"Uh..." Faced with Three Swords True Person's invitation, Chu Feng actually looked troubled.
"Why does Chu Feng have that reaction? Could it be that he's going to refuse?" Seeing Chu Feng remain silent for so long, people began to speculate.
"Hmph, this guy really doesn't know what's good for him. He deserves it." Jiang Hao, on the other hand, was sneering inwardly.
In his view, figures of Three Swords True Person's stature were all known for holding grudges — they weren't people you could afford to offend easily.
Three Swords True Person, in particular, had a famously explosive temper.
Chu Feng refusing his request in front of so many people was essentially slapping him in the face. Jiang Hao was convinced that Chu Feng was going to regret this dearly today.
In fact, it wasn't just him who felt that way — many others present thought the same.
"Little Brother Chu Feng, is something the matter? It's alright, if you have a reason, just say it," Three Swords True Person said with a smile.
The moment those words left Three Swords True Person's mouth, Jiang Hao nearly passed out from anger.
What was going on?
Wasn't Three Swords True Person supposed to have a fiery temper, one that wouldn't tolerate anyone saying no to him? So why was he being so kind to Chu Feng?
"Senior, I do indeed have some matters that need attending to. I'm afraid I'll have to decline your kind offer," Chu Feng said. The matters he referred to, naturally, were about Liu Chengkun.
Liu Chengkun's illness flared up several times a year, and while the episodes used to follow a fixed schedule, they had recently become highly unpredictable.
Chu Feng needed to rush back with Liu Xiaoli as quickly as possible — if he could return before the next episode struck, Liu Chengkun could be spared the suffering.
"Haha, no matter. If Little Friend Chu Feng has business to attend to, go ahead and handle it. If you find yourself with free time in the future, you are always welcome to visit my Zhangjian Immortal Gate. As long as I'm there, you will be treated as an honored guest." As he spoke, Three Swords True Person handed a token to Chu Feng.
Seeing this token, the eyes of everyone around went wide. Jiang Hao and his ilk were especially dumbstruck, thick envy flooding their gazes.
This token was an invitation token of the Zhangjian Immortal Gate. Possessing it not only granted entry into the Zhangjian Immortal Gate, but also entitled the bearer to honored guest treatment.
The Zhangjian Immortal Gate was no ordinary place — it was a first-rate power in the Hundred Refinements Ordinary Realm. Obtaining this token was a matter of great honor for anyone.
"Chu Feng, take it quickly! That's an invitation token from the Zhangjian Immortal Gate!" Seeing Chu Feng not reach for the token, Xu Yiyi tugged at his sleeve from the side, urging him in a hushed voice.
"Thank you, Senior." Chu Feng accepted the token and once again clasped his fists in gratitude. From the reactions of everyone around, he could tell that this token carried tremendous weight.
"Sigh, meeting here today is fate, so there's no need to be so formal. Being too formal would make us seem like strangers." Three Swords True Person clasped his fists and said, "Little Brother Chu Feng, then — until we meet again."
"Until we meet again." Chu Feng clasped his fists in return.
After Three Swords True Person departed, Pocket Master approached with a group of experts from the Buddha Light Heavenly Temple.
"Amitabha. This humble monk would also like to invite Benefactor Chu Feng to visit our Buddha Light Heavenly Temple."
"However, since Benefactor Chu Feng has matters to attend to, I won't insist. I do wish to express my gratitude to Benefactor Chu Feng."
"Had Benefactor Chu Feng not stepped in, I'm afraid none of us would have made it past that purple mist, let alone seen the true form of the Dao Enlightenment Barrier Formation," Pocket Master said with a smile.
"Master is too kind. What I did was only what anyone should have done," Chu Feng replied with a smile.
"Benefactor Chu Feng is truly humble. Possessing monstrous talent without a shred of arrogance — it's been a long time since I've encountered such a sensible young man."
"This is wonderful. Truly wonderful." Pocket Master praised Chu Feng without end.
Everyone knew that Pocket Master was a kind-hearted person, but for him to heap praise on someone like this was exceedingly rare.
At that moment, many of the onlookers were stunned. The people from Luoxia Valley were especially taken aback.
After all, both Three Swords True Person and Pocket Master were figures of immense prestige. The fact that they would speak so highly of Chu Feng, and that he had so modestly declined Three Swords True Person's invitation — to do so required a level of composure and backbone that most people simply didn't possess.