"Emei Mountain's Ling Xiaoxiao and Kunlun Mountain's Yan Nanfei, under the orders of our sect leaders and elders, have come to congratulate Daoist Lin Zitong on her succession as the Sect Leader of the Lushan Sect!"
Ling Xiaoxiao, a charming and lovely young beauty, and Yan Nanfei, who appeared serious and proper, arrived together at the entrance of the Lushan Sect's grand courtyard.
The two of them were very clear about the purpose of their visit to Rongcheng, so unlike Yuan Jianxin, they didn't fail to introduce themselves.
As they walked into the Lushan Sect's courtyard, they introduced themselves.
"My name is Ling Xiaoxiao, and my master is the Sect Leader of Emei Mountain, Master Guanyun!"
"I am Yan Nanfei, the eldest son of the Yan family's patriarch in Kunlun Mountain!"
The people present remained silent, looking at the two with lowered and raised eyes, feeling their faces burn.
They had mocked Lin Zitong for lacking connections with prestigious sects, only for a genius disciple from the Laoshan Sword Sect to immediately appear.
They had mocked Lin Zitong for having few acquaintances despite her connections, and now a disciple from the Sect Leader of Emei Mountain and the eldest son of the patriarch of the Yan family in Kunlun Mountain had arrived!
Disciples of sect leaders and eldest sons of patriarchs held far more potential than mere elders.
They could very well become sect leaders in the future, and their every word and action now represented their respective sects.
This meant that the appearance of the two signified that both Emei Mountain and the Kunlun Yan family supported Lin Zitong!
Yan Nanfei walked into the courtyard and approached Yan Shouyi and the others, cupping his hands in a salute: "After parting ways at Longhu Mountain nearly a month ago, I have missed everyone dearly. I am very happy to be reunited today!"
Ling Xiaoxiao even affectionately linked her arm with Lin Zitong's, saying in a sweet voice, "Senior Sister Lin, I heard you have a baby? Yay, I'll be an aunt soon!"
The two of them were very familiar with Yan Shouyi and Lin Zitong!
The hearts of the Lushan Xin faction and others sank once more.
Yan Shouyi shook hands with Yan Nanfei and patted his back, "I've invited many people today. After we resolve the current troubles, we'll have a good drink tonight!"
"Great!" Yan Nanfei said with great anticipation, secretly lamenting that his cousin Yan Guchao could not come. During the Luotian Grand Ceremony at Longhu Mountain, Yan Shouyi had defeated the Yan family genius Yan Guchao with his 108-layer compass. Yan Guchao had then willingly conceded and become friends with Yan Shouyi. Coincidentally, Yan Guchao was in closed-door cultivation this time, otherwise, he would never have missed the opportunity to meet Yan Shouyi.
The people around Lin Zitong gradually increased. Seeing their enthusiastic conversations, it was as if the Lushan Sect Leader succession ceremony today was truly prepared for Lin Zitong.
In contrast, the members of the Lushan Xin faction were all ashen-faced and silent.
At this moment, Long Feicheng sniffed the air.
He couldn't help but look at Weng Qianxiang: "Old Weng, do you smell anything?"
"I smell it!" Weng Qianxiang said excitedly, "It's a faint scent of showing off!"
Long Feicheng guessed the identity of the newcomer: "It must be King Han Gou who's here!"
"Maoshan Sect's authentic successor, Han San, has arrived!!!"
A voice came from outside the courtyard. Four Daoists in yellow robes were clearing the way ahead, with a young man of ordinary appearance but extraordinary confidence following behind.
The young man wore sunglasses and held a folding fan, trying to project an air of suave elegance, but due to his overly vulgar demeanor, he looked more like a literary degenerate.
"Yan Shouyi, Lin Zitong, you two really don't make me worry!" Han San said, feigning depth, "Without my protection, what would you two do!"
Yan Shouyi looked at Han San speechlessly.
This Han Panderer probably knew that today was a great day for showing off, so he had meticulously planned to make a grand appearance. The four yellow-robed Daoists walking in front were clearly not real Daoists, likely actors temporarily hired by Han Panderer.
Seeing that no one was paying attention to him, Han San snapped his folding fan shut and said indifferently, "That's right, I am the personal disciple of the Maoshan Sect Leader, hailed as a rare genius of the Maoshan Sect in ten thousand years, known as the dream of thirteen hundred million girls, Han San!"
Weng Qianxiang angrily retorted, "You're talking nonsense! I am the dream of thirteen hundred million girls!"
"Can you guys have some dignity!" Long Feicheng was unconvinced, "I, the White Dragon of the Rogue Waves in Rongcheng, haven't even spoken yet. Is it your turn?"
Three panders gathered together, with endless things to say and endless antics to perform.
Indeed, birds of a feather flock together!
The members of the Lushan Xin faction watched silently. Although they saw Han San, Long Feicheng, and Weng Qianxiang chatting unreliably, it also reflected from the side that Han San had a deep relationship with Lin Zitong and the others! Only true friends could converse like this. Their past affection was much purer and more reliable than the feelings of others towards Lu Xin.
Han San was also very excited to see his old friends, engaging in bickering with Long Feicheng and Weng Qianxiang.
Looking at the three of them, Yan Shouyi suddenly thought of a term.
Star Consumer!
Three two-star Consumers merging into one three-star Consumer – the ultimate form of a panderer!
Yan Shouyi waved at Han San: "Alright, move in a bit. There are still people behind you. Don't block the way!"
Han San heard this, said "Oh," and obediently moved aside.
Everyone was shocked again.
Han San was the successor of the Maoshan Sect, a status that was terrifyingly high even in the Xuanmen, yet he was so submissive in front of Yan Shouyi?! Was his status inferior to Yan Shouyi, or his strength, or both!?
What they didn't know was that Han San actually had backbone. But after discovering that his goddess had been "snatched" away by Yan Shouyi, his backbone was shattered. He now only wanted to study how Yan Shouyi managed to win over his goddess. If possible, Han San also wanted to be a kept man.
Sun Tangzhi was exceptionally excited at this moment. He had shouldered immense pressure when he chose to support Lin Zitong. If he made one wrong move, the Tianhai Association could be plunged into an abyss. When he followed Lin Zitong into the Lushan Sect's courtyard today, he still lacked confidence. However, as more and more young successors from prestigious sects appeared and their group grew stronger, Sun Tangzhi's confidence soared!
He had bet on the right horse! The stronger Lin Zitong's influence became, the more likely she was to become the Sect Leader of the Lushan Sect. Once Lin Zitong took office, the Tianhai Association, represented by Sun Tangzhi, would surely receive special attention from the Lushan Sect and the Lin family, and rapid advancement was within reach!!
Wait...
Sun Tangzhi suddenly remembered that Yan Shouyi had asked Han San to move aside, which meant more people were coming?! Who would be next!?
Sun Tangzhi immediately looked towards the courtyard gate, wishing he could gouge out his eyes and throw them out, eager to see the identity of the guests before anyone else!
Outside the courtyard gate, two more figures appeared...