Qi Sui Bai frowned, wondering why the Cheng family was getting involved.
“And they claim to be Sheng Sheng’s teacher?”
After a brief moment of thought, Qi Sui Bai instructed the security guards to let the person in and simultaneously suspended the meeting to await the arrival of the Cheng family representative.
A few minutes later, a lean, elderly man hurried in.
Everyone present watched him with curiosity.
Jian Jun Ruo and Jian Jun Yu rose simultaneously.
“Teacher Cheng?”
“Elder Cheng?”
The eyes of the attendees flickered.
From the conversation between Qi Sui Bai and the security guards, they had already guessed the identity of the man before them.
A member of the Cheng family!
The Jian family's network of relationships seemed to be becoming increasingly complicated!
Cheng Yong Tai, pulling Cheng Qi Ye along, rushed in, calling out loudly as soon as he entered.
“Sheng Sheng still hasn’t been found? How could such a big incident happen without anyone informing me?”
“I am, after all, Sheng Sheng’s teacher. Do you still have any regard for this old man?”
Everyone present was of considerable status. Although Cheng Yong Tai had not been prominent in recent years, they still possessed a degree of worldly knowledge.
Even if some questioned his identity and thought he couldn’t help much despite his involvement, they were courteous enough not to voice any objections.
After Cheng Yong Tai’s questioning, he noticed Qi Sui Bai, who was standing among the crowd, and was taken aback.
“Xiao Bai? What are you doing here?”
Everyone present was stunned, and quiet gasps could be heard.
There were very few people in the world who could call the young master Qi by his nickname so directly.
Qi Sui Bai stated concisely, “I have some connection with the missing Jian Sheng.”
His words were quite intriguing.
He said he had a connection with Jian Sheng, not with the Jian family.
Upon hearing this, everyone’s thoughts turned inward.
After a brief moment of confusion, Cheng Yong Tai, without dwelling on it, urgently inquired:
“With you here, Xiao Bai, how is it that Sheng Sheng still hasn’t been found?”
Qi Sui Bai, with a sigh, handed him the documents in his hand and repeated what he had already said once that day.
“Is their final destination country M?” Cheng Yong Tai murmured.
Qi Sui Bai nodded affirmatively.
“Elder Cheng, you don’t need to worry. As you saw from the photos, Sheng Sheng is getting along well with Master Lou in their group.”
“Sheng Sheng is not in any immediate danger. I will soon arrange for people to meet them in America. You don’t need to worry.”
The words of the esteemed eldest grandson of the Qi family carried considerable weight.
Cheng Yong Tai breathed a sigh of relief and said, “A hundred years ago, a branch of our Cheng family went to develop in country M.”
“They grew with the support of our main family, and now they have considerable influence in country M.”
“We have been in contact all these years, and if needed, I will have them provide assistance.”
Qi Sui Bai shook his head, “Elder Cheng, while you have people in country M, it’s not as if our Qi family has no one to send.”
“Moreover, your current status is not suitable for you to come forward and do these things.”
Cheng Yong Tai smiled wryly and shook his head, “Since Young Master Qi is here, there’s no need for an old man like me.”
Saying this, he waved to them amidst the bewildered gazes of the crowd and found a chair in the corner to sit down.
Qi Sui Bai gestured for everyone to continue.
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In country M, at L City Airport.
Lou Ju Sheng, holding Jian Sheng’s hand, walked out of the airport with Xu Shao.
Xu Shao smiled and said, “Master Lou, my father has already arranged accommodation for you…”
Lou Ju Sheng interrupted him directly, “No need. I have acquaintances here. I’ll go to his place today.”
Xu Shao’s expression stiffened, and he forced a laugh, “Master Lou, since you’ve come all the way to country M, you must let us fulfill our duties as hosts.”
Lou Ju Sheng countered, “Are you the host, then?”
The conflict between the two, which had been brewing for two days, finally began to show its signs upon their arrival on the continent across the ocean.
Jian Sheng was quietly led by Lou Ju Sheng, calmly observing the unfolding events.
Xu Shao maintained his forced smile, “Master Lou, I know you are a reclusive master.”
“But in modern society, isn’t it necessary to have the help of our secular forces for you to develop better?”
The air between them seemed to solidify at that moment, and Lou Ju Sheng’s aura began to rise.
“Young man, are you threatening me?”
Under the oppressive aura, cold sweat broke out on Xu Shao’s forehead instantly.
“I didn’t mean that…”
“Hmph, it’s best if you didn’t!”
With a cold snort, Master Lou walked directly towards the pickup sign bearing his name.
Amidst the predominantly English text, the pickup sign with a few Chinese characters stood out conspicuously.
Holding the pickup sign was a strong, burly bodyguard, and beside him stood an old man.
The old man reached out and patted Lou Ju Sheng’s shoulder.
“Old Lou, I’ve told you long ago to come to country M to develop, but you insisted on staying confined to that small corner of China.”
“Have you finally come to your senses and decided to come over?”
“Who is this young girl? Don’t tell me you’ve actually got a granddaughter?”
The old man looked at the little girl being led by Lou Ju Sheng, a glint flashing in his eyes.
Lou Ju Sheng expressionlessly brushed his hand away and said coldly:
“Cheng Zhi Xian! This is my new disciple! If you dare to lay a hand on her, I’ll be your eternal enemy!”
Cheng Zhi Xian’s eyes flickered uncertainly.
“Heh, why so tense? Come on, I’ll take you to my place first.”
Jian Sheng’s brows were tightly furrowed, and she seemed to shrink behind Lou Ju Sheng as if in fear.
Another evil cultivator exuding a pervasive aura of bloody malevolence. Ordinary people couldn’t sense it, but to cultivators, the exceptionally strong smell of blood was nauseating.
Why were evil cultivators so rarely seen before, and now she had encountered two at once?
However, upon reflection, birds of a feather flock together.
It would be strange if everyone gathered around Lou Ju Sheng were good people.
It was indeed the right decision to follow them here. If she hadn’t followed Lou Ju Sheng to country M, she wouldn’t have discovered so many evil cultivators.
Jian Sheng glanced back at Xu Shao.
He was standing with a middle-aged man in his forties, who bore a five-point resemblance to him, talking intimately.
As if sensing something, Xu Shao and the middle-aged man simultaneously turned their heads and looked at the little girl.
Xu Jin Shang frowned, “Is she the daughter of Gu Jiang Yan you mentioned?”
Xu Shao nodded.
Xu Jin Shang looked at the little girl staring at them, and at Lou Ju Sheng, who had also turned his head and was looking at them warningly.
Xu Jin Shang’s frown deepened, and his intention to approach Lou Ju Sheng was suppressed.
“Why wasn’t this little brat eliminated? We’ve been pushed to this point, and you still want to leave a potential threat?”
“And what about Master Lou? Did you offend him?”
With his father’s backing, Xu Shao immediately gained confidence.
He complained, “Dad, you have no idea how much I’ve endured from this old man on the way!”
“I’ve done all the dirty and tiring work! And this old man constantly scolds and berates me!”
Xu Jin Shang said with disappointment and anger, “Who is Master Lou? How could you alienate a senior expert over such a trivial matter?”
“Come, go with me, and obediently apologize to Master Lou.”
He pulled Xu Shao’s arm and prepared to walk towards Lou Ju Sheng.
At this moment, Xu Shao’s voice drifted from behind.
“But Dad, the old man is preparing to take Jian Sheng as his disciple.”