Chapter 1552: Seeking Advice From The Master

Cang Sheng noticed the hostility in the other party's demeanor and immediately suppressed his smile.

Wusheng Mountain was a peak located dozens of miles outside Huacheng.

The terrain there was treacherous, making it easy to defend and difficult to attack. Over time, it became a den for bandits and outlaws.

Over a hundred years ago, some rogue cultivators who had committed crimes fled to this mountain.

With their formidable combat skills, they quickly established themselves as the rulers of the mountain, recruiting the bandits and forming a sect.

From then on, anyone transporting goods from Huacheng had to pay tribute to Wusheng Mountain. Passing through the area required leaving behind some "road toll."

The sect leader of Wusheng Mountain was no ordinary man.

He had originally fled from a major sect, and his vision, strength, and strategic thinking far surpassed those of the ordinary bandits.

He claimed to be from a righteous sect, assisting the government in suppressing bandits, and often organized his disciples to perform good deeds, earning the admiration of the people of Huacheng.

However, in secret, they engaged in banditry, completely contrary to the image they portrayed to the people and the government.

The merchants of Huacheng had long suffered under Wusheng Mountain but were unable to eradicate this entrenched problem, leaving them at the mercy of the bandits.

Just as Cang Sheng was about to step forward to confront them and stand up for his father-in-law, Situ Taili stepped in front of him, blocking his path.

Situ Taili's expression was as calm as still water, but it was clear that he was seething with anger.

"Master Chen, what do you mean by this? Our Situ family has never failed to pay our dues. Today is a joyous occasion for the Situ family. Please, Master Chen, show some restraint."

As the head of the Situ family, Situ Taili had to assert his authority.

On such a celebratory day, if Wusheng Mountain dared to cause trouble at the Situ residence, Situ Taili would not hesitate to fight them to the death.

In terms of strength alone, Wusheng Mountain was indeed stronger than the Situ family.

But the Situ family had deep roots in Huacheng and maintained good relations with several other major families.

These families also harbored long-standing grievances against Wusheng Mountain.

If Wusheng Mountain pushed Situ Taili too far, he would undoubtedly persuade the other families to join forces and oppose Wusheng Mountain together.

"Oh, Master Situ seems a bit agitated. I'm just here to attend a wedding. Here's my gift. Please accept it, Master Situ."

Chen Dahai finished speaking and tossed the simple sword he carried with him into Situ Taili's hands.

"You!" Situ Taili was furious.

"Father-in-law, they're here to cause trouble..."

Situ Taili raised his hand to silence Cang Sheng.

Cang Sheng was filled with resentment but dared not defy his father-in-law, so he chose to remain silent.

Situ Taili believed that these matters should be handled by him, the elder.

He did not want his son-in-law to face any misfortune.

Seeing the continuous stream of guests, Situ Taili decided to suppress his anger.

At this moment, the people from Wusheng Mountain had not yet caused any trouble, so it was not appropriate for him to directly confront them.

After weighing the pros and cons, Situ Taili said, "Since Master Chen Dahai is here to attend the wedding, please, come in. Steward, escort Master Chen to his seat."

"Hahaha, I'll have to share a few drinks with the bride later..."

Chen Dahai sneered a few times and strode into the residence.

According to tradition, the bride was supposed to return to the inner chambers after the ceremony.

Chen Dahai's statement about drinking with the bride was clearly a provocation to the Situ family and the newlyweds.

Cang Sheng's anger flared up.

He glared at the arrogant Chen Dahai, clenching his teeth, feeling as though he might strike at any moment.

"Cang Sheng, the wedding is the priority. Don't act impulsively. Stay here and greet the guests. I'll go inform Master Yi about Chen Dahai."

Seeing this, Situ Taili quickly advised.

"Understood, Father-in-law." Cang Sheng bowed, suppressing his anger.

Over the past few days, the relationship between the older and younger man had grown rapidly.

After all, having decided to marry off his daughter, Situ Taili saw no need to create obstacles for his future son-in-law.

This was the shrewdness of a successful merchant.

Many foolish parents, even after their children's marriages were settled, would still interfere.

The result was often a tragic end for the couple.

Such a lose-lose situation was a major taboo in business.

Aside from this consideration, the more Situ Taili interacted with Cang Sheng, the more he admired him, and thus he held him in high regard.

Cang Sheng's swordsmanship improved daily, which made Situ Taili secretly regret underestimating him before.

For Cang Sheng, he had gained a father.

In recent days, Situ Taili's attitude toward him had become much gentler, no longer as stern as before.

When dealing with Chen Dahai earlier, Situ Taili had shielded Cang Sheng.

This small gesture represented protection.

It deeply moved Cang Sheng, making him feel the care of family and giving him a sense of belonging.

Hearing that Situ Taili was going to consult with Yi Feng, Cang Sheng felt somewhat reassured.

In Cang Sheng's eyes, as long as Yi Feng was present, any problem could be solved.

Thus, he continued to receive the endless stream of guests.

Situ Taili searched through the crowd, looking for a figure in white.

After asking several family members, he finally found Yi Feng near the wedding platform, inspecting the arrangements.

"Finally found you, Master Yi. There's something I'd like to discuss with you."

Situ Taili approached Yi Feng.

Feeling Yi Feng's calm and composed demeanor, Situ Taili's worries subsided somewhat.

Yi Feng gave him a sense of profound mystery, as if this man was capable of anything.

Yi Feng simply nodded slightly without speaking.

Situ Taili first explained the situation with Wusheng Mountain and then recounted the recent actions of Chen Dahai, the young master of Wusheng Mountain.

"Wusheng Mountain has always been domineering. Chen Dahai, that scoundrel, saw Qingyi at the market a year ago and has been obsessed with her ever since."

"At that time, he directly told me that he liked Qingyi and wanted to have her. He said that once he finished his current tasks, he would come to take Qingyi up the mountain."

"That scoundrel treated Qingyi as if she were a plaything, truly despicable. But Wusheng Mountain is powerful, so I could only try to keep Qingyi from leaving the house."

"After being on guard for a long time, I thought the scoundrel was just joking that day. But who would have thought he would actually come, and on today of all days."

"I'm worried that Wusheng Mountain might cause trouble at the wedding banquet. Please, Master Yi, think of a way to handle this. If a conflict breaks out and the other families refuse to intervene, our Situ family will be in grave danger."

On his way to find Yi Feng, Situ Taili had considered many things.

If Chen Dahai really caused trouble after the ceremony, and the other families did not step in, and Wusheng Mountain had planned this, he truly had no confidence in resolving the situation peacefully.

Yi Feng maintained a humble smile, showing no sign of panic, and said, "Don't worry about them. Just focus on receiving the guests."

Seeing Yi Feng's calm demeanor, Situ Taili's anxious heart settled a bit.

Although he did not know Yi Feng's true strength, someone who could casually discard high-level weapons and techniques as if they were trash must be incredibly powerful.

"With your assurance, I feel much more at ease."

Yi Feng nodded slightly and said, "A few old friends of Cang Sheng's ancestors will also be attending the wedding. Make sure to receive them well."

Yi Feng pointed to the two tables closest to the platform.

"Reserve those two tables. They are considered Cang Sheng's family, so the etiquette must be thorough."

Hearing about the old friends of Cang Sheng's ancestors, Situ Taili was somewhat surprised.

He had never heard of Cang Sheng's ancestors or that the Cang family had any friends.

Situ Taili was unsure of the situation, but since Yi Feng had said so, he would make the arrangements accordingly.

Situ Taili bowed and said, "Understood, Master Yi. I will make the arrangements immediately."

"Thank you for your efforts." Yi Feng smiled and nodded.

Situ Taili found a few family members and instructed them to guard the two tables, emphasizing that they were reserved for the old friends of Cang Sheng's ancestors and that no one else was to sit there.

Seeing that Situ Taili had made the arrangements, Yi Feng's gaze slowly swept across the open-air banquet, quietly observing the scene.

The banquet was set with a thousand seats, filled with a bustling crowd, creating a lively atmosphere.

Nearly ten thousand guests were in attendance, with more still arriving.

The distant seats were specially prepared for the common people of Huacheng.

They sat according to their social status, each taking their place as they saw fit.

Farthest from the platform were some ragged beggars.

This was a long-awaited feast for them.

These beggars also understood the etiquette.

Before attending the banquet, they would wash themselves in nearby streams.

When they arrived at the banquet, they would pick some flowers as gifts for the hosts.

The guests were familiar with the customs and did not mind the beggars joining the feast. The atmosphere was harmonious.