Zheng Yu gazed at the gates of the Grand Sky Sect from afar, feeling a surge of emotions.
When he first came here, his goal was to defeat the younger generation of the Grand Sky Sect and lead Martial Emperor City to surpass them, reclaiming the title of the greatest under the heavens.
But his dream was shattered the moment he met Senior Brother Xinghe.
After losing to Senior Brother Xinghe, Zheng Yu was initially unwilling to accept it and went back to reflect deeply.
However, a series of events later made Zheng Yu completely convinced.
Before meeting Senior Brother Xinghe, Zheng Yu never thought anyone could earn his wholehearted respect.
That's the most terrifying thing about Senior Brother Xinghe.
Even though you lose to him, you don't feel humiliated at all; instead, you admire him greatly. Zheng Yu admitted he couldn't match Senior Brother Xinghe's excellence.
The martial arts competition between Martial Emperor City and the Grand Sky Sect was canceled.
There was no choice... Zheng Yu himself suggested it, and Cheng Xiaotian agreed without hesitation.As they say, winning and losing are precious, but saving face is even more valuable.
Martial Emperor City had lost face twice, becoming a laughingstock...
But this time, coming to the Grand Sky Sect, both Cheng Xiaotian and Zheng Yu wore smiles.
Because Zheng Yu knew that today was a joyous occasion, and this time, Martial Emperor City wouldn't lose face again.
Following Cheng Xiaotian, Zheng Yu arrived at the gates of the Grand Sky Sect.
"Brother Xiaotian..."
"Brother Mingchao..."
The number one and number two under the heavens met again, continuing their mutual compliments.
"Zheng Yu pays respects to Senior Brother Xinghe."
"Junior Brother Zheng Yu, long time no see... Come, come... Please accept these small gifts from our Grand Sky Sect. Though modest, they carry our heartfelt intentions, so please don't mind..."
Chu Xinghe approached with a smile, handing exquisite gift boxes to Zheng Yu and the others.
Looking at the gift boxes from Senior Brother Xinghe, Zheng Yu was stunned.
Logically, everyone came to attend the Grand Sky Sect's wedding, so shouldn't they be preparing gifts for the Grand Sky Sect?
But why was the Grand Sky Sect giving gifts as soon as they entered?
However, seeing Senior Brother Xinghe's smile, Zheng Yu suddenly understood.
It must be Senior Brother Xinghe. Zheng Yu had heard about how Senior Brother Xinghe prepared small gifts for the entire sect before.
And it was said that the gifts were in the form of blind boxes, treating everyone equally.
It was precisely because of these unique gifts that it caused quite a stir back then.
Senior Brother Xinghe must have wanted to prepare a small gift for every guest at the Grand Sky Sect in the same way this time. Senior Brother Xinghe truly put his heart into it.
Zheng Yu gratefully thanked Senior Brother Xinghe, and the other big shots from Martial Emperor City praised Xinghe for being so considerate.
Soon, everyone received a small gift from the Grand Sky Sect.
And just like at the East Moon Pavilion before, none of the big shots who received gifts would hold onto them or keep them themselves; instead, they handed them all over to Zheng Yu to hold temporarily.
Zheng Yu was more composed than Fan Sheng. Although he was curious about what kind of small gifts Senior Brother Xinghe had prepared, out of politeness, Zheng Yu didn't open them on the spot.
Instead, he stored them all in his Space Ring.
Soon, Gu Mingchao personally led the people from Martial Emperor City into the Grand Sky Sect and arranged accommodations for them.
After Gu Mingchao left, Cheng Xiaotian gathered everyone for a brief arrangement and asked the elders of Martial Emperor City to prepare the wedding gift.
"City Lord, when we held a grand ceremony at Martial Emperor City before, Gu Mingchao attended and gifted us a low-grade divine artifact. This time, we will also present a low-grade divine artifact as a gift to the Grand Sky Sect, ensuring we don't lose face."
After the elder spoke, Cheng Xiaotian nodded slightly.
As the number one sect under the heavens, Gu Mingchao was generous back then, so how could they let Gu Mingchao outshine them?
So, since you gave a low-grade divine artifact as a gift last time, we will do the same this time. Although we are the second under the heavens, our gift is no less than yours!
After arranging for Elder Wang to deliver the gift, Cheng Xiaotian turned his gaze to Zheng Yu.
"Chu Xinghe is indeed thoughtful. Although the small gifts he prepared aren't worth much, the unique approach is delightful."
The elders of Martial Emperor City praised Chu Xinghe for his likable actions.
Zheng Yu nodded vigorously on the side, agreeing with the elder. Senior Brother Xinghe's excellence was evident in every aspect.
This small gift, as the elder said, wasn't valuable, but the unique approach was indeed delightful.
There was still much for him to learn from Senior Brother Xinghe... not just in cultivation and strength, but also in dealing with people...
"Speaking of gifts, Yu'er, why don't you see what small gifts Chu Xinghe prepared?" Cheng Xiaotian was curious and asked Zheng Yu to open them.
Without saying much, Zheng Yu quickly took out the gift boxes from his Space Ring that Senior Brother Xinghe had given.
Under everyone's gaze, he slowly opened the gift boxes.
But the moment the gift boxes were opened... the scene got a bit out of control.
"This... this is..." Zheng Yu looked at the gift box in front of him, dumbfounded, as it contained a top-grade spirit weapon.
Senior Brother Xinghe, you call this a small gift?
While Zheng Yu was shocked, Cheng Xiaotian laughed.
"Hahaha... Yu'er, your luck is pretty good... I've heard that Chu Xinghe likes to give blind boxes, and you never know what kind of gift you'll get. I guess yours is the best among them."
Hearing Cheng Xiaotian's words, the other elders also laughed.
"Let me see how my luck is, what kind of gift I'll receive..."
The other elders stepped forward to open their gift boxes, but as the boxes were opened... the scene became somewhat uncontrollable.
Top-grade spirit weapons... all of them were top-grade spirit weapons. At this moment, the people from Martial Emperor City were stunned by the various top-grade spirit weapons in the gift boxes.
It wasn't that the top-grade spirit weapons themselves shocked the people from Martial Emperor City. Although valuable, they weren't much to these big shots.
But the problem was... had the Grand Sky Sect gone mad?
Sending out so many top-grade spirit weapons just like that?
What's the matter? Are you guys at the Grand Sky Sect facing a disaster of top-grade spirit weapons? Why are you so eager to give them away?
While the people from Martial Emperor City were bewildered by the top-grade spirit weapons, Zheng Yu opened the gift box meant for Cheng Xiaotian.
The moment the box was opened, Zheng Yu jumped up in fright!
"The Flute of Time and Space?"
With Zheng Yu's exclamation, everyone from Martial Emperor City gathered around, staring at the special gift box meant for Cheng Xiaotian, all of them dumbfounded.
Everyone examined it repeatedly, confirming it was indeed the Flute of Time and Space!
The scene was silent for over a minute.
At this moment, everyone had one question in their minds... had the Grand Sky Sect gone mad?
Chu Xinghe, are you a madman?
Giving top-grade spirit weapons is one thing; at most, it shows the Grand Sky Sect's wealth. Honestly, if we gritted our teeth, Martial Emperor City could afford it too.
But the Flute of Time and Space is a bit too much, isn't it?
The Flute of Time and Space is now priced like a divine artifact outside, and it's in a situation where there's a price but no market.
Because no one but the Grand Sky Sect knows how to make the Flute of Time and Space.
It's said that after the Huang family suffered a major blow from Feng Yuzheng recently, they started researching the Divine Engraving Technique. The head of the Huang family, Huang Yusheng, even declared that they would also research the Flute of Time and Space.
And now, it's heard that the Huang family's research into the Flute of Time and Space has led them to start dividing their belongings...
After all, the materials needed for the Flute of Time and Space are incredibly precious. Although the Huang family is wealthy, they can't withstand such a drain.
So the price of the Flute of Time and Space has skyrocketed, but no one has been able to get one from the Grand Sky Sect.
But today... the Grand Sky Sect just gave the Flute of Time and Space as a gift?
Do you have any shame?
Has the Grand Sky Sect gone mad with wealth?
At this moment, everyone recalled Chu Xinghe's words when giving the gifts.
"Please accept these small gifts from our Grand Sky Sect. Though modest, they carry our heartfelt intentions, so please don't mind..."
These words were like daggers stabbing into the hearts of everyone from Martial Emperor City.
What... you call the Flute of Time and Space a small gift?
And modest?
Do you have any shame?
Zheng Yu stared blankly at the Flute of Time and Space in his hand. He knew Senior Brother Xinghe was generous, but giving away the Flute of Time and Space was a bit too much, wasn't it?
But while Zheng Yu was still bewildered, Cheng Xiaotian suddenly shouted in shock, "Quick! Go stop Elder Wang! Don't let him embarrass us!"
Hearing Cheng Xiaotian's shout, the Great Elder of Martial Emperor City shattered the void and rushed out of the room!
He chased after Elder Wang in the direction he had just left.
Moments later, when the Great Elder returned with a bewildered Elder Wang, and confirmed that the gift in Elder Wang's hand hadn't been delivered, everyone breathed a sigh of relief...
Thankfully... thankfully, the gift hadn't been delivered... otherwise... would Martial Emperor City have any face left?
What? You say the Grand Sky Sect gave a low-grade divine artifact last time, but this time, their small gift included the Flute of Time and Space!
The Grand Sky Sect treats the Flute of Time and Space as a small gift... if we, Martial Emperor City, give a low-grade divine artifact, would we have any face left?
We came to the Grand Sky Sect this time, promising not to lose face, but damn it, Chu Xinghe from the Grand Sky Sect is just impossible to guard against... luckily, we discovered it early, or else... Martial Emperor City's face would have been completely lost.
The Grand Sky Sect casually gives the Flute of Time and Space as a small gift, and you, Martial Emperor City, bring a lousy low-grade divine artifact as a gift?
If this gets out, wouldn't it be a joke for a lifetime?
What? Do you have an addiction to losing face at the Grand Sky Sect?