Chapter 74: The Southeast Treasure Appraisal Meeting

  It's said that everyone knows about this matter, Ouyang Shasha should also be clear about it. The only uncertainty is whether Ouyang Zhende has told Ouyang Shasha about his situation in detail. If he just mentioned it briefly, there's still a great possibility that Ouyang Shasha doesn't know about it. But if he explained it in detail, with Ouyang Shasha's intelligence, she shouldn't be unaware of it.

  Although Ning Yuan hadn't revealed his true identity as a member of the Jiu Xuan Men in front of Ouyang Shasha, he had shown her some secret techniques before. If she knew his name, it wouldn't be hard for her to guess that he was actually the cheap fiancé she was engaged to.

  Looking at the somewhat strange smile of Second Master, Ning Yuan knew that Second Master had already understood the cause and effect, no wonder he let out a long sigh earlier, saying that this time he was considered to have lost.

  In terms of seniority, Ningyuan and Ouyang Zhendu are considered to be of the same generation. He Zhengxun and Ouyang Zhendu are even old friends. However, Qingping Daoist unexpectedly arranged for Ningyuan to marry Ouyang Zhendu's own granddaughter. Once this marriage is formed, Ouyang Zhendu's seniority will suddenly increase greatly, and Ningyuan and Second Master He Zhengxun will instantly become his juniors when they meet him.

  Ning was still puzzled, while Cen Yun had already walked over with Cen Ni, chatting and laughing. Cen Yun pulled Cen Ni's arm and introduced her to Ning: "Sister, this is Big Brother Ning, he's really amazing, yesterday he single-handedly lured away a giant python, saving many people at our school. This is Sister ShaSha, this is Liu Dong, Big Brother Liu, this is Gu Feng Lin, Big Brother Gu...".

  When introduced to He Zhengxun, Cen Yun was taken aback for a moment before realizing she didn't know him.

  "This is my second brother, surname He, we came here today to pick him up." Ning Yuan said with a smile.

  "Hello Uncle He."

  Cen Yun smiled and greeted He Zhengxun.

  "Hello, Uncle!"

  Ningyuan and Gu Fenglin both showed a wry smile, looking at the chaotic scene before them. Qianyun addressed Ningyuan and Gu Fenglin as "big brothers", while addressing He Zhengxun as "uncle". However, among the three of them, Gu Fenglin was actually the junior, while Ningyuan and He Zhengxun were peers. The relationships between them were indeed complicated.

  Of course, it's okay for Cen Yun to call He Zhengxun "Uncle", He Zhengxun is already 65 years old, let alone calling him "Grandpa" would be absolutely fine.

  Moreover, the generation gap among Jianghu people is generally not so particular except in formal occasions. Usually, everyone interacts with each other freely. If they really care about it, Ouyang Shasha would be considered Ning Yu's junior. If the two were to get engaged, wouldn't their relationship be a mess?

  "This is my sister, Cen Ni." After introducing Ning Yuan and the others, Cen Yun pulled Cen Ni's arm to introduce her to them.

  "Hello everyone, thank you for helping Xiaoyun earlier. Tonight, I'll be hosting dinner, let's all have a meal together."

  Cen Ni greeted Ning Yuan and several others with a generous smile, inviting them with a gentle tone, her words and demeanor truly embodying the style of a strong woman.

  "How can we let Sister Ni treat us? In Shangjiang City, we are the hosts, so it's only right that we take care of the bill tonight. It just so happens that we also need to entertain Second Master Brother, and if Sister Ni doesn't mind, she can join us too?" Ning Yuan said with a smile.

  "Alright, see you tonight then. I'll give you a call when it's time. I still have things to attend to, so I won't stay any longer."

  Cen Ni nodded and waved goodbye to Ning Yuan and the others before leaving with Cen Yun.

  Watching Qin Ni leave, He Zhengxun and Ning Yuan both subconsciously furrowed their brows, then looked at each other.

  Taking advantage of Gu Fenglin's call to everyone to get on the bus, He Zhengxun came to Ningyuan Bian and said in a low voice: "Young Master, this Cenni has a hint of black air between her eyebrows, and there should be a bloody disaster in the near future."

  "Uh-huh."

  Ning Yuan nodded and said: "Let's take a look again at dinner time, if it's possible, I'll help out."

  He Zhengxun nodded and didn't make another sound. As a newcomer to Shangjiang City, he naturally had no relationship with the Xie sisters, so whether or not to help with Xie Ni's situation was still up to Ning Yuan to decide. People in the Mystic Door sect didn't have the habit of taking the initiative to solve other people's troubles.

  While Ningyuan and He Zhengxun were talking, Gu Fenglin had already hailed a taxi. Ouyang Shasha and Liu Dong naturally got in, leaving Gu Fenglin's car for Ningyuan and He Zhengxun.

  After sitting in the car, Ouyang Shasha's bright eyes suddenly blinked twice, and she whispered: "That old man is He Zhengxun, He Zhengxun of Xiuxianmen, he called Ningyuan Xiao Shidi, so who is Ningyuan?"

  Obviously, after He Zhengxun revealed Ouyang Shasha's origin, not only did Ningyuan understand the relationship between him and Ouyang Shasha, but Ouyang Shasha also understood.

  As for the engagement, Ouyang Zhendu had not told Ouyang Shasha about it in detail. Ouyang Shasha only knew that she was engaged to a disciple of Qingping Daoist from Jiuxuan Gate, but she did not know what he looked like or what his name was.

  Engagement by proxy, such as belly marriage, is very common among the older generation and can be seen frequently in Jianghu and some big families. However, for young people in modern society, whether it's Ningyuan or Ouyang Shasha, they are not too enthusiastic about this engagement.

  Ouyang Shasha naturally didn't like it when someone planned her future, although she knew there was an engagement, but hadn't paid much attention to it. However, with He Zhengxun's appearance just now, Ouyang Shasha easily guessed Ning Yuan's identity.

  "Fiancé!"

  It dawned on her that Ning Yuan might be her fiancé, and a sly smile spread across Ouyang Shasha's face as she thought to herself, "You think you can be my fiancé? It's not that easy."

  Liu Dong, sitting next to Ouyang Shasha, saw Ouyang Shasha suddenly reveal that strange expression and couldn't help but ask with concern: "Shasha, what's wrong?"

  "I'm fine, I was just thinking about He Qianbei, he's a real senior." Ouyang Shasha said.

  "Is he more formidable than Old Man Ouyang?" Liu Dong asked.

  "Uh-huh." Ouyang Sha nodded and said, "This Mr. He is known in the Jianghu as Laughing Bookworm. Not to mention his excellent calligraphy skills, both his martial arts and secret cultivation are very high. He's already a master of internal energy, and his secret cultivation has reached the realm of spiritual awareness. Even Grandfather might not be his match."

  "Mysterious Cultivation Method!"

  Liu Dong curiously asked: "I've always heard Master Ouyang and others talk about the secret method, what exactly is this secret method?"

  "I'm also curious." Ouyang ShaSha supported her chin with one hand, gazing out the car window at Ning Yuan and He Zhengxun, revealing a sly smile as she whispered: "Doctor Ning knows the secret method, if you want to know, you can go find him."

  "Will Doctor Ning reveal his secret?" Liu Dong's eyes lit up as he looked out at Ning Yuan, gazing at him as if he had just spotted a rare beauty.

  Ningyuan didn't know that Ouyang Shasha had also just guessed his identity and was playing a trick on him. He and He Zhengxun got into Gufeng Lin's car, and after they sat down, He Zhengxun said in a low voice: "I suppose Little Brother has also figured out the purpose of my trip to Shangjiang City this time."

  "Is it for the Southeast Treasure Appraisal Conference in half a month?"

  Ning Yuan smiled and said, "I knew it. Second Brother wouldn't come to Jiang City just because of this small matter. This time's East South Antique Appraisal Conference is hosted by Di Zong. Back then, Di Zong had a huge conflict with Master. Are you really going to attend?"

  "It's not me who should go, but you."

  He Zhengxun laughed and said, "Now you are the master of our Jiuxuan Gate. This Eastern Treasure Appraisal Conference is your first official appearance in the Jianghu. It's precisely because it's being held at the local sect that I've come over personally."

  "Emotional Second Brother is here to escort me."

  Ning Yuan smiled wryly and said, "To be honest, I didn't plan on attending this year's Southeast Treasure Appraisal Conference. My master back then wouldn't even give it a glance, so why should I rush to attend?"

  He Zhengxun said: "I knew you'd be thinking like this, that's why I rushed over. Master is not interested in such grand gatherings because he is a respected and dignified person, no one dares to look down on him in the Jianghu. Now that Master has passed away, you've just taken over the Jiu Xuan Men, there are many people waiting to see our joke."

  "Second Master's meaning is that this time we go to Di Zong to participate in the Southeast Treasure Appraisal Conference, it's actually going to establish prestige?" Ning Yuan asked tentatively.

  "Not bad, just go and establish prestige, this new Nine Profound Sect Master should also show strength once, let many Jianghu fellow practitioners know that our Nine Profound Sect will not decline because of the passing of our venerable master."

  He Zhengxun said, suddenly unable to hold back a long sigh: "What a pity, Eldest Brother and Third Younger Brother have been out of contact for many years. Otherwise, even if Master had passed away, no one would dare look down on the Jiuxuan Gate."

  Listening to He Zhengxun's long sigh, Ning Yuan suddenly felt a sour nose. All along, he had not been very enthusiastic about taking over as the master of the Jiuxuan Gate, so he didn't feel much pressure on himself either.

  Nowadays it is a modern society, the rivers and lakes have long since declined, Ningyuan grew up in a Taoist temple since childhood, but does not think of himself as a person from the rivers and lakes, nor has any competitive spirit.

  But as he listened to He Zhengxun's sighs, he suddenly realized what the Jiuxuanmen meant to He Zhengxun, and what position it held in his heart.

  Jiuxuanmen is not just a sect, but a heritage, a pride. Jiuxuanmen is not just Ning Yu's alone, its rise and fall, honor and shame are related to more than just Ning Yu's face, also to He Zhengxun, as well as the now unheard of Master Brother Tang Zongqiang and Third Master Brother Yao Xinyan, and also Gu Fenglin.

  Recalling the old Tao's last words, Ningyuan unconsciously took a deep breath. At this moment, he suddenly felt that there was a heavy burden on his shoulders and an unlight responsibility on his body.

  PS: Seeking votes, writing to this point, Ningyuan's second brother appears, Ningyuan begins to grow up, and the book also enters the right track. The various Jianghu, the mysterious door secrets, will be revealed one by one, wonderfulness is continuous, book friends, support it a bit.