After killing Count Zhong Qin, Pei Zi Yun let out a groan and wiped his nose. His nose was bleeding profusely, "Count Zhong Qin was locked up in the capital and stripped of his title. In theory, he's just a commoner now."
"But in actual fact, he still has the air of an official, and it's not a small one. Killing him would result in a backlash."
The sounds of patrols outside the room, as well as the neighing of horses and the neighing of mules, could be heard clearly. Pei Zi Yun saw that there was water in the room and decided to wash his face. He then took out the booklet and looked at it carefully. He searched through his memories. After a long time, he shook his head and sighed.
"Actually, to be fair, this booklet is not without reason."
"Free Cloud Sect's history and foundations are still shallow, and there aren't many records about this. However, I've been entrusted with many secrets. Thinking about it, it's indeed true."
"Daoists have divine abilities, and naturally have great strength. It's just that they can't control the Imperial Qi. If they did, how could others survive?"
"In ancient times, there was still the Immortal Dao. It's just that the Imperial Qi and the Immortal Dao had diverged. After a thousand years, no immortals could be heard. It's obvious that the Imperial Court had erased it. It's hard to say if this is right or wrong."
"It's just that you shouldn't have made me your enemy."
Pei Zi Yun finished reading the booklet and bowed to Count Zhong Qin, "If you have such intentions, you can defend yourself in front of Emperor Ming Qin. I shall destroy this booklet."
As he said this, he rubbed his hands together and the booklet was burnt to ashes. Pei Zi Yun then disappeared from the door as fast as he came.
It was now autumn, and the rain was getting heavier. At times, it would crackle, and at other times, it would scatter like mist. On the streets, there were puddles of water, forming bubbles. However, Pei Zi Yun was not afraid at all. When the wind and rain hit him, he would deflect it, and not a single drop would land on him.
Just as he was cooling himself, his vision turned dark. He knew something was wrong. He scanned his surroundings and saw a house with lanterns. He then snuck in.
He scanned his surroundings and ran towards an empty building. The rain was getting heavier, and he couldn't see clearly. When he climbed up, the sky darkened.
After an unknown period of time, Pei Zi Yun woke up and opened his eyes.
"Where is this?" Just as Pei Zi Yun was about to activate his powers, he realized that he couldn't move at all. His vision spun around, and he realized that he was in an empty space. Stars twinkled in the dark sky, and meteorites streaked across the sky.
Some of the stars were like fireballs, and some of the planets orbited around them, releasing different types of light as they drifted through the void. After an unknown amount of time, he felt lonely and alone. There was no one to talk to, no one to accompany him. He was alone in this small region.
A kind of deep suppression and desire deeply stimulated him.
After an unknown period of time, everything in front of him began to spin, revealing the void. His body was not his, but the plum blossom.
The stars were in the dark sky, and the plum blossom passed through the stars. Then, with a turn, it seemed to have changed completely. Looking around, he saw a small garden.
The garden was very small. It was covered with green grass, and a winding stone path passed through it. A few roses were planted in the flower beds, and a little further away were small villas. It was strange yet familiar at the same time.
In the garden, there was a plum tree as tall as a person. The plum tree's branches were divided into two, like a coiled vine, extending three feet. The strange thing was that there was only one bud, but there was already a faint cold fragrance coming from it.
"Don't plums only bloom in winter? Why is there a plum blossom here?" Pei Zi Yun looked over, and had a feeling that this plum blossom should not be here. He just couldn't figure out why.
In a pavilion not far from the garden, someone could be seen, but he couldn't see clearly.
"Who's there?" Pei Zi Yun shouted, and saw a shadow waving at him. He was too far away, and couldn't see it clearly.
"What did you say?" Pei Zi Yun was shocked, and wanted to pull out his sword, but felt empty air. Eh, where's my sword?
He walked forward, and saw a person in the pavilion, holding a plum blossom in his hands. He sat opposite Pei Zi Yun and said, "You're finally here …."
"Where did you get this plum blossom from? It looks familiar. "Pei Zi Yun laughed," Is this for me? "
As he spoke, he took the plum blossom and smelled its fragrance. The person then said, "This is the plum blossom in the garden. I have to leave now. No matter what, you and I are friends. I'm here to bid you farewell."
"You're extremely talented and talented. I don't care about anything else. I'm just giving you this plum blossom."
Pei Zi Yun nodded his head, and was shocked, "Leave? Where are you going? "
"Ashes to ashes, dust to dust. Where can I go?" The person's expression was gloomy, "Of course I'm going home. Not only you, this plum blossom wants to find its roots as well. That's its wish."
As he spoke, the garden started to change. Snow started to fall. At first it was light snow, but gradually it started to fall. The flower beds, the grass and the pavilion were all covered in a layer of snow.
All of a sudden, the plum blossom in his hands disappeared. Not far away, a plum blossom tree appeared. The person rubbed his hands together, as if he was cold. He then said, "Drink with me."
He then saw a few dishes laid out on the table, and a pot of wine was being heated up. The person filled the cup and pushed it towards Pei Zi Yun, "Please!"
Pei Zi Yun received the cup and drank it in one gulp. He then played with the wine cup. The wine cup was round and smooth, with green bamboo patterns on it. The person smiled helplessly and said, "Actually, I'm still a little unsatisfied. That year, for the sake of revenge, I used the plum blossom as a condition. I regret it now."
"But it was too late for regrets. All I could do was make things more difficult for you. It's just that you're too talented, and this wasn't a problem for you. I could only give it to you bit by bit." The person's voice was filled with loneliness.
Pei Zi Yun didn't know when he took out a fan. He waved it and laughed, "You put it mildly. Actually, you've caused me a lot of trouble. But I've thought about this as well. Ai, I have to say this. Even if you had the plum blossom, you still have to be talented to use it."
"My sect, Xie Cheng Dong, King Lu and the imperial court. If I'm not careful, I'll lose my life. No matter what, I've killed Xie Cheng Dong. I've already done you justice."
The person placed the wine cup down, "You're right. Yin and Yang are intertwined with each other. Actually, I've already died. It's just that I'm a little unsatisfied. Also, I gave the plum blossom to you."
"But the plum blossom has its own plans. Are you willing to complete the task given to you by the plum blossom?"
"What task?" Pei Zi Yun asked. He then realized something, "Go home?"
"You've guessed correctly." The person replied.
"What if I'm not willing?" Pei Zi Yun asked. Seeing that the person wasn't replying, he pondered for some time before saying, "I can agree to the plum blossom's request."
"Ai …." When the person heard these words, he filled his cup and raised it, "You win. Treat mother and Ye Su 'er well."
As he finished his cup, he placed it down. He looked around at his surroundings with a look of longing, as though he couldn't forget the plum blossom for a long time. The air around him started to turn transparent, before it dissipated into specks of light.
Pei Zi Yun suddenly realized that this person was the original owner of the plum blossom. He then shouted out, "Original owner, what have you done? Speak clearly, what does the plum blossom want?"
"Go home? What home does it want to go home to?"
Just as he was panicking, Pei Zi Yun felt a chill run down his spine and woke up. He looked around and realized that he was still in the attic. It was just a dream.
The wind and rain were still pouring down. Pei Zi Yun could see the sky through the window. The clouds were thick, and the sound of thunder could be heard. The wind blew gently, and the rain continued to fall. The attic was as dark as dusk.
Although the rain was heavy, it didn't seem like much time had passed. Pei Zi Yun thought back to his dream as he listened to the sound of the rain hitting the bamboo.
"The original owner was unwilling and regretful. He did something to the mission, and increased the difficulty and restrictions of the mission. But it didn't seem like he could change the sequence of the mission. As the mission was completed, he handed the plum blossom over to me."
"As the final mission was completed, he had no choice but to hand the plum blossom over to me. His body and spirit were destroyed?"
"Ai, he's already dead, what else can he do?"
Just as he was thinking about this, there was a flash of lightning in the sky. The entire attic lit up, followed by the sound of thunder. Pei Zi Yun's heart skipped a beat as he shouted out, "System!"
"Boom!"
A plum blossom appeared in front of his eyes. It grew bigger and bigger until it became a translucent information interface. It floated in front of him, and a string of words appeared before his eyes.
"Mission: Kill Xie Cheng Dong and obtain the central Dragon Veins (Completed)"
"You've completed all of the original owner's missions. You've obtained the rights to the five colored petals of the plum blossom."
"You've accepted the path home of the plum blossom. New mission begins."
Pei Zi Yun stared at the screen and suddenly felt something. He conjured a water mirror and looked at it. Indeed, there was a five coloured plum blossom between his eyebrows.
Pei Zi Yun dispelled the water mirror and rubbed his chin. He looked out at the rain outside and sighed, "Looks like the original owner has turned grey."
"But to go home, where does the plum blossom want to go?"
"Besides, if I don't agree, what will happen?"
In his dream, Pei Zi Yun was in a trance. He thought about it for a long time and realized that the original owner was extremely cunning. He even fell into a trap. He knew that if he didn't agree, the original owner would be able to turn the tables around.
After thinking for a long time, he continued reading.
"You've killed Xie Cheng Dong and obtained 6.2% of the authority of the central Dragon Veins. You've broken through to the Earth Immortal Stage, and the central Dragon Veins have been opened. You've obtained 62% of the authority!"
"You've sensed the authority of the central Dragon Veins. You've discovered information about visitors from other planes."
"The Path Home mission begins."
The translucent information interface flashed, and a red mission appeared. "Side Mission: Kill ten visitors from other planes and obtain their information. Completion: 1/10."
"Ai, I've already completed one." Pei Zi Yun thought to himself, "It's Xie Cheng Dong. No, it doesn't seem to be him?"
"Is it the space where I was chased by the Earth Immortals?"
After thinking for a long time, he couldn't figure it out and continued reading.
"Earth Immortal: Level 1 (15.1%)"
Earth Immortal: Level 1. Pei Zi Yun continued reading.
"1% authority of the northern Dragon Veins, 1% authority of the western Dragon Veins, 62% authority of the central Dragon Veins, 10% authority of the Free Cloud Sect Paradise!"
"This is all the authority I have and the source of the spiritual Qi."
He took one last look.
"Stars Transposition: Level 5 (Completed)"
"Cloud Wind Body: Level 6 (Completed)"
"Now that I've become an Earth Immortal, my sect's Cloud Wind Body has been completed. The Stars Transposition was originally only at the third level, but now I've reached the fifth level. This is unprecedented. But with the completion, it means that I've reached my limit. Without any treasures or Imperial Qi, I can kill a fifth grade cultivator without fear of backlash."
Pei Zi Yun furrowed his brows, "I had intended to fall out with the Imperial Court. But based on the intelligence I've gathered, many of the demons are in King Lu's army. Even if I'm an Earth Immortal, it's not wise for me to act alone. Do I really have to deal with the Imperial Court?"
But when he thought of the word 'home', Pei Zi Yun was even more suspicious, "In my dreams, I didn't think so. But now that I think about it, this garden, this district, it's my home."
"Could it be that the Plum Blossom is planted in my home?"
As he thought about it, a deep sense of longing filled his heart.
"Home. I've been wandering for too long, I've almost forgotten what it feels like to be home."
Ye Su 'er, Chu Xia, his master, his mother, the Canton Princess, Free Cloud Sect, the pursuit, the counterattack, the ambush, all these memories surfaced in his mind.
Soon after, he thought of Earth.
His childhood was tough, his youth was frivolous, his youth was proud. All these memories seemed like they were yesterday.
"Could it be that I still have a chance to go home?"
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