Seeing that Xie Cheng Dong and Shi Mu Zhong had left, the blind Daoist sat there for a while without making any movements. After a while, he walked towards the side hall. There was a very small altar here, and it was very dark. There was only a single lantern on top of the altar. It wasn't very tall, and the flame of the lantern was glowing green.
If anyone were to enter, they would have to squint their eyes to see what was inside the altar. It was a very strange object. It was not a Daoist statue, nor was it a statue of a deity. It wasn't even an ancestral tablet. It was an iron anchor.
The iron anchor had a metal chain attached to it, and looked very small. The blind Daoist knelt before it. Under the green light, he looked very pious.
"Pa, pa, pa!" He kowtowed three times, and then knocked his forehead on the ground. The blind Daoist then said, "Master, Xie Cheng Dong has fallen into our trap!"
As soon as he said this, a buzzing sound could be heard as the iron anchor glowed brightly. The blind Daoist's face turned green. At the same time, the skies above the Daoist Monastery were covered with dark clouds. A bolt of lightning lit up the entire hall. A deafening clap of thunder could be heard as the blind Daoist spat out a mouthful of blood. He only had enough time to blow on the lantern, and the entire hall was plunged into darkness.
The lightning seemed to have lost its target. The rain continued to pour, and the wind howled. The newly grown mulberry trees danced in the wind, making a rustling sound.
Free Cloud Mountain, Daoist Monastery
"Boom!" A long rumble of thunder could be heard. Pei Zi Yun felt his heart palpitate as he awoke from his dream, "What's going on? Is it spring thunder? Why is it so strong? "
Pei Zi Yun sat up, still feeling his heart palpitate. He then saw a red light in front of him. He paused as he saw a Plum Blossom in front of him. It was getting bigger and bigger, until it became a semi-transparent information interface. It was glowing with an urgent red light.
"What's going on?" Pei Zi Yun was shocked as he looked at the information interface. In the next moment, his expression turned solemn, and even slightly ashen.
It wasn't that there was something there. Nothing would cause such a reaction. On the contrary, although the information interface was glowing with an urgent red light, there wasn't even a single word.
"What's going on?" Pei Zi Yun suppressed his panic and took a closer look. Indeed, there were no words at all. However, the red light that signified the urgency of the situation did not seem to be disappearing.
Pei Zi Yun casually grabbed a piece of jade and caressed it. A cool sensation spread from his fingers, and his emotions gradually calmed down.
"Don't be afraid, I'm no longer the same Pei Zi Yun. Let me think."
"What about the situation in Ying Prefecture that has enmity with me and threatens me?"
"No, the Governor is now methodically opening up the sea restrictions. He's very wise, and only opened up three ports. Although there was a moment of chaos, the power of the province was concentrated in three ports, and all the thieves were suppressed."
"In the past few months, the Governor has already spread out the plates. After consulting with His Majesty, he established a trading department. When foreign ships are inspected by the trading department, a fifth of the revenue will be collected. Just this alone has earned the Governor ten thousand taels of silver a month. His Majesty is very pleased."
"That's Ji Bei Hou?"
"No, there's news that Ji Bei Hou has voluntarily relinquished his military power, and has presided over the disarmament of the army. Half of the army has been returned to farming. I've heard that the Emperor was very happy, and even gave him a few words of encouragement."
"The situation in Ying Prefecture is looking good. Even if Ji Bei Hou has some hidden dangers, it shouldn't have exploded out now. Both parties are now sharing the fruits of their labor."
"If it's not the Governor or Ji Bei Hou, who else could it be?"
"Holy Jail Sect?"
"Hm hm, didn't I say that my sword techniques are already at the level of a master? There are over a hundred million people under the heavens, and only ten of them are at this level. Even if Holy Jail Sect sends out a Yin Master, they might not be able to take me down within ten steps."
"Furthermore, our enmity is only because of Zhang Jie Yu. Although he is important, but for him and me, we might not be willing to fight to the death with Free Cloud Sect."
"If it's not Free Cloud Sect, then it's our own sect?"
"Hm hm, our own sect's standards are only so-so. Even if it's the Sect Leader, other than using his powers in Paradise, he wouldn't be in such danger. Besides, even if the Sect Leader were to go crazy, the Patriarchs would still be around!"
"As for this Song Zhi, is he even worthy of being a threat to me? Even the Plum Blossom had to warn me?"
"If he had such capabilities, why would he be a dog in my previous life?" Pei Zi Yun thought about it and could not think of a reason, 'The Imperial Court and I have a good relationship. The Emperor and the Grand Princess both admire me. Why would I be a threat?'
Pei Zi Yun was unable to fall asleep. He looked up at the sky and realized that it was already dawn. The sun was rising, and the mountain fog had dissipated. He then got up and walked out.
Although Free Cloud Mountain was small, it still spanned over tens of miles. Not far from the monastery, there was a huge flat and smooth rock. When the sun rose from the East, hundreds of disciples would wake up early to take in fresh breaths and absorb their energy.
However, it was still too early. Pei Zi Yun walked over and saw that there was no one around. He looked at the mountain fog that had yet to dissipate. All of a sudden, he had a thought, 'Could it be Xie Cheng Dong?'
According to the original owner's memories, Xie Cheng Dong would come out of seclusion after five years. After that, he would sweep across the lands. He had even participated in the revolution of the Imperial Qi, and managed to swallow up more than ten sects, causing the rest of the sects to panic.
But it was still too early, hence Pei Zi Yun had not thought of this person at all. As soon as he thought of this, the red light on the information interface dimmed by half. Only a small portion of the red light refused to be extinguished. Pei Zi Yun saw this and thought that it was inconceivable.
'Is it really Xie Cheng Dong? He made a move in advance, and even threatened me? '
Pei Zi Yun's gaze landed on the last mission. "Mission: Breakthrough the gates of heaven, become a Core Disciple." It was originally a normal mission, but now it had turned red, and was even bolded.
'Is this the Plum Blossom urging me?'
'That's right. The Plum Blossom seems to have some restrictions, and cannot explain it clearly. Pei Zi Yun had always been decisive. He then thought to himself, 'I've been in the sect for quite some time now, and have achieved my goal of making connections.'
'There's no benefit in staying any longer. I shall bid farewell to the Sect Leader and Master. I've received Liao Ge's dying wish, and shall visit his daughter. Once I've settled her down, I shall search for my destiny, and break through the gates of heaven. Becoming a Core Disciple is not a big deal, but it will also increase my strength.
'Or perhaps, I should start collecting information on Black Altar Sect and Xie Cheng Dong.'
Capital City
It was raining in the spring, and a gust of wind blew past. A woman was praying to a statue of a deity, burning incense.
"My wife, hurry up and cook for me. What are you mumbling about in your room? We used to live in a brick house in the countryside, and it wasn't as comfortable as this. Now that we're citizens of the capital, we need to be more dignified. Don't believe in such nonsense all day. "A rough looking man walked out from the corner of the house, and saw the woman mumbling to herself.
"I'll go, I'll go now." The woman saw the man and panicked, and ran away.
On the streets, an ox-cart had bells on it, and the driver was wearing a raincoat as he drove the ox-cart forward.
Pei Zi Yun sat within the ox-cart. The ox-cart was covered with linoleum, and there were two seats inside. There was a table in the middle. Chen Yuan, who sat opposite him, smiled as he retrieved a silver bottle and poured a cup of tea, "Young Master, I've completed all the tasks you've asked me to do. Now that the fields have been reclaimed and planted, I'm sure we'll have a good harvest this year."
"According to your instructions, the ancestral home in Snail Village has been rebuilt. Third Chef Bai has already hired a few serving maids to serve the old lady."
"We've bought three storefronts in Slow River County, and have opened up shop. This month, we've turned our losses into profits."
Pei Zi Yun did not reply, and looked out the window. It was indeed a beautiful scenery. He could see a few willow trees, and a few small buildings with high eaves. There was a river about ten feet wide, and the water flowed very slowly. Further away, he could see many more buildings. At this point, he was nearing the Stone Face Workshop. The small alleyway was quiet, and the ox-cart was heading towards Liao Mansion. Pei Zi Yun let out a smile and asked, "Is there any trouble with these matters?"
"There's no trouble at all. Young Master, the news of you receiving an audience with the Emperor has already spread far and wide. Who in this county would dare to cause trouble for you?"
At this point, they had already arrived. Chen Yuan hurriedly helped Pei Zi Yun down and opened up the umbrella. The courtyard wasn't very big, and there was a plaque hanging on the door, "Liao Mansion."
Pei Zi Yun walked forward as Chen Yuan kept the umbrella and knocked on the door. A woman dressed in rough clothes walked out. Chen Yuan stepped forward and asked, "Is this Liao Mansion?"
"Yes, this is Liao Mansion. It's just that Liao Ge has passed away, and our clan members are here." The woman replied.
"My Young Master was entrusted by Liao Ge before he passed away to visit his daughter. He hopes that I can meet her." Chen Yuan said. His Young Master's promise was worth a thousand gold. Since Liao Ge had asked him to meet his daughter, he wanted to meet her.
The woman looked at Pei Zi Yun and heard his words. She was shocked and panicked, "No, Liao Ge's daughter passed away long ago. Her roots are not here."
The woman stammered as she spoke, and was clearly unhappy.
Hearing these words, Pei Zi Yun was shocked. Liao Ge had told him that he had a four year old daughter, and yet this woman said that she had passed away. Pei Zi Yun's expression changed as he took a step forward, "What? Tell me the situation. "
Chen Yuan immediately threatened her, "You woman, if you dare to lie to me, I will bring you to the magistrate's office and beat you to death."
The woman saw Chen Yuan's angry glare and was frightened. She hurriedly took a few steps back, "You're related to Liao Ge? But Liao Ge has passed away, and is now living in my house. Don't come looking for us. "
The woman then shouted, "This is the arrangement of the clan. Even if I go to the magistrate's office, I'm not afraid."
When Pei Zi Yun heard these words, his face turned cold. He understood the rules of the ancient clans. If a family had no sons, they would be considered dead. The family's assets would then be divided among the clan.
In his original world, Liu Rushi's husband had died, and her clan members came to steal his belongings. She was forced to commit suicide.
Although the dynasty had a law, "Widows and women are not allowed to die."
Pei Zi Yun suppressed his anger and took a step forward, "I won't ask anything else. I just want to know where Liao Ge's daughter is."
"What daughter? I'm not sure." The woman replied in a flustered manner as she retreated.
Hearing the sound from the door, a burly man shouted out. His face was ferocious, and he had a moustache on his face. Seeing Pei Zi Yun standing in front of the woman, he glared at Pei Zi Yun, "So you're the one who came to my house looking for trouble?"
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