Under One Person: Please Call Me Golden Flash

Chapter 351 The Uninvited Guest at the Ceremony

"Haha, He Qian is indeed much less of a worry than his master was when he was young."

Zhang Jingqing laughed heartily, clearly recalling Zhang Zhiwei's arrogant and conceited demeanor in his youth.

"Fortunately, as he experienced more things, his temperament was gradually tempered, and he became less impatient and arrogant."

Take this recent ambush in Jinzhong, for example. If it had happened before, given Zhiwei's temper, even if I didn't let him go down the mountain, he would definitely have sneaked down himself to avenge Jinzhong.

Zhao Zhen smiled and nodded.

No one knows a son better than his father. For Zhang Zhiwei, who had been practicing cultivation on the mountain since childhood, Zhang Jingqing was his father.

Therefore, when it comes to understanding Zhang Zhiwei, there is probably no one else in the world who understands him as well as he does.

"By the way, Celestial Master, how is Master Tian recovering after Yingzi treated him last time?"

"The day after you left, Jinzhong had already woken up."

However, I didn't let him get off the ground; instead, I let him remain 'unconscious.'

Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Zhao Zhen's eyes.

However, he soon understood why Zhang Jingqing did this.

"Master, you did this for Zhang Zhiwei, didn't you?"

"Ah."

Zhang Jingqing nodded.

Who exactly attacked and crippled him? Others might not know, but how could Tian Jinzhong, the victim, not know?
If Zhang Zhiwei knew that his junior brother Tian Jinzhong had woken up, he would definitely ask who had injured him.

In this way, Zhang Jingqing's painstaking efforts will be completely in vain.

Therefore, Zhang Jingqing had no choice but to suppress the news of Tian Jinzhong's awakening and, on the grounds that Zhang Zhiwei needed to bathe and fast to prepare for the succession ceremony in a few days, prevented him from visiting Tian Jinzhong again.

"I have also found the list of Quanxing members who attacked Master Tian. I was planning to give it to you after the succession ceremony."

Looking back now, it seems like a bit of a waste of time.

"Chairman Zhao is very thoughtful, but in my opinion, it may not be unnecessary. After all, there were many people who attacked Jinzhong at that time, and even he himself could not recognize all of them."

That's perfect, saves me the trouble of having someone investigate later.

As she finished speaking, a fierce glint flashed in Zhang Jingqing's eyes, sending chills down one's spine.

"Old Celestial Master, Lü Ren of the Lü family pays respects to the Old Celestial Master!"

While Zhao Zhen was chatting with the Celestial Master Zhang Jingqing, Lü Ren also came forward with a group of Lü family members to greet them.

"So it's Patriarch Lü. Welcome, welcome. Please take a seat."

Zhang Jingqing smiled and nodded.

"Old Celestial Master, this old friend has come all this way to see you, and you didn't even come out to greet him?"

In the distance, several more old Taoist priests from Wudang came one after another.

Upon seeing this, Zhang Jingqing clasped her hands in a fist salute to Zhao Zhen and Lü Ren.

"Chairman Zhao, Patriarch Lü, I will go over there. Please make yourselves at home."

"Take care, Celestial Master."

After seeing Zhang Jingqing off, Lü Ren turned his gaze to Zhao Zhen beside him.

"Chairman Zhao, how is my younger brother doing these days?"

"Great! Good back, good legs, good body, great work performance, and great appetite."

Upon hearing this, a complex emotion flashed in Lü Ren's eyes. "Actually, ever since that day, I've long expected this day to come..."

Lu Rentai knew his younger brother's temperament well; even after his reminder, he wouldn't involve the Lu family.

But to save his brother Wang Ai, Lü Ci was absolutely willing to sacrifice everything.

"Brother Lü, don't be so discouraged. Your brother is just working for me, it's not like we're going to be separated by life and death."

With your younger brother as a link, the relationship between the Lü family and Na Du Tong will surely grow closer in the future, and misunderstandings like those involving Ji She Tang will certainly not occur again. Don't you agree?

"right……"

Lu Ren nodded, forcing a smile.

Indeed, perhaps allowing Lü Ci to join Na Du Tong could be an opportunity for the Lü family to repair their relationship with Na Du Tong.

Today, Nadotong is becoming increasingly successful, and even the "power" behind it is growing stronger.

Given time, once Nadutong becomes an "official" force, no one will be able to shake its position in the industry.

Therefore, rather than going down a dark path, it's better to stop in time to avoid becoming the second Wang family.

"Oh, it seems the ceremony is about to begin."

Longhu Mountain, the main hall square of the Celestial Master's Mansion.

The solemn and dignified atmosphere reached its peak.

Celestial Master Zhang Jingqing, dressed in the robes passed down through generations of Celestial Masters, stands atop a high altar, holding the Yangping Zhidu Gong Seal, a symbol of the Celestial Masters' orthodoxy.

His expression was solemn, but his eyes held an indescribable complexity and expectation.

Wearing a brand-new Taoist robe, Zhang Zhiwei's expression was more composed and reserved than ever before, his youthful arrogance replaced by a heavy sense of responsibility.

Following ancient rites, he stepped onto the high platform and performed the grand ceremony of three kneelings and nine kowtows to his mentor, Zhang Jingqing, the 64th Celestial Master who was about to pass on the mantle to him.

The square was completely silent, all the guests holding their breath to witness this historic moment of power transition between the leaders of the righteous path in the world of supernatural beings.

Zhao Zhen sat upright in the seat of honor, his gaze calmly fixed on the altar. Zhao Fangxu beside him tried his best to maintain a serious demeanor, but his small eyes couldn't hide his curiosity as he looked around.

Sun Heqian stood in the line of disciples of the Celestial Master's Mansion, his back ramrod straight, his eyes filled with the utmost reverence for his master.

"It's done!"

The Master of Ceremonies announced in a loud voice.

Zhang Jingqing took a deep breath, and her aged yet still powerful voice echoed in the square.

"The Great Dao is formless, yet it gives birth to heaven and earth; the Great Dao is without emotion, yet it governs the sun and moon; the Great Dao is nameless, yet it nurtures all things... Now that the lineage has been continued, the position of the sixty-fifth Celestial Master shall be passed on to my disciple—Zhang Zhiwei!"

As soon as she finished speaking, the Yangping Zhidu Merit Seal in Zhang Jingqing's hand was slowly lifted up. This seal, symbolizing supreme authority and responsibility, was about to be handed over to the new Celestial Master, Zhang Zhiwei.

Just as the old year was giving way to the new, and the ceremony was at its most crucial moment, a discordant sound suddenly rang out.

"Hahaha! Passing on the title of Celestial Master? How exciting!"

A sharp, piercing shriek, filled with malicious laughter, abruptly shattered the solemn atmosphere, erupting like a viper spitting its tongue from behind the crowd of spectators at the edge of the square!
Almost simultaneously, dozens of figures darted out from all directions like ghosts.

"Old Celestial Master, the Celestial Master's Mansion is so lively today, why didn't anyone invite us brothers?"

"Exactly! Almost everyone in the industry who's famous is here, but they didn't invite us at all. Isn't that looking down on us?"

……

Whoosh!Whoosh!Whoosh!
As soon as he finished speaking, several fine, hair-like poison needles, gleaming with a chilling green light, silently and swiftly tore through the air.

The target was not Zhang Jingqing, but Zhang Zhiwei, who had just stood up and was about to take over the seal!
(End of this chapter)