Chapter 1198: Chapter 1197: Gathering at New City

Ancheng.

Sui’an Mountain.

Two young men dressed in light blue robes walked down from the mountain, each holding a jade flute and a bamboo fan, making them look like they had traveled from ancient times.

The key point is that both of them wore hair buns, just like ancient people with long hair.

The two had handsome features, making them look like stars from a historical drama.

One of them wiped the sweat from his forehead and complained, "Senior Brother, Ancheng is so far away, and Master insists we come on foot. What’s the point of this? We have a vehicle; it would be much faster if we drove. We set out a month ago and are only now reaching Ancheng, and you still brought me all these mountain paths; I’m almost worn out!"

The other man glanced at him indifferently and said, "Master mentioned before leaving that this is a form of training. Cultivating within the sect is like shutting oneself off, while venturing outside is what truly improves oneself. Moreover, the chances for outside training are rare, so we must seize this opportunity; otherwise, what’s the meaning of this journey? Haven’t you noticed how fast the cultivation of those senior and junior brothers who trained outside increased upon their return? If we don’t strive to catch up, we’ll inevitably be left behind! This is Master’s diligent intention, and we cannot let him down!"

"But..." the man with the jade flute was still dissatisfied, muttering, "We trained hard in the sect as well, and this isn’t a war. How much can walking on mountain paths improve us?"

The senior brother glared at him and reprimanded, "Life is full of cultivation moments. If you’re unwilling, feel free to take a car downhill; I’ll continue on my own!"

"No, no, please!" the man with the jade flute hurriedly said, "I admit my mistake, okay? Whatever Senior Brother asks, I will do it; I will listen to you completely!"

"Humph!" the senior brother snorted coldly, fanning the bamboo fan, "Only by enduring the hardest trials can one become the best; remember! If you can’t endure even this much hardship, no matter how talented you are, you’ll be ordinary at best!"

"Yes..." The man with the jade flute wiped the sweat from his forehead and quickly followed the senior brother.

...

New City.

Ju Xin City. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

This is a manor and castle constructed early during the New City development, jointly built by several families.

Usually, it’s used as a tourist spot for visitors to admire.

But during this time every year, the park ceases operations, leaving the castle vacant.

In the morning, the family members began gathering in Ju Xin City.

Actually, Ju Xin City had already started bustling yesterday, with everything on-site well prepared.

The castle is divided into eight areas, each occupied by a family.

Outside the castle on the spacious grounds, eight pavilions were placed. A temporary area was built that could accommodate a large crowd, complete with beverages and food and staffed with dedicated service personnel.

As members from each family arrived, many headed into the castle.

Meanwhile, some carried rustic sedan chairs to the convoy, and after picking people up, carried them to the castle’s backyard.

Not just the Wu family, other families did the same, such as the Ban family, the Bai family, etc.

Apart from those carried inside by sedan chairs, the younger generation, the middle-aged, and the elderly from the families came in substantial numbers.

Almost every family brought close to a hundred people, filling the castle’s areas fully.

As more people arrived, the venue became lively.

Members from each family recognized one another, naturally chatting upon meeting each other, and awaiting the start of today’s New City competition.

Soon, with a shout.

"Second Young Master Yun is here!"

Upon hearing the call, everyone instinctively held their breath and looked toward the direction of the voice.

Second Young Master Yun!

The Yun family’s second young master, the legendary prodigy! The youngest Martial Arts Grandmaster, a rarity seen once in a thousand years!

He is the idol for all the young generation in Ancheng, admired by men and adored by women.

Despite everyone being aware of yesterday’s events, it didn’t affect their reverence toward Second Young Master Yun.

Everyone became excited upon Second Young Master Yun’s arrival, and some among the younger crowd moved forward, hoping to catch a glimpse of Yun’s visage.

The Yun family didn’t bring many people.

Leading was Second Young Master Yun in white robes, with the lotus on his chest symbolizing his identity.

Following him were Elder Hei and Elder Bai.

Behind the elders were Seventh Young Master Yun and Housekeeper Zhang, with some other Yun family subordinates trailing behind.

Though people were few, their momentum was strong.

"Wow! Second Young Master Yun! You’re so handsome!"

"I love you, Second Young Master!"

"Amazing! Finally seeing him!"

"So handsome!"

"Second Young Master Yun, I’m from the Bai family, I like you!"

"Second Young Master Yun, look at me! Look at me!"

...

These women went utterly crazy at the sight of Second Young Master Yun, shouting loudly like fans, trying to squeeze forward to approach him.

Unfortunately, security personnel and Yun family subordinates had already anticipated this, forming a human wall on both sides of him, keeping the frenzied women outside.

Second Young Master Yun furrowed his brow slightly, uninterested in these ordinary women, but to maintain his image, he feigned enthusiasm, greeting everyone and even shaking hands with them.

At times, he would inadvertently be grabbed, with women incessantly touching him, taking advantage of him.

His eye twitched, nearing the edge of anger.

At this moment, several clan leaders emerged, witnessing this and immediately scolding, "What are you doing!"

"Go back! Stop embarrassing yourselves here!"

"Look at yourselves! Were your parents teaching you this way at home?"

"Look how you’ve become; do you have any sense of propriety?"

"You’re not behaving like young ladies, go back!"

...

After being reprimanded by the clan leaders, the women shrank their necks, stuck their tongues out, dissatisfied yet dispersing.

They dared not challenge the authority of the clan leaders.

Second Young Master Yun looked at the clan leaders coming to greet him, like seeing saviors, and quickly stepped forward, saying to them, "Thank you for your support. This time I will not let you down!"

The clan leaders glanced at the people behind Second Young Master Yun, frowning slightly.

They had laid all their cards out, with the people in those sedan chairs being the household giants and Grandmaster Realm experts, all brought here.

They had burned their bridges.

Though the Yun family brought just a few people, isn’t this too dismissive!

"Second Young Master, is this everyone from the Yun family?" the Wu family’s clan leader inquired.

"That’s all." Second Young Master Yun said with a smile.

"This..." the clan leaders looked conflicted.

They suspected Second Young Master Yun of exploiting them.

Elder Hei snorted coldly, stepping forward, "The two of us are more than enough!"