99: Chapter 99 Law Enforcement Hall

Tang Yanrou's beautiful eyes shimmered with brilliance as her gaze toward Chu Feng became increasingly tender.

Fang Li gripped the danyin fruit, and as he looked at Chu Feng's sincere and bright smile, a wave of emotion surged in his heart.

He took a deep breath and carefully placed the spiritual fruit into a jade box with great importance.

Then, he bowed solemnly to Chu Feng: "Junior Brother Chu, I shall engrave the kindness you showed me today in my heart!"

"If I achieve success in the future, I shall never forget this! From now on, Junior Brother, if you have any need, just say the word, and I, Fang Li, will go through fire and water without hesitation!"

This bow was full of sincerity.

Fang Li knew that he had made the right gamble this time.

This man, Chu Feng, not only possessed extraordinary talent and courage but, more importantly, he had such magnanimity and vision.

One would never suffer a loss by associating with such a person.

"Senior Brother Fang, you are overstating it."

Chu Feng quickly helped Fang Li up and smiled, "It is only right for fellow disciples to support each other. If Senior Brother continues to be so polite, I will start to wonder if you are treating me as an outsider."

"Good! Good! Then I won't be pretentious!"

Fang Li straightened up, a brilliant smile on his face. The gloom in his heart had vanished, and he felt his future was bright.

He looked at Chu Feng, then at Senior Brother Zhao Tieshan and the others, suggesting: "I am delighted to have met you all today and to have received such a generous gift from Junior Brother Chu!"

"Not far ahead is the Turtle Mountain Market. There is a 'Drunken Immortal Pavilion' there with extraordinary spiritual wine and dishes. Why don't I host, and we go for a hearty drink?"

"Good!!" Chu Feng agreed with a smile.

Since the favor had been given, it was naturally time to deepen their bond.

A dining table was the perfect place to exchange feelings and solidify relationships.

Seeing Chu Feng agree, Tang Yanrou naturally had no objections.

Just as they were preparing to set off.

Senior Brother Zhao Tieshan suddenly took a step forward, cupped his fists to Chu Feng, and said, "Junior Brother Chu! Having fought side by side today and witnessed your character, I, Zhao, am filled with admiration!"

"I wonder... I wonder if we few might have the honor of staying by Junior Brother's side within the Sect in the future, to advance and retreat together, and cultivate as one?"

He spoke quite bluntly. Seeing the relationship between Chu Feng and Fang Li rapidly closing, if they didn't state their intentions now, it might be harder to join this forming circle later.

Chu Feng's gaze swept over Senior Brother Zhao Tieshan and the other two.

Since he had decided to cultivate his own power within the Sect, there was no reason to turn away the first group of people who actively sought to join him.

"Senior Brother Zhao, you are overstating it."

Chu Feng's smile was gentle, yet it carried a convincing power. "It is my honor to be favored by you, Senior Brothers and Senior Sister."

"In the future within the Sect, we should naturally support each other and progress together."

"If the three of you don't mind, let's go have a drink at Senior Brother Fang's place today. It can be considered the first gathering of our small circle, how about it?"

"We could not ask for more!" Senior Brother Zhao Tieshan and the other two were overjoyed and responded in unison.

Their hanging hearts finally settled; they knew that from this moment on, they were truly on Chu Feng's boat.

"Haha, good!"

Seeing this, Fang Li also laughed heartily. "I didn't expect such a happy occasion today! Junior Brother Chu has gained three more capable generals; congratulations are in order! Come, we must drink our fill today!"

Within the Duobao Sect, factions were numerous, and relationships were complex.

Family powers, master-disciple Legacies, mountain peak offices, Genius small groups... various circles were intricately intertwined.

The path of cultivation was long and difficult, and lone wolves often found the going tough.

Joining a powerful and united circle meant more resources, information, protection, and opportunities.

Small figures had their ways of survival in small circles, while great figures had their methods of maneuvering in large circles.

In Chu Feng's rising circle, although the core members' cultivation levels weren't top-tier yet, Chu Feng's own potential, his vague connection to the Duobao Peak Master, and the boldness and means he displayed today all made Fang Li see immense investment value.

The stronger Chu Feng's circle became, the higher the returns for an early 'investor' like him.

And once he successfully formed his core and became a Golden Core Immortal Master, he, in turn, could become a powerful backer and aid for Chu Feng's circle.

This was a virtuous cycle and bond.

"I have yet to ask, who are these three Junior Brothers and Junior Sister?" Fang Li asked with a smile and a friendly attitude.

"I am Zhao Tieshan of Zhanbao Peak, ninth level of Foundation Establishment."

Senior Brother Zhao Tieshan quickly introduced them, "This is Junior Sister Yu Lan, ninth level of Foundation Establishment, and this is Junior Brother Fan Ning, eighth level of Foundation Establishment."

Fang Li nodded to each in greeting, memorizing their names.

The group chatted and laughed as they took to the air, flying toward the Turtle Mountain Market.

The Turtle Mountain Market was located on the outskirts of the Turtle Mountain range. It was a bustling trading hub for cultivators under the jurisdiction of the Duobao Sect.

Under Fang Li's lead, the group soon arrived at the most famous 'Drunken Immortal Pavilion' in the market.

The building was five stories high, built with spiritual wood, featuring carved beams and painted rafters, and was filled with Spiritual Qi.

Fang Li was clearly a regular, as he directly requested a private room by the window on the top floor.

Spiritual wine and fine delicacies were soon served in a steady stream.

The wine was thirty-year-old 'Green Spirit Brew.' It was crisp on the palate with a long-lasting finish and could nourish spiritual power.

The dishes were mostly prepared from the flesh of Foundation Establishment Yao Beasts and spiritual plants, perfect in color, aroma, and taste, and also possessed nourishing effects.

After three rounds of wine and five courses of food, the atmosphere at the table became increasingly lively.

Fang Li talked and laughed, sharing interesting stories from the Sect and his insights on cultivation.

Senior Brother Zhao Tieshan had a hearty personality and toasted frequently.

Yu Lan and Fan Ning also gradually opened up, discussing their respective areas of expertise.

This drinking session lasted from the afternoon until the night fell and the lights began to glow.

Their relationships quickly drew closer amidst the toasts and conversations, and the prototype of a small group centered around Chu Feng quietly formed.

It wasn't until the lights in the market began to dim that the group ended their banquet, still wanting more.

Fang Li insisted on paying the bill and made an agreement with Chu Feng to stay in touch often before they went their separate ways.

Chu Feng led the slightly tipsy Senior Brother Zhao Tieshan and the others onto Tang Yanrou's thunder cloud boat, slowly flying toward the Duobao Sect's mountain gate in the night.

...

While Chu Feng and the others were drinking,

The Law Enforcement Hall began a meeting.

The Law Enforcement Hall was located halfway up the main peak, Duobao Peak. The building was solemn and majestic, built from mysterious black giant stones, with eaves as sharp as knives, exuding an inviolable aura of sternness.

At this moment, the atmosphere inside the Law Enforcement Great Hall was heavy.

At the head of the hall,

Deputy Hall Master Ren Tianxing sat upon a dark iron throne.

He wore dark gold law enforcement robes, his face as cold as rock, his eyes flashing with hidden brilliance as they opened and closed. The aura around him was as deep as the sea—he was at the Perfection of the Golden Core realm!

Since almost all the Nascent Soul Elders of the Sect had gone to the front lines and the Law Enforcement Hall Master was also absent,

He was the highest authority in the Law Enforcement Hall, holding the power of life and death.

On both sides below,

Seven or eight Golden Core Deacons were seated, with Deacon Tang Hao among them.

These people all had solid auras and sharp gazes; they were the backbone of the Law Enforcement Hall, usually responsible for handling various disputes and criminal cases within and outside the Sect. They held great power and were known for their tough style.