Three days passed in the blink of an eye. During these three days, the entire Eastern Domain camp was in an unusual state of calm. The anticipated storm seemed not to have arrived.
Of course, many people in the Eastern Domain camp knew that this was merely the calm before the storm. The great upheaval caused by the short-haired young man named Xiao was absolutely impossible to quell so easily.
As the saying goes, an autumn rain brings a chill. A sudden drizzle began to fall in the long, narrow valley that resembled a jade belt, casting a chill over the entire camp.
For these three days, Xiao Yunlong, aside from occasional strolls in the training grounds, spent most of his time in seclusion and cultivation within his courtyard. His Three Thousand Divine Kingdoms technique was also slowly progressing.
Naturally, during this period, Xiao Yunlong had sent Jun Bufan to the Eastern Domain Royal Mansion on the mountainside to request an audience. However, the result was still the same: the Eastern Domain King was still in seclusion refining pills and not receiving visitors.
Xiao Yunlong grew increasingly perplexed. Based on his understanding of the old Eastern King, he was a leader with a strong sense of responsibility. Logically, he wouldn't neglect the management of the Eastern Domain camp's affairs for the sake of seeking longevity.
However, at this moment, Xiao Yunlong had no better solution than to wait. Everything would have to wait until he met the old Eastern King!
As for the Grand Commander Wang Kezheng, Xiao Yunlong did not believe that the commander was unaware of his arrival, nor did he believe that the commander was unaware of his identity and background. Yet, even now, as the acting full authority responsible for all affairs of the Eastern Domain camp, the Grand Commander still showed no intention of receiving Xiao Yunlong.
It was clear that this Grand Commander had his own ulterior motives!
Three days later, as the afternoon sun began to set, Xiao Yunlong emerged from his room in the back courtyard, ending his seclusion.
As he reached the front courtyard and was about to greet Zhuge Wushuang, Tang Bowen, and the others who were playing chess in the courtyard, Zhuge Ya suddenly walked in hurriedly.
"Mr. Xiao, you're out of seclusion. Wu Shenyong has sent a post," Zhuge Ya said, handing him a post with both hands.
"He sent a post? What does it say?" Xiao Yunlong asked indifferently, too lazy to look at it again.
Zhuge Ya had no choice but to open the post and glance at it. Then he said, "The post states that Wu Shenyong is hosting a banquet tonight at seven o'clock at the Eastern Domain Grand Hotel and has invited you to attend!"
Upon hearing this, Zhuge Wushuang put down the white chess piece in his hand and sneered, "Wu Shenyong is hosting a banquet to invite the Lord? I fear it's a banquet with no good intentions, a deliberately set trap?"
Zhuge Ya said with a wry smile, "As far as I know, Wu Ziming's body is still at the Eastern Domain Grand Hotel. Wu Shenyong's intentions are very clear. If the Eastern Domain camp does not give him a satisfactory explanation, or if his son's revenge is not avenged, he will continue to display Wu Ziming's body there!"
"Therefore, this time, Wu Shenyong specifically chose the Eastern Domain Grand Hotel as the venue for the banquet, and I fear there are ulterior motives. Mr. Xiao, do you intend to attend?"
"Since he sent an invitation, why shouldn't I attend?"
Xiao Yunlong let out a cold smile and said, "If he sincerely invites me to dinner, I naturally won't make things difficult for him. If he insists on avenging his son and seeks death, then he can't blame me!"
After speaking, he waved his hand and said, "Let's go to the Eastern Domain Grand Hotel for dinner. Tell the servants not to prepare dinner tonight!"
Immediately, the group drove away from the courtyard villa at the foot of the mountain and sped towards the Grand Hotel in the central area.
The entire valley camp was still drizzling. As night gradually descended, an inexplicable chill was added.
The Eastern Domain Grand Hotel had not been open for business for the past few days. Today, the Fourth Commander Wu Shenyong suddenly entered with a large contingent of people and also invited the short-haired young man named Xiao. All the high-ranking officials in the camp knew what this meant.
Therefore, everyone's eyes were fixed on the Eastern Domain Grand Hotel. When Xiao Yunlong and his group's car drove into the hotel, the nerves of many high-ranking officials immediately tensed up. Along with the tension, there was also some curiosity and excitement, as they were eager to know which side would be able to walk out of this hotel alive next.
In the Grand Commander's office, Grand Commander Wang Ke was eating. He ate very lightly but also with great care, and the dishes were exceptionally exquisite.
A guard suddenly entered quickly and shouted with cupped fists, "Reporting to the Grand Commander, Commander Wu is hosting a banquet at the Grand Hotel, and Xiao Yunlong has accepted the invitation and entered the hotel."
"Hmm, I know. Continue to monitor!" Wang Kezheng continued to eat, his expression unchanged, showing no surprise. After all, with his secret instigation, he had long anticipated this scene.
The guard captain hesitated slightly and then cupped his fists, saying, "Grand Commander, Commander Wu's banquet this time is clearly to avenge his son. A fight is likely to break out at the Eastern Domain Grand Hotel next. Do we really not need to intervene?"
Wang Kezheng suddenly looked up, gave him a cold glance, and snorted, "Intervene? This is a private grievance between them. Why should we intervene? Just have your men watch from afar. If anything goes wrong, I will hold you responsible!"
The guard captain was greatly intimidated and nodded repeatedly. After receiving his consent, he hastily retreated.
Meanwhile, at the Eastern Domain Grand Hotel, Xiao Yunlong, as per the arrangement, went directly to the Heaven-tier private room on the top floor.
The private room was very large, with three tables, capable of accommodating fifty to sixty people for a meal.
Wu Shenyong had brought quite a few people, filling two large tables with about forty people. Among them were seven or eight personal guards of Commander Wu Shenyong. The rest were mostly various individuals from the jianghu, and there were even a few Japanese samurai.
Xiao Yunlong glanced around as he entered and got a general idea. Many of these jianghu individuals were skilled martial artists, with half of them being at the Grandmaster level of Hua Jin. Of course, what caught his attention the most and surprised him were the four old men sitting alone at a tea table in the corner.
Two of the old men were dressed strangely, with cold expressions, and even exuded a chilling aura. This was similar to the two Yin冥 elders he had encountered before. Xiao Yunlong immediately knew that these two Yin冥 elders were likely from the Western Domain Yin冥 Sect!
However, what puzzled Xiao Yunlong was that these two strange and cold old men had already reached the cultivation level of a Martial King with Three Flowers Gathering at the Top. With Wu Shenyong's capabilities, it was unlikely he could invite such powerful individuals.
Considering that the previous two Yin冥 elders were subordinates of the Grand Commander, Xiao Yunlong already had a slight inkling of the answer.
"It seems that the Grand Commander has a hand in this banquet. Even if he didn't participate, he must have been instigating from behind the scenes. Moreover, the Western Domain Yin冥 Sect seems to have a very close relationship with the Grand Commander!" Xiao Yunlong thought to himself with a cold snort.
The other two old men leisurely sipping tea at the tea table appeared even more peculiar. One of them wore a black steel mask. The reason he wore such a ferocious mask was that his nose had been severed at the root, forcing him to cover it with the mask.
The other old man was missing his left ear. Judging by the scar, it was likely cut off by a sharp object like a sword.
These two old men had even colder eyes and more sinister expressions. Their every move exuded a strong killing intent. Their martial arts cultivation was also far superior to the two Yin冥 elders beside them; they were actually super experts who had half a foot into the realm of Innate Opening!
Xiao Yunlong became even more perplexed. These two strange old men with facial deformities were clearly vicious criminals. He wondered where Wu Shenyong, the Fourth Commander of the Eastern Domain, had found such wicked jianghu figures.
However, as soon as Zhuge Ya saw the two ferocious-faced old men, his expression suddenly changed, and he exclaimed, "How can these two be here? This is likely a bad omen!"
Seeing this, Xiao Yunlong couldn't help but turn his head and ask, "Do you know those two old fellows?"
"Yes, judging by their facial deformities, they should be the two island masters of Geek Island!" Zhuge Ya said in a low voice.
"Geek Island? What is that place?" Xiao Yunlong asked, raising his eyebrows.
Zhuge Ya composed himself and continued, "Geek Island is an island in the outer sea of the Eastern Domain. A large group of jianghu figures are gathered on the island. These jianghu figures are basically fugitives who have committed major crimes in the Dragon Country and fled there. It is said that those who are taken in by Geek Island are almost all experts, and the seven island masters of Geek Island are the cream of the crop!"
Xiao Yunlong scanned the crowd and said, "So, quite a few of the jianghu figures present should be from Geek Island. But how did Fourth Commander Wu Shenyong get involved with these vicious criminals from Geek Island?"
"I don't know about that. Geek Island has existed for decades. The Eastern Domain camp has also sent troops to suppress them, but these criminals are too cunning, and they have never been completely eradicated. Especially in recent years, various types of jianghu figures have appeared in the Eastern Domain camp. This is truly baffling!" Zhuge Ya said faintly in a low voice.
Xiao Yunlong nodded slightly, then looked up and strode forward towards Wu Shenyong, who was sitting in the main seat.
Ever since Xiao Yunlong entered, Wu Shenyong's eyes had been fixed on him, his gaze so intense that he wished he could devour Xiao Yunlong alive.
"Xiao, you still came!" Wu Shenyong said, sitting in the main seat, without any intention of standing up.
Xiao Yunlong smiled faintly and said, "With a free feast, why wouldn't I come!"
Wu Shenyong looked up at the opulent Heaven-tier private room and said, "Xiao, I have treated you with utmost courtesy by choosing this private room to host you today. It is fitting for your status!"
Xiao Yunlong chuckled and said, "So, you already knew my identity?"
Wu Shenyong snorted heavily, "What if I know, what if I don't, it doesn't matter anymore. What matters is that my son's body is still in the lobby. You must have seen it when you came in, right?"
"My eyes aren't blind, of course I saw it!" Xiao Yunlong said indifferently, pulled out a chair, and sat down opposite Wu Shenyong.
"It's good that you saw it. No more nonsense, let's serve the food!"
Wu Shenyong waved his hand to instruct the servants to serve the food, then said, "Do you know why I'm still inviting you to this meal today?"
Before Xiao Yunlong could speak, Wu Shenyong immediately added, "That's because, according to our Dragon Country's customs, before sending someone on their way, we usually let them have a full meal!"
Xiao Yunlong nodded slightly, "You're thoughtful. So, later, you should eat more and try to eat your fill!"
Wu Shenyong said in a deep voice, "Don't worry, I will eat more. Only when I'm full will I have the strength to send someone on their way!"
The two exchanged words, and if an outsider heard them, they would think they were old friends having a meal. However, the palpable tension in their words was evident, and the atmosphere in the entire private room became increasingly tense.
The dishes were soon served. As expected of a Heaven-tier private room, the hospitality was the highest in the Eastern Domain camp, with all sorts of exquisite dishes. Each table was even paired with two bottles of fine wine.
Those jianghu figures immediately began to devour the food, and the scene became noisy and chaotic.
The four old men at the corner tea table were still sitting there, leisurely and aloofly drinking their tea, not coming to eat.
Xiao Yunlong naturally did not stand on ceremony. He picked up his chopsticks and began to eat heartily. Honestly, the food in such a high-class private room was undoubtedly much better than what Zhuge Ya had hosted on the first day.
For a while, everyone was eating and drinking, and it really looked like a gathering of friends and family.
Although Wu Shenyong was picking up food with his chopsticks, his eyes were still fixed on Xiao Yunlong opposite him.
Xiao Yunlong completely ignored the undisguised murderous gaze from Wu Shenyong and continued to eat as if no one else was around.
Soon, the three tables were filled with empty plates and bowls, and several bottles of good wine were drained by the jianghu figures.
Seeing that it was almost time, Wu Shenyong finally said, "Xiao, are you full?"
Xiao Yunlong put down his chopsticks, wiped his mouth with a napkin, and said with a smile, "Thank you for the hospitality. I am full!"
"Very good!" Wu Shenyong grinned coldly, then turned to the jianghu figures and asked loudly, "My friends from the jianghu, are you all full and satisfied?"
These jianghu figures immediately shouted and nodded.
"Since you are all full and satisfied, let's make a move and send these fellows on their way!" Wu Shenyong said, standing up.
As soon as he finished speaking, the jianghu figures moved. Some kicked their chairs away and lunged at Xiao Yunlong, while others drew the knives and swords from the table and attacked.
Among these jianghu figures, including several Japanese ronin samurai, there were not a few experts, and many were martial artists at the Hua Jin Grandmaster level.
However, Xiao Yunlong remained seated, holding his exquisite wine glass.
Seeing this, Tu Fu let out a roar, "You're seeking death!"
Before he could finish speaking, his body, like a vajra and an iron tower, rushed out. Zhuge Wushuang, Tang Bowen, and Jun Bufan also made their moves.
Zhuge Ya hesitated for a moment, then finally joined the fray.
In an instant, the entire private room was filled with bangs and clangs, and the battle was quite fierce.
Xiao Yunlong remained seated, motionless. At this moment, he had put down his wine glass and was leisurely drinking tea from his teacup.
With the two experts at the Three Flowers Gathering at the Top, Zhuge Wushuang and Tu Fu, present, these jianghu figures were all struggling to fend for themselves. There was no need for Xiao Yunlong to personally intervene. After all, why use a butcher's knife to kill a chicken.
In fact, Xiao Yunlong's attention had been focused on the two island masters of Geek Island since he entered.
Wu Shenyong quickly walked to the tea table and bowed with cupped fists, saying, "Four seniors, please act quickly and capture that villain named Xiao!"
"He can still remain so calm at this moment. He is indeed a character. Let us go and meet him!"
The two Xuan Yin elders said, slapped the table, and then directly leaped up, charging towards Xiao Yunlong.