

He took a deep breath and secretly used telepathy to order the Lu family servants to prepare for battle in preparation for the impending conflict.

At this critical moment, Zuo Ruotong, the leader of the Sanyi Sect, finally spoke.

His voice wasn't loud, but it carried an irresistible air of authority:

"Since the ambassador from the Sakura Kingdom is interested in exchanging blows, why don't I make the first move?"

As he spoke, he slowly walked towards the center of the field.

With each step he took, a powerful and unfathomable aura emanated from him, like an invisible mountain pressing down on everyone present, making it almost impossible for them to breathe.

At the same time, Zhang Jingqing laughed heartily and said with great pride:

"Since our distinguished guest is in such a good mood, how about letting this old man stretch his muscles a bit?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the whole scene seemed to tremble because of his laughter.

When the Japanese ambassador saw Zhang Jingqing and Zuo Ruotong, his expression immediately turned somewhat unpleasant.

He had only expected Zuo Ruotong to be here, after all, she was Lu Jin's master, but Zhang Jingqing's appearance was completely unexpected.

This old master's reputation was renowned throughout the entire world of supernatural beings, and his strength was unfathomable.

However, the Japanese ambassador's expression did not remain sour for long; he quickly regained his composure.

They came here with the determination to destroy these powerful sects. Although Zhang Jingqing's appearance surprised them, it did not change their plans.

On the contrary, they believed that having the Taoist master present might be more effective.

They came here because a special region of this country was destroyed.

They believed that this was something ordinary people simply could not do, so they pointed the finger at the world of supernatural beings.

Although they don't know who the murderer is, they have already set their sights on these supernatural beings for revenge.

In their view, the killer who destroyed the Special Zone was too powerful to be matched, and they were powerless to fight against him.