Transmigrating over ten thousand years late, I was forced to become a mighty presence

Chapter 494: Chapter 219 Causality Arises Again_2

However, before the carriage approached the Xue family’s manor, several messenger talismans fell into the carriage, followed by a few cries of surprise.

“The superintendent has arrived?”

“The superintendent actually went to see the Supreme Taoist first?”

After a brief silence, the flood dragon carriages made a unanimous decision.

“Go back!”

“Since the superintendent has arrived, it’s not suitable for this prince to show up.”

“Let’s give the superintendent some deference and choose another day to visit the Supreme Taoist.”

The princes turned and left, and other dignitaries who had heard the news also chose to step aside after a moment’s hesitation.

At the gates of the Xue manor, several members of the Xue family who tried to curry favor with the superintendent of the Imperial Astronomical Bureau stood in front of the carriages, their expressions filled with awkwardness.

The superintendent of the Imperial Astronomical Bureau completely ignored their advances, especially when all the dignitaries were gathered, their actions resembling those of ignorant clowns.

Yet, in the face of the superintendent, they dare not harbor the slightest thought of anger in their hearts, only standing still at their spots.

Just then, a clear sound of footsteps slowly emerged from the Xue family’s manor.

Everyone’s spirits were lifted, and they looked expectantly towards the figure walking out of the gate, only to be surprised the next moment.

The person who walked out of the Xue manor was not the long-awaited Shen Yuan, but Xue Mingzhi, a well-known genius of the Imperial Capital.

Xue Mingzhi’s gaze swept over the many dignitaries present, finally resting on an ancient and simple carriage.

“Teacher Shen is not seeing guests today.”

As his words fell, Xue Mingzhi turned and walked back into the Xue family’s manor.

In front of the gates of the Xue manor, all the dignitaries who saw this scene were in an uproar.

“The… the superintendent has been refused?”

“It wasn’t even the Supreme Taoist who spoke personally, but Xue Mingzhi who delivered the message.”

“Arrogant! This is simply too arrogant!”

“The Supreme Taoist, though a powerful being from ten thousand years ago, should still show some courtesy to the superintendent, who is the foremost person of the present world, backed by Great Xia, even the Tao Harmony Taoist Doyen ought to.”

All eyes were fixed on the ancient carriage.

The superintendent of the Imperial Astronomical Bureau, the second most powerful person in Great Xia’s Imperial Court, had his face slapped so easily by an outsider, and everyone was expecting his response.

Zhong Buwen, as the superintendent sealed by the fate of the Great Xia Dynasty, held a revered position almost equal to that of the State Preceptor, possessing the capability to control a portion of humanity’s fate.

Now that the rules of heaven and earth are incomplete, even if Shen Yuan was a great power from ten thousand years ago, relying on some special means to walk in the present world, he could not possibly exert a force beyond the Spirit Transmutation Peak.

The superintendent in charge of humanity’s fate was very likely to suppress the Supreme Taoist.

Many dignitaries’ eyes flickered with anticipation, while the Xue family’s complexions turned deathly white, never expecting the situation would escalate to this point.

“That Teacher Shen is too arrogant; how could the superintendent of the Imperial Astronomical Bureau be so easily insulted by outsiders?”

“Teacher Shen is going to doom our Xue family.”

“It’s all Xue Mingzhi’s fault for bringing such a disaster upon our family.”

Amidst the attention of all, the superintendent in the carriage finally spoke.

“Since Teacher Shen is occupied today, I shall choose another day for my visit.”

The flat tone of his voice contained a hint of respect, seemingly unaffected by the earlier rejection.

The emaciated old horse let out a whinny, then slowly pulled the ancient, simple carriage away into the distance.

All the dignitaries watching were wide-eyed with disbelief in their gaze.

They could not understand how the superintendent of Great Xia, the second most powerful figure, being slighted so lightly, had no reaction at all.

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“The Supreme Taoist hasn’t just slapped the face of the superintendent; he has slapped the face of Great Xia’s Imperial Court.”

“With such actions from the superintendent, could he not fear displeasing the emperor?”

“Go and find out for me! Locate all information about the Supreme Taoist!”

In front of the Xue family’s gate, the dignitaries from various states and prefectures looked eye to eye.

Since Teacher Shen was unwilling to even meet with the superintendent, there was no need for them to embarrass themselves further, so they all took their leave voluntarily.

The previously bustling gate of the Xue manor became deserted in an instant.

Uncle Changyuan watched as the last spirit beast carriage departed, his expression changing abruptly as he turned to look at the Xue family members behind him.

Taking a deep breath, Uncle Changyuan spoke sternly,

“How can my Xue family have so many short-sighted people?

It’s fortunate that Teacher Shen is not holding you accountable; otherwise, do you think you would still be standing here?”

“However, it’s one thing for Teacher Shen to be lenient, but we at the Xue family cannot be unaware of our place.

From today onwards, the Great Elder, Second Elder, Third Elder, Xue Mingwen, Xue Minghu… you sixteen people, head to the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains and take charge there for three years.

Without an order from the family head, you shall not return!”

The names mentioned by Uncle Changyuan were those who had commented before.

All the Xue family members whose names were called had dramatic changes in their expressions and wanted to object, but ultimately bowed their heads under Uncle Changyuan’s daunting gaze.

“We will heed the family head’s decree!”

The members of the Xue family returned to the manor, and the gates of the Xue manor closed slowly, cutting off the prying eyes of the outside world.

Some rejoiced while others mourned, and after punishing the members of the Xue family, Uncle Changyuan went to see Shen Yuan who resided in Lang Huan Garden.

Clearly, Uncle Changyuan was not as indifferent as he appeared on the surface.

Before he could step into Lang Huan Garden, he encountered Xue Mingzhi outside the courtyard.

Uncle Changyuan hurriedly stepped forward to inquire, “Mingzhi, what profound reason does Teacher Shen have for refusing the superintendent’s visit?”