Dong 'an Prefecture, Yue Mansion
In the main hall, Yue Qiu Shan was seated. However, it had only been a night, and his hair had turned completely white. The messenger carefully retreated.
Zhang Jie Yu was dead. Silver Dragon Temple and Luo Gang were destroyed. All of these were connected to his fate energy. Most of his hard work had been wiped out.
After a long time, the communication talisman lit up. Yue Qiu Shan took it out and the real person appeared in the talisman. The two of them looked at each other in silence.
After some time, Yue Qiu Shan finally opened his mouth to speak. His voice was weak, and carried a hint of lethargy, "Senior Brother, the matter has been settled. Silver Dragon Temple and Luo Gang have only left some seeds. The rest have been killed."
"Yes, we will follow this matter here. The sect has already sent people to Anzhou to deal with this matter. We don't need to worry about it anymore."
"The sect has already made a decision. Junior Brother Yue, you have to be prepared. The sect may choose another disciple to take charge of the Dong 'an Prefecture. I will also have to go into closed-door training for three years."
His disciple had done such a big thing and ruined Holy Jail Sect's reputation in Dong An Prefecture. As the master, he was responsible for it and had to pay the price.
"I got it!" Yue Qiu Shan's face darkened. He knew that this matter was unavoidable.
Slow River County, Lu River
The Great Xu Dynasty did not forbid the trading of goods. Moreover, the Lu River was an important thoroughfare. Although the country had not been established for long, there was an endless stream of carps swimming along the river. An inconspicuous wooden double-decker ship was sailing along the river.
The autumn rain pattered down, stirring up little splashes on the river. The little loli jumped onto the deck and skillfully weaved left and right. She took out a bamboo pole and threw it out, trying to fish in the torrential river.
Yun Niang looked at Little Lolita. The autumn rain was beautiful and the mountains were picturesque, but she was in a daze.
Although the Sect Leader didn't say it out loud, the phrase 'it seems to be related to the fate of the sect' had revealed her true intentions. She was thinking about how to convince Pei Zi Yun.
This man had the talent to become a Jinshi, he also had martial art skills, he was decisive in killing, and he also had stratagems. In the future, even if he joined the army, as long as there was a war, it was not impossible for him to be bestowed the title of Marquis.
Even now, it would not be difficult for him to become a Jinshi, an official, and get rich. Although he had a faint desire to become an Immortal, there was no guarantee that he would succeed.
In reality, the wealth of the Daoist Sect was far inferior to that of the imperial court.
The only thing that the Daoist sects had that was superior to the imperial court was their cultivation of Dharma. They were able to ascend the ranks of Human Immortal, Ghost Immortal, Earth Immortal, and Heaven Immortal.
However, her status in the sect was different. She was already determined to be one of the five to enter Paradise, so she naturally knew the inside story.
"Officials of the seventh rank and above can all receive blessings after death."
"Officials of the fifth rank and above are more likely to be conferred posthumous titles after their death. Officials of the third rank and above are qualified to be conferred titles, which are even better than land immortals. It's just that once the dynasty is destroyed, the conferment of titles has mostly faded away. That's why Taoism has the soil for cultivation."
'For those who can't become officials, and for those who can become high ranking officials, the Daoist Sect is very attractive. But for a genius like Pei Zi Yun, it's hard to tempt them. 'Just thinking about it gave him a headache.
The little girl was the only one who was not worried. She pulled the fishing rod upwards, but there was nothing. She threw the hook again and tried to fish in the river. Mistress Cloud looked at the pier and smacked her forehead, "You're still playing. Hurry up, we're almost there. Let's go ashore and meet your big brother."
"Okay!" Little Loli threw down the fishing rod.
Li Chu, Pei Family
The autumn rain continued to fall, bringing with it a sense of coldness. The bailiff bowed and smiled, "Then I shall take my leave."
"Go on!" He gave the bailiff a piece of silver, which was worth a tael of silver. The bailiff's smile became more genuine as he took his leave. He then walked along the wet road.
Pei Zi Yun watched as the rain got heavier and heavier, and the skies darkened. He sat down on the porch and held onto the verdict of the case that the bailiff had just delivered.
Such a huge case had been settled in just four days. It had been concluded that the Elementary Scholar Zhang Jie Yu had colluded with the bandits of Silver Dragon Temple and the pirates of the Luo Gang to assassinate the Elementary Scholar and kill a High Scholar.
Pei Zi Yun held onto the verdict of the case in his hands, and felt a chill run down his spine. He then sighed, "I didn't expect Holy Jail Sect to be so decisive. Like a lizard cutting off its tail, they even pushed the higher ups to close the case. This is such a quick conclusion. I'm afraid of the power behind this."
He then squinted his eyes and looked up at the dark clouds in the sky. He thought to himself, "The bandits of Silver Dragon Temple have all been executed. The Luo Gang had resisted arrest by the officials. After investigation, they have all been exterminated."
"The leader of the bandits, Zhang Jie Yu, has been stripped of his Elementary Scholar title. His property has been confiscated and he has been exiled."
This meant that Zhang Jie Yu, Silver Dragon Temple and the Luo Gang had all been abandoned. Pei Zi Yun was also on Holy Jail Sect's hit list. Based on Holy Jail Sect's methods, they might not do anything to him. However, if they did, they would definitely kill him.
There was also a notice that was delivered by the bailiff.
"Cao San has been promoted to Deputy Chief Patrol Officer. Tang Zhen has been rewarded for reporting the incident. The last time, he was framed and did not regain his Elementary Scholar title. However, he has been allowed to sit for the examinations. Although he will have to start all over again, it's a happy ending."
"I'm afraid that I have inadvertently caused trouble."
"There are two causes of trouble. The first is the county magistrate. I've caused him a lot of trouble. However, the county magistrate is just a low-ranking official. He won't be able to hold his position for long. Besides, I'm a Top Scorer. In the future, I won't be under his jurisdiction.
"But this Holy Jail Sect is like a venomous snake. Once it strikes, it will take my life. My plan now is to become a Grand Scholar, and become more closely connected with the Imperial Qi. Then, I will receive more blessings from the Imperial Qi, and will be safe."
"If I become a Third Grade Imperial Scholar and above, I will be given a posthumous title after I die. I have nothing to fear."
"But once I become a Grand Scholar, I will no longer be able to cultivate in this world."
"But if I don't become a Grand Scholar, I will have to quickly find a sect to support me. If not, once Holy Jail Sect finds an opportunity to attack me, I will be in deep trouble."
Just as he was deep in thought, someone knocked on his door.
Pei Zi Yun opened the door and was startled. He saw an adult and a child looking at him from under an umbrella. The adult and the child had their hair combed into two buns. One was calm, the other was smiling. He had seen them before in Fu Mansion. One was Mistress Cloud, the other was a little girl. They were both from the same sect in his previous life.
"Come in!"
The two of them entered the courtyard and shook the umbrella dry. They then leaned against the wall along the corridor. Pei Zi Yun noticed that there wasn't a single speck of mud on their feet. Their footsteps were light and gentle. When they took a step, they would lower their heels slightly.
The three of them did not speak as Pei Zi Yun boiled some tea. Hearing the sound of water splashing, he removed the lid of the teapot and pinched some tea leaves, "This is Han Sha Chun. It's not the best tea, please have some."
He scooped up some tea and poured a little into each cup. He then picked up the pot that had just been boiling and poured half a tael of boiling water into each cup. He listened to the tea leaves unfurl and carefully observed the color of the water in each cup. He added water bit by bit and sat down with a smile, "Dew is the best tea to drink, followed by snow water and rain water. However, autumn has arrived and I happened to collect some dew.
Mistress Cloud looked at the tea. It was emerald in color, and the entire room was filled with the aroma of tea. She looked at it for some time before taking a sip. It was drizzling outside the window, and nobody spoke for a long time. Finally, she raised her eyes and looked at him, "What are you thinking about?"
"I was hoping that Master Zhao would come!"
When the little girl heard Pei Zi Yun's words, she raised her head and looked at him. Her eyes were wide open and filled with curiosity.
Mistress Cloud didn't know whether to laugh or cry. She then shook her head, "It's a pity that I'm the one who came. But there's not much difference!"
After pausing for some time, she then said, "Human affairs are complicated, do you know why I'm here?"
"Before Master Zhao left, he told me that I've learned the incantation, and that I can still enter a sect. I've asked around and found some clues. Besides, I'm not familiar with you. If you really wanted to kill me, you could have done so in Fu Mansion. You're not from Holy Jail Sect. Since you're not from Holy Jail Sect, you must be from Master Zhao's sect.
This was just an excuse, but it made perfect sense to say it at this point.
Hearing Pei Zi Yun's words, the little girl's eyes widened in shock. Mistress Cloud had a suspicious look on her face. This person was really intelligent. He had only been looking for a few clues and he had already found his way here.
Mistress Cloud took a sip of tea and thought about what to say. She then smiled and said, "I'm sure you've guessed it. I'm an Elder of Free Cloud Sect, and I'm your Master Zhao's junior sister. Although Master Zhao accepted you as his disciple, you're not a true Master and disciple."
Pei Zi Yun raised his head and looked at her, "Please explain!"
"Cultivating in Dao Sect is like sailing a boat against the current. If you don't advance, you'll fall behind. You're master and disciple, but you're merely teaching Confucianism." Her eyes were cold and stern as she spoke, "A true Master and disciple, in this world, are connected by fate. How can you do as you please?"
"Furthermore, there's a limit to the number of slots. Unless senior brother Zhao is willing to sacrifice someone else, you won't be able to do anything."
"Let's talk about this later. It's still early." At this point, Mistress Cloud frowned and changed the topic. She looked at Pei Zi Yun and said, "Do you know that you're in a dangerous situation? Zhang Jie Yu was a disciple of Holy Jail Sect. Although your methods have caught Holy Jail Sect off guard and forced them to cut off their tail, you've only damaged the outer perimeter of Dong An Prefecture. The true disciples are unharmed. Besides, you've cultivated Dao Arts. I'm afraid it'll be difficult for you to become a Grand Scholar in the future. Even if you manage to become a Grand Scholar, your foundation will be ruined. "
"Since you've already cultivated our sect's rudimentary Daoist technique, you can officially enter our sect. Senior Brother Zhao and I can definitely protect you and your family!"
Hearing these words, Pei Zi Yun stood up and bowed deeply, "Dare I ask for your name?"
Mistress Cloud paused before replying, "My name is Yu Yun Jun, and my Buddhist name is Yun Jing Zi!"
The original owner knew this in his previous life. Pei Zi Yun, who had inherited the memories, knew this as well. It was just that he couldn't say it out loud. He then kowtowed, "Master, please accept a bow from your disciple!"
Yu Yun Jun looked at Pei Zi Yun kowtowing and sighed in her heart. This disciple of hers was firm and decisive. She accepted the bow and said, "Since you've become my disciple, you and I are a family. It's just that since you've entered the sect, you shouldn't be overly obsessed with the riches and glory of the mortal world. All riches and glory are but a dream. The only thing that matters is your own cultivation."
Mistress Cloud thought for sometime, "It's just that for now, I can only accept you as an Outer Sect disciple. This is the rule of Free Cloud Sect. All disciples have to start as an Outer Sect disciple. In the future, when you have a certain level of cultivation or contributions, you can be promoted to an Inner Sect disciple or even a Core Disciple. But for now, Pei Zi Yun, you have to go to the main monastery within the prefecture to confirm your identity before you can officially enter the sect."
Pei Zi Yun took a step forward and clasped his hands, "Yes, Master!"
The little girl giggled as she walked up to Pei Zi Yun and tugged him, "Hm hm, junior brother, I'm now your Senior Sister. From now on, I'll guide you well."
The little girl had left a deep impression in the original owner's memories. She was Senior Sister Chu Xia from Songshan Sect. She was very intelligent, and the original owner had been teased by her many times. Eventually, he was killed by her sword.
Seeing the little girl in such a state, Yu Yun Jun patted her head affectionately, "Pei Zi Yun, you should quickly settle your affairs in the mortal world. I'll introduce you to the Dao Manual. As long as you're willing to work hard and cultivate, all these will be easy for you."
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