After a moment, Yue Tianhe gradually calmed down. He pondered for a moment and waved his hand to summon a few servants, instructing them, "One of you go to the City Lord's Mansion, one to the Li Family, and one to the Huang Family. Just tell them that Miss Yuan Luxi from the Yuan Family and Young Master Zhang Yuanxing from the Zhang Family are currently guests at our JuXian Building. No need to say more than that."
"I have only one requirement: be quick!"
The servants quickly took their orders and left.
"With this, Fu Shan, Li Tianhan, and Huang Yunchong will owe me a favor, and by using the reputation of the Yuan and Zhang families, I can make our JuXian Building's name even more prominent. It can be considered a win-win situation..." Yue Tianhe felt more and more pleased with his thoughts.
He was well aware that whether it was Fu Shan or Li Tianhan and Huang Yunchong, they would definitely be willing to seize this opportunity to establish a connection with the descendants of the Yuan and Zhang families. Even if they couldn't establish a connection, at least they could become familiar faces.
However, he deliberately did not send anyone to inform Wen Changjing, the head of the Wen Family.
The reason was simple. As far as he knew, the Wen Family had the least tolerance for Su Yi, this son-in-law. If he sent someone over, it would undoubtedly cause some misunderstandings.
...
Inside the second-floor private room.
After apologizing, Zhang Yuanxing shifted his attention entirely to Yuan Luxi, regardless of whether Su Yi accepted his apology or not.
Although Yuan Luxi was impatient, she had to endure it in front of Su Yi, fearing that getting angry would damage her own image.
If it were in normal circumstances, she would have long overturned the table and left.
Cheng Wuyong had been accompanying Su Yi, drinking and chatting, but it was mostly him doing the talking, as Su Yi rarely spoke.
These scenes were observed by Xiong Bo, causing some confusion in his mind.
Even if this Su Yi helped your Yuan family greatly on Guimu Ridge, it shouldn't make Cheng Wuyong treat him with such enthusiasm, right?
Occasionally, Su Yi would clink glasses and exchange a few words with Guo Bing.
He could tell that although this elderly herbalist was enjoying the food, he was very restrained and didn't dare to show too much excitement.
Guo Bing felt warm in his heart, seeing Su Yi's actions. He was just a lowly herb gatherer, and to have the opportunity to dine with so many influential people was like a dream come true. However, due to his low status and being an ordinary person, he was inevitably ignored.
Only Su Yi was willing to chat and drink with him, which made him feel respected and warm all over.
Suddenly, a warm and humble voice came from outside the private room, "Distinguished guests, City Lord Fu Shan of Guangling City and the Commander of the Imperial Guards, Nie Beihu, have come to pay a visit."
Su Yi glanced at Yuan Luxi and Zhang Yuanxing, understanding that Fu Shan was probably here for them.
"Why did Fu Shan come?" Zhang Yuanxing frowned. He was enjoying his conversation and using this opportunity to get closer to Yuan Luxi. Being interrupted by someone was quite displeasing.
But Su Yi personally stood up and was about to go and greet them.
Yuan Luxi, who had been focusing her attention on Su Yi, had a flash of brilliance in her beautiful eyes. She immediately stood up and rushed to open the door ahead of everyone.
Looking at Fu Shan outside the private room, the girl in military attire smiled sweetly and said, "Lord Fu, I intended to visit you, but I didn't expect you to come first. Please, come in quickly."
Fu Shan was momentarily stunned and felt pleasantly surprised. He quickly clasped his fists and smiled, "As long as Miss Yuan doesn't blame me for coming uninvited, that's enough."
He and Nie Beihu walked into the room.
When they saw Su Yi sitting at the head, both of them were visibly surprised. They exchanged glances, and subtle changes appeared in their eyes.
However, both of them were accustomed to various situations and quickly suppressed their internal doubts, politely greeting, "So, Young Master Su is here too."
Su Yi nodded with a smile.
However, what surprised everyone was that today's gathering turned out to be extremely lively.
After Fu Shan and Nie Beihu arrived, Huang Yunchong, accompanied by his son Huang Qianjun, also came.
Similar to Fu Shan, when they saw Su Yi sitting at the head, both Huang Yunchong and his son couldn't help but inhale sharply, their hearts trembling.
Father and son were well aware that Su Yi had Princess Lingyao backing him, but they never expected that even the young lady of the Yuan Family and the young master of the Zhang Family would treat him as an honored guest!
Not long after, Li Tianhan, the patriarch of the Li Family, also arrived.
When he saw the situation in the private room, Li Tianhan couldn't help but be astonished, his mind in turmoil, filled with doubts.
So many prominent figures, and yet only Su Yi was seated at the head. What was going on?
Even though he had rich experience and broad knowledge, he couldn't help but be perplexed.
At this point, apart from Wen Changjing, the patriarch of the Wen Family, all the top figures in Guangling City had arrived.
Each of them was a figure that could shake Guangling City with a stomp of their foot!
However, now they could only sit at the lowest seats in the private room.
It was quite intriguing.
Su Yi sat at the head, with Yuan Luxi and Zhang Yuanxing seated just below. Then came Cheng Wuyong, Xiong Bo, and Guo Bing.
When Fu Shan and the others arrived, they could only sit in other seats.
The atmosphere in the private room became somewhat heavy and subtle. Although everyone was engaging in conversation, each person had their own thoughts.
Yuan Luxi and Cheng Wuyong were thinking about how to chat and drink with Su Yi while concealing his deeds, in order to deepen their relationship.
Zhang Yuanxing, on the other hand, had all his thoughts focused on Yuan Luxi.
Fu Shan, Nie Beihu, and Huang Yunchong subconsciously believed that since Su Yi was seated at the head, it must be out of respect from Yuan Luxi and Zhang Yuanxing.
Li Tianhan also had similar thoughts, but he had already started to ponder whether he should intervene in his son Li Moyun's involvement with the Su Yi couple...
Guo Bing became even more uneasy, feeling restless while sitting.
He felt like an ant that had crawled into a banquet of dragons. Everyone present was someone he could only look up to, and the uneasiness in his heart was self-evident.
Only Su Yi remained calm.
His mind was clear, and he had already guessed the thoughts of everyone present. He couldn't help but smile inward
Wen Jueyuan's voice was interrupted by a sudden gust of wind, and his words stuck in his throat.
At the entrance of the private room, Su Yi stood with an indifferent expression, his eyes calm and serene. Behind him, Yuan Luxi, Zhang Yuanxing, and the others were also looking at the unexpected guests.
The atmosphere in the private room instantly became tense. Everyone present, including Fu Shan, Nie Beihu, Huang Yunchong, and Li Tianhan, looked at the intruders with surprise and curiosity.
"What's the meaning of this intrusion, Young Master Wen?" Su Yi's voice was calm, but there was a hint of coldness in his tone.
Wen Jueyuan's face turned slightly pale, but he quickly regained his composure and said with a sneer, "Su Yi, you've won the first place in the Longmen Competition, but that doesn't mean you can be arrogant in front of the Wen Family. I've come to take you back to our family and let our patriarch decide your fate!"
Su Yi's eyes flickered, and a touch of ridicule appeared on his face. "Wen Jueyuan, you seem to have misunderstood something. I have no intention of joining the Wen Family, nor do I need your patriarch's decision for my fate. Please leave immediately, or else..."
Before Su Yi could finish his words, Wen Jueyuan's expression changed. He waved his hand, and several Wen Family guards rushed forward, encircling Su Yi.
But before they could make a move, Yuan Luxi, Zhang Yuanxing, and the others all stood up, their eyes filled with a cold and dangerous aura.
Wen Jueyuan's heart sank, realizing that he might have underestimated the situation. However, he still tried to maintain his composure and said, "Su Yi, don't think you can rely on these people to protect you. Our Wen Family is not to be trifled with. If you surrender now, perhaps our patriarch will show you some mercy."
Su Yi's gaze turned sharp, and his voice became icy. "Wen Jueyuan, you've come to the wrong place and picked the wrong time. Since you're so eager for a fight, I'll grant your wish."
With a flick of his sleeves, a powerful aura erupted from Su Yi's body. The oppressive pressure filled the room, causing everyone's expressions to change.
In an instant, the atmosphere became tense, and a battle seemed inevitable.
Outside the private room, the other guests and the inn's staff were completely unaware of the commotion happening inside. They continued their daily activities, oblivious to the clash of powers about to take place.
As Wen Jueyuan's gaze fell upon the figures sitting in the private room, his throat seemed to be blocked, and his eyes widened in shock. He was struck as if by lightning, and his legs trembled beneath his robes, causing cold sweat to break out on his back.
He was completely dumbfounded.
"Wen Jueyuan, what do you think you're doing?" Yuan Luxi's eyebrows furrowed in anger, her beautiful eyes filled with fury.
"I... I didn't expect... to find Miss Luxi here," Wen Jueyuan struggled to swallow his saliva and said, "When I recognized everyone present, my vision seemed to darken."
Lord Fu Shan, Commander Nie Beihu, Clan Chief Huang Yunchong, Clan Chief Li Tianhan, Miss Yuan Luxi of Yunhe County... Although he didn't recognize Zhang Yuanxing and Xiong Bo, how could Wen Jueyuan not know that those seated at this banquet were anything but ordinary individuals?
"Who is this uncivilized person?" Zhang Yuanxing's face darkened, his gaze hostile.
"He is Wen Jueyuan, the son of the head of the Wen family," Huang Qianjun chuckled, his tone sharp as a knife. "I never expected the leading figure of the younger generation of the Wen family to become so impolite."
"You..." Wen Jueyuan was filled with shock and anger. But when he noticed the icy and indifferent gaze of Huang Yunchong, he trembled all over.
"Even your father, Wen Changjing, is not as audacious as you," Lord Fu Shan said expressionlessly.
Glancing at Nie Beihu, Li Tianhan, and the others, their expressions openly displayed their displeasure.
Wen Jueyuan felt his head spinning, and his heart was on the verge of collapse.
How could he have expected that so many prominent figures would gather in this private room?
"Get out!" Zhang Yuanxing rebuked.
Those three words were full of insult, but Wen Jueyuan felt as if he had received a pardon. He was about to leave with his men.
However, Yuan Luxi's voice turned cold, "Hold on, you haven't stated the reason for your visit yet."
Wen Jueyuan stiffened, his eyes darting between the distinguished guests and Su Yi, who sat among them. His lips trembled, and he bowed his head in bitterness.
"Apologies, Miss Luxi. Yesterday, when my father returned from the Tianyuan Academy, he wanted to summon Su Yi. However, Su Yi was not present at the time. Just recently, I heard that he came to this JuXian Tower, so I came to inform him and urge him to return home as soon as possible..."