Chapter 79: Celebration

Chapter 79: Celebration

Hui.

Hui opened his eyes. I still dont understand what Master was trying to tell me about my dantians, but Ive consolidated my realm, so Ill count that as a win. He turned to Weiheng Wu and nodded.

Weiheng Wu held up the blue robe hed been working on earlier. Perfect.

Hui tipped his head. Master?

Beside Weiheng Wu, a pile of robes laid. After a moment, Hui recognized them. Those are the robes I hid in, in the closet, back when the assassin attacked me at Jingwens behest! Er, Master, you didnt have to repair those

Consider it a hobby of mine. It tests my bodily cultivation as well as my mental cultivation, Weiheng Wu replied. Many lesser cultivators see body cultivation as only for the purpose of making themselves stronger physically, but they fail to see the finer points of the art. Body cultivation, in its purest form, should both strengthen ones body as well as improve ones motor control and precision.

Hui nodded. Could Master teach me his arts?

Weiheng Wu frowned at him. You saw me operate my technique on this robe. That ought to be enough to copy my technique. Though, naturally, it is simplicity itself to ponder the truths of biology and synthesize your own path.

Right, right, I almost forgot. Hui sighed internally. Next time Master does anything in front of me, Ill impress the experience into my heart! Even sewing clothes can count as showing a body cultivation technique. Who could have guessed!

Take this robe. It suits you. Certainly better than the dark robes you wear. Weiheng Wu threw the blue robe at Hui.

Hui glanced down at himself. Right, Im still wearing the robes we stole from those demonic cultivators or at least the evil branch of the Bai clanah, thats not the point. The ones who were taking the cultivators from the shed to the lotus!

Guilt panged vaguely in his gut. Speaking of, I wonder what happened to that prisoner? Certainly Li Xiang didnt forget him, too?

Er, Master, is it fine for us to take these robes? Hui queried, uncertain.

They are in your room, and they were in tatters. If the Bai clan did not mean for you to take them, they would not be in your room. That theyre in tatters only proves how little the Bai clan thinks about them, Weiheng Wu replied firmly.

Them being in tatters is er, this small disciple may have had something to do with that, Hui admitted.

Then all the more reason to consider them yours, Weiheng Wu replied.

Hui hesitated, but in the end, couldnt think of a reason to rebut Weiheng Wu. He sized up the robes, then backed up into the now-empty closet and quickly changed. When he emerged, he wore sky blue robes of the finest brocade. A pure-white phoenix spread its wings across his back, and dark blue hems closed it to his throat. A belt threaded with white and dark blue held the cerulean robes together. Adjusting his hems, he spread his arms to Weiheng Wu.

Zhubi settled in around his neck, coiling beneath the pale-blue under-layers to be closer to Huis warmth. His head settled up against Huis neck, just peeking over the robes.

Weiheng Wu pursed his lips, then shook his head. Too gaudy.

Eh? Master, didnt you personally pick these?

Mmm, but it will do for now. Come along. Weiheng Wu stood upright and stepped out the window.

Re-tying his ponytail with a sky-blue ribbon, Hui followed him.

A special place? Ah, Hui realized. He glanced at Weiheng Wu.

Weiheng Wu nodded, an as it should be expression on his face.

Hui sighed. Not special like that, Master! Oh well. This is probably the best outcome. We dont crash the banquet, but Masters still happy.

Searching the room one last time for Bai Xue, he followed the servant girl. Out into the night and into a large lot behind the banquet hall. Here, a bunch of cultivators sat around. Some wore finery and sat awkwardly, holding large gifts prominently. At the sight of the girl, they sat up, subtly readjusting their gifts so she couldnt miss them. Others lounged around in old clothes, passing around a wineskin, getting rowdy and enjoying the night.

The servant girl bowed again. Matriarch Bai Bing appreciates your coming, but unfortunately, our seating is limited. Please enjoy our rear pavilion.

Weiheng Wu turned and strode back toward the banquet hall.

Hui swallowed. Oh no.

Sir, the servant girl said, reaching out for him.

Hui jumped to his masters side and blocked his path. At the same time, he smiled at the servant girl. Ah, could you please check again and make sure we arent on any list? Tell Bai Xue that Xiao Hui is here.

If anything, her expression became more frozen. Associating with Bai Xue once or twice does not earn you a spot on our lists. Please understand, sirs. Our hall is limited in size.

Bai Xue, how many admirers do you have? Hui cried silently. Outwardly, he gave the servant a smile and nodded toward the banquet hall. Im her fianc.

The servant ladys face became stone, smile locked in place. I understand.

Hui smiled back, but internally he fell to his knees and screamed at the sky. You clearly dont understand! No, please, tell me what youre thinking. Im scared youve convinced yourself this small cultivator is some kind of stalker or Im not!I swear Im not stalking Bai Xue. We arent invited, but we do have an excuse to attend, please, servant lady!

Weiheng Wu looked at Hui. Were wasting our time here. Ill speak with the Matriarch.

The servant stepped in front of both of them. The Matriarch is busy and has many guests to entertain today, not to mention an infant to care for. She has no audiences open tonight.

Master, Hui hissed, dragging at Weiheng Wus sleeves. Perhaps we should just go?

You havent received your gifts yet, Weiheng Wu stated.

Hui shook his head. I can get those later, Master, its not important. We dont need to crash the Matriarchs celebration to do it!

The servant took a step back. Her hands shifted in her sleeves.

Weiheng Wu nodded and settled in. Shes called for reinforcements. Lets wait.

The servants eyes widened.

Hui edged closer to Weiheng Wu. Reinforcements might not mean anything to you, Master, but if shes called the bouncers, this small cultivator might not survive the encounter!