Pei Zi Yun arrived at the waterside pavilion in the garden. He leaned on the white marble railing and looked out. Spring was warm and the flowers were in full bloom. A row of weeping willows could be seen by the shore. Lotus leaves floated in the water. He felt refreshed. After a long time, he shouted, "Plum blossoms!"
Before him, a plum tree appeared. Upon closer inspection, he realized that the entire tree was illusory. Only one branch was real, and it was blooming.
Pei Zi Yun looked at the tree and asked, "If this goes on, just by digesting all the demonic energy, I am confident that I can reach the ninth level. I will no longer be affected by aging, and even become a Dao Monarch. Why do I have to leave in three years? Why do I have to go to the battle of Troy? "
The plum tree floated silently in mid-air, and did not reply. It was as if it had not heard the question.
Pei Zi Yun waited for a while, and was getting impatient. He touched the tree with his hand, and his expression changed. A message was transmitted to him. He seemed to have understood something, "I see."
"Why must I leave? Because the plum blossoms' principle is to return home. If I do not leave, I can choose to separate from it, and stay in this world forever. "
"And after three years, I will become a Dao Monarch, and have no choice but to stay in this world. It will automatically separate from me?"
"So the longest I can stay is three years?"
Dao Monarchs were the main characters of this world. Their mission was to protect this world. After becoming a Dao Monarch, the world would stop them from leaving, to prevent any losses to this world.
Pei Zi Yun let out a long sigh as he continued to digest the information he had just received.
"Not only that, I can't even bring the physical body that the world gave me? I can only sleep within the dimension, but the dimension gave me a small piece? " Pei Zi Yun had a strange look on his face. He could not even bring the physical body, why could he bring a small piece of the dimension?
"Eh, this is because the dimension was obtained by killing demons. The demons are outsiders, and do not belong to this world. That's why I can bring a part of it?"
"And the reason I chose the battle of Troy was because the plum blossoms needed to replenish their strength?"
"This way, I can go home from one world to another."
Pei Zi Yun looked at the lake quietly, and saw the ripples of the water, the spring breeze caressing the willows, the winding corridors, and the swaying of the lotus leaves. His heart was in a daze.
After the Grand Princess was done with her work, she followed him. She saw Pei Zi Yun standing on the walkway in the middle of the lake, looking at the lotus leaves. She couldn't help but be surprised. She thought that he had no choice but to leave, and didn't say anything.
After a long time, Pei Zi Yun then spoke, "Now that this matter has been settled, I shall return to Golden Island immediately. I have also explained to the Emperor that the son of the Canton Princess and I will inherit Golden Island. Does the Grand Princess wish to accompany me?"
The Grand Princess looked around her and sighed. She looked at Pei Zi Yun and was silent for some time before nodding her head.
Originally, with her royal brother around, she was the eldest princess, so she didn't have to worry at all.
At the time of Awakening the Tai Emperor, their relationship was no longer the same. Being placed under house arrest by the armored soldiers also chilled her heart.
Now that the Great Peace Emperor had succeeded the throne, the world was no longer the same as before. As the mother of the Canton Princess, she should follow Pei Zi Yun to Golden Island. She might as well not be the Grand Princess of Da Xu.
When Pei Zi Yun saw her nodding her head, he couldn't help but feel emotional. The situation when he first arrived was still fresh in his mind. It had been such a difficult journey, and he had finally reached the point where he had nothing to fear.
It was just that he didn't have much time left in this world. Before he left, he hoped to make arrangements for the people around him, so that he wouldn't leave any hidden dangers behind.
Not to participate in the Imperial Court, or even the mainland, was a fixed strategy. This way, he wouldn't have to worry about the future. He wouldn't have to worry about the people around him being buried in the Imperial Court.
The surface of the lake shimmered as the moonlight shone on it, illuminating the entire surface of the lake. The shadows of the two of them stretched out on the surface of the lake for a long time, neither of them spoke.
After some time, the Grand Princess then said, "Since that's the case, I shall make preparations and set off tomorrow morning."
When Pei Zi Yun heard this, he raised his eyebrows, "So fast?"
The Grand Princess then spoke plainly, "I've enjoyed a lot of riches and riches, and I don't have many attachments. As for the things that I can't bring with me, I can't bring them with me. If I can't let go of them, I have to let them go."
"As long as the Canton Princess is around, I can adapt."
Pei Zi Yun didn't know when he would return, or even if he didn't. However, there were some things that he had to make a decision about.
"You're right. If one is able to let go of his belongings and move on, perhaps the road ahead will be easier. There will be fewer disputes and grudges." Pei Zi Yun nodded his head. If that's the case, the Canton Princess would be at ease. That was good.
Ren Qing County
The sky was dark, and it started to rain. Before long, it was raining heavily. A young lady was walking along the road, carrying a fox in her arms. When she saw a tavern, she walked in.
The entrance to the tavern wasn't big, and there were only four tables in front of it. They were lit by oil lamps, and there were only three or four customers. When the waiter saw the young lady, he was a little surprised, but still welcomed her with a smile, "Miss, are you here to eat or to stay?"
"If I'm staying, I'm here to order some food. Bring me a pot of wine!" Qi Ai Guo sat down by herself and stared into space. She had been alone for a long time, and was used to loneliness. Hence, she was used to drinking wine.
The waiter bowed and complied. He then brought over a plate of carp, a plate of chicken, and a plate of fragrant peanuts. He then brought over a pot of wine and said, "Miss, please enjoy!"
After downing a cup of wine, Qi Ai Guo paused and looked around. She then said to the fox, "I heard the sound of a bell. Dang, dang, dang!"
"Did you hear that?"
The fox was still eating the chicken, and his mouth was covered in oil. How could he be bothered with her? All of a sudden, Qi Ai Guo felt an emptiness in her heart. It was as if something that she hated and loved was gone. She then took another gulp of wine, and started coughing.
As she coughed violently, she did not realize that the stone between her eyebrows had started to change, and the shadow of a giant could be seen.
The Great Sea
More than ten ships were sailing across the vast sea. Seabirds could be seen flying across the skies. Within the cabin of the ship, Pei Zi Yun was deep in thought, as he waved his brush.
He had learned about the Battle of Troy. Now that he was close to becoming a True Immortal, he could remember everything. He just didn't know if the battle was real, or if it was just a myth.
If it was real, then the battle was real history. Greece itself was poor and could not support many people, while Asia Minor was a very prosperous colony.
The rise of Troy led to the unification of Asia Minor. Not only did it stop the colonization, it also threatened Greece itself.
Furthermore, Troy was a very important location, as it was a trade route. On one hand, it collected taxes, on the other hand, it sent people to be pirates, accumulating a huge amount of wealth. With all these factors combined, Greece wanted to destroy this great enemy, remove the threat, and reap the wealth.
Pei Zi Yun finished writing a piece of paper and looked at it carefully. He nodded his head in satisfaction and picked up another piece of paper, deep in thought.
If it was a myth, then it would be even more complicated. On the surface, Poseidon and Apollo swore to destroy Troy because of the king's debt, while Hera and Athena had the urge to destroy the city because of the Shepherd's decision. In reality, the gods had long ago decreed that Troy would be destroyed.
Helen and Paris were just a prelude.
Gaia said that there were too many people, and the burden was too heavy. She had to get rid of some of them. This was a reason that had to be eliminated.
In ancient times, the gods wanted to expand their influence by marrying humans to give birth to the Son of God. By the time of Troy, the gods had already achieved their goal. All the cities worshipped the gods, and the endless number of heroes had become a hidden danger. Hence, they had to be eliminated. This was another reason.
As for Apollo and his sister Artemis, they actually supported Troy because it was their land of worship. Hence, although they were forced to follow Zeus's orders and had to swear an oath, they still supported Troy …
Among all these, what was the best way to survive for Troy and Paris (or perhaps for himself)?
Just as he was thinking about this, there was a knock on the door. Pei Zi Yun paused and waved his hand, burning the paper he was writing on. There was no trace of it. When he walked out, he saw that it was the Grand Princess.
"The ship says that we are almost at Robb Island." The Grand Princess looked at the room and asked, "Do you have any regrets or reluctance to leave the Great Xu Dynasty?"
Pei Zi Yun casually walked to the bow of the ship and looked into the distance. He shook his head slightly.
He had been in this world for six years, and there were people or things that he was reluctant to part with. The answer was yes, but these things did not stay in the Great Xu Dynasty. They were at Golden Island, and even further away at Boluo Island. He did not miss the Great Xu Dynasty at all.
"Before we left, the Emperor gave you many rewards. It's a pity that he did not give me a single cent." The Grand Princess teased. When Pei Zi Yun boarded the ship, the Emperor gave him 50,000 taels of gold, 100,000 taels of silver, 500 taels of silk, 1,000 taels of silk and 3,000 taels of cloth.
"That's because the Emperor knows that I am penniless. Unlike you, the value of the things you brought out is at least ten times the reward. Furthermore, this is considered as the Emperor's allowance for my family. With this reward, I can leave with peace of mind. He will also be relieved. "Pei Zi Yun smiled as he spoke.
Looking into the distance, where the sky and the sea met, there was a small dot. As the ship neared, the dot gradually became bigger, and the outline of the island could be seen. The island was lush with vegetation, and the scenery was beautiful.
So they had arrived at Luo Bo Island in such a short time.
Amidst the sound of the wind and the waves, there were several gaps in the forest. Young men were chopping down trees and building houses. There were also women who were washing clothes and cooking. Their expressions were submissive and submissive. These were the natives who had conquered the island.
The population of the island was in the thousands, and it was a new city.
A simple pier had already been built. As the ship neared, He Qing Qing led the villagers over. Seeing that it was an official ship, her face tensed up as she shouted, "Stop the enemy!"
A large group of soldiers rushed to the pier, armed with spears and shields. Amidst the tense atmosphere, a familiar figure walked out, "It's me."
"It's my Master!" Seeing that it was Pei Zi Yun, He Qing Qing hurriedly welcomed him. She then asked, "Master, why are you on an official ship?"
"It's a gift from the new Emperor …. Don't worry." Pei Zi Yun replied, his tone was calm, as though he was not worried at all.
Everyone lowered their heads and followed Pei Zi Yun in. His sleeves were fluttering in the wind, and he looked like a crane in the clouds. The Grand Princess looked at him and asked, "You and my daughter's son have inherited the Golden Island and the title of Earl. Where is your daughter, Ye Su 'er?"
Pei Zi Yun looked at her and said, "This is Boluo Island. It's a place to live. No matter how strong the dynasty is, they can't do anything about it."
"Isn't it too cruel to banish him to such a remote island?" The Grand Princess still felt that this was a place of exile, and that Golden Island was much better.
"To you, this island is a desolate place, isolated from the rest of the world. Living on this island is no different from being exiled. But to me, this island is beautiful and self-sufficient. It's far away from the clamor of the mortal world. This is exactly what I want and want." Pei Zi Yun said.
"In order to prevent any unpleasantness from happening in the future, I've decided to stay far away from this place." Pei Zi Yun said.
"Have you ever asked anyone about this? Perhaps the life you've arranged for them might not be what they want."
"It won't be a desolate place. I will set up a government here, and move the people here. Do you believe that in a few years, this place will become a prosperous place?" As Pei Zi Yun spoke, his vision blurred. It was as though he saw a red snake with white mist around it, nodding at him.
The news of Pei Zi Yun's return spread like wildfire throughout the entire island. The tension that had been suppressed for the past few days was swept away, and the atmosphere was filled with joy. Most people only knew that the island was safe with a True Sovereign guarding it. The few who knew the truth didn't dare to look at Pei Zi Yun in the eye.
Pei Zi Yun didn't care much about this. The only thing he cared about was his family. They were the reason why Pei Zi Yun felt like a home on this island.
From afar, he could see a mansion. This mansion was simple, but it was starting to take shape. At the entrance, a family had already gathered around to welcome him.
"Mother!" Pei Zi Yun bowed deeply.
Pei Qian Shi rarely interfered with the affairs of the outside world, and the people around her didn't dare to talk too much to her. She didn't know how much her son had accomplished. She just assumed that her son had resigned from his post, and allowed him to enter the courtyard. She then said, "That's good too. Your father was busy with the affairs of the country, and ended up losing his life. You should retire and spend more time with your wives. They treat me very well, and treat me like my own daughter. They just miss you a lot. Now that you're pregnant, when you have a son, I'll be satisfied."
"No matter how tough it is here, there are many people to serve you. There's no shortage of rice, oil, and meat. How could it be harder than raising you in the village?"
When Ye Su'er heard this, she nodded her head seriously and pretended to work hard, just like her.
Qi Qianye was used to the etiquette of a princess, and her face turned red. She had just married into the family, and although she was pregnant, her mother-in-law was already talking about this. What should she do?
Liao Qing Ye was sprawled on the table, her hands resting on her cheeks as she blinked innocently. She had no say in this matter.
Her junior sister, Chu Xia, came over unwillingly and felt awkward. She was the most relaxed one, and said, "Teacher has divined senior brother's fortune. He will have four sons and daughters, and will live a long and prosperous life. Aunty, you are destined to have many grandchildren."
"You're such a sweet talker …" Pei Qian Shi smiled and patted Chu Xia's hands. Looking at her figure, she was satisfied. She thought to herself that Teacher Yu's divination was accurate, and started to calculate the numbers.
Chu Xia couldn't pull her hands away, and felt that something was wrong. She looked at Pei Zi Yun.
Pei Zi Yun could only say, "There will be more in the future. Mother, don't be anxious."
"Am I anxious? I'm not anxious … "Pei Qian Shi's face was calm, and she spoke as if her son wasn't her own." My son was busy in the past, and I didn't say much. Now that he's home, I have to talk to him. "
Although his mother nagged him, he could only bear it.
Pei Zi Yun let out a long sigh. It was true that he had to accompany them. Three years was too short. Although he had many thoughts, it was better to spend the last moments of his life with his loved ones.
Coincidentally …
The autumn wind blew across the courtyard, and the leaves fell on the mountains and the seas.
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