On this night, Nan Ying's appearance was exceptionally exquisite and beautiful.
She wore a snowy white dress, with the skirt fluttering, outlining her graceful and slender figure.
Her hair was elegantly styled, revealing a delicate and fair swan-like neck. Her eyes were watery, and her lips were plump and rosy.
Standing there, she outshone the dazzling lights, attracting the attention of countless onlookers. Some men even revealed an infatuated expression.
Looking at Su Yi, Nan Ying lightly bit her red lips. Her eyes flickered with a smoky and mysterious charm as she said, "I thought that without your cultivation, Senior Brother Su wouldn't be interested in such festivities. Don't think too much about it; I don't mean any sarcasm."
Su Yi remained impassive, completely ignoring the woman.
In his past life, he had always despised people who were hypocritical.
"Su Yi, it's been a long time."
Suddenly, there was a commotion in the crowd, and a group of people approached. They were all dignified and imposing, holding themselves with grace and prestige. They were influential figures who had long held positions of power.
The one who spoke was an old man leading the group. His hair was gray, and he exuded a sharp and spirited aura. His eyes seemed to contain flashes of cold electricity, extremely daunting.
However, when his gaze fell upon Su Yi, a trace of sorrow appeared in his expression.
"Senior Uncle Zhou."
Su Yi respectfully cupped his hands.
This person was none other than Zhou Huaiqiu, also known as the "Old Swordsman of Qingfeng." He was the fourth elder among the inner disciples of Qinghe Sword Mansion.
When Su Yi was still an outer disciple of Qinghe Sword Mansion, Zhou Huaiqiu had shown great appreciation and value towards him, providing him with a lot of guidance.
At the same time, Su Yi noticed that beside Zhou Huaiqiu, there were Ni Hao, Li Tianhan, and other important figures from the Li Clan, including the clan leader, Li Tianhan.
Zhou Huaiqiu sighed lightly and said, "I have heard about some of the things that have happened to you in Guangling City. Regardless of the circumstances, it is most important for you not to be disheartened and to live a good life."
Su Yi's eyes showed a hint of surprise, and he nodded.
After hesitating for a moment, Zhou Huaiqiu whispered, "Su Yi, don't blame your Senior Uncle for speaking harshly. My suggestion is that you should leave Wenshan Lingzhuo's side as soon as possible."
"She has already become a 'Master Disciple,' and you should understand the weight of this identity. It is destined that you cannot be with her."
After speaking, Zhou Huaiqiu seemed worried that his words might have dealt a blow to Su Yi. He reached out and patted Su Yi's shoulder to comfort him.
"Senior Brother Su, Senior Uncle has your best interests at heart. Don't think too much about it."
Nan Ying on the side spoke softly, "We all understand that with your current status, if you were to remain with Wen Lingzhao, such a Master Disciple, under the guise of a husband and wife, it would surely lead to trouble rather than fortune."
Although her words were spoken this way, there was a hint of schadenfreude deep within her gaze.
Su Yi completely ignored Nan Ying and said to Zhou Huaiqiu, "Senior Uncle Zhou, you are unaware that I have long had the intention to dissolve this marriage."
Zhou Huaiqiu was relieved and said, "If you have such a thought, I am much more at ease."
A mocking smile curled up at the corner of Nan Ying's lips. Was this the same proud Outer Disciple Sword Leader from the past?
It seemed that the year of being a burdensome son-in-law had already worn down his pride, forcing him to bow his head to reality!
Ni Hao had been observing silently without paying any attention.
Between martial artists and ordinary people, there were indeed two different worlds.
Seeing this, Su Yi instantly knew that they had misunderstood him.
The reason he wanted to dissolve the marriage was simply because he didn't want to be trapped in a hasty marriage!
How could he possibly care about the troubles brought by a "Master Disciple"?
Shaking his head, Su Yi couldn't be bothered to explain anything.
"Brother Zhou, the banquet is about to begin. Shouldn't we go in?"
Li Tianhan, who had been silent all this time, suddenly smiled and spoke up.
Zhou Huaiqiu nodded and said to Su Yi, "Are you being stopped here because you don't have an invitation? Then come in with us."
With that, he took a step forward.
Others followed suit.
The guards stationed nearby made way, not daring to obstruct them.
Hu Quan couldn't help but whisper, "Young Master, have they misunderstood? You clearly have an invitation, and it's even a VIP invitation. Lord Fu Shan specifically instructed..."
"Why bother with these matters? Let's go quickly."
Su Yi interrupted with a smile, his hands behind his back, walking towards Longmen Bridge.
Hu Quan hurriedly followed.
As the night deepened, in the center of Longmen Bridge, suspended above the Dacang River.
Three zhang high, with a ten zhang range, the arena had already been set up with tables and chairs. Flickering torches illuminated the area brightly.
As the Longmen Grand Competition began, this place would become the center of attention!
At this moment, many prominent figures from Guangling City and Luoyun City were already seated around the arena.
On the Guangling City side, there were City Lord Fu Shan, Commander of the Imperial Guards Nie Beihu, Huang Clan Patriarch Huang Yunchong, and other important figures.
On the Wen family side, due to Clan Patriarch Wen Changjing's visit to the Tianyuan Academy days ago, the one attending was the Second Elder of the main lineage, Wen Changqing.
On the Luoyun City side, there were City Lord Li Jianyu, the First Clan Patriarch of the Mo Clan Mo Haolong, and other important figures from Luoyun City.
When Zhou Huaiqiu and his group arrived, the prominent figures from both cities stood up and greeted them with smiles.
This scene also caused a stir in the nearby area.
"Look, that's 'Old Qingfeng Sword' Zhou Huaiqiu, a significant figure from the Qinghe Sword Sect!"
"In this Longmen Grand Competition, whoever performs outstandingly might be selected by Zhou Huaiqiu as a disciple of the Qinghe Sword Sect!"
"Who is that woman? Her beauty is extraordinary!"
"That's Nan Ying, an Inner Disciple of the Qinghe Sword Sect. She is known as a fairy-like figure and is a renowned beauty in Yunhe County!"
"If I had the qualification to participate in the banquet, it would be enough for me even if I died..."
... On the nearby river, there were dotted sail shadows and dazzling lights. The people on the boats were all excited, with expressions of longing and anticipation.
This was a feast of prominent figures, a place where elegant and extraordinary people competed.
For the people from the two cities, it was already a great honor to participate.
Amidst the bustling discussions, Zhou Huaiqiu, Li Tianhan, Nan Ying, Ni Hao, and others gradually took their seats.
Li Tianhan seemed to have noticed something and said, "It seems like everyone is here, but there is still an empty seat next to Brother Fu. Who is it prepared for?"
The prominent figures present all turned their gaze, showing curiosity.
City Lord Fu Shan was the host of the Longmen Banquet, so naturally, his seat was in the center, closest to the Longmen Arena, offering an excellent view.
However, there was an empty chair beside him.
Fu Shan laughed heartily and said, "This seat is reserved for a distinguished guest. As for who it is, I'm afraid I'll have to keep you in suspense for now."
The crowd couldn't help but be surprised, speculating in their hearts.
A distinguished guest?
Who could it be?
Could their status be even higher than Zhou Huaiqiu's?
Huang Yunchong and Nie Beihu exchanged glances and vaguely guessed the answer, their emotions surging.
Although it seemed like just a seat next to Lord Fu Shan, its significance could be entirely different!
However, Fu Shan didn't want to reveal it, and they tactfully remained silent.
gathered many figures.
Most of them were the younger generation of various major clans.
They didn't have the qualifications to attend the banquet and could only watch from the nearby area.
"Hey, Su Yi, how did you manage to get in?"
When Su Yi and Hu Quan appeared, they were quickly recognized.
The one who spoke was Wen Shaobei!
He looked stunned, as if he couldn't believe that Su Yi was able to participate.
The other Wen family juniors nearby were also surprised.
Su Yi glanced at Wen Shaobei and couldn't help but admire him. This guy was naturally asking for trouble.
Just during the day, he had been slapped hard by Huang Qianjun, and the swelling on his cheek hadn't completely subsided yet, but now he was hopping around.
"He is Su Yi? Sigh, a useless person becoming the husband of a martial arts master disciple, it's simply unreasonable."
The juniors of other clans in the nearby area whispered, pointing and discussing Su Yi.
Su Yi ignored them, his expression calm, enjoying the beautiful night scenery.
Looking into the distance from here, the Great Cang River was covered with flickering lights like stars. With the flowing water, the light and shadows danced, creating a breathtaking scene.
Seeing Su Yi remain silent, Wen Shaobei snorted coldly and shifted his gaze away.
Today was the Longmen Banquet, and there were many prominent figures present. No one dared to cause trouble.
Dong! Dong! Dong!
A burst of drumming sounded in the night amidst the flames, deep and resounding, spreading far and wide.
People on both sides of the Great Cang River became excited. The sound of drums meant that the Longmen Grand Competition was about to begin!
At the main venue of the banquet, all conversations ceased, and all eyes turned to the Longmen Arena.
City Lord Fu Shan of Guangling and City Lord Li Jianyu of Luoyun both ascended the arena, becoming the two focal points of everyone's attention.
Su Yi also looked over.
Li Jianyu was dressed in a silver-patterned python robe, tall in stature. Although he was already old, his aura was extremely imposing.
As the drumming stopped, Li Jianyu scanned the surroundings and spoke in a deep voice:
"Today, in the Longmen Grand Competition, unlike previous years, City Lord Fu Shan and I have discussed. Whichever city's young talent wins first place will gain control of the Spirit Bamboo Island for the next ten years!"
Immediately, a commotion erupted in the crowd, and everyone was astonished.
Obviously, they had no idea about this major news beforehand and were taken by surprise.
Until the commotion subsided, Li Jianyu smiled and said, "Coincidentally, we have the presence of Elder Zhou Huaiqiu from the Qinghe Sword Sect this time. He can serve as a witness for us."
On the VIP seats, Zhou Huaiqiu stood up with a smile and said, "It's my honor."
"Hahaha, Brother Zhou, please take your seat."
Li Jianyu laughed heartily and looked at Fu Shan, asking, "City Lord Fu Shan, is it okay for me to say this?"
"No problem," Fu Shan replied with a smile, appearing calm and composed.
"Great!" Li Jianyu waved his hand and said, "In that case, let's not waste any more time. Let the Longmen Grand Competition begin now!"
Saying so, both Li Jianyu and Fu Shan stepped back, making way for the arena.
Almost at the same time, a figure had already dashed out from the side of Luoyun City and rushed onto the arena.
"Who in Guangling City is willing to fight me in the first match?"
It was a young man in a silver robe, carrying a sheathed long knife, exuding an extraordinary charm.
As soon as he appeared, he attracted the attention of everyone present.