bookrandom Chapter 227 The Steward Greets Us, Who's in Charge?
Chapter 227 The Steward Greets Us, Who's in Charge?
Innate Grandmasters are extremely rare.
They have mastered the way to use the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, and can easily break through common sense to do things that ordinary people cannot do no matter how hard they try.
The unfamiliar girl in white before them effortlessly froze the Peng River, demonstrating her power.
Yi Xiaoqi was horrified by what she saw, and her heart pounded.
This was the first time she had met a powerful figure at the Innate Realm. She never expected that her unintentional act would bring her such an unimaginable opportunity.
The two men who had originally intended to strike up a conversation now felt as if they were standing on the edge of an abyss, their legs trembling uncontrollably, wishing they could sew their mouths shut.
Female cultivators are rare, and female grandmasters are even rarer. They really didn't expect to run into such a person just by casually striking up a conversation by the river.
The rules of Wushan only guarantee the most basic order, but they have very little binding force on those at the Innate Realm.
It was too late for regrets now. They could only be thankful that they hadn't acted rashly, otherwise the consequences would have been unimaginable.
They dared not laugh anymore, and stepped forward to apologize respectfully.
One of them said in a trembling voice, "We were truly blind, failing to realize that you were a Grandmaster of the Innate Realm. If we had known earlier, even if we had the courage of a bear and the boldness of a leopard, we would never have dared to offend you in the slightest."
Another person chimed in, "Senior's supernatural powers are far beyond our reach. It is truly an honor to witness your brilliance today. We were blind to your greatness before, and we hope that you will be magnanimous and not hold it against us."
Chu Lengyu's eyes were cold as she lightly swept over the two men without saying a word, but she had already quietly planted two marks on them.
A first offense might be overlooked, but if the two commit such disrespectful acts again, they will surely meet a terrible end.
She walked onto the ice and headed towards Jiangxinfang Market.
Upon seeing this, the two men breathed a sigh of relief. They exchanged a glance, both seeing fear and lingering apprehension in each other's eyes.
They quickly abandoned their original purpose and hurriedly left the area, never daring to approach the riverbank again.
Yi Xiaoqi was stunned for a moment, then came to her senses and quickly followed Chu Lengyu's steps.
However, she still felt somewhat uneasy.
She had heard many stories about innate grandmasters, those legendary figures, each possessing unfathomable strength.
She never imagined that one day she would actually meet a Grandmaster of the Innate Realm, let alone that this Grandmaster would have any interaction with her. She was completely at a loss for what to do with her hands.
The thought of how she had boasted to Chu Lengyu that she would bring her to Jiangxin Market to broaden her horizons made Yi Xiaoqi wish she could disappear into a crack in the ground.
She secretly regretted her impulsiveness. Now she had embarrassed herself in front of a Grandmaster.
Feeling embarrassed, she looked down and saw the frozen surface of the Pengjiang River beneath her feet.
The ice layer is crystal clear, like a giant mirror, reflecting the surrounding scenery, and you can even see fish frozen inside.
She gazed curiously at the strange scenery, secretly marveling at it.
No wonder everyone says that experts at the Innate Realm are extraordinary, able to freeze the vast Peng River with ease. Presumably, freezing a few people would be a piece of cake for them.
She pondered to herself, gaining a clearer understanding of the strength of the Innate Realm.
However, when she looked up at the unfamiliar girl again, she still felt that she was very mysterious.
Although she has already shown the strength of the Innate Realm, Yi Xiaoqi felt that what she had shown so far was only the tip of the iceberg, and her true strength was probably far more than that.
Thinking of this, Yi Xiaoqi couldn't help but shake her head and give a bitter smile.
"I guess I'm just naive and overestimating people," she thought to herself with a self-deprecating smile, but in her heart she was filled with awe and curiosity towards this innate master.
In the market town.
Everyone involuntarily stopped what they were doing, their faces showing seriousness.
The wide river surface was frozen into ice in an instant, the chilling air inspiring fear.
A chill ran through the air, so cold it was almost piercing. Some people were already packing up their stalls, preparing to avoid the cold.
Those at the Innate Realm rarely descend the mountain, and even less often appear in the Pengjiang River. After all, the things traded here are all mundane items, which are hardly worthy of the attention of important figures.
No one dared to speak, but they secretly speculated about the intentions of this expert at the Innate Realm.
Innate Realm experts rarely reveal themselves easily, much less display their strength without reason. The fact that this Grandmaster has suddenly appeared and unleashed such a powerful display suggests he has ill intentions.
As everyone watched, a middle-aged man holding a pipe slowly walked out.
He had an extraordinary bearing, and his brows exuded an air of authority. As soon as people saw him, they all made way for him.
He was the person in charge of the market, Bai Guanshui, also known as Manager Bai.
People respected him for two reasons: first, because he came from the Bai family of Wushan, which had an extraordinary background; and second, because he was actually a Grandmaster at the first level of the Innate Realm, with exceptional strength.
Although he is old and frail, Steward Bai can still easily deal with cultivators at the ninth level of the Acquired Realm. With him in charge, the market is the key to maintaining order.
The Pengjiang River, which used to be turbulent, is extremely quiet today.
Without the roar of the river, the scene under the frost and ice seemed rather desolate.
As soon as Chu Lengyu stepped onto the small island in the middle of the river, Bai Guanshui immediately greeted her with a polite smile.
He cupped his hands and said, "A rare guest indeed! I never expected a grandmaster to come. Please forgive me for not being able to greet you properly."
Chu Lengyu could clearly see the words and actions of everyone in the market. Her gaze lingered on Steward Bai for a moment before she made her judgment.
However, as the saying goes, one shouldn't hit a smiling face, so she politely replied, "I apologize for bothering you since I'm new to your esteemed place."
As soon as the words fell, not only Yi Xiaoqi, but also Bai Guanshui and the other people in the market understood the key point: this strange girl was indeed a Grandmaster of the Innate Realm from elsewhere!
It's not that Fog Mountain discriminates against outsiders, but based on thousands of years of historical experience, cultivators outside Fog Mountain have shallow foundations and only learn through their own opportunities. They are far inferior to those from Fog Mountain, and when they fight against each other, they will only suffer a crushing defeat.
Although Bai Guanshui had his own plans, he didn't show it on his face at all.
He smiled slightly, cupped his hands in greeting again, and asked, "I am Bai Guanshui, and I am honored to be in charge of this place. May I ask your name, young lady?"
“My surname is Chu,” she answered very briefly.
"Oh, Miss Chu." Bai Guanshui said while subtly observing her, "You're so young, yet you've already broken through to the Innate Realm. You're truly a young talent! My Bai family has some influence in Wushan, and we welcome someone as gifted as you to join us. Would you do me the honor of joining us for a more detailed discussion?"
He adopted a very humble posture and a sincere attitude. If it were any other unfamiliar grandmaster who had just arrived, they would probably have been moved by his words and chosen to join the Bai family.
But if someone truly wants to attract talent, they won't just talk a lot of empty words without mentioning any real benefits.
This man's actions were merely an attempt to extract more information about her, including her personality weaknesses. He was just trying to get a taste of what was to come, to make it easier to manipulate her later.
Chu Lengyu could see it clearly, but Yi Xiaoqi beside her seemed to have been swayed by his words.
Worried that this Miss Chu might not understand the Bai family's status, Yi Xiaoqi quickly moved closer and whispered a reminder: "The Bai family is the number one family in Misty Mountain, with a history of thousands of years and an unyielding spirit. Even the ice lotus on the mountaintop is under the control of the Bai family!"
In Wushan, whether on the mountain or at its foot, the Bai family's name is a resounding brand, like a secular royal family, possessing great prestige and awe-inspiring power.
However, the Bai family is very low-key and never actively promotes its status. Even the family members are all confined to the mountain to cultivate, with only a small number of disciples being sent out to run businesses.
If she were in the Innate Realm, she would definitely choose to join the Bai Family, rather than settling for the Plum, Orchid, Bamboo, and Chrysanthemum Four Lineages.
While Yi Xiaoqi was still indulging in a blissful fantasy of the future, Chu Lengyu had already declined, saying, "Thank you for your kind offer, but I'm just here to take a look."
Her voice was cold and clear, which made Yi Xiaoqi pause for a moment.
She looked up at Chu Lengyu, only to find that her expression remained unchanged, as if she did not take the Bai family's status seriously.
Bai Guanshui couldn't quite figure out her intentions or her confidence.
However, he reacted quickly, laughed, stepped aside to make way, and extended his arms in invitation: "Please, young lady."
He only said three words and didn't mention anything else, clearly indicating that he was a little annoyed.
The crowd in the market finally pulled back their outstretched necks, looked at each other, but dared not whisper among themselves.
Because of their innate sharp hearing and keen eyesight, they could not hide even the slightest sound like a pin dropping.