17: Why don't you apologize to this gentleman?

Seeing that the newcomer spoke very appropriately, Lin Mu also said, "Lin Mu."

Lin Chen said in surprise, "So it's Young Master Lin Mu. May I ask where Young Master Lin's family is from?"

Lin Mu replied, "I am not from Yunzhou. I merely came to join in the fun this time."

Upon hearing this, Lin Chen knew he was not a collateral descendant of his family, and his tone became a few shades colder.

"The Heaven-grade rooms are indeed fully occupied. The Earth-grade rooms also have excellent facilities. How about Young Master Lin takes a look at the rooms first?"

"What a joke! You want our Young Master to stay in an inferior room? I think your establishment doesn't want to stay open, does it?" Tao Qian shouted, disregarding all decorum.

Lin Chen was also somewhat annoyed by this.

Just as he was thinking of having the waiter kick them out, he suddenly heard a sound from the entrance of a Heaven-grade room.

"Who's making all that noise? Disturbing our sect's prodigy's cultivation! I'll skin you all alive!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a young man with a mean-looking face walked down from the Heaven-grade room.

Seeing the newcomer, Lin Chen quickly stepped forward and said, "So it's Senior Brother Du of the Qingyang Sect. A few outsiders are causing trouble; I'll get rid of them right away."

Senior Brother Du glanced at Lin Mu and the others and said, "Any Tom, Dick, or Harry dares to come to Yunlai Inn? Get them out of here, quickly!"

Lin Chen quickly nodded and bowed in agreement.

Logically, although the Lin family couldn't compare to the Qingyang Sect, they wouldn't grovel like this.

This was only because the Lin family's Eldest Young Master was currently cultivating in the Qingyang Sect.

These few people in the Heaven-grade rooms were precisely invited by the Lin family's Eldest Young Master.

If he offended these few, not to mention his position as manager, even his father's position as shopkeeper would be in jeopardy.

Lin Chen was merely a collateral descendant; his status was vastly different from that of the Lin family's Eldest Young Master, a direct descendant and a prodigy.

Lin Chen faced Senior Brother Du with a fawning smile, but as soon as he turned around, he put on a completely different expression.

"Someone, throw them out!"

The guards at the inn's entrance, hearing the manager's order, immediately rushed in, ready to expel them.

Tao Qian, his face full of rage, drew his longsword: "I'd like to see who dares!"

Tao Rong hesitated for a moment, then also drew his longsword, shielding Lin Mu.

Senior Brother Du saw that not only did Lin Mu and his group not leave, but they even audaciously drew their weapons.

He couldn't help but say sarcastically, "They all say the Lin family covers the sky with one hand in Yunzhou. It seems the rumors are false!"

Lin Chen's expression turned somewhat ugly: "You few want to act wild on my Lin family's territory? I'm afraid you've come to the wrong place."

Lin Mu was truly tired of listening to these clowns prattle on. He said in a cold tone, "Slap him!"

No sooner had he spoken than a series of "slap, slap, slap" sounds rang out, and a black figure returned behind Lin Mu.

No one had clearly seen when this person had made his move.

They only saw the formerly arrogant Senior Brother Du, his mouth full of blood, several teeth knocked out.

Lin Chen likewise slumped to the ground, his cheeks swollen.

Senior Brother Du covered his mouth, making grunting sounds towards Lin Mu's direction.

At this moment, people who had come out of their rooms due to the commotion were whispering.

"This person is so audacious! He even dares to hit someone from the Qingyang Sect. Does he have a death wish?"

"That Black-clothed Old Man is probably not simple."

"Qingyang Sect's Senior Brother Du is already at the sixth heaven of the Spirit Roaming Realm, yet he was struck dumb on the spot."

"So what if he's not simple? There are still several prodigies in the Heaven-grade rooms."

"Indeed, it's said that someone among the Qingyang Sect's prodigies this time has even broken through to the Flying Heaven Realm."

"Shh, lower your voice. Someone from the Qingyang Sect is coming out."

As the Qingyang Sect's door opened, the surrounding hubbub of discussion ceased.

An old man in green robes, imposing without being angry, scanned his surroundings. When his gaze fell upon Lin Mu, he nearly stumbled and fell to the ground.

"How could it be him?"

This old man in green robes was none other than the Duty Elder (Qingyang Sect) who had accompanied the Qingyang Sect's Grand Elder to the Zhao family to redeem someone.

After returning to the sect from the Zhao family last time, the Grand Elder had told the Duty Elder (Qingyang Sect) his suspicions in full.

Upon hearing that Lao Mo might be a Venerable Realm Expert, cold sweat immediately poured down his body.

Since then, he had been absent-minded all day, not daring to even step out of the Qingyang Sect's main gate.

This time, the sect's prodigies were participating in the Yunzhou Grand Gathering, requiring a Flying Heaven Realm elder to escort them, so he had no choice but to come.

But he hadn't expected to encounter the person he least wanted to see on his very first day.

The Duty Elder (Qingyang Sect)'s mind raced.

Upon seeing Senior Brother Du with a bloody mouth, he roughly understood a thing or two.

He took quick, striding steps and swiftly walked in front of Senior Brother Du.

Without even asking why, he gave Senior Brother Du several more resounding slaps across the face.

He only stopped when Senior Brother Du's front teeth were knocked out.

"I repeatedly warned you not to stir up trouble, yet you act so arrogant and overbearing, disgracing the Qingyang Sect."

"And why aren't you apologizing to this Young Master?"

He looked towards Lin Mu in the distance.

What is going on?

The onlookers all had question marks on their faces!

When did the Qingyang Sect become so easy to talk to?

Senior Brother Du also asked suspiciously, "Elder, I..."

"Shut up! You still don't know how to repent."

"Now I punish you to return to the sect's Cliff of Contemplation for a hundred years of meditation. You are not allowed to descend the mountain without my permission."

Senior Brother Du was practically on the verge of tears.

He didn't understand if his elder had been possessed today.

Seeing Senior Brother Du still standing there stunned,

the Duty Elder (Qingyang Sect) made to hit him again, scaring Senior Brother Du into running out of the inn.

This scene caused everyone to burst into laughter.

When his gaze once again fell upon Lin Mu, he unexpectedly discovered that Lin Mu was also observing him.

The Duty Elder (Qingyang Sect) felt a chill run down his spine under Lin Mu's gaze.

He walked forward with a fawning smile, slightly cupped his hands, and said,

"It's all due to this old man's lax discipline, allowing my disciples to offend Young Master. I hope Young Master will forgive us."

Lin Mu also recognized this person. His expression remained unchanged, and he said in a faint tone,

"Clear out four rooms for me, then disappear."

The Duty Elder (Qingyang Sect) hastily nodded in agreement.

Even if Lin Mu hadn't said anything, he didn't want to stay here anymore.

He quickly pulled up Lin Chen, who was still slumped on the ground, and urged loudly,

"Heaven-grade one, two, three, five — check out."

Then he turned to Lin Mu and said, "Young Master Lin, I will go prepare the rooms now. Please wait a moment."

Everyone once again looked at the Duty Elder (Qingyang Sect) in astonishment.

They truly couldn't understand why an elder of the Qingyang Sect would be so respectful towards Lin Mu.

They couldn't help but turn their heads to size up Lin Mu.

Lin Chen slowly recovered from his initial shock.

He rubbed his somewhat swollen cheek, and a sense of lingering fear welled up in his heart.

What kind of existence could command such extraordinary respect from an elder of the Qingyang Sect?

Perhaps even the princes and princesses of the imperial family couldn't achieve it?

He furtively scanned Lin Mu and the others.

He walked towards Lin Mu with a humble attitude: "Young Master Lin, please come this way. I'll help you register for check-in."

Tao Qian, standing to the side, sneered, "Who was it that just said they wanted to kick us out?"

Lin Chen feigned anger and said, "Who was so bold? I'll break his legs!"

Then, with a fierce expression, he reprimanded the guards: "Are you blind, you dogs? How dare you offend Young Master Lin? Retreat now!"

Everyone collectively scorned him! His skin was truly thick enough.

Lin Mu also had no mind to bother with such minor characters.

Lin Chen quickly completed the registration and respectfully handed Lin Mu four tooth tokens.

The tokens were inscribed with "Heaven One, Heaven Two, Heaven Three, Heaven Five" respectively.

No sooner had the registration been completed than the Duty Elder (Qingyang Sect) came downstairs with several reluctant Qingyang Sect disciples.

As he passed by Lin Mu, he cupped his hands and said, "Young Master Lin, I shall take my leave first."

The Duty Elder (Qingyang Sect)'s attitude towards Lin Mu immediately drew sidelong glances from several Qingyang prodigies.

The Duty Elder (Qingyang Sect) saw this and feared that these people would cause further trouble.

He sternly reprimanded, "Hurry up and leave! Anyone who dares to speak another word will have their competition qualifications revoked!"

The prodigies reluctantly withdrew their gazes and left the inn amidst the laughter of the crowd.