Snail Village, Morning
Pei Zi Yun woke up early in the morning and smelled of alcohol. With Pei Qian Shi by his side, he could not reject the Village Chief's toast and drank it. This morning when he woke up, he felt unwell and decided to take a bath.
As he sank into the barrel, he called out, "System!"
A small white Plum Blossom appeared in front of his eyes and grew bigger, becoming a translucent information interface.
"Mission 1: Save Ye Su'er (Completed)"
"Mission 2: Attain Elementary Scholar status (Completed)"
"Mission 3: Obtain a Martial Cultivator's Legacy (Incomplete)"
"Now there's only mission 3 left. With the patrolling archers, the village is safe. But the Black Wind Sect is still a threat. It's not a good time to bring Ye Su'er home. I have to get rid of them and give Zhang Jie Yu what he deserves."
"And if I kill this rogue cultivator, I might be able to find a Martial Cultivator's Legacy."
"But if I want to kill this rogue cultivator, shouldn't I find a helper?"
"For example, Mr Zhao Ning. Although it's a little late now, can I get Mr Zhao's help?" As he pondered, the water turned cold and he put on his clothes. At this point, he heard Pei Qian Shi calling out from the window. He opened the door and saw that Pei Qian Shi had already prepared some gifts. She said, "My son, now that you've become an Elementary Scholar, it's a joyous occasion. I called for Mr Zhao yesterday, but he didn't come. But you still have to go to his house."
Pei Zi Yun had the same intention and prepared to go. After a while, Pei Qian Shi finished packing and wanted Pei Zi Yun to bring the gifts over. Pei Zi Yun could not reject her and took them.
Even before he reached the bamboo house, he could see a bamboo forest. The morning breeze blew past, and the bamboo forest was like a wave, moving up and down with the wind.
When he arrived at the front of the courtyard, he saw that the fence was fastened. He gently pushed the door open and saw Mr. Zhao carrying a plate of stir-fried vegetables into the courtyard.
"Teacher!" Pei Zi Yun hurried forward to greet him.
Zhao Ning raised his head and saw that it was Pei Zi Yun. He laughed, "What a coincidence that you've come. Yesterday, your junior brother had just hunted a wild rabbit, and had just finished his meal this morning. I didn't expect you to be here.
Pei Zi Yun bowed respectfully, "Fortunately, I did not fail Mister's mission. This time, I became an Elementary Scholar. I just returned to the village yesterday, and came here today to see Mister. Thanks to you, I managed to become an Elementary Scholar."
"That's because you're talented in literature. That's why you're blessed." Zhao Ning waved his hands and sighed in his heart. Although this disciple had been blessed by his ancestors, it was not much. He had thought that he would have to struggle for a few years, but he did not expect that he would pass the Imperial Examinations. He was a little surprised, but also a little gratified. No matter what, this secular disciple would not have to worry about food or clothing in the future. He poured himself a cup of wine and said, "This Elementary Scholar is the starting point of the Imperial Examinations. You still have a long way to go.
Pei Zi Yun's heart sank as he asked, "Mister, what's going on? Did something big happen? "
Zhao Ning waved his hands, indicating that he wasn't. He paused for a while before saying, "I am not from the mortal world. You should have met people from my sect before. When you became an Elementary Scholar, you met my fellow disciples in the prefecture – Silver Dragon Temple, the monk, the thieves, the sloppy Daoist."
Hearing Mister Zhao's words, Pei Zi Yun was mentally prepared, but was still shocked.
Seeing this, Zhao Ning sighed softly. The few years he had spent teaching Pei Zi Yun had gone by in a flash. Not to mention anything else, just the fact that he had taught Pei Zi Yun made him feel like he was half a disciple. At this point, he lowered his voice and said softly, "I am a hidden Daoist. This time, I came here to look for the reincarnated Elder. Now that I have succeeded, I have found him. He is your fellow disciple.
"Benefactor, since you are from a Daoist sect, can't you help me?" Pei Zi Yun said sincerely, "Regarding the incident at Silver Dragon Temple, I feel that the world is fickle. Only the path of immortals is real. Benefactor, on account of our many years of friendship, please help me."
As he said this, he wanted to kowtow to Zhao Ning. Who knew that Zhao Ning would usually accept his kowtow, but this time, he did not. A gentle force stopped him from kowtowing. He then said, "Foolish disciple, fate has its limits. You are too late."
Seeing Pei Zi Yun's face filled with disappointment, Zhao Ning could not bear to see him like this. He then said, "My fellow disciple has given you an introductory manual. Although it is not part of our sect's teachings, it is an authentic way to enter the Dao. If you use this manual to cultivate to the tenth level, and enter the Dao Foundation, then you and I will still be fated to be master and disciple."
"Master, I have settled everything down. I am only waiting for my fellow disciple to bid farewell before I leave." At this point, he saw Zhang Yun carrying a huge bag on his back. He was carrying some items in his hands, and was talking and laughing with a young man. When he reached the door, he shouted loudly.
Hearing this voice, Pei Zi Yun looked over and saw the young man behind Zhang Yun. The young man was dressed in a Daoist robe, and had a handsome physique. Anyone who saw him would have a good impression of him.
As soon as Pei Zi Yun saw him, he squinted his eyes and thought back to the events of his previous life. So this was young master Xie's accomplice, Song Zhi. He was the current generation's senior brother!
In his previous life, it was this man who had betrayed young master Xie. Young master Xie had helped him to become the sect leader.
Meeting his enemy, Pei Zi Yun felt an indescribable anger welling up within him. His eyes turned red and widened. He could even see the whites of his eyes. They were bloodshot, and had a murderous look in his eyes.
As soon as this emotion appeared, Pei Zi Yun knew that something was wrong. Everyone present was a disciple of an immortal sect, and had keen senses. Once he looked at the original owner, he could feel that something was amiss. He then hurriedly raised his hands and used his sleeves to cover his face and eyes. He then said, "Not good, the wind and sand have gotten into my eyes."
At this point, Song Zhi, who was standing beside Zhang Yun, felt uneasy. He blinked his eyes, and did not know where this feeling came from.
Zhang Yun walked up and said, "Senior brother, if the sand has gotten into your eyes, blow on it. If you rub your eyes, the sand will seep in."
As he said this, he pulled Pei Zi Yun's hands away and helped blow on his eyes. When he looked into Pei Zi Yun's eyes, he saw that Pei Zi Yun's eyes were red and filled with killing intent. He was shocked.
Pei Zi Yun put his hands down and smiled, "The sand has been rubbed out, thank you junior brother for worrying!"
As soon as he said this, his expression returned to normal. Zhang Yun then felt that he had been worrying too much. The sand had gotten into his eyes, and his eyes were already red.
Seeing Pei Zi Yun and Zhang Yun getting along so well, Zhao Ning was gratified.
Pei Zi Yun thought that since he had been reborn, these enemies from his previous life were actually enemies of the original owner. Naturally, he could look at them as if they were on a mission. Now that he saw Song Zhi, Pei Zi Yun realized that the original owner's hatred for him was deeply rooted in his heart. He had not forgotten about it, and was instead engraved in his bones.
It was as if this hatred had seeped into his soul bit by bit. When he fused with the original owner, he had accepted the hatred and love of the original owner. He was deep in thought and groaned.
At this point, Zhao Ning said, "Since you're back, has everything been settled at home?"
Zhang Yun cupped his fists and bowed, "Master is benevolent and has given me money. Everything has been settled at home, and I can leave anytime."
At this point, Zhao Ning said, "You two fellow disciples will not be able to see each other again. This time, it might be forever. Go and say your goodbyes."
As he said this, he felt a sense of loneliness as he entered the bamboo house.
Seeing this, Song Zhi sighed as well. After entering the sect, everything would be different. He followed Mister Zhao into the bamboo house, leaving some time for his fellow disciple.
Zhang Yun pulled Pei Zi Yun and whispered, "Senior brother, don't be sad. I eavesdropped on the conversation between master and senior uncle, and they talked about senior brother."
"Senior uncle said that seeing that you have the heart to become an immortal, he has followed master's instructions and taught senior brother the incantation. As long as senior brother can cultivate to the tenth level, he will be able to enter the sect. He also said that before that, don't get into any conflicts. Senior uncle said that there are people behind the Black Wind sect."
These words were not new information, as they had all been instructed. They even mentioned that the rogue cultivators behind the Black Wind sect might be related to Holy Jail Sect.
However, Pei Zi Yun was still thankful to Zhang Yun. He thought about how he had missed out on many things in his previous life. In his previous life, he had to wait ten years to become a rogue cultivator. He then met Elder Zhao and entered Free Cloud Sect. Pei Zi Yun was speechless for a moment. It was obvious that Elder Zhao had high hopes for him.
Tears flowed down his cheeks uncontrollably, and he hurriedly wiped them away with his sleeves.
Zhang Yun looked at Pei Zi Yun and saw that he was covering his face with his hands. He then asked, "Senior brother, what's wrong?"
"Nothing much. It's just that I rubbed my eyes with the sand. I feel a little uncomfortable now." Pei Zi Yun put his hands down, tears welling up in the corners of his eyes.
Zhang Yun had wanted to say more, but seeing Pei Zi Yun in such a state, he was speechless. After a long time, he then said, "Well then, senior brother, let's part ways. Oh yes, master said that there's nothing else in this courtyard except for some valuable books. If we leave them here, they will be taken away. Senior brother, please take them!"
"I understand. You guys can leave!" Pei Zi Yun covered his face with his hands. After some time, he pulled down his sleeves and looked around. The entire courtyard and the bamboo house were empty. They had all disappeared.
Pei Zi Yun sighed and looked around the courtyard. The tea was still warm. When he reached the bamboo house, he saw that the rice and other miscellaneous items were still there. He went up to the study room, where thousands of books were arranged neatly.
After a long period of silence, he reached the bottom of the stairs and started practicing the Hundred Beasts Technique. Although he felt extremely comfortable, he did not feel any spiritual energy at all. Pei Zi Yun sighed. He did not have spiritual roots, and could not cultivate. He had to complete the mission first.
He had to start with the Black Wind bandits, and kill the rogue cultivator. The rogue cultivator's techniques were shallow, and he could not cultivate much. However, Pei Zi Yun did not need any Dao Arts. All he needed was a bit of spiritual energy to transform into spiritual roots.
He did not have any Dao Arts. Even if he was a rogue cultivator, it would be difficult to kill him. He needed help. Zhao Ning was no longer an option. If he wanted to borrow a knife, he had to find another way.
The village was a force to be reckoned with. Although there were patrols in the village, and some villagers were trained, they were not willing to take the initiative to attack. At this point, Pei Zi Yun had an idea, "I just remembered an opportunity. It's within these few days, and I might be able to get it."
"That's right, even if I don't go and fetch Ye Su 'er, I should at least let her know."
"It's getting late, let's have lunch first!" Just as he was thinking about this, he returned to the village and heard someone shouting. He looked over and saw a middle aged man.
When he got closer, he noticed that this middle aged man looked like a butler. He was rather skinny. When he saw Pei Zi Yun, he smiled and welcomed him, "I wanted to look for the Elementary Scholar yesterday, but I thought that the Elementary Scholar must have something important to attend to. That's why I came over today."
As he said this, he looked at Pei Zi Yun and saw that the Elementary Scholar was young, handsome, and had a pair of spirited eyes. He then continued, "This time, I'm here to return the title deed to the Elementary Scholar."
"My master said that the Elementary Scholar's family had to use money to exchange the land for the title deed. At that time, he felt that it was a pity. He thought that in a few years, he would definitely become an Elementary Scholar. Now that Master Pei has become an Elementary Scholar, we will return the land." The butler said.
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