Chapter 141

Thousand Cranes Lake was the largest lake in Baijing Prefecture. Small islands dotted the lake.

This place was beautiful all year round, with birds chirping and flowers fragrant.

Flocks of white cranes could be seen drinking from the lake on the winding shoreline. When they flew, they looked like snowflakes drifting in the air.

Such a wondrous sight was too beautiful to behold. People called it the best in Baijing Prefecture.

This treasured land was controlled by a sect called the White Crane Sect.

The White Crane Sect was one of the 81 sects under the Whale Alliance.

Swoosh!

On the horizon, Gu Chen and Yuchi Zhong were flying toward White Crane Island in the center of Thousand Cranes Lake.

To ensure fairness, the Whale Alliance Conference was hosted by one of the members every year. This year, it was White Crane Sect's turn to host it.

Tomorrow was the Whale Alliance Conference. White Crane Sect had been preparing for the annual event of Baijing Prefecture for half a month to welcome the sect leaders of the 81 sects.

The location chosen was the beautiful White Crane Island, which made people feel like they were on a vacation.

However, that was only on the surface.

Every time the Whale Alliance Conference was held, the various large sects would fight and scheme against each other. It was normal for bloodshed to occur.

After all, the 81 sects included the Devil Sect, the Ghost Sect, and the Demon Sect. None of them were to be trifled with.

"We're finally here."

At the ferry on White Crane Island, Gu Chen and Yuchi Zhong landed after a long and arduous journey.

To show respect to the host of the conference, people from the various sects would not fly directly into the island. Instead, they would land here and be received by people from White Crane Sect.

At the front, many people from White Crane Sect were in charge of receiving the guests. Coincidentally, three cultivators had just arrived before Gu Chen and Yuchi Zhong.

"Welcome, distinguished guests from Danxia Sect. Your presence brings light to our humble dwelling."

"Sect Leader Fan, you've worked hard."

An elder of White Crane Sect welcomed them with a smile.

"Elder Qiu, long time no see. You're still as elegant as ever."

Sect Leader Fan of Danxia Sect greeted them with a smile.

"Your room and food have been prepared. Sect Leader Fan, you must be tired from the journey. Rest well. Our sect leader will visit you personally tonight."

"You, lead Sect Leader Fan and the others to the Fragrance Courtyard."

A few disciples immediately came forward and respectfully led the three distinguished guests away. Elder Qiu from the White Crane Sect continued to receive them.

Gu Chen and Wei Chizhong stepped forward.

"May I know which sect you two are from? He looks very unfamiliar. "

Elder Qiu immediately came forward with a warm smile on his face.

The Heaven Star Sect had just been established and the Cloud Mist Sect's Sect Master, who used to represent the three cities in the past, was no longer around. Therefore, it was normal that no one recognized Gu Chen and Ye Mo.

"Hello, fellow cultivator. We are from the Heavenly Star Sect. This is our sect leader, Chen Gu."

Wei Chizhong immediately stepped forward and handed over the invitation, taking the initiative to introduce himself politely.

"Heavenly Star Sect?"

Elder Qiu was slightly taken aback. He carefully examined the invitation in his hand and then examined the young Gu Chen.

A moment later, he came to his senses, and his smile faded.

"A guest from the Heavenly Star Sect. Welcome, welcome. Sect Leader Chen is just as the rumors say, a young hero. "

"Fellow Daoist, you flatter me."

Gu Chen replied calmly. With his sharp eyes, he could sense that Elder Qiu's words were a little perfunctory.

"You, bring these two guests to the Clear Wind Mosque."

Instead of greeting the Danxia Sect's Sect Master warmly, Elder Qiu randomly assigned a disciple to bring Gu Chen and Ye Mo to their residence. It seemed like he didn't want to talk much.

Seeing this, Wei Chizhong frowned slightly, but Gu Chen didn't care.

After leaving the ferry, on the way to the Clear Wind Mosque.

"Sect Leader, that White Crane Sect's Elder clearly didn't treat us well. He called the Danxia Sect's people VIP, but when he came here, he called us guests. He was so friendly to Sect Leader Fan, but you didn't even get to say three sentences. "

"Also, why are there so many disciples leading the way for the Danxia Sect, but only one of us? You should know that the Danxia Sect is only at the bottom of the Whale League. "

Wei Chizhong's expression was gloomy as he whispered to Gu Chen.

"What's there to care about? Don't let the disciple in front hear this, or else he'll laugh at you."

Hearing this, Gu Chen couldn't help but laugh. He didn't expect Wei Chizhong to care about these small details.

Of course, he noticed these details. After the Elder found out that the two of them were from the Heavenly Star Sect, his expression changed very quickly.

However, he didn't think much of it. After all, the Heavenly Star Sect had just been established, and he, the Sect Leader, looked too young. It wasn't strange for people to judge him by his appearance.

"It's not that the Old Man is stingy. I don't care if that guy treated me poorly, but the way he treated you, Sect Leader, made the Old Man very unhappy."

Wei Chizhong was a straightforward person, and he couldn't hide his thoughts.

"These are all small problems. We're here to participate in the Whale League's conference. This is the White Crane Sect's territory, so we'll follow the host's wishes."

Gu Chen answered casually. Compared to this, the beautiful scenery of the White Crane Island was more attractive to him.

Hearing this, Wei Chizhong felt that he might be thinking too much, so he didn't say anything more.

Soon, they arrived at the Clear Wind House. It was surprisingly simple.

The house here looked quite old. The weeds in the yard were almost knee-high, the steps in front of the house were covered with moss, and the walls were covered with vines.

"You're staying in this damn place? Is this how the White Crane Sect treats its guests? "

Wei Chizhong took a look and glared at the disciple leading the way. The anger that he had calmed down earlier was about to explode again.

"Seniors, this place looks ordinary, but the environment is very quiet. Moreover, the house is clean!"

The disciple panicked and quickly went forward to open the door.

Just like what he said, although the yard wasn't much, the house was very clean.

"Hmph, don't tell me that the White Crane Sect doesn't have a better place to stay? Even the residence of the Heavenly Star Sect's outer disciples is better than this place. "

Wei Chizhong was still dissatisfied.

"Alright, I like quiet places. Don't make things difficult for him. Let's stay here."

"You can leave now."

Gu Chen shook his head when he saw that the disciple was so scared by Wei Chizhong that his face turned pale.

"Then I'll leave first. Seniors, please instruct me if you need anything."

The disciple hurriedly ran away as if he had been pardoned.

"Sect Leader, I think the White Crane Sect is deliberately neglecting us!"

Once the disciple left, Wei Chizhong said again and pointed to a small mountain in the distance.

"Look at the White Crane Sect's mountain gate. The Whale Alliance meeting will be held there tomorrow morning, but they arranged for us to stay so far away."

"You heard it too. The Danxia Sect was arranged to stay in a place called Fragrance Yard. It's different from us!"

Gu Chen was deep in thought. He looked at the yard and had to admit that Wei Chizhong's words made sense.

However, if they were looking down on a young sect leader like him, there was no need to deliberately make things difficult for him, right?

What good would it do to the White Crane Sect to neglect him?

"Sect Leader, the Old Man should go out for a walk and see how the other sects arrange their people."

"Hmph, if the White Crane Sect is deliberately neglecting you, the Old Man will definitely not forgive them!"

Wei Chizhong had a fiery temper. He did not rest after speaking and strode out of the Qingfeng House.

Gu Chen did not stop him. He was also curious about what the White Crane Sect was up to.