Published: March 3, 2025
CHAPTER 309: The Team Leader Competition (Two-in-One Chapter)
“Qingyang, my disciple, hurry and see me.”
Liu Yu's spiritual consciousness probed the Sect Token, instantly reading the information within.
To his surprise, this message was not a sect mission but a summons from his Affordable Master, Li Changkong.
“At this time, remembering me, a registered disciple, could it be that they want to conscript me?”
Thinking this, a contemplative look flashed in Liu Yu's eyes. He waved his hand to put the Sect Token back into his storage bag, stood up, and addressed the three people looking at him:
“The Master has summoned me, I cannot refuse. I hope the three of you will forgive me.”
“Let’s end the gathering here. Liu has urgent matters to attend to.”
Although he didn't know the purpose of Li Changkong's summons, he didn't plan to directly oppose his wishes and create tension. He wanted to see how the situation unfolded first.
After all, being outside, he still relied on this Affordable Master in many areas.
Of course, if the task assigned was too dangerous, then he would have to politely decline, as Liu Yu would find a way to refuse no matter what.
Although it was natural for a disciple to obey their Master's orders, he was not the type to be overly submissive, and he was just a registered disciple after all.
“Since it's the Elder summoning, it's reasonable for Senior Brother Liu to leave first. Perhaps good news will follow.”
“This gathering is nearly over anyway. Brothers and sisters, I take my leave!”
Hearing this, Yan Kai also stood up and smiled as he made a cupping gesture with his hands.
He did not respond to Cui Liang's earlier words, seemingly unwilling to get entangled in that matter.
“Goodbye!”
Jiang Qiushui and Cui Liang also stood up, then walked down from the tea house together.
Disputes over ideologies could sour relationships, and if not handled well, it could lead to enmity.
Cui Liang, being an old-school cultivator, knew this well and did not pursue further.
The four of them had a few polite exchanges after leaving the tea house and then parted ways in different directions.
Liu Yu bid farewell to the three, agreeing on a time to meet next.
However, a slight smile appeared on his face as he turned around, and he walked steadily towards the city lord's mansion.
Currently, only Jiang Qiushui was on his side in the small team of four, so he did not have to worry about sudden betrayal.
Cui Liang and Yan Kai were merely more familiar than other fellow disciples, their relationships relatively better, but their time spent together was limited, so he couldn't fully trust them.
It would be best if a rift grew between the two, as that would eliminate the worry of their alliance and aid his control over the small team.
Thus, Liu Yu had no intention of truly reconciling the two, but rather found it somewhat enjoyable.
……
Ancient Rampart City was built on a Third Stage Spiritual Vein. The entire city was enveloped by a sophisticated spirit gathering array arranged by skilled array masters, ensuring the richness of spiritual energy within the city.
The place with the most concentrated spiritual energy was undoubtedly the city lord's mansion.
Previously, the cave dwelling of the golden core cultivator from White Cloud Temple was established within the scope of the city lord's mansion.
Now, with Ancient Rampart City occupied by the Chu State coalition, these cave dwellings had been allocated to golden core cultivators of the Chu State, and Li Changkong received one.
Passing through a majestic hall and a bustling area, Liu Yu encountered many cultivators as he walked into an empty dead-end alley.
Facing the cold, hard stone wall, he charged into it without changing his expression.
Contrary to expectations, there was no bloodshed; it was as if he entered water from outside, experiencing no resistance as he effortlessly passed through the wall.
This area was a forbidden zone within the city lord's mansion; what lay before him was merely an illusion. With the cave dwelling owner's consent, entering and exiting posed no obstacle.