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At first, some people who were unaware of the situation couldn't help but gather around to watch the excitement, whispering among themselves.
"Who is this young man that he can have the company of the Sect Leader and all the senior elders of Dragon Tiger Mountain?"
"Damn, look at the young man's attitude—so courteous and smiley to our elders, but so indifferent to everyone else. Where did this guy spring from?"
"I've been on Dragon Tiger Mountain for decades, yet I've never seen such a young Taoist priest receive such an enthusiastic welcome from the Sect Leader and elders!"
However, some people who knew a bit of the inside story couldn't help but join in, whispering reminders.
"You don't know? That young man who received such a warm welcome from the Sect Leader and senior elders is the Sect Master of 'Heavenly Path Sect'. I was in charge of guarding the gate and reviewing the guests who came to observe the grand ceremony. It was me who received them!"
