The Immortal Seeker: Legend of Bronze Mirror-Chapter 382 - 169: Invitation from Heavenly Master Mansion and the Destiny’s Final Catastrophe (Seeking Subscriptions)

Chaotian Temple Master shifted the discussion to the Dao of Tianshi.

South Zhili, Yingtian Prefecture.

Xu Qing welcomed an unexpected guest.

"Senior Lu, we have never had dealings, may I know the reason for your esteemed visit?" The person in front of Xu Qing was the Lu Family Master, head of one of the Four Great Families led by Duke Wei Mansion in South Zhili.

Although this person always kept a low profile in South Zhili, not flaunting his strength, in reality, among the Four Great Families in South Zhili, the Lu Family had the second most number of officials after the Wang Family.

This was because they were highly diversified, in both civil and military disciplines.

Moreover, they had longstanding good relations with Dragon Tiger Mountain’s Daoism, with family members regularly leaving to pursue Daoism in mountains and rivers. One could say their hidden influence was astonishing.

Yet, members of the Lu family acted detached and composed, never engaging in worldly conflicts. Even when targeted by imperial power, they never retaliated, which allowed their family to thrive continuously from the early years of the dynasty, hardly suffering any fatal setbacks, naturally becoming one of the four major powerhouse families in South Zhili today.

In contrast to other families who faced hardships and struggles.

The prosperity of the Lu family was a natural progression.

By the time people realized, it was already a towering tree in the Southeast, too formidable to be uprooted.

It could be said that although Duke Wei’s influence was substantial, his roots were not as deep as those of the Lu family.

However, were it not for Duke Wei shielding other families from external pressures, families like the Lu family would need to face these challenges directly and might struggle to maintain their current aloof status.

Whether actively or passively, the Lu family’s attitude towards Duke Wei Mansion had always been supportive.

From the perspective of political factions, Lu Family Master visiting Xu Qing was truly unexpected.

After all, compared to other nobles and dignitaries, the Lu Family held themselves to a higher standard, aloof from worldly affairs, and would certainly not stoop to seeking personal gain by flattering Xu Qing.

There was no need for that.

As Xu Qing pondered quickly, after exchanging greetings, Lu Family Master expressed his purpose,

"Xu Jieyuan, please do not be suspicious, today I am here to deliver a letter on someone’s behalf, with absolutely no other intentions."

Xu Qing, of course, had already offered good tea and after the Lu Family Master finished speaking, he took out the letter, which contained an invitation made of golden paper.

"The golden invitation from Dragon Tiger Mountain."

This luxurious invitation surprisingly came from Dragon Tiger Mountain Tianshi Mansion.

Xu Qing felt surprised, and wondered if it was because of his cultivation of the Golden Light Spell?

He continued reading.

The letter was written by the contemporary Heavenly Master Zhang.

The Grand Ancestor once said, "With heaven as supreme, how can there be a master?"

Thus, in official terms, Tianshi was referred to as "True Man."

But among the populace, he was still addressed as Heavenly Master.

Also, since the current Emperor was fond of Daoism and not keen on adhering to old customs, the title "Heavenly Master" gradually became acceptable officially, up to anyone’s preference.

After perusing the letter, it turned out that Heavenly Master Zhang invited Xu Qing to attend this session of Luo Heaven Ceremony at Dragon Tiger Mountain.

This could be said to be the most grand and significant event in the Daoist community, also involving the selection of the next Heavenly Master.

As someone outside the mountain, Xu Qing theoretically should not attend.

However, reviewing past Luo Heaven Ceremonies, it was common for renowned scholars and nobles to participate to bolster their prestige.

The letter did not mention the Golden Light Spell.

Yet, Xu Qing thought it had probably nothing to do with his reputation in South Zhili, but ultimately about the Golden Light Spell.

At the end of the letter, the Old Heavenly Master was sincere in his words, hoping that Xu Qing would definitely attend the Luo Heaven Ceremony.

Xu Qing couldn’t help but hesitate.

The Old Heavenly Master was a paramount figure in the current Daoist world, and given his sincerity and Lu Family Master delivering the letter, if Xu Qing didn’t go, it wouldn’t reflect well on him.

Fortunately, the opening of Luo Heaven Ceremony was scheduled for early September, giving him a few months.

Xu Qing decided to drag his feet.

"Senior Lu, unless something unexpected delays me, I plan to visit Master Zhang on Dragon Tiger Mountain before the Luo Heaven Ceremony takes place."

Lu Family Master hesitated, then thought since he was just the messenger, why say more? He set down his teacup, nodded, "If Xu Jieyuan is successful, we will go together at that time."

"Good."

Xu Qing saw off Lu Family Master.

He immediately ordered Su Lianqing to investigate recent events on Dragon Tiger Mountain.

Since the Red Flower Society’s influence was very weak in Xijiang Province, where Dragon Tiger Mountain was located, Xu Qing also took the opportunity to write to Households Commander Zuo.

Information from the Inner Factory was naturally very insightful.

Moreover, Households Commander Zuo was a disciple from Laoshan Upper Pure Palace.

During such an important Daoist event as the Luo Heaven Ceremony, key figures from Laoshan Upper Pure Palace would surely attend.

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Xu Qing didn’t expect that Su Lianqing really found a clue. Her discovery came even before the reply from Households Commander Zuo.

They met as usual in the secluded courtyard outside. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

"The heir of this generation’s Heavenly Master secretly released a Demon Fox suppressed by the Tianshi Mansion and eloped with it from the mountain?"

Xu Qing received the news with an absurd and bizarre expression on his face.

Su Lianqing said, "Young Master, this news has already quietly spread in the worldly society. Moreover, I heard that this Demon Fox was the Holy Spirit of the Wenxiang Sect over two hundred years ago. After the Wenxiang Sect disappeared, the Demon Fox was captured and suppressed by that generation’s Heavenly Master Zhang."

"Is the current activity of the Wenxiang Sect in South Zhili related to this Demon Fox?"

Su Lianqing shook her head, then with a tone of concern, "I’m worried that the Demon Fox has already connected with the Luo Sect."

"What is the relationship between the Demon Fox and the Luo Sect?"

"When I was in the sect, I inadvertently learned that the Luo Sect Master collected many pieces of information and remaining scriptures of the Wenxiang Sect. Recently, with the revival of the Wenxiang Sect, it seems to be connected to the Luo Sect..."