Unexpectedly, the Lu Family’s envoy appeared both honored and flustered, showing great respect as he repeatedly said, “Patriarch of the South Jiang Family, there’s no need for such courtesy. It is my honor to come and congratulate the establishment of the South Jiang Manor.”
Seeing the envoy’s respectful demeanor, Sophia Xu couldn’t help but feel puzzled. Logically, there shouldn’t be any guests coming to congratulate the South Jiang Manor today. It was already a surprise that someone from the Lu Family showed up, so she naturally treated him with courtesy. But the envoy’s attitude seemed excessively reverent towards her.
However, when Sophia Xu thought about the fact that Master Mo was standing beside her, she understood. Perhaps the envoy’s respect was directed towards Master Mo, not her.
“Then, please follow me to the banquet…”
Before Sophia Xu could finish her sentence, a loud voice interrupted her:
“The Tao Family envoy is here to congratulate the establishment of the South Jiang Manor!”
What?
More guests?
Just as Sophia Xu turned to look, her ears were bombarded by a series of loud announcements:
“The Feng Family envoy is here to congratulate the establishment of the South Jiang Manor!”
“The Gao Family envoy is here to congratulate the establishment of the South Jiang Manor!”
“The Jing’an Pavilion envoy is here to congratulate the establishment of the South Jiang Manor!”
“The Flying Fish Trading Company envoy is here to congratulate the establishment of the South Jiang Manor!”
…
One after another, representatives from all the notable forces in Clear River City arrived, and there were more than a dozen families!
And it didn’t stop there. New announcements continued to ring out, as if a floodgate had been opened, and guests poured in like a tidal wave.
“The Lian Family envoy is here to congratulate the establishment of the South Jiang Manor!”
“The Falling Mountain Association envoy is here to congratulate the establishment of the South Jiang Manor!”
“The Tian’en Martial Hall envoy is here to congratulate the establishment of the South Jiang Manor!”
…
A hundred families paying homage!
Such a grand occasion could indeed be described as a hundred families paying homage without any exaggeration!
Sophia Xu’s expression shifted from initial joy to shock, surprise, and confusion.
She turned her puzzled gaze towards Master Mo and asked, “Master, did you arrange for these guests?”
Even as she asked, Sophia Xu found it hard to believe. Master Mo had no reason to do so. His mere presence was already a great honor for the South Jiang Manor; there was no need for any additional arrangements.
But if it wasn’t Master Mo’s doing, then why were all these people here?
It wasn’t that Sophia Xu underestimated herself, but she knew her family’s situation well. Even with connections, the South Jiang Manor could never attract such a grand scene of a hundred families paying homage.
Given the current strength of the South Jiang Manor, it was at best a second or third-rate family in Clear River City. Attracting such a grand celebration was unimaginable.
Master Mo was initially surprised, but then he seemed to realize something and smiled slightly, “I think I know what’s going on. These families and forces are likely here because of Young Master Su.”
“Little Terra?”
“Exactly,” Master Mo nodded. “Since last night, Young Master Su’s name has spread throughout Clear River City. Now, I’m afraid every force in the city knows that Young Master Su is closely associated with Master Dust, the honorary guest elder of the Alchemy Guild. Do you think they wouldn’t come?”
No matter how powerful the North Jiang Manor was, what did it matter in front of an honorary guest elder of the Alchemy Guild?
An honorary guest elder of the Alchemy Guild held a status comparable to Master Mo.
Moreover, Master Dust’s alchemy skills were said to surpass Master Mo’s, and even Master Mo had to show great respect to him.
At this moment, the number of forces arriving to congratulate continued to increase, and the large open space in front of the South Jiang Manor’s gate was already crowded with people.
These people were all representatives of major forces in Clear River City, each with a beaming smile and bearing lavish gifts, gathering at the South Jiang Manor’s gate.
Clear River City hadn’t seen such a grand scene in a long time, and the most unimaginable part was that this grand occasion was just to celebrate the establishment of a small second or third-rate family.
Today, the South Jiang Manor was undoubtedly the center of attention, gaining immense prestige.
…
North Jiang Manor.
Robert Jiang stormed into the hall, slamming his fist onto the beechwood tea table, “Damn it!”
He fumed, “That woman Sophia Xu split from the family and managed to attract a hundred families to pay homage, stealing all the limelight!”
“Why? With the South Jiang Manor’s meager foundation, they don’t even rank as a second-rate family!”
Robert Jiang had been gloating today, expecting to see the South Jiang Manor’s embarrassment, thinking their gates would be deserted and they would be humiliated.
But unexpectedly, the news that came was of a grand celebration with a hundred families paying homage!
And these hundred families were all prominent forces in Clear River City!
“Big brother, are we just going to let the South Jiang Manor continue like this, stealing our thunder?”
Robert Jiang’s face was grim. He had thought that splitting the family would only remove the eyesores within the Jiang Family, but he hadn’t expected the South Jiang Manor to gain such strong momentum, overshadowing the North Jiang Manor.
Otto Jiang coldly said, “What else can we do? Terra Su is now under the protection of Master Dust, and he has a mysterious Condensing Origin Realm seventh-level expert by his side. At this stage, we can’t do anything to him.”
Although Otto Jiang was reluctant to admit it, it was the truth. Compared to Terra Su’s relationship with Master Dust, Otto Jiang was more wary of the mysterious Condensing Origin Realm seventh-level expert by Terra Su’s side. He had secretly investigated all day but still had no clue about the expert’s identity.
He could only assume that this mysterious expert was specifically sent by Master Dust to protect Terra Su.
As long as this mysterious expert was by Terra Su’s side, neither the North Jiang Manor nor the Wang Family or Ye Family would dare to act rashly against Terra Su.
“We don’t need to be too anxious.”
A glint of cunning flashed in Otto Jiang’s eyes as he said calmly, “The relationship between Terra Su and Master Dust is not yet certain. Perhaps they’ve made some kind of deal. I don’t believe Master Dust can protect him forever.”
“As for the South Jiang Manor, even with a hundred families paying homage, it’s just superficial glory. With their meager foundation, they can never rank among the top three families and can never compete with the North Jiang Manor.”
“But we must find out the identity of that black-robed expert. How did Terra Su get such a powerful helper? Is he really sent by Master Dust to protect him?”
Otto Jiang ordered, “Someone, continue the investigation!”
“Yes,” his subordinate responded and left.
Otto Jiang thought for a moment and then instructed, “Also, send someone to the Iron Armor Gate with a letter for Mr. Ding!”
Robert Jiang’s eyes lit up, “Big brother, are we finally asking Mr. Ding to step in?”
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