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As the sun sets and another day passes in the blink of an eye, lights are lit in every household in Shangxi Prefecture.

After a day's work, people came out of their homes to find their own entertainment, and the streets became bustling again.

The Wuyi Pavilion was particularly lively, with 50% more guests than usual. Maids and servants bustled about in the main hall and pavilions.

The reason is simple: today is the end of the month, the day when the Qionghua Yushou Yunjianyue Pavilion will hold a "Qin Poetry Gathering"!

Inside the main hall of Wuyi Pavilion, a high platform had already been erected, with colorful curtains hanging all around. However, the curtains were still rolled up and not yet lowered.

These colorful curtains are made of a special material, specially crafted by the Void Realm, and have the effect of isolating divine senses. Once lowered, coupled with the Wuyi Pavilion's own "Primordial Mysterious Star" formation, it is virtually foolproof, and no one can possibly peek at the scene on the high platform.

It was just getting dark, but the Wuyi Pavilion was already packed. The lobby on the first floor was overflowing with people, all the private rooms were reserved, and even the third-floor corridor near the lobby was filled with tables and chairs.

All these people came for Yun Jianyue, and they made all sorts of preparations, hoping to win Yun Jianyue's favor in the upcoming poetry and music gathering.

That's how people are; they all believe that the more unattainable something is, the better it is, and the more they want it. Yun Jianyue has been in the industry for two years, but she hasn't taken a liking to anyone and hasn't shown her face. This mystery makes these people's hearts itch with desire, and their hearts flutter at the mere thought of the name "Yun Jianyue".

Qingxuan and Tianyujun stood in a private room on the third floor. Looking down through the window, they saw a sea of ​​heads and couldn't help but marvel at the booming business of Wuyige and the charm of Yunjianyue.

Jiang Shangqiu, accompanied by Aunt Rong and Aunt Bai, moved among the various private rooms, greeting the guests. Those who were able to book private rooms today were all prominent figures in Shangxi Prefecture, and even the entire Yazhou. They possessed both power and influence, and Jiang Shangqiu dared not neglect them.

These people are all walking gold mines! Wuyi Pavilion relies on them to make money!

After a flurry of activity, the moon was high in the night sky, and Wuyi Pavilion was finally set up. The poetry and music gathering was about to begin. The guests were all incredibly excited, and even before the girls took the stage, the atmosphere in the hall was already boiling with excitement.

Just as things were getting lively, a loud shout came from the main entrance of Wuyi Pavilion:

"Lord of Yazhou, Young Master Chu Yufeng has arrived!"

At this sound, the guests who had just been making a ruckus all quieted down, and the pavilion suddenly became much quieter.

Chu Yufeng is the lord of Yazhou, and among everyone present, who is more important than him in terms of status? We must give him face.

However, everyone present was a little puzzled. Since becoming the governor of the state, Chu Yufeng had no longer been interested in brothels and had not visited places like Wuyi Pavilion in recent years. They wondered why he had suddenly come here today.

Upon hearing this, a cold glint flashed in Jiang Shangqiu's eyes, and a disdainful sneer appeared on her lips. However, this sneer vanished in an instant, and Jiang Shangqiu once again revealed her usual gentle and approachable smile, gracefully stepping forward to greet him.

Just as Jiang Shangqiu stepped into the lobby on the first floor, Chu Yufeng strode in with a hearty smile.

Today, Chu Yufeng changed into a gorgeous outfit, and a faint fragrance emanated from his body. He had obviously taken great care of his appearance, and looked even more dashing and debonair.

Before Jiang Shangqiu could speak, Chu Yufeng cupped his hands and apologized repeatedly, saying, "I apologize for my presumptuous visit today, which has disturbed you, Boss Jiang. I would like to express my apologies to you in advance."

Chu Yufeng, as the ruler of a state, actually apologized to a brothel owner. Moreover, his words and demeanor were natural, his gaze open and honest, without any affectation. This behavior drew praise from the surrounding guests, who secretly admired his magnanimity.

Jiang Shangqiu gave a slight curtsy and chuckled, "Young Master, what are you saying? Your presence is an honor to my humble abode, making it all the more special. There's no reason for me to apologize."

Chu Yufeng laughed heartily, cupped his hands in greeting again, and said, "To be honest, my younger brother was arrogant the other day and injured a maid in your building. Although I forced him to apologize that day, I still felt very guilty afterward. So today I brought various gifts to that maid as compensation to make up for my brother's reckless behavior."

Chu Yufeng's words immediately enlightened everyone around him, making them understand his purpose, and they sighed in admiration.

After Chu Chengyun caused trouble that day, the Yazhou government delivered all the compensation to Wuyi Pavilion the very next day, without missing a single penny, in a timely manner, demonstrating their sincerity. Everyone who knew the situation praised the Yazhou government for its efficiency and fair judgment. Today, Chu Yufeng has come again to apologize for the matter, bringing gifts, even though the other party was merely a lowly servant girl. This act compels one to admire Chu Yufeng's noble character and kind heart.

Chu Yufeng wasn't just talking; after he finished speaking, he clapped his hands lightly, and a dozen guards carrying various gifts entered Wuyi Pavilion. Although these gifts were mostly medicines and tonics, not particularly valuable, they were very effective for various external injuries, clearly indicating that Chu Yufeng had prepared them with care.

Even though Jiang Shangqiu knew that Chu Yufeng had other plans for coming today, she couldn't help but sigh upon seeing this. She curtsied again and said with a smile, "Since the young master is so kind, then I will thank the young master on behalf of that younger sister."

As they were talking, several clever servants stepped forward and led the guards into the back of the main hall.

Jiang Shangqiu's gaze sharpened as he looked behind Chu Yufeng and asked, "May I ask who these two distinguished guests are?"

It turned out that the people who had just entered were not only Chu Yufeng's guards, but also two men. After the guards left, they remained in the same spot, looking at Wuyi Pavilion with curiosity.

One of the men was a young man about the same age as Chu Yufeng, dressed in a moon-white brocade robe. He stood tall and straight, with his hands behind his back. He was handsome and dignified, with a sharp glint in his eyes and an imposing aura between his brows. When he turned his head to look around, he exuded a dignified and imposing presence. Although he was just standing there, he gave people a feeling that they could not look him directly in the eye.

The other man was a middle-aged man in his forties, with an arrogant gaze, expressionless face, and a mustache. He was somewhat thin, wearing a scholar's hat, a blue long robe, and a black outer robe. He held a black jade folding fan and exuded a strong scholarly air. As he surveyed the furnishings of Wuyi Pavilion, a hint of disdain appeared at the corner of his mouth.

Upon hearing Jiang Shangqiu's question, Chu Yufeng quickly laughed and said, "Haha, Boss Jiang's judgment is indeed excellent. These two gentlemen are truly distinguished guests."

As he spoke, Chu Yufeng extended his hand to the imposing young man. The young man stepped forward, bowed slightly to Jiang Shangqiu, and smiled faintly, which was considered a greeting.

Chu Yufeng introduced Jiang Shangqiu: "This gentleman is the eldest son of the current Grand Tutor of the Great Sage Dynasty, Xuan Tianji, also known as Young Master Xuanxin. He is currently the Left Commander of the Divine Might Army of the Great Sage Dynasty, commanding the Dragon Tiger Camp."

"Back when the Great Sage Dynasty launched its expedition to the Hidden Abyss Realm, Young Master Xuanxin was only eighteen years old. He led his five thousand Dragon Tiger Cavalry as the vanguard, sweeping across the Hidden Abyss Realm without a single defeat, and securing the first foothold for the Great Sage Dynasty in the Hidden Abyss Realm."

"Hiss~~~!"

Upon hearing Chu Yufeng's introduction, the surrounding guests were all trembling with awe. Even Qing Xuan on the third floor showed a hint of surprise in her eyes, and then began to observe the situation in the lobby with great interest.

The Great Holy Dynasty now reigns supreme in the Five Realms, sweeping away all powerful enemies. This is not only due to the Holy Emperor's own extraordinary abilities and profound cultivation, but also because he has a group of extremely capable people assisting him. These individuals are all leaders in their respective fields, standing out from all their peers.

Among these talents, the most famous is Xuan Tianji, the Grand Tutor of the Great Sage Dynasty!

Xuan Tianji was the sworn brother of the Holy Emperor of All Beings. The two were close friends when the Holy Emperor of All Beings was still unknown and insignificant. They cultivated together, fought together, supported each other, and never abandoned each other. In the end, they both became famous and became powerful figures known throughout the world.

The first Great Holy Dynasty was established by the two of them, which became a legendary tale at the time.

In terms of cultivation, Xuan Tianji was in no way inferior to the Holy Emperor of All Beings. However, after the establishment of the Holy Dynasty, Xuan Tianji willingly remained under the Holy Emperor of All Beings and devoted himself to assisting him.

Over the course of eighty years, Xuan Tianji did his utmost and spared no effort in gathering various talents for the Holy Dynasty. He also fought in the south and north, expanding the territory and conquering vast lands, making great contributions.

Ultimately, after the unification of the original Realm of All Beings, which is now the Holy Realm, Xuan Tianji was appointed Grand Tutor by the Holy Emperor of All Beings, making him second only to the emperor and above all others in the Holy Dynasty.

However, it was precisely because of Xuan Tianji's act of submission that Xuan Tianji was no longer included in the "list of names" of the current strongmen that Tianyu Jun mentioned in Chunyu Fang.

The strong are the ones who cannot bow down to others. Once they are subdued and admit that others are stronger than themselves, they lose their "competitive spirit" and the aura of a strong person. They are no longer worthy of being called strong.

A strong person can admit defeat, but cannot give up.

A strong person can be defeated, but never knocked down.

Even so, once Xuan Tianji's name is mentioned, everyone still feels awe and regards him as one of the top masters in the Five Realms.

After the original Dao Realm was conquered, Xuan Tianji gradually retreated behind the scenes, sitting in the court to control the overall situation and began to focus on cultivating new talents in the Great Sage Dynasty.

Xuan Tianji's eldest son, Xuan Xin, is one of the most dazzling newcomers in the Great Holy Dynasty in the past ten years. He has made countless contributions to the Holy Dynasty and his fame has spread far and wide across the Five Realms. He has the same demeanor as Xuan Tianji when he was young and is Xuan Tianji's most valued son.

Xuanxin is not yet thirty years old, but he has already become one of the three commanders of the Divine Might Army, the most important army in the Great Holy Dynasty, which shows his ability.

Yazhou is just a small power in Dongtianyuan, not even comparable to Huangluo Sect, and nothing compared to the Great Holy Dynasty. No wonder Chu Yufeng called Xuanxin an honored guest.

Everyone present was merely someone of some status and power in Yazhou; compared to Xuan Xin, they weren't even worthy of carrying his shoes. Therefore, Xuan Xin's sudden arrival weighed heavily on the hearts of everyone present.

Xuanxin didn't care about the reactions of those around him, and simply smiled it off. He had seen this kind of scene many times before and was already used to it.

After introducing Xuanxin, Chu Yufeng looked at the scholar-like middle-aged man and smiled at Jiang Shangqiu, "This gentleman passed the imperial examination two years ago in the Great Sage Dynasty. He was appointed by His Majesty the Holy Emperor as a third-class Jinshi, and is also a scholar. Although he does not hold an official position now, he is still very talented and can be called a literary genius descended to earth."

After Chu Yufeng finished speaking, the middle-aged man known as Yizhilang became even more arrogant, and a smug smile appeared on his lips.

However, this time the guests around didn't react as much; they only discussed it for a few words before falling silent.

Although the Jade Heaven Realm is not ruled by a dynasty and is entirely controlled by sects, and does not have an imperial examination system, this does not mean that the people of the Jade Heaven Realm are unaware of the imperial examination system. On the contrary, anecdotes about talented scholars participating in the imperial examinations are very popular among the people of the Jade Heaven Realm, and they are quite clear about the imperial examination system.

How should we describe this "third-class scholar"?

That's quite impressive; he's one of the best among scholars.

However, compared to the top three, they are still quite a bit behind.

If the top three scholars of the Great Sage Dynasty were to arrive, it would cause a sensation not only in Wuyi Pavilion but throughout the entire Yazhou. Yun Jianyue might even make an appearance and share her literary talents with them.

Now, he's just a fellow Jinshi (a successful candidate in the highest imperial examinations), so his impact on the guests isn't quite as strong.

Chu Yufeng's praise of Yizhilang as a reincarnation of the God of Literature was merely a polite remark. The three in the top three were the true masters of talent and brilliance, reincarnations of celestial beings.

Seeing that his name had not caused any ripples, Yi Zhilang's face immediately turned cold, and he snorted angrily, "Short-sighted and blind."

Jiang Shangqiu, Chu Yufeng, and Xuan Xin were right beside Yi Zhilang, but all three pretended not to hear, their faces still beaming with smiles. Jiang Shangqiu wore an expression of being flattered and exclaimed, covering her mouth, "Oh my, so you two distinguished guests are actually the brilliant talents of the renowned Great Holy Dynasty! I am truly honored and humbled."

Jiang Shangqiu then laughed and said warmly, "We happen to have a best private room reserved. Please come in and take your seats, distinguished guests."

"hehe."

Xuanxin smiled slightly and said calmly:

"There's no need to trouble Boss Jiang. We are outsiders and have come uninvited, so we should follow the rule of first come, first served. We can just find a seat in the lobby on this floor."

As she spoke, Xuan Xin walked slowly to a table closest to the platform and said to the guests at the table, "This is a good spot. The private room that Boss Jiang gave us can be used by you. Please go ahead."

Although this banquet table was located in the lobby on the first floor and seemed rather unimpressive, it was the closest to the high platform and offered the best view of what was happening there. Countless people coveted it and secretly vied for it.

The guests who could sit at this table were obviously not ordinary people; they were figures whose mere presence could shake the entire Yazhou region. However, in front of Xuan Xin, none of them dared to utter a single word. They quickly stood up to offer him their seats, their faces beaming with ingratiating smiles.

Xuanxin nodded slightly to the group, then casually sat down as if the seat was his own.

The surrounding guests gasped in astonishment, thinking to themselves how domineering Xuanxin was. Yet, no one felt anything was amiss; it was as if this was how things should be.

Chu Yufeng and Yizhilang also took their seats and began to chat quietly. Jiang Shangqiu, being quite perceptive, quickly instructed the maids to remove all the food and wine from the table and even change the tablecloth, replacing it with fresh ones.

The entire place was quiet at this moment. All the guests were secretly watching Chu Yufeng and Xuan Xin's table, not daring to make a loud noise, for fear of upsetting them.

In this incredibly eerie atmosphere, the poetry and music gathering at Wuyi Pavilion was finally about to begin.

PS: Thanks to @芭拉拉小可爱 and @べ断桥烟雨ミ for the recommendation votes.