Chapter 21

Chapter 21

Lou Fusheng looked indecisive. Lou Qianqian and her mother carried themselves with arrogant pride, while the others were openly reveling in the drama.

I let out a sigh.

Forget it, I won’t pretend anymore. Why bother?

“You’re from the Sanhe Sect? Based on your age, you should be of the ‘Zhen’ generation. How are you related to Chen Yongquan?”

Master Chen inhaled sharply, his mouth agape as he stared at me.

“He-he’s my father! Who exactly are you?”

I nodded.

“The Luopan from the Sanhe Sect has a corner made of black Thunderstruck Wood. That’s different from other sects, which use huanghuali.”

After saying that, I took out a Thunderstruck Wood Talisman from my bag and handed it to Master Chen.

The talisman was palm-sized, with the four traditional characters ‘Five Thunders Command’ inscribed in the center. The lower left corner was missing a piece.

“Ah-!”

Master Chen staggered back a step, his eyes instantly reddening. He abruptly bent down and gave me a deep bow.

“Chen Zhen, seventy-second generation disciple of the Sanhe Sect of the Feng Sect, greets-”

“Cough, cough, cough-”

I erupted into a coughing fit, and sure enough, Master Chen immediately closed his mouth and stood respectfully to the side.

The Eight Great Sects of Jianghu-Jing, Pi, Piao, Ce, Feng, Huo, Jue, and Yao-each has its own Sect Master. The Feng Sect specializes in studying geography, mountains, and rivers; most feng shui masters belong to the Feng Sect. The Thunderstruck Wood Talisman in my hand was the symbol of a Sect Master.

“Alright, get started. I’ll give you some pointers.”

I waved at Master Chen, who immediately lifted his head in surprise and joy.

“Yes, Sect-Master Qiao! I’ll go prepare right away.”

Master Chen, filled with excitement, hurried off to prepare his Luopan Formation. When I turned, I saw everyone else in the room looking at us in utter shock.

Their eyes were wide, mouths gaping-so astonished it was like their jaws had dropped to the floor.

“Gulp-”

After a long pause, Lou’s Dad was the first to recover. He swallowed hard, forced a flattering smile, and brought over a plate of fruit to me.

“Ma-Master Qiao, please have a seat and enjoy some fruit.”