When the young man in white appeared, the scene at the Qizhen Club instantly quieted down.

Almost all the esteemed disciples showed a look of shock, even Shentu Feng's face changed and his angry emotions instantly subsided.

The person in charge quickly stepped forward and respectfully said, "Young Master Jingheng."

Jingheng nodded slightly, then looked at Shentu Feng and said lightly, "I really don't understand why Lu Changge would be interested in you."

"In just a few words, someone else can make you lose your composure. You really are useless."

Shentu Feng's face turned pale, but he didn't dare to say a word, repeatedly apologizing, "I lost control."

"Young Master Jing is magnanimous, I hope you won't take it to heart..."

Jingheng looked at him expressionlessly, staring at him until he was sweating profusely, then slowly said, "Get lost."

"From today onwards, don't let me see you at Dongfeng again."

Shentu Feng felt as if he had been granted amnesty, and after apologizing again, he hurriedly left the Shangchun Garden.

Watching this intense scene unfold, Tang Tian rubbed his chin.

This Jingheng seems to be quite a big shot.

After Shentu Feng left, Jingheng returned to his gentle and amiable demeanor, saying to the esteemed disciples present, "Something unpleasant happened, it was our fault at Shangchun Garden."

"From now on, enjoy yourselves, it will all be on Shangchun Garden's account."

Jingheng had a natural affinity that made people very pleased.

Everyone expressed their understanding one after another, and the entire venue returned to its original atmosphere, even more lively.

After speaking, Jingheng took the Tengyun branch from the person in charge and personally handed it to Tang Tian.

"I've heard of Tang Shao's name for a long time, and seeing you today, you are indeed extraordinary."

Jingheng smiled and said, "What happened just now was our mismanagement, Tang Shao, please don't mind."

"This Tengyun branch can be considered as my apology to you."

Tang Tian stood up, took the Tengyun branch, and smiled faintly, "I'm used to paying with one hand and delivering with the other."

Then, he took out a spiritual jade and handed it over.

Jingheng didn't refuse anymore and accepted the spiritual jade, saying, "Tang Shao is truly generous."

"Today's incident was sudden, and the hospitality was inadequate. I hope you won't take offense."

"In the future, you are welcome to visit Changdongfeng and give me a chance to be a good host."

He was very polite in his speech, and Tang Tian quickly expressed that he would definitely visit next time.

Then, the two chatted for a while, and Jingheng took his leave. He didn't casually probe Tang Tian's information or have any business-related matters.

Their friendship was as light as water, as the saying goes.

With Jingheng's departure, the Qizhen Club also came to an end, and everyone continued to enjoy themselves in the garden, discussing the events of the day.

Tang Tian and Wang Ziyu returned to the pavilion.

"I didn't expect him to come too."

Wang Ziyu shook his fan and sighed.

"Jingheng?"

Tang Tian asked.

Wang Ziyu nodded, "He is the strongest esteemed disciple of Dongfeng and one of the strongest esteemed disciples of Qingyue Gate."

"Even the Peak Master of Dongfeng has to be polite when meeting him."

Tang Tian was taken aback, Jingheng was also an esteemed disciple?

It seems that there is indeed a significant difference between esteemed disciples.

"He's so powerful, why would he become an esteemed disciple?"

Tang Tian asked in confusion.

Based on his previous understanding, esteemed disciples were not considered a good status for the higher-ups of Qingyue Gate, and they were basically not valued.

Wang Ziyu smiled and said, "Do you remember the three types of people I mentioned before?"

"Among the esteemed disciples, there is a type of person who comes from a prominent family, has astonishing wealth, and their own abilities are also outstanding, not inferior to those top core disciples."

"These people have their own different purposes for choosing to become esteemed disciples."

"Jingheng, Young Master Jing, is one of these people, and he belongs to the top tier."

Tang Tian asked, "What is Jingheng's purpose?"

Wang Ziyu said, "I don't know. The things that kind of person plays with are on a different level from ordinary esteemed disciples."

"But what I can tell you is that in Dongfeng, Jingheng's position is second only to the peak master. He can even intervene in the appointment of elders."

Tang Tian raised an eyebrow slightly, gaining a hint of understanding in his heart.

Certainly, there must be matters related to authority.

After thinking for a moment, Tang Tian asked again, "Besides him, are there any other similar existences in Qingyue Sect?"

It's better to clarify this, so as not to unknowingly get involved in the future.

"Of course there are," Wang Ziyu smiled and said, "In Qingyue Sect, there are a total of five young masters and two young ladies, all of whom are on the same level as Jingheng."

"They are called Dongjing, Beiguan, Xidu, Nanfeng, and Zhufeng."

"Dongjing is Jingheng of Dongfeng, Beiguan is Mengguan of Beifeng, Xidu is Yuanqing Du of Xifeng."

"Nanfeng is the territory of the two young ladies, Xiaoxiao Mo and Sirou Chen. Their relationship is close and harmonious."

"Zhufeng is Luchangge and Tianyangsheng, competing fiercely. They are the two most prestigious disciples with the strongest overall strength in Qingyue Sect."

Tang Tian fell silent. There are actually so many people on the same level as Jingheng.

From the sound of it, the influence of the five young masters and two young ladies almost dominates the entire Qingyue Sect. Could it be that Qingyue Sect really doesn't care at all and allows them to hold such great power?

There must be some unknown relationships involved.

"Does the sect... not worry?" Tang Tian asked tentatively.

Wang Ziyu smiled and said, "Worry about what?"

"No matter what, they are all members of Qingyue Sect. While gaining power, they also bear a great deal of responsibility."

"This is a mutual exchange."

"Qingyue Sect is not the kind of small sect in the traditional sense. Its scale determines that it cannot be as pure as some other sects. It's better to be lenient than strict. I'm sure Brother Tang understands this."

Tang Tian nodded slightly, gaining a preliminary understanding of the operation of Qingyue Sect for the first time.

The only question remaining is what kind of confidence Qingyue Sect has that it is not worried about deliberate infiltration by hostile forces.

This question may need to be clarified as he continues to delve deeper.

Shaking off these scattered thoughts, Tang Tian remembered another matter.

"Brother Wang, you just said that Jingheng is also an honorary disciple?"

"Why do the guards around him seem to have far greater strength than the Gold Core stage?"

When Jingheng arrived earlier, there were also several core disciples by his side, but the aura emitted by those core disciples was several times stronger than Gu Xiaoxue's.

Wasn't it said that at most, they could only hire peak Gold Core stage disciples?

Wang Ziyu gave an explanation, "Because they are not guards at all, but a different kind of identity."

"Retainers."

Tang Tian was taken aback, "What is that?"

Wang Ziyu said, "Between honorary disciples and guards, it is an employment relationship. Guards must sacrifice some freedom and strictly follow the rules and regulations of the guard code."

"But retainers are different."

"Between retainers and honorary disciples, it is an equal relationship, with full freedom. As long as both parties reach an agreement, they just need to register in the Hall of Merits."

"The salary of the retainers is also negotiated between the two parties, and the sect will not interfere."

Tang Tian asked, "No restrictions on strength?"

Wang Ziyu nodded, "No restrictions."

"As long as you have the ability, even the young master can be your retainer, but that is basically impossible."

"Generally speaking, the strength of retainers is at least above the Nascent Soul stage."

"In fact, honorary disciples of your level like Brother Tang usually have quite a few retainers."

Tang Tian couldn't help but fall silent.

He didn't expect that there would be such a thing.

He was still thinking that when Gu Xiaoxue broke through to the Nascent Soul stage, he would have to find other guards again.

Finding a suitable person is not easy.

But now, perhaps he can discuss with her and let her become his retainer and continue to stay.

And...

It's also time to recruit a few more people.

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