Prefecture City, Gao Chui Monastery
There was a flood in Ying Prefecture today. In previous years, the villages would have been deserted and people would have starved to death. However, in the blink of an eye, it was already the ninth year since the establishment of the dynasty. In the past few years, the soldiers and citizens had been fighting against bandits and robbers. Although there were many small skirmishes, the atmosphere of peace could be seen.
The entire village was recovering quickly. In previous years, they had accumulated some food. A small disaster would not kill anyone.
Furthermore, the government was also providing relief. Due to the establishment of the city's trading department, a few ports had become prosperous and had an annual income of three hundred thousand taels of silver. Although they had to hand over half of it to the government, they were still able to give out two thousand stones of grain.
Although the people were forgetful, perhaps those who were born after the establishment of the dynasty did not know how fortunate they were. However, those who had been through the chaos of the times were all busy farming. They thanked the government and the gods for their blessings. How could the number of incense offerings in the temples double?
Gao Chui Monastery was no exception. It was a new monastery after Zhang Jie Yu had bought the Xiu Rong. However, at the front of the monastery, there was an endless stream of people coming to offer incense. There were already people setting up stalls in front of the monastery, and it seemed to be quite popular.
Inside the monastery, there was a white wall separating it from the rest. The bamboo garden was quiet and the sunlight was just right. Butterflies and bees flew around in flocks, and some of the birds flew up in fright.
It was noon, and the incense Daoists (who were in charge of cleansing incense offerings) were in the kitchen for lunch. Through the wall, one could hear the sound of incense being offered.
In a quiet room, a young lady was meditating. She was dressed in a silver white robe that clung tightly to her body. She was a little young, but her features revealed a hint of charm. At such a young age, she had the potential to captivate and captivate people.
Three incense sticks were placed in the incense burner and lit up. When the setting sun shone into the room, the young lady stood up. Her face was filled with joy, "I've finally broken through to the eighth level. I'm getting closer to my goal of revenge. Pei Zi Yun, just you wait."
Ji Ai Guo pushed open the door of the quiet room and walked out, filled with resentment. The quiet room was the furthest inside, and just outside was Ji Ai Guo's room. The room was not big, and was decorated elegantly. The walls were lined with mulberry paper, and the windows were made of expensive glass. Other than that, it was very simple. The blankets were pink, and there was a white puppy embroidered on it.
Outside the yard, a Daoist was pacing back and forth in front of Ji Ai Guo's yard. Looking in through the arched door, the flowers in the yard were in full bloom, looking extremely adorable.
A petite figure could be vaguely seen through the window. This Daoist was Zhou An. At this moment, there was an indescribable fire burning in his heart. He paced a few steps and wanted to immediately rush in. He wanted to use the Yin and Yang Dual Cultivation Technique to steal this loli's True Yin and break through the Gate of Heaven.
His eyes were burning with passion as he thought about it. At this point, he suddenly thought of the old Daoist, and his body trembled. Previously, there was a Daoist who tried to violate Little Guo 'er when the old Daoist wasn't around. The old Daoist found out and crippled the Daoist's arts. He then chased the Daoist out on the grounds of harming a fellow disciple.
Not long after he left, he died on the way. Who would believe that he met a thief?
He has only trained for two years and he has already reached the seventh or eighth level. This is really the best cultivation vessel. Does Senior Uncle really think that he can protect himself in Holy Jail Sect?
Thinking about this, Zhou An paced a few steps. He was unwilling to give up and looked at her greedily. His eyes were filled with desire as he uncontrollably took a step forward.
Just as he took this step, he heard footsteps from afar. Zhou An was shocked and turned around before disappearing, startling many bees and butterflies.
Sometime later, an old Daoist dressed in luxurious Daoist robes appeared. When the old Daoist came out, he frowned and thought to himself, "Someone's here. Could it be Zhou An? This kid is taking advantage of the fact that he was appointed by the Sect Leader and is getting more and more brazen. He even dares to have designs on my disciple. "
The old Daoist thought to himself and sighed. After not seeing him for two years, the old Daoist's hair had turned even whiter. There were many wrinkles around his eyes and forehead. His face looked even more haggard and withered.
"I'm getting old." The old Daoist straightened his robes and gently knocked on the door. Ji Ai Guo saw through the crack in the door that it was the old Daoist. She then happily opened the door and hugged the old Daoist, "Grandpa Master, I'm already at the eighth level. I'm much closer to the day of my revenge."
Ji Ai Guo's face was full of smiles as she shared her happiness with the old Daoist.
Hearing Ji Ai Guo's words, the old Daoist stretched out a hand and patted her head, "Little Guo 'er, you're really powerful. You're already at the eighth level."
Hearing the old Daoist's praise, Ji Ai Guo's face was filled with joy, "Grandpa Master, please take a seat. I'll get you some tea."
She then turned around to fetch some tea and poured it for the old Daoist.
Seeing her back view, the old Daoist's heart sank. Pei Zi Yun was already a Yin Master now. If his disciple wanted to take revenge, it would be a long time before she could do so. It's just that Dark Altar Sect had decided to deal with Free Cloud Sect. Perhaps his disciple would have a chance to take revenge.
After pondering for some time, the Daoist laughed, "You've improved by leaps and bounds. I have a successor now. It's just that with your current strength, you're still not strong enough to kill your enemy. You have to plan ahead."
Ji Ai Guo was pouring tea when she heard these words. She hurriedly picked up the teacup and used a cloth to wipe the table clean.
"Grandpa Master, please have some tea." Ji Ai Guo said.
The old Daoist received the tea and took a sip, "Ai Guo, I know you want to take revenge. It's just that you're still young, and your Dao Arts are still lacking. You have to continue cultivating."
"I have to admit, Pei Zi Yun is a hero of his generation. His talents are not below yours. Now that he's able to fight against Dark Altar Sect, it's going to be tough for you to take revenge." The old Daoist said.
"Grandpa Master, I'm not afraid of hard work. I want to avenge my father and uncle Wang." Ji Ai Guo replied stubbornly. Just as the Daoist was about to speak again, someone knocked on the door, "Senior Uncle, is senior uncle in? I have urgent news."
"Zhou An?" The Daoist squinted his eyes and thought for some time, "This person usually avoids me. Why is he looking for me now?"
Thinking this way, he shouted, "Zhou An, come in."
Zhou An then pushed the door open and entered the room. He then bowed to the old Daoist and spoke anxiously, "Senior Uncle, Free Cloud Sect's news has arrived. There's been a huge change."
"Oh?" The old Daoist's face fell as he received the report. Hearing that it was from Free Cloud Sect, Ji Ai Guo stood on her tiptoes, wanting to take a look.
Zhou An handed the report over to the old Daoist, before sneaking a peek at Ji Ai Guo. Ji Ai Guo was dressed in a silver white robe, and her face was extremely adorable.
The old Daoist looked at Ji Ai Guo, who wanted to take a look at the report. He then raised the report a little higher. Seeing that her master had raised the report again, she pouted her lips. Since there were outsiders around, she didn't dare to act coquettishly towards the old Daoist.
As he read on, the old Daoist was shocked, "Dark Altar Sect failed. That's not surprising. The few of us joined forces and watched them like tigers waiting for prey. Naturally, we wouldn't allow them to win."
"It's just that before we even made a move, Free Cloud Sect won. That was unexpected. Besides, this sect was very decisive. On the second day, they appointed a new Sect Leader, and it was Pei Zi Yun!"
"What's more, they acted very quickly. Compensating the bereaved and building a new sect. Besides, Pei Zi Yun had disappeared for a period of time.
"After a period of time, he reappeared in the county. I wonder how he managed to convince the county magistrate to send troops over. With him as the Sect Leader, it's getting harder and harder to deal with."
"This guy became the Sect Leader?" Ji Ai Guo perked up her ears as she listened. Her face turned red.
"Ai, True Element Sect sealed off their mountain?" The old Daoist looked at the report and was bewildered. Why would True Element Sect seal off their mountain for no reason? A sense of foreboding flashed past his heart.
"True Element Sect sealed off their mountain. Could it be that they've gone to Free Cloud Sect?" The old Daoist asked.
Zhou An looked at the Elder, "Senior Uncle, True Element Sect might be worried that Dark Altar Sect would attack them."
Hearing these words, the old Daoist cleared his throat and ignored him. He was deep in thought. Zhou An took the opportunity to size up Ji Ai Guo. He hadn't seen this young lady for a long time. When he first arrived, she was frail and frail. But now, she looked like a lady from a wealthy family.
Ji Ai Guo was only twelve or thirteen years old. Her hair was combed into two buns, and her eyebrows were delicate. She had some baby fat on her. Her eyes were filled with passion.
As he looked at her, he remembered that she was the old Daoist's beloved disciple. He then acted normal and asked, "Senior Uncle, Free Cloud Sect has suffered a great loss. Should we continue with our plan?"
As he spoke, Zhou An walked closer to Ji Ai Guo. The old Daoist had long since noticed Zhou An's gaze, and his eyes turned cold.
After thinking for some time, he looked at Ji Ai Guo. Seeing that she was unwilling to give up and wanted to read the report, he sighed, "True Element Sect was once Free Cloud Sect's ally a hundred years ago. If I'm not wrong, they've moved to Free Cloud Sect."
"Although Free Cloud Sect has suffered a great loss, with Pei Zi Yun around, it would be difficult to deal with them. According to the report, he killed over thirty men from Dark Altar Sect in a single day. That's terrifying."
"Besides, he's very experienced in handling matters. He managed to convince the magistrate and gained the support of the government officials. The biggest difference between a government official and a Daoist is that when a government official dies, they don't feel any heartache."
"Losing a hundred men means nothing to the government officials. But how much does Free Cloud Sect have to pay for this?"
"Dark Altar Sect is a big sect. This loss would be a huge blow to their foundation. Holy Jail Sect's foundation can't be compared to Dark Altar Sect's. In fact, even Free Cloud Sect's foundation is weaker. But if we lose one, we'll lose one."
"Looking at the situation now, if I were to make a move, I would be sacrificed."
"If I succeed, I'll be sacrificed. If I fail, I'll be killed."
"I don't have much lifespan left. If I sacrifice myself, I'll be able to enter Paradise."
"But I still have Guo 'er. Even if I succeed, I might die inside. When that happens, Ai Guo will be left alone in the sect."
Initially, he didn't think much of it. But after taking care of her for so long, he treated her like a daughter or even a granddaughter.
"Ji Ai Guo's talents are extremely high. Her cultivation speed is fast, and she's still a virgin. There are many people who have their eyes on her. It's only because I'm an Elder that they don't dare to make a move."
"Our sect started off with the idea of dual cultivation. Using women as human cauldrons to increase our cultivation speed. When we acquired Paradise, we gradually changed our ways and developed new Dao Arts. However, this type of dual cultivation is still prevalent. How can I allow Ji Ai Guo to end up like this?"
How could the old Daoist be willing to give up? When this disciple of his grows up, she might even be able to fight for the position of Sect Leader. He had already given up on her. If he died, he would just cultivate in Paradise.
Now that he had an outstanding disciple, things were different. He could take the risk of reincarnating and embarking on the path of Dao once again. Thinking this way, he turned to Zhou An and said, "Go and report to the Sect Leader. Tell him that the situation has changed, and it's not appropriate to launch an attack on Free Cloud Sect."
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