233: Chapter 233 The Patriarch Arrives

After those words, the various clan heads quickly took action. After all, if Ye Qing were in the Jiangcheng Barrier, it might be excusable if they didn't pay him a visit.

But now, Ye Qing had come to the Modu Barrier.

If they didn't go while the other clan heads did, it would surely be held against them.

At the same time.

Inside the Modu Barrier.

King Fenghai was looking over some documents. He thought to himself that it had been a while since his message was sent out; logically speaking, Ye Qing should have received it by now.

Why hasn't he arrived yet?

He probably hasn't reached the Modu Barrier yet.

However, based on the timing, he should be on his way.

Thinking of this, King Fenghai stopped worrying.

There was no need to rush this particular moment.

“I wonder how my two nieces are doing. Jing Yao is thin-skinned, and Jing Yue—needless to say—is even more so. They probably haven't settled the matter of the Contract with Ye Qing yet. Ye Qing's arrival at the Modu Barrier this time is a major event.”

King Fenghai pondered as he took a sip of tea.

This time, he had to plan carefully; this concerned his nieces' lifelong happiness.

Choosing Ye Qing was definitely the right move. What he needed to focus on now was how to bring it up so that Ye Qing would also accept Jing Yue.

He prepared to continue looking at his documents.

Then, a knock came at the door.

“Come in.”

The secretary entered and looked at King Fenghai. “King Fenghai, there's news.”

“Oh? What news?”

“News about Ye Qing. Everyone outside is saying he has arrived at the Modu Barrier. He seems to have come here and made his first stop at Pharmacist Huang Bai's place.”

The secretary reported.

These words made King Fenghai frown. Why did Ye Qing go to Huang Bai's?

“When did those two cross paths? There's quite a large age gap between them.”

“As far as I know, they met at the Sucheng Barrier. Back then, didn't you have Marquis Ling Feng return first? Pharmacist Huang Bai went to the Sucheng Barrier with Marquis Ling Feng. It seems Pharmacist Huang and Ye Qing became acquainted there. I also heard from Marquis Ling Feng that Pharmacist Huang apparently promised Ye Qing he would help him collect some exotic plants.”

“The high-Rank kind.”

“It's likely because of this that Ye Qing went to his place as his first stop after arriving at the Modu Barrier.”

King Fenghai: “...”

Good heavens, he's quite something. He goes to harvest his goods immediately upon arrival.

That truly is Ye Qing's style.

“Fine then, I won't go disturb him now. In a while, send someone over to wait there and bring him here. I haven't even met the Immortal Master in person yet!”

As he spoke, there was a hint of excitement in King Fenghai's voice.

Seeing King Fenghai like this, the secretary's eyebrows twitched. It had been a long time since he'd seen King Fenghai in such a state; after all, King Fenghai was usually the type whose expression wouldn't change even if Mount Tai collapsed before him.

Then again, Ye Qing was no ordinary person.

“Understood. I'll make the arrangements and go pick up Ye Qing in a bit.”

Outside.

The secretary went out.

He delegated the tasks.

A short while later.

One Town General after another arrived at the area.

“Secretary Liu, I just heard—Ye Qing is at the Modu Barrier? You're sending them to pick him up? I want to go too!”

“Hey! You, Secretary Liu didn't arrange for you to go, yet you want to go on your own?! Just stay in the military headquarters like a good lad. We'll have Ye Qing back in a moment.”

Nearby, a man built like an iron tower spoke, the grin on his Face impossible to hide.

“Damn, look at that expression. You can't even hide your smile. I don't care, I want to go too.”

“Hey, aren't you being a bit of a rogue?!”

...

In an instant, everyone started talking at once.

“Old Zhang, I see you're quite busy with military affairs usually. How about I go in your place? No need to thank me!”

“Thank you my foot!”

“Go on, get lost!”

The secretary felt helpless watching this scene, though he had anticipated it.

“Alright, alright. It's fine for those of you who aren't going. Once Ye Qing arrives, is King Fenghai not going to invite you to have a drink with them? There will be a chance to meet him then. Why the rush?”

“Enough, get ready to head out. If we don't leave now, we'll be being disrespectful.”

After a few words from the secretary, the crowd nodded.

“Fine.”

“We'll bring him back shortly.”

...

After a few more exchanges, they set off immediately.

A short while later.

At Huang Bai's residence.

Ye Qing finished his pot of tea. Beside him, Yunshu picked up the teapot, intending to go to the second floor to add some water.

She walked up to the second floor.

She happened to glance at the situation outside.

Huh?!

Something seemed wrong.

She then went to the window and looked out.

Her eyes widened instantly; she could hardly believe what she was seeing!

What was this!

Why was there such a dense crowd gathered outside!

Even the usual number of people coming to commission her father didn't amount to a tenth of this!

Moreover, these people were dressed elegantly, and those behind looked at the leading few with Faces full of deference and respect!

It was obvious their statuses were extraordinary!

They were the heads of the major clans in the Modu Barrier!

These people were here for Ye Qing, weren't they!

They must be!

Just hearing that Ye Qing had arrived at the Modu Barrier made these people move like the wind.

Waiting outside.

This showed just how powerful Ye Qing's influence was.

Tsk tsk.

Even Yunshu, who had seen many grand scenes, felt her heart tremble with shock.

After filling the pot with water, she walked back down.

“Father, there are quite a few people waiting outside,”

Yunshu said calmly.

Huang Bai looked at her. “What, those people still haven't left? They certainly are persistent. However, I definitely can't take any commissions today. You should go tell them.”

“It's not that, Father.”

Yunshu shook her head.

“I saw from the second floor that those outside seem to be several heads of the major Modu clans, along with many other clan heads. A whole swarm of people is standing there. They probably aren't here for you; they likely heard the news that Ye Qing is here and came for him.”

Huang Bai: “...”

Good grief, so that's how it is. I was just flattering myself.

No, my dear daughter, speaking like that makes me lose a lot of Face.

Huang Bai then looked at Yunshu.

Yunshu shrugged, indicating she was just stating the facts.

“Ye Qing, all those people outside are here for you. It seems I accidentally let your name slip when I went out earlier, and the people outside heard and spread the news.”

“Are you going out to see them?”

“In a bit, no rush. Since the news is out, the military will also know. King Fenghai should be coming to pick me up shortly.”

Ye Qing said, then took a sip of tea.