401: Visiting the Pine Tree

“Haha!”

A kind laugh rang out, like a spring breeze, instantly dispelling the tense atmosphere in the venue.

Immediately after, the figure of an old man in a blue robe slowly appeared. His steps were light, as if he was integrated with the heavens and the earth, and each step carried an indescribable Dao rhyme.

“This is… Dean!”

Someone recognized the identity of the old man in the blue robe and couldn’t help but exclaim.

“What? The Dean himself?”

The expressions of all the guests changed drastically, and they all knelt down, shouting in unison: “Greetings, Dean!”

Daoist Cangsong ignored the crowd, but looked at Xu Qing with burning eyes.

His eyes held a hint of inquiry and solemnity, because he felt a profound aura from Xu Qing, as if he was not facing a person, but a vast Universe.

What confused him even more was that Xu Qing had a familiar aura, as if he had seen it somewhere before, but couldn’t recall it for a moment.

“These ignorant juniors have disturbed Fellow Daoist’s elegant mood. Cangsong apologizes to Fellow Daoist here!”

Daoist Cangsong bowed slightly, his tone sincere and his attitude humble.

“What?”

Inside Azure Spirit Abode, there was dead silence.

No one present was a fool. Daoist Cangsong was an peerless expert of the Dao Lord Realm, and anyone he treated with such respect must be an existence of the same level, or even stronger!

Steward Gu trembled all over, cold sweat breaking out on his back.

He never expected that this young man with an enchanting Face was actually a Dao Lord!

Thinking of his previous offense, his legs went weak, and he almost collapsed to the ground.

At this moment, Yu Lihai’s Face was pale, and the panic in his eyes almost overflowed. His heart was filled with regret, wishing he could immediately strangle his good-for-nothing son.

Steward Gu looked at Yu Lihai’s expression and couldn’t help but secretly gloat.

He had warned Yu Lihai long ago, but this guy, relying on his father being a core Elder of the Dao Academy, was usually arrogant and domineering. Now he had run into a brick wall, and it was his precious son who caused the trouble!

Xu Qing narrowed his eyes, his expression indifferent.

Daoist Cangsong coming here was precisely because he deliberately leaked a trace of immortal Qi, attracting the other party.

If Cangsong wasn’t his brother’s Revered Master, he would have already killed the Yu family father and son.

“For my brother’s Face, I won’t cause trouble for your Dao Academy. However, your Dao Academy’s vision is not very good for employing such people to manage Cangwu Ancient City!”

Xu Qing’s tone was teasing, but it carried a hint of coldness.

Daoist Cangsong’s heart tightened upon hearing this, and he quickly cupped his hands and said, “Fellow Daoist, rest assured, Cangsong will definitely give you a satisfactory explanation!”

“I hope so.”

Xu Qing nodded lightly, his tone carrying an undeniable authority.

Seeing that Xu Qing had dropped the matter, Daoist Cangsong breathed a sigh of relief.

Currently, Cangwu Dao Academy was being targeted by Ancient Sword Dao Sect. If they were to provoke another unknown Dao Lord, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Especially recently, for the Heavenly Blade Relic, various Supreme Powers had gathered, and many of them were not ones they could afford to provoke.

“May I ask who Fellow Daoist’s brother is?”

Daoist Cangsong asked tentatively, voicing the confusion in his heart.

Xu Qing smiled slightly, his tone calm: “My surname is Xu.”

“Xu?”

Daoist Cangsong’s mind went “thump,” and he instantly froze.

There were many students named Xu in the entire Dao Academy, but the only one who could be connected to a Dao Lord was probably his youngest Disciple.

He finally understood why he felt Xu Qing was familiar. Upon closer inspection, Xu Qing’s eyebrows resembled those of his Disciple, but one was like a vast Universe, profound and mysterious; the other carried the transcendent temperament that a chosen one should possess.

“Fellow Daoist, I have prepared Cangwu Dao Tea in my residence. Would you honor me with your presence for a chat?”

Daoist Cangsong’s tone was respectful, with a hint of anticipation in his eyes.

This place was crowded and not suitable for conversation. He planned to invite Xu Qing to Cangwu Peak for a detailed discussion.

“Very well.” Xu Qing nodded, his expression calm.

Subsequently, the two left Azure Spirit Abode side by side, leaving behind a group of stunned guests.

“Hoo~~~”

It wasn’t until the figures of the two disappeared that someone let out a long breath, as if a heavy burden had been lifted.

“Oh my goodness! It was too scary, I actually encountered a Dao Lord while eating!”

Someone whispered, their tone full of lingering fear.

“Yu Lihai, get out with your people! Azure Spirit Abode will not welcome your Yu family anymore!”

Just then, Steward Gu suddenly jumped up and pointed at Yu Lihai, cursing loudly.

His heart was filled with the joy of surviving a disaster.

Just a little bit, just a little bit, and he would have been finished!

Fortunately, Xu Qing took away the storage ring before leaving, indicating that he had forgiven him. Otherwise, even if the other party didn’t act, the one behind him would clean house.

Yu Lihai didn’t speak, his expression blank, as if he hadn’t heard Steward Gu’s voice, his whole person seemed to have lost his Divine Soul.

“Buzz!”

Just then, the Void Realm suddenly split open, and a group of strong individuals wearing silver-white armor and silver masks appeared in Azure Spirit Abode.

“Cangwu Enforcement Hall!”

Seeing this group of people, the guests exclaimed.

The strong individuals of the Enforcement Hall were impolite, directly arresting the Yu family father and son and their cronies who were slumped on the ground, and then left coldly. The entire process was swift and decisive, without any delay.

Everyone knew that the Yu family was finished.

And after this day, the City Lord’s Mansion changed to a new City Lord, and the Yu family father and son, including that core Elder, never appeared again.

The news of a mysterious Dao Lord appearing in Cangwu Ancient City and leaving with Daoist Cangsong also reached the hands of various Supreme Powers through various channels.

For a time, Cangwu Dao Academy was once again mentioned by the Supreme Powers.

Cangwu Peak, shrouded in clouds and mist, with Spiritual Qi permeating, was like a fairyland.

On the top of the peak, a simple thatched hut stood quietly. In front of the hut was an ancient pine tree. As the breeze blew, the pine needles rustled, as if whispering the vicissitudes of time.

In front of the thatched hut, there was a stone table and two stone stools, with a set of ancient tea ware on the table.

Daoist Cangsong personally brewed tea, his movements extremely skilled, suggesting he was also a tea lover.

“Fellow Daoist, please!”

Daoist Cangsong handed a steaming cup of Cangwu Dao Tea to Xu Qing. The tea fragrance wafted, refreshing the mind.

Xu Qing took the teacup and gently took a sip. Immediately, a cool sensation flowed down his throat into his limbs and bones. His Divine Soul felt as if it had been cleansed, incredibly refreshed.

“Good tea!” Xu Qing praised, a hint of appreciation flashing in his eyes.

This Cangwu Dao Tea was one of the rare treasures of Cangwu Dao Academy. It was said that just one cup could enhance the Comprehension Ability of living beings to comprehend the Great Dao.

Although this tea was good, it was only useful for living beings below the Dao Lord, but the taste was indeed excellent!

Daoist Cangsong smiled slightly, with a hint of pride in his tone: “Fellow Daoist, you flatter me! This Cangwu Dao Tea was personally cultivated by the Ancestral Master and is one of the witnesses of our Cangwu Dao Academy. Although it is only useful for living beings below the Dao Lord, the taste is indeed excellent.”

Xu Qing nodded in agreement, took another sip of tea, and savored its unique flavor. It was indeed so.