socalfunplaces Chapter 82 Is this heaven helping me?
Chapter 82 Is this heaven helping me?
After entering the Lu family's territory, Zhuge Yan finally understood what it meant to be a family with a thousand-year-old heritage.
Even though Shanghai today is far less prosperous than it will be a hundred years from now, the Lu family estate still boasts intricate carvings, painted beams, gardens, and pavilions—everything one could desire.
In comparison, the buildings in the Wuhou faction's territory are indeed rather simple.
Although there are still some days before the birthday banquet officially begins, the Lu family estate is already packed with people.
Thanks to the Lu family's good reputation, most of the prominent and respectable families in the industry sent people to wish Old Master Lu a happy birthday.
Even though many people had come, strangely, Zhuge Yan did not see his father among the guests.
"Strange, why hasn't Father arrived yet..."
Although he had some doubts, he figured it was probably just a delay on the way, so he didn't pay too much attention to it.
When they passed by the place where their master, Zuo Ruotong, was, the area was already crowded with people, all of whom were young people who wanted to catch a glimpse of the "Daying Immortal".
Zhuge Yan stood in the crowd, glanced at it from a distance, and then quickly looked away.
As he expected, his master was surrounded by powerful figures.
Although he didn't recognize many of the others, Zhuge Yan immediately recognized the old Taoist priest sitting next to his master, dressed in a Taoist robe.
Zhang Jingqing, the 63rd Celestial Master of the Zhengyi Celestial Master's Mansion!
However, just as Zhuge Yan glanced at the "living" Celestial Master a few more times, Zuo Ruotong's gaze turned towards him.
"Yan'er, what are you doing standing there? Come here right now!"
Upon hearing this, Zhuge Yan's lips twitched.
In the end, there was no escaping it...
With no other choice, he finally steeled himself and stepped out of the crowd.
"Master..."
"Are you really that shy, child?"
Looking at Zhuge Yan's dejected appearance, Zuo Ruotong couldn't help but chuckle.
Where did that "troublemaker" who almost shattered his own Dao heart with a single word yesterday go?
Why do you become so quiet and withdrawn when you see strangers?
"Master, please don't make fun of your disciple..."
Zuo Ruotong laughed heartily, then pointed to Zhuge Yan and introduced him to the Celestial Master Zhang Jingqing beside her:
"Master, this is the young disciple I just mentioned to you—Zhuge Yan."
"Yan'er, why don't you hurry up and pay your respects to the Celestial Master?"
"Zhuge Yan greets the Celestial Master."
Zhuge Yan clasped his hands in a salute and said.
"Your surname is Zhuge? You're a descendant of Zhuge Liang?"
"Yes, Master."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Jingqing immediately looked Zhuge Yan up and down.
"Is this the genius who supposedly mastered the Reverse Life Triple Realm in just one day?"
He truly is a man of exceptional talent; Master Zuo has a discerning eye!
"You flatter me, Master. Actually, it's mainly because Yan'er is a child with exceptional talent."
"To be honest, although I'm nominally his master, I've been able to help this child far less than you imagine, even after he's been a disciple for so long..."
"Oh?"
Upon hearing this, a look of surprise flashed in Zhang Jingqing's eyes.
If he were just an ordinary genius, there would be no need for him to be so surprised.
After all, he still had that "traitorous disciple" under his command!
Compared to this, even the greatest genius pales in comparison.
He was intrigued that "Da Ying Immortal" Zuo Ruotong might say such a thing.
"What do you mean?"
"this……"
A hint of difficulty flashed in Zuo Ruotong's eyes.
"What's wrong, Master Zuo? Is there something you're having trouble telling us?"
Zhang Jingqing raised an eyebrow.
Could it be that this Zhuge Yan is just like his "wicked disciple," a troublesome fellow?
But it doesn't look like it...
This child looks so well-behaved, unlike my own son, who makes me want to slap him a couple of times the moment I see him!
"Master, this matter concerns Yan'er's privacy. Although I am his master, it is not convenient for me to disclose it casually. Please forgive me."
"I see, I understand, I understand."
Zhang Jingqing nodded, then couldn't help but look at Zhuge Yan beside her, finding him more and more pleasing to the eye.
Originally, he had planned to take his "prodigal son" down the mountain, hoping to use this birthday banquet as an opportunity to let him meet the young master of the Lu family, Lu Jin, the little genius of the Sanyi Sect, and put his arrogance to the test!
But who would have thought that before even meeting Lu Jin, they would encounter a junior who seemed even more extraordinary than Lu Jin?
Is this divine intervention on my part?
Tsk, Zhang Zhiwei, it seems even the heavens want to teach your master a lesson!
Thinking of this, Zhang Jingqing couldn't help but smile.
By the way, where is Zhang Zhiwei?
Where has that wretched child gone again?!
"Master, before I left, I made an appointment with my father to meet at the Lu family's birthday banquet."
Therefore, your disciple wishes to first keep the appointment with Father, and then come to serve you.
Zuo Ruotong knew perfectly well what her disciple was thinking.
What do you mean by keeping an appointment? It's clearly because you don't want to stay here any longer.
However, he also understood that, given the generational difference, it was normal for young people to feel uncomfortable being around these "old men."
"Okay, go ahead."
"Yes, then this disciple will take his leave."
After leaving under the gazes of all the onlookers, Zhuge Yan breathed a sigh of relief.
However, before he could even catch his breath, a series of voices suddenly rang out from behind him.
"So you're Zhuge Yan, the legendary genius who mastered the Reverse Life Triple Stage in just one day!"
"He looks no different from us. I thought he had three heads and six arms!"
"Who says otherwise? We thought Young Master Lu was already quite capable, but it turns out there's another expert among them!"
"Hey handsome, let's get acquainted. My name is Guan Shihua."
……
Zhuge Yan turned his head and looked at the peers behind him who were about the same age as him, and couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth.
The most troublesome situation.
He knew that in such situations, once the so-called "celebrity" revealed his identity, this was the scene that awaited him.
The key point is that these are all "fellow Daoists" from various sects and factions, and they cannot be offended casually.
Left with no other choice, Zhuge Yan could only force a smile and deal with each of them.
A moment later, when he once again used the same excuse to leave the crowd, he felt utterly exhausted.
This kind of setting might be perfect for extroverted people.
But for someone like Zhuge Yan, who was not good with words, it was a real ordeal.
In the end, he also hid in a secluded place, seeking peace and quiet.
This is a small courtyard with a towering tree growing in it.
Perhaps because of its remote location, few customers come here.
However, just as Zhuge Yan sat down against the big tree, intending to take a nap and relax, a lazy voice slowly rang out.
"Fellow Daoist, are you also here to find some peace and quiet?"