BSI Chapter 175 Something Is Wrong Next Door
Chapter 175 Something Is Wrong Next Door
"What's wrong?" Senior Xu responded in a calm voice.
"It seems like there have been quite a few visitors in the neighboring courtyard recently."
"You've been immersed in your cultivation, occasionally coming out to enjoy tea, so you're not very clear about it."
"But recently, I've noticed that the teleportation array in the neighboring courtyard has been flashing frequently."
"And, I've sensed the presence of at least twenty people who are similar to you."
"There are also at least ten people whose aura surpasses yours!"
"They could all be Foundation Building cultivators."
Senior Xu put down his teacup, his face showing a startled expression.
"Are you sure you didn't perceive it wrong?" he asked.
Lu Yu, Fellow Daoist of Qingyun Shop, was indeed acquainted with Ren, the shopkeeper, and Yao, the senior.
It wasn't unusual for some Foundation Building cultivators to visit, but it was strange to have such a large number of them, as well as visiting Core Formation cultivators.
Could there be some hidden opportunity among them?
Senior Xu's Dao companion immediately retorted, "If it was just one or two people that I mistakenly sensed, then it would be understandable."
"But how could I possibly mistake the presence of so many visiting cultivators?"
"Should we invite Fellow Daoist Lu to our residence for a chat again?"
"No, no, no, that wouldn't be appropriate. It would be better for us to pay a visit in person."
Upon hearing this, Senior Xu showed a pensive expression and then nodded.
The two of them quickly walked towards the neighboring courtyard.
But as soon as they stepped out, they saw a flash of white light in the neighboring courtyard.
Although the visitors had already concealed their aura, the natural sense of oppression was constantly stimulating Senior Xu and his Dao companion.
Such a powerful aura, almost comparable to Yao.
Could they be Core Formation cultivators?
The two of them exchanged a glance, both seeing surprise in each other's eyes.
After hesitating for a moment, Senior Xu knocked on the courtyard door.
Before long, Lu Yu opened the courtyard.
Senior Xu and Lu Yu exchanged pleasantries, but Senior Xu's gaze remained on the Core Formation cultivator, Xu, inside the teleportation array.
The feeling of shock in his heart couldn't be suppressed any longer, and his pupils contracted.
In the past, they would invite Fellow Daoist Lu from the neighboring courtyard to their residence for tea or a banquet.
But it was always Senior Xu's Dao companion who would inform them at the courtyard gate.
Lu Yu would always bring the spiritual food and fine wine prepared by his wives and concubines, as well as Qin Qingrou.
He was respectful and even felt fortunate.
Unexpectedly, not long after, the situation in this courtyard had undergone a tremendous change.
Senior Xu couldn't help but feel full of doubts.
What on earth had happened?
...
In the small hall on the second floor.
Xu casually took a seat.
Lu Yu not only had his wives and concubines bring spiritual tea, but also prepared some spiritual fruits and food.
He filled Xu's teacup and respectfully said, "I dare not trouble Fellow Daoist Xu to come here. It's a loss for us not to welcome you from afar, and I feel ashamed."
Xu smiled slightly and responded, "Fellow Daoist Lu is already a guest cultivator of Tianji. I have also benefited from it to some extent."
"Not to mention congratulating you in person, even if I were to serve water and tea to Fellow Daoist Lu, I would be willing."
Lu Yu's promotion to a guest cultivator of Tianji, along with the significant contribution points and improved treatment that Xu had received, had already qualified him to aspire to Nascent Soul cultivation.
It might be an exaggeration to say that he was like a reborn parent, but it was more than enough to say that he had been given the gift of extended life.
Lu Yu quickly waved his hands modestly and humbly said, "It's my duty, and Senior Xu is being too kind."
Xu knew that this was Lu Yu's usual cautiousness and didn't dwell on it. He flipped his hand and took out a roster, then smiled and said,
"Fellow Daoist Lu, this is the invitation list for the Foundation Building celebration banquet prepared by Shopkeeper Ren. Please have a look."
Lu Yu quickly bowed and received it with both hands.
After quickly flipping through the roster, he discovered that it was extremely detailed. Not only did it include the names, but it also provided information on the cultivation level, birthplace, and any outstanding qualities of the invited Fellow Daoists. Among them were several Foundation Building cultivators. After scanning through it briefly, Lu Yu bowed and smiled, saying, "Senior Xu, this roster is quite extensive, spanning over a dozen pages. Will it appear too ostentatious if I invite too many people?"
Although he had already guessed, he couldn't help but be slightly amazed when he saw the roster. Not to mention Senior Luo Shui, who had Nascent Soul cultivation, but even the number of Foundation Building cultivators accounted for a large portion of the invited Fellow Daoists.
Upon hearing this, Senior Xu chuckled and said, "This is just a preliminary list."
"I initially planned for it to be extensive. If Fellow Daoist feels it is excessive, you can delete or reduce it as you see fit."
Hearing this, Lu Yu flipped through the roster a few more times. Before long, he had made some annotations on the roster using his spiritual power. Looking at it, the list of invitations had already been significantly reduced. The number of Foundation Building and Core Formation cultivators had also been greatly reduced.
Of course, at the end of the roster, Lu Yu used his spiritual power to engrave the names of several other cultivators. Senior Ye and Senior Xu from the neighboring area were also included.
As for Senior Yao, Lu Yu generously added the four characters "and their relatives" after their name.
Finally, Lu Yu furrowed his brows slightly before adding it.
After the roster was finalized, Senior Xu exchanged a few words with Lu Yu and then left.
Lu Yu stood in front of the teleportation array, unable to help but ponder.
His Foundation Building celebration banquet was just around the corner.
It would be in early June.
The venue would be inside the Wangsha Tower.
Senior Xu specially applied for a fairy boat to transport cultivators from the Qingyun Shop to the Wansha Tower.
But just imagining the momentum of it made Lu Yu's scalp tingle.
I'm afraid that the whole Broken Cloud City will be shaken by it.
But considering that Senior Luoshui's fairy boat is already stationed here, it's just a side trip.
Moreover, the gathering of many Foundation Building cultivators at my celebration banquet has already attracted a lot of attention.
It's uncomfortable. I won't be able to keep a low profile in the future.
And these things are unavoidable.
Just as Senior Xu said, I can choose not to hold a grand celebration for my return, but I must hold a celebration for Foundation Building.
If I don't, I will inadvertently stand against other cultivators.
I will inevitably be labeled as arrogant and conceited.
And if I want to invite people, I have to take care of the face of various cultivators.
There are also other cooperative cultivators from the Qingyun Shop.
The spots are limited, so I can only offend other casual acquaintances.
"Fellow Daoist Lu."
"The joy of Foundation Building is worth celebrating."
Lu Yu returned to the second-floor hall, and Senior Xu and his Dao companion finally spoke.
Just now, in front of Senior Xu and the Foundation Building cultivators, the two of them sat upright and didn't dare to speak.
Now that Senior Xu has left, they naturally spoke up.
Senior Xu had a smile on his face.
After a brief exchange, Lu Yu politely declined the invitation and saw off Senior Xu and his Dao companion.
As the saying goes, a close neighbor is better than a distant relative. Although he doesn't have a close relationship with Senior Xu, they have been neighbors for several years.
After dealing with it twice, Lu Yu actually felt a bit physically and mentally exhausted.
He sighed, realizing that dealing with the coming and going of people was even more tiring than refining spirit beast pills.
After sighing, he was about to return to his quiet room when he saw Fairy Moon walking out from the quiet room.
She was still wearing her iconic black tight-fitting suit, which accentuated her figure.