The figure clearly did not wish to make an enemy of Yu Daohang and turned to leave.
The rats, also showing remarkable intelligence, followed the figure.
Yu Daohang did not pursue, watching them depart.
With him present, the Hui family would likely not act further.
Everything would be resolved tomorrow!
Early morning.
The two packed their belongings and set off for the Hui family's hall.
Unlike other sects, the Chuma Xian did not have fixed residences, only a meeting place.
Arriving at the entrance of a wooden house in the wilderness, Yu Daohang looked up. The plaque above the door bore only two characters: "Hui Family."
Yu Daohang turned to Ma Shenyue beside him and said, "I'm not very familiar with your Chuma Xian etiquette. Getting them to come to us is up to you."
The rat on Ma Shenyue's shoulder shook its head and spoke in a human voice, "No need. We were already spotted on our way here. Those fellows will arrive any moment."
Hearing this, Yu Daohang nodded and stepped into the wooden house. "Then let's go inside and wait."
Inside, there was only a row of tables and some benches, but everything appeared very clean.
Yu Daohang walked to the first honored guest seat on the left and sat down.
The main seat was presumably for the Hui family's Fifth Master Hui. Although he was there to demand someone, he wasn't arrogant enough to provoke the entire Hui family.
If there was any immortal family with the highest status in the Hui family, it would be Old Master Hui.
However, such a minor affair would naturally not warrant Old Master Hui's presence; Fifth Master Hui was likely to attend.
The seat next to the main seat was the first on the left.
This was the honored seat below the main seat, occupied only by someone of the second highest status after the host.
His occupying this seat was only natural!
Ma Shenyue beside him was extremely nervous. She had just escaped and now walked into a tiger's den.
The rat on her shoulder, however, appeared much calmer, comforting her, "Girl, don't be nervous. Even if negotiations break down, they won't act immediately. Besides, this kid is here. Don't panic."
Ma Shenyue nodded and then took the seat next to Yu Daohang.
In a short while, an old man arrived at the entrance.
Yu Daohang immediately looked at him. The man was just over 1.6 meters tall, with hair covering both sides of his face. Although he appeared frail with age, his aura was incredibly sharp.
The man walked silently to the main seat and sat down.
Yu Daohang remained silent but knew in his heart that this was Fifth Master Hui.
Then, another figure entered.
This figure was robust, with hair like sharp spikes all over his body. Seeing Yu Daohang in the second seat did not anger him; instead, he walked to the first seat on the right and sat down.
Following him, four more people entered and took their seats behind the immortal family.
That robust immortal was likely Sixth Master Hui, and the ones behind him were probably ranked accordingly.
Before Fifth Master Hui could speak, Sixth Master Hui opened his mouth, "Young Yu taking this seat is reasonable, but..."
Sixth Master Hui then noticed Ma Shenyue beside Yu Daohang and reprimanded her, "How impudent! Have you forgotten the rules?
"This seat is not for you. Get out!"
Upon hearing this, the immortal on Ma Shenyue's shoulder dared not speak and instead told Ma Shenyue to leave the wooden house with him.
Yu Daohang, though displeased, said nothing.
The Hui family always upheld rules. One should sit in the designated seat.
If one lacked the qualifications, they should remain outside.
Outside, a crowd of immortals had gathered, but without exception, none of them entered except for these few.
Ma Shenyue, with the immortal on her shoulder, walked out of the wooden house. These immortals did not trouble them but made way for them.
This was their rule: as long as the elders had not spoken, none of them could act.
Even if negotiations failed, they would only act after they had traveled a hundred miles away.
At this moment, Fifth Master Hui slowly said, "Not everyone has arrived yet. Let's wait a moment longer."
Hearing Fifth Master Hui's words, Yu Daohang frowned.
Who else was coming?
To make these immortal families wait together indicated that person's unusual status.
"We were delayed by traffic on the road. Please forgive our tardiness."
As the voice faded, a middle-aged man around forty years old strode in.
The man's appearance was ordinary, but his physique was exceptionally sturdy. More importantly, there was a coiled black snake on his shoulder.
Yu Daohang knew very well who this black snake belonged to.
It was the Liu family's Sixth Master, Liu Tianxiong!
Upon seeing the newcomer, Fifth Master Hui's brow furrowed.
The other immortal families also respectfully greeted him.
"Sixth Master Liu!"
The black snake on the man's shoulder merely nodded slightly.
The man looked at Yu Daohang with a smile, "Master Yu, I haven't arrived too late, have I?"
Yu Daohang shook his head and respectfully replied, "No, I just arrived myself."
This person invited by Wang Fubao had an extraordinary status!
It was rumored that the Liu family was the most formidable in combat. In terms of sheer fighting power, the Liu family was undoubtedly ranked first.
Most importantly, every member of the Liu family had a fiery temper, preferring action over words.
The man walked to the seat next to Yu Daohang and whispered, "My name is Wang Gang. I am the uncle of that young fellow Wang Fubao. Don't worry, that kid has already briefed me. With me here, this matter will surely be resolved for you."
Although Wang Gang spoke softly, the immortal families opposite and Fifth Master Hui heard him clearly, but they all remained silent.
Although Sixth Master Liu spoke little and often appeared in his true form, his temper was the most volatile among the Liu family masters.
If a fight were to break out, he would not fear Sixth Master Liu within the Hui family's territory.
However, it had not reached that point.
He could certainly win a fight, but he might also suffer casualties.
Therefore, reconciliation was the best option.
Wang Gang knew that Fifth Master Hui was presiding and immediately clasped his fists respectfully, "Fifth Master Hui, could you please release Zhou Fu first?"
Hearing this, the other immortal families remained silent.
They were not qualified to speak.
Fifth Master Hui looked at Wang Gang, or rather, at Sixth Master Liu on Wang Gang's shoulder.
Although Sixth Master Liu remained silent, his eyes met Fifth Master Hui's.
Sixth Master Hui on the opposite side could no longer sit still and said irritably, "Young Wang, to simply demand the release of someone, aren't you showing too little regard for our Hui family!"
As these words were spoken, the atmosphere instantly became tense.
Yu Daohang reached for the Kang Long Jian at his waist.
If a fight truly broke out, he could handle the immortal families present.
But that was assuming Old Master Hui did not intervene.
Sixth Master Liu first glanced at Yu Daohang, signaling him not to act.
Yu Daohang naturally understood what Sixth Master Liu meant and immediately relaxed his grip on the Kang Long Jian.
Their actions would be an internal matter among the Five Immortals.
If he were to act, the nature of the situation would change.
Not only would he offend the Hui family, but he might also offend the immortal families of the other four great houses.
Sixth Master Liu then looked at Sixth Master Hui again and spoke in a human voice, "Sixth Hui, are you itching for a fight again? What Wang Gang says, I say. If you're not convinced, find your Chuma disciples and let's go outside and fight."