Chapter 1154: Bao Congxins Background
Seeing the suspicion on Luo Pengfei's face, the elder quickly took a few hasty steps forward.
"Your Excellency, the Sect Master, please discern."
"Your subordinate has already found out that after Master Yi left the Treasure Pavilion, a man accompanied him to the Western City.
"After making inquiries from various sources, this man is named Bao Congxin. He is as timid as a mouse and has low cultivation. He used to make a living by doing odd jobs. Many people witnessed this, and there is absolutely no falsehood.
"Master Yi is staying at the Yue Lai Inn up ahead. Just walk across the street and go west for a hundred zhang."
Listening to the well - organized transmission of the message, Luo Pengfei continued walking.
Not long after he stepped across the cross - street.
The small signboard of the inn came into view. The words "Yue Lai Inn" on the sign were already blurred, but there was a continuous stream of voices inside, as if there were quite a few low - level cultivators staying and eating there.
If it weren't so difficult to make a living in the city, which cultivator would be willing to squeeze into this shabby inn?
Master Yi has such high cultivation, yet he can stay in such a place. His state of mind is truly extraordinary. Even before meeting him, one can already feel his unfathomable depth.While Luo Pengfei was observing and sighing.
Xu Baichuan also walked over from behind in plain clothes.
Prompted by the elder, Luo Pengfei turned around and squinted his eyes.
This old guy has really come too.
This encounter is by no means a coincidence.
This old fellow must be thinking the same as he is, trying to be the first to meet Master Yi, get on familiar terms with him, and gain some benefits in the future.
Currently, the Island Master is in seclusion.
Whoever can get close to this expert will surely have more confidence.
He guessed almost everything right at a glance, which also confirmed that the intelligence was correct.
Seeing Xu Baichuan walking steadily towards him.
Luo Pengfei clasped his fists and greeted him.
"What a coincidence! I didn't expect Brother Xu to come here too."
Xu Baichuan had a gentle smile on his face and also clasped his fists in return.
"Hehe.
"Brother Luo and I have a telepathic connection. Truly, great minds think alike."
Seeing the old man looking calm and speaking straightforwardly, as if he had a plan in mind.
Luo Pengfei's smile grew wider.
"It seems that Brother Xu is quite confident. But since I've come, I'm not unprepared either. Whoever can win the favor of the master will depend on our own abilities."
The seemingly friendly greetings actually implied a rivalry. Before even meeting Master Yi, the two of them were already secretly competing, both determined to succeed.
Luo Pengfei was full of confidence.
He had brought a precious treasure of his sect, so naturally, his chances of success were high.
Xu Baichuan was much more reserved. He stroked his beard and spoke politely.
"You're overestimating me, you're overestimating me.
"Hehe, I just have the intention to pay a visit. As for making friends, it all depends on fate."
The two sect masters were smiling on the surface but cursing in their hearts.
Even though Xu Baichuan was old and there was a hint of concession in his words, his stance showed no sign of yielding, clearly revealing his gloomy thoughts.
After a few words of greeting, the two sect masters entered the inn together.
In the inn's lobby.
Almost all of the ten tables were occupied.
As night was approaching, besides the original guests, there were also quite a few diners. Each table was filled with wine and food. Some well - off cultivators even ordered a plate of spiritual fruits and beast meat, looking quite generous.
But in the eyes of the two sect masters, they only thought the place was smoky and full of ants.
Similarly.
When they entered in plain clothes, the waiter didn't think highly of them, and they didn't attract much attention from the guests either.
The waiter had just put down a pot of wine.
When he turned around and saw two shabby - looking guests, he forced a smile and stepped forward.
Wiping the sweat off his face, he asked lazily.
"How many of you, sir? Are you here for a meal or..."
Before he could finish asking the inn - related jargon, he was pushed aside!
With a thud!
The waiter fell flat on his face, looking back in shock and anger.
When he looked up, he saw the innkeeper rushing out.
The loud noise caught the attention of many guests, and the lively inn lobby became a bit quiet.
Before anyone could say a word.
The innkeeper had already knelt down at the door and bowed, looking extremely terrified.
"Greetings, Your Excellency, Sect Master Xu. Your presence has truly brought glory to our humble inn!"
This shout echoed.
The whole lobby became even quieter.
All the people present were low - level cultivators who had never had the chance to meet big figures, so they naturally didn't know the details. But when they heard the title of the sect master, they instinctively looked over, all with expressions of surprise and uncertainty.
This was the alertness of those who lived a life on the edge, the survival rule on Sunshine Island.
Inside the inn.
Xu Baichuan looked down quietly, with a gentle smile on his face.
"Hehe.
"You recognize me?"
The innkeeper bowed repeatedly, trying his best to flatter.
"Your Excellency, please discern!
"A hundred years ago, I was working as a handyman in the Gathering Immortals Tower in the city and was fortunate enough to see your true appearance. Meeting you again today is truly an honor. The waiter in the shop didn't know you were coming. I hope you'll forgive him!"
Hearing this, Xu Baichuan nodded slightly.
Luo Pengfei's eyes turned cold.
He was also the Sect Master of a Heavenly Sect, but his prestige was not as high as this old fox. The people here only knew to pay their respects to the other one and completely ignored him throughout. It was a bit of a loss of face.
Noticing this subtle expression, Xu Baichuan said with a smile.
"Don't be alarmed.
"This is my good friend, Brother Luo, the Sect Master of the Zhiyang Heavenly Sect. The two of us are here on some private business. You must not spread the news."
Hearing this, the innkeeper was greatly shocked and kowtowed like a pounding garlic.
"Greetings, Sect Master Luo! I'm blind and didn't recognize you. Please forgive me!"
After a long while of bowing, everyone in the place was stunned!
The Sect Master of the Zhiyang Heavenly Sect had come in person.
The old man who spoke was surnamed Luo, and dared to call him "Brother". He must be Luo Baichuan, the Sect Master of the third - ranked Heavenly Sect! The two legendary figures on the island had actually come to this small shop in the Western City at the same time?!
The guests didn't dare to sit down anymore and stood there stiffly like minions.
Even the waiter, who was usually sharp - eyed, was so frightened that he knelt on the ground.
Seeing that someone was about to panic and start paying their respects, which would attract the attention of the surroundings.
Luo Pengfei gave a cold sideways glance.
"Shut up all of you and continue drinking your wine!
"If anyone dares to make a sound today or spread the news in the future, I'll make sure he dies a horrible death!"
These words silenced a hundred people!
The guests quickly sat down and kept drinking to shut their mouths. Many of them were so scared that they were trembling all over, and half of the wine was spilled on the table.
Seeing that they had subdued the idle people and that the situation would not expand.
They revealed their identities just to stop the spread of rumors.
Luo Pengfei didn't bother to look at these "ants" anymore.
"Is there a man named Bao Congxin in your shop?"
The innkeeper's eyes showed even more shock. Without daring to think twice, he quickly nodded.
"Yes, yes! Bao Congxin is staying in a small cottage in the backyard with someone. I'll go and call him right away!"
Hearing this, the two sect masters looked at each other and said urgently.
"No need!
"Quickly lead us there to pay our respects!"
Pay our respects...
What the hell?
Did he hear it right?!
The innkeeper was so shocked that his mind went blank, and his hands that were bowing froze in mid - air. He couldn't believe that Bao Congxin, that coward, could actually make two sect masters come to pay their respects in person?
While he was doubting his ears, Luo Pengfei's deep voice rang out again.
"What are you still standing there for? Hurry up and lead the way!"
The innkeeper felt as if he had been struck by lightning.
The two great masters had really come to see Bao Congxin. Even the sect masters of other sects would never have such influence!
How could this be possible!
What kind of background does Bao Congxin have?!
Even though he felt it was unbelievable, the innkeeper quickly got up and bent down to lead the way. Flashes of past events flashed through his mind, and suddenly he had a bad feeling as if he had kicked a hard iron plate. His legs even started to tremble!
Before even entering the backyard, he had already fallen twice.
He crawled and stumbled forward towards the inner courtyard in a hurry!
Seeing these important figures being led into the backyard, the waiter simply collapsed on the ground.
"Uncle Bao, so Uncle Bao is actually this amazing..."
Bao Congxin's great name resounded, and the diners present felt as if thunder was ringing in their ears. All of them wore inscrutable expressions, and the atmosphere suddenly became heavy.
Those fierce passers - by before now only dared to drink their wine quietly and behaved extremely obediently.
The lobby was incredibly quiet, just like a place where scholars were taking an exam.
Meanwhile, $2eside the rotten wooden table in the backyard, Yi Feng and Bao Congxin had been sitting there in a daze for a long time.
Listening to the lack of much noise in the inn and not seeing the waiter come to call them.
Bao Congxin looked utterly puzzled.
"Today, the business of the inn seems a bit dismal..."