The numerous dignitaries in the banquet hall, waiting for the birthday celebration with expensive gifts in hand, were suddenly informed that the event was canceled.
Faced with this situation, no one dared to say anything. They could only put on smiling faces and ask the disciple who delivered the news what had happened.
However, this disciple didn't elaborate. After offering a sincere apology to a few of the Secret Martial Artists who were also from Lower-tier Schools, he turned and left.
Seeing this, the guests dared not say another word and departed in their respective vehicles.
...
「A dozen or so minutes later.」
Inside a massive, luxurious villa that covered an area the size of two soccer fields.
Wang Nancang, the Sect Leader of the Hu Yi Sect, stood stiffly to one side.
Not far in front of him, Hu Qi was lounging on a sofa, one leg casually crossed over the other.
