Xiao Yunlong's unique and powerful aura immediately drew the attention of everyone present upon his arrival.
This was also due to Xuan Yuan Qingfeng having made prior arrangements, so they paid special attention to the arrival of the Town North King, as Xiao Yunlong's current status was awkward, or rather, extremely sensitive.
"Deputy Officer Zhou, Lord of Baiyue Ridge, allow me to introduce His Highness, the Town North King!" Xuan Yuan Qingfeng quickly introduced.
Xiao Yunlong entered with his hands behind his back, not looking at the corpulent Lord of Baiyue Ridge, but instead focusing his gaze on Deputy Officer Zhou Yun, clearly much more interested in this deputy officer.
However, to Xiao Yunlong's surprise, he couldn't see the tall middle-aged man before him. It was as if there was a layer of hazy white mist within the man, preventing him from discerning his cultivation level.
This was the first time this had happened!
"As expected, he is somewhat different, somewhat mysterious!" Xiao Yunlong mused inwardly.
"I am Zhou Yun, deputy officer to the King of Southern Territory. Greetings, Your Highness the King of the North!" Zhou Yun cupped his fists, his attitude humble and polite, yet not subservient.
"You are too kind. My status is rather special now, so please call me Mr. Xiao from now on!" Xiao Yunlong waved his hand.
On the contrary, the Lord of Baiyue Ridge, Yue Bucong, let out a cold snort and said, "Some people still know their place is inappropriate. I thought they wouldn't even have this much self-awareness, running around and biting everyone they see, like a mad dog!"
The hot-tempered Tu Fu was immediately angered and snorted, "What did you say, you fatso? How dare you slander my Lord in public? Do you believe I won't destroy you for this insubordination!"
"Presumptuous! How dare you disrespect my Lord of the Ridge! Try touching him if you dare!" Two tall, thin, and dark-skinned men behind the Lord of Baiyue Ridge immediately stepped forward.
The atmosphere suddenly became tense. For some reason, the two sides started to clash the moment they met.
Xiao Yunlong narrowed his eyes and was about to speak when a white-robed elder from a nearby tea room said, "I have finally traveled a long way. Will the patient be seen or not? It's noisy like a vegetable market. Is this still the Southern Territory Camp?"
Deputy Officer Zhou quickly waved his hands and said apologetically, "My apologies to both of you. Please be patient. Today's main purpose is to see the King of Southern Territory. If you have any grievances in private, please move outside!"
The Lord of Baiyue Ridge, Yue Bucong, snorted and then turned his back, giving the impression that he wouldn't bother with such people.
Tu Fu could not tolerate this. A mere Lord of Baiyue Ridge dared to be so arrogant and presumptuous. He clenched his fists, ready to act.
However, Xiao Yunlong stopped him and said, "No rush. Seeing the King of Southern Territory is more important right now!"
Deputy Officer Zhou breathed a sigh of relief at this and then quickly walked to the white-robed elder in the nearby tea room, bowing his head and saying, "I am truly sorry, Mr. Bai. Our Southern King is in the阁楼 upstairs. Please come this way!"
This white-robed elder was none other than Bai Yuxian, the sect master of the Huichun Sect.
With his flowing white robes and white hair, he had the appearance of an immortal from beyond the mortal world. Behind him were two elders and a medicine boy.
One of the elders, upon seeing Xiao Yunlong clearly, was startled and gritted his teeth, shouting, "Xiao! It's really you!"
Xiao Yunlong was also stunned but quickly remembered that he had seen this person at the Liu family in Sucheng.
At that time, the divine doctor Tang from the Huichun Sect had been invited by the Liu family's second master, Liu Jianmin, to treat the Liu family patriarch. However, his medical skills were lacking, and he was severely humiliated by Xiao Yunlong.
"Tang Dongbo, do you know this person?" Sect Master Bai Yuxian glanced at Xiao Yunlong and asked.
Although Bai Yuxian had heard every word of the conversation in the main hall, and naturally knew Xiao Yunlong's identity, the sect master of the Huichun Sect at this moment showed no intention of paying respects to Xiao Yunlong, the Town North King.
However, this was normal. For ancient martial arts and medical sects like the Huichun Sect, according to unwritten rules, they were not subject to worldly jurisdiction. Their actions were mostly governed by the sect. Moreover, the Huichun Sect was a sect of the Southern Territory, and Xiao Yunlong was the King of the Northern Territory. One from the south and one from the north were unrelated.
"Reporting to the Sect Master, this fellow is the young man surnamed Xiao who humiliated me in Sucheng, as I told you before. Not only did he insult me that day, but he also insulted our Huichun Sect, saying that we are all charlatans and swindlers!" This divine doctor Tang Dongbo said coldly.
Sect Master Bai Yuxian's face darkened, and he stared directly at Xiao Yunlong, demanding, "May I ask, Mr. Xiao, did you say these words that day?"
Although Xiao Yunlong had not acted or spoken in a way that humiliated the other party at the time, seeing their arrogant demeanor, he nodded and said, "Yes, I did!"
"Good, you are truly remarkable. Does this mean you are an extraordinary divine doctor?" Sect Master Bai Yuxian was furious and sneered repeatedly.
Xiao Yunlong shrugged and chuckled, "Perhaps not a peerless divine doctor, but more than enough compared to your so-called half-baked practitioners!"
"You..." Sect Master Bai Yuxian's face turned pale with anger. He truly did not expect that in the Southern Territory, someone would dare to disrespect the Huichun Sect so much.
He originally intended to make a move, as the Huichun Sect was not only a medical sect but also practiced martial arts, and he himself had the cultivation of a peak Grandmaster of Hua Jin.
However, upon suddenly remembering the other party's identity, Bai Yuxian restrained himself and gritted his teeth, saying, "I am here to treat a patient today. For the sake of Deputy Officer Zhou and the Lord of Baiyue Ridge, I will not stoop to your level. However, dare you make a bet with me?"
"How do you want to bet?" Xiao Yunlong asked.
"Naturally, we bet on who can cure the King of Southern Territory's illness. Whoever succeeds wins. Do you dare?"
"Why wouldn't I dare? I accept!" Xiao Yunlong said coldly.
Sect Master Bai Yuxian of the Huichun Sect snorted, "Since it's a bet, there must be stakes. If you win today, this is yours. But if you lose..."
As he spoke, he took a delicate box from the medicine boy and opened it. Inside was a very robust ginseng. It seemed this was the eight-hundred-year-old ginseng passed down in the Huichun Sect that Xuan Yuan Qingfeng had mentioned yesterday.
Bai Yuxian snorted and then said, "If you lose, you will kneel in public and apologize to our Huichun Sect!"
Tu Fu and Zhuge Wushuang and others were immediately enraged. They dared to want their Lord to kneel; this was simply treasonous.
However, upon seeing the ginseng in Bai Yuxian's hand, Xiao Yunlong's pupils suddenly contracted, and two sharp glints shot from his eyes.
"This ginseng can actually... actually cause fluctuations in my divine kingdom. This means it contains spiritual energy!"
Xiao Yunlong was secretly delighted but remained outwardly calm, saying, "As you say, I will bet with you!"
"Then it's settled. Deputy Officer Zhou, Lord of Baiyue Ridge, you are both witnesses here. You must bear witness for me!" Bai Yuxian said.
Yue Bucong immediately said, "Don't worry, Mr. Bai. I have already recorded it on my side, and I will definitely testify for you. If anyone loses and refuses to admit defeat, don't blame me for making it public, and then perhaps the world will laugh at them!"
"That's good, then I can rest assured!" Bai Yuxian stroked his white beard.
Deputy Officer Zhou remained silent. After all, it involved the Town North King, so it was not easy for him to say anything. He bowed his head and said, "Please, everyone, proceed to the阁楼. The King of Southern Territory's condition is worsening; we cannot delay!"
"Alright, lead the way!" The Sect Master of the Huichun Sect waved his hand and stepped forward, looking full of confidence.
Xiao Yunlong smiled faintly and then followed closely behind, heading towards the阁楼.