Grassroots Travel: The Star Lord of Another World

Chapter 277 Seven-day appointment

Nan Li was extremely anxious when he returned to Xingchen Pavilion. Elder Sun was captured, and several experts from Tianji Pavilion were sacrificed. This operation was a heavy loss. Black Wind Village acted like this, clearly not taking Xingchen Pavilion seriously.

"Xingchen, what should we do next?" Nan Li frowned and asked worriedly.

Gao Xingchen gently held Nan Li's hand, his eyes firm: "Don't worry, I'm fine. We will get back at the Black Wind Village's provocation sooner or later. The most important thing now is that we must become stronger as soon as possible!"

Three days later, the Xingchen Pavilion was decorated with lights and was bustling with activity. The food feast hosted by Gao Xingchen was held as scheduled, and not only celebrities from all walks of life were invited, but also many court officials were attracted to attend the banquet.

"I've heard that the chef of Xingchen Pavilion is an extraordinary cook. After seeing him today, I find that his reputation is well-deserved!" A middle-aged man in gorgeous clothes tasted the delicacy in front of him and couldn't help but exclaimed.

Gao Xingchen used all his skills today to bring out the essence of Chinese cuisine to its fullest. Buddha jumps over the wall, beggar's chicken, boiled cabbage... one dish after another with good color, fragrance and taste made the guests praise it endlessly.

"Master Xingchen, what are you using to make this dish? Why have I never seen it before?" An old man with white hair and beard asked curiously, pointing at a dish in front of him.

"Old sir, this dish is called 'Longjing Shrimp'. It is made by stir-frying West Lake Longjing tea and fresh river shrimp. It is fragrant and refreshing, and has a long aftertaste." Gao Xingchen explained with a smile.

Fairy Zhou, dressed in tight clothes, shuttled among the guests, enthusiastically introduced the situation of Xingchen Pavilion, and took the opportunity to recruit talents.

"My fellow heroes, although the Star Pavilion was established not long ago, we have lofty ambitions and are determined to become the strongest force in the Nine Star Realm! Now is the time when the Star Pavilion is in need of people. If you are interested in joining, the Star Pavilion will certainly welcome you!"

Fairy Zhou's recruitment received a lot of responses. Some people in the martial arts world who had originally had a good impression of the Star Pavilion but were still on the sidelines, decided to join the Star Pavilion after tasting Gao Xingchen's delicious food and seeing the grandeur of the Star Pavilion.

The atmosphere of the banquet became more and more lively, and the guests toasted each other and chatted happily. Gao Xingchen looked at the scene in front of him, and his heart was full of hope. He knew that Xingchen Pavilion's turning point was coming!

However, what Gao Xingchen didn't know was that at this moment, in the corner of the banquet, a pair of cold eyes were staring at him intently, with a strange sneer on the corner of his mouth...

Amid the noise of the banquet, Gao Xingchen always maintained a gentle smile, moving among the guests to ensure that every guest could feel the enthusiasm of Xingchen Pavilion. He knew very well that this was not just a banquet, but also an opportunity to show strength and win support.

After three rounds of wine and five dishes, the silent Master Zhao stood up. His loud voice overwhelmed the noise of the banquet and attracted everyone's attention. "Dear heroes, in addition to being able to taste the exquisite cooking skills of Master Gao, my Xingchen Pavilion has another happy event to share with you!"

Everyone looked at each other, and cast their curious eyes towards Hall Master Zhao. Hall Master Zhao waved his hand, and several Xingchen Pavilion disciples carried several trays covered with red silk and entered one after another, placing them in the center of the hall.

"This is..." a wanderer asked curiously.

Master Zhao lifted a piece of red silk, and a long sword with a cold glow suddenly appeared before everyone's eyes. The sword was slender, the blade was extremely sharp, and it exuded a chilling aura. At first glance, it was obvious that it was a sword that could cut through iron like mud.

"This is the 'Meteoric Sword' newly developed by our Xingchen Pavilion. It can cut iron like mud and cut hair like a feather!" Master Zhao said with pride. Then, he unveiled several other pieces of red silk, revealing a variety of weapons and armor, each of which was well-made and breathtaking.

The guests stood up one after another and gathered around the weapons and armor to examine them carefully, with exclamations of admiration ringing in their ears.

"What a fine weapon! The Xingchen Pavilion is indeed very powerful!"

"Such a strong armor, if you wear it, won't you be invulnerable to swords and guns?"

"Xingchen Pavilion is really full of hidden talents. We admire it!"

Master Zhao struck while the iron was hot and demonstrated the latest defensive formation developed by Xingchen Pavilion. He took out a crystal clear jade from his arms and gently squeezed it. A light blue light curtain instantly enveloped the entire banquet hall, emitting powerful energy fluctuations.

"This is the latest defensive formation developed by our Star Pavilion, called the 'Starry Skynet Formation'. Even a Martial Emperor would find it difficult to break through!" Hall Master Zhao said confidently.

The guests were once again shocked by the strength displayed by Xingchen Pavilion, and looked at Gao Xingchen with admiration and expectation. They finally understood why Gao Xingchen dared to challenge Black Wind Village. It turned out that Xingchen Pavilion was not just a name, but had the strength to compete with it!

On the other side, Nan Li, wearing a lavender dress, gracefully shuttled among the crowd and had a good chat with representatives of various forces. With her keen insight and extraordinary wisdom, she reached a cooperation agreement with several important forces and won more resources for the development of Xingchen Pavilion.

The banquet was coming to an end, and the guests left one after another with satisfaction and expectation. Gao Xingchen and Nan Li stood side by side in front of the Xingchen Pavilion, watching everyone leave.

"Xingchen, you were amazing today!" Nanli's eyes sparkled with admiration, "Xingchen Pavilion has finally gained everyone's recognition!"

Gao Xingchen gently held Nan Li's hand, with a confident smile on his face, "This is just the beginning. I believe that the future of Xingchen Pavilion will be even brighter!"

However, in a corner that they didn't notice, a dark shadow quietly left, holding a letter with dense handwriting in his hand... After the banquet, everyone in Xingchen Pavilion was immersed in a joyful atmosphere, but Gao Xingchen and Nan Li knew that this was only the first step of a long journey. They still had a lot of things to do and many challenges to face.

"Xingchen, look." As soon as the banquet ended, Nan Li pulled Gao Xingchen aside and pointed her slender jade finger at Xuan Feng who was busy. "He seems to be in trouble."

Gao Xingchen followed Nan Li's gaze and saw Xuanfeng arguing with a gaunt old man in a green shirt with a frown on his face. He looked quite excited.

"Let's go and take a look." Gao Xingchen signaled Nan Li to be patient, and the two of them walked slowly to Xuanfeng.

"Mr. Zhou, it's not that I am unwilling to compromise, it's just that the Xingchen Pavilion is newly established and everything must be done according to the rules..." Xuanfeng was still trying hard to explain something.

"Rules? I have lived for most of my life, but I have never seen such inhumane rules!" The old man in green clothes puffed his beard and glared, obviously still angry.

"May I ask who this old gentleman is?" Gao Xingchen stepped forward and asked with a bow.

"This is Fairy Zhou, the formation master we just recruited." When Xuanfeng saw Gao Xingchen coming, he hurriedly introduced him as if he had seen a savior.

"It turns out to be Fairy Zhou. I have heard of you for a long time." Gao Xingchen bowed again, with a humble and polite attitude, "I wonder what made you so angry?"

Seeing Gao Xingchen's extraordinary demeanor, Fairy Zhou's tone softened a bit, and she told the whole story. It turned out that before joining Xingchen Pavilion, Fairy Zhou had signed a contract with someone, promising to build a defensive formation for him. But the other party changed his mind at the last minute, not only withholding remuneration, but also falsely accused Fairy Zhou of breach of contract and wanted to sue her in the Star Domain Court.

"How ridiculous!" After hearing about Fairy Zhou's experience, Gao Xingchen was filled with righteous indignation, "Xingchen Pavilion will never allow its members to suffer such injustice!"

After saying that, Gao Xingchen ordered Xuanfeng to invite the best lawyer in Xingchen Pavilion to seek justice for Fairy Zhou.

With Gao Xingchen's help, Zhou Xianzi's case was quickly resolved. The other party not only apologized in public, but also compensated Zhou Xianzi for all her losses.

"Thank you very much, Pavilion Master Gao, for your help!" Fairy Zhou burst into tears of gratitude, "From now on, my life belongs to the Xingchen Pavilion!"

"Mr. Zhou, you are too polite. When we see injustice, we should help others with our swords. This is the duty of chivalrous men like me." Gao Xingchen smiled heartily.

After this incident, Gao Xingchen's prestige in the Xingchen Pavilion rose to a higher level. That night, he stood on the high platform in the center of the banquet hall and delivered an impassioned speech in front of hundreds of Xingchen Pavilion members.

"Since its establishment, our Xingchen Pavilion has been destined to take a different path! We have to fight not only the Black Wind Village, but also those evil forces hiding in the dark, trying to subvert the order of the star field!"

Gao Xingchen's voice was loud and powerful, and every word seemed to strike at everyone's heart. "I know that this road is full of thorns and challenges, but I believe that as long as we unite as one and work together, we will be able to overcome all difficulties and achieve victory in the end!"

Gao Xingchen's words ignited the passion and enthusiasm in everyone's hearts. Thunderous applause and cheers broke out in the banquet hall, and it lasted for a long time...

However, just as everyone in Xingchen Pavilion worked together to prepare for new challenges, a letter from afar broke this rare peace...

Gao Xingchen's speech gave Xingchen Pavilion a shot of adrenaline. In the days that followed, the morale of Xingchen Pavilion was high, and everyone was full of energy. The construction work that had been stalled due to a lack of funds was restarted, and various cultivation resources were continuously delivered. Under the leadership of Hall Master Zhao and others, each hall carried out daily training and tasks in an orderly manner.

With her keen insight and vigorous style of doing things, Nan Li managed the internal affairs of Xingchen Pavilion in an orderly manner. Whether it was personnel recruitment, resource allocation, intelligence gathering, or logistical support, she handled it flawlessly, solving many worries for Gao Xingchen.

During this period, Gao Xingchen was not idle. In addition to practicing, he often cooked for the members of Xingchen Pavilion. He knew that in order to unite people, in addition to common goals and ideals, some more "down-to-earth" methods were needed. And food is undoubtedly the best lubricant.

Whenever night falls, wisps of smoke rise from the Xingchen Pavilion's martial arts arena, accompanied by waves of tempting aromas, and Gao Xingchen's specialties are served one after another. Whether it is the fragrant barbecue or the delicious fish soup, the members of Xingchen Pavilion are full of praise, and even Nan Li, who is always cold and aloof, can't help but be moved.

Under the attack of delicious food, the Star Pavilion gradually united. The members who originally came from different forces and had different personalities also began to gradually let down their guard, trust each other, and become as close as brothers.

However, just when Xingchen Pavilion seemed to be on the right track and thriving, a letter from afar broke this rare peace.

That evening, Gao Xingchen was busy in the kitchen, preparing dinner for the members of Xingchen Pavilion. Suddenly, Xuanfeng hurried in with a wax-sealed envelope in his hand.

"Master, there is a letter for you." Xuanfeng looked a little solemn.

Gao Xingchen took the envelope and saw only the words "Gao Xingchen" written on it, without a signature. He was puzzled, but still opened the envelope and took out the letter.

There was only one sentence on the letter:

"On the full moon night three days from now, let's meet at Zuixian Tower and wait for good news."

At the signature was a bright red seal with a strange pattern engraved on it, which looked like some ancient rune or some mysterious creature.

Gao Xingchen frowned, and a bad feeling rose in his heart. Although the content of the letter was brief, it had a strange atmosphere, especially the strange seal, which made him feel an inexplicable sense of oppression.

Who sent this letter? What is the "Zuixianlou" mentioned in the letter? Is it an opportunity or a trap that awaits him?