[Wuxia] The Free and Easy Journey of the Tang Dynasty (Complete) - 3

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Chapter 009
Watching Yuan Yueze reciting poetry under the brothel signboard, the two maids, Shan Wanjing and Shan Ruyin, were filled with unease: Could it be that they couldn't satisfy their husband, and he was seeking out "wildflowers" for pleasure?
Shan Meixian, however, remained calm. She understood Yuan Yueze better than the two maids, and her mind was more perceptive. She even believed that even if Yuan Yueze had been drugged, his will wouldn't allow him to casually engage in illicit relations with other women. Let alone such despicable acts as soliciting prostitutes in the streets. Of course, whether the aphrodisiac would even work on Yuan Yueze's abnormal body was uncertain; Shan Meixian was merely speculating.
However, given Yuan Yueze's current slow-witted and somewhat pedantic nature, if he entered the brothel, he would truly find it difficult to please the prostitutes.
Yuan Yueze stopped to examine the "Spring Breeze Pavilion" because a scene flashed through his mind when he first saw it: in the original novel, Kou Zhong often dragged Xu Ziling here to spy on the popular courtesan bathing, and dreamed of having a passionate encounter with her.
Yuan Yueze even felt a surge of interest, wanting to go inside and see what this courtesan looked like. However, this simpleton had never been to a brothel before, especially with three wives by his side. Bringing his wives into a brothel would be too laughable.
After glancing at the signboard again, Yuan Yueze said, "Let's go, let's continue our stroll."
Shan Meixian smiled slightly and followed. The two maids behind them were stunned for a moment: So their husband wasn't here to seek pleasure? Then why was he reciting poetry in front of this brothel? Filled with questions, the two maids quickly followed.
It was the prime time of day, and the streets were gradually becoming crowded with people, all busy with their lives.
The four walked and chatted. It was already breakfast time, so the three women suggested finding a small shop to eat something quick. Actually, with their current bodies, they could absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to nourish their flesh and blood; not eating wouldn't have any effect on their bodies at all. It was just that their years of living a regular eating schedule were causing the problem.
Hearing the women's suggestion, Yuan Yueze smiled knowingly: "I'll take you to a place with delicious food."
The three women, puzzled and seeing his mysterious attitude, refused to answer any questions, so they simply followed him.
Just as Yuan Yueze turned around to tease Shan Wanjing, "Bang!" someone bumped into
him from the front. "Ouch!" The person in front was knocked flat on their back.
"Young man, are you alright?"
Yuan Yueze went forward to help the person he had bumped into.
"My goodness!"
The person lying on the ground let out a shrill scream, the voice slightly childish. It seemed they had seen Yuan Yueze's face and were terrified.
Upon hearing this, Yuan Yueze laughed. It seemed he was indeed too frightening to look at; even a ragged little beggar on the street was stunned by his appearance.
"Young man, are you hurt?"
Yuan Yueze asked.
The little beggar, who had been knocked down, got up on his own, rubbing his bleeding nose, and said, "Can't you see if I'm hurt?"
He was quite defiant.
"I apologize for my rudeness. Here's some silver; take it to see a doctor, and use the rest to buy some tonics."
*Whoosh!
* A silver ingot weighing about five pounds landed in front of the little beggar, and Yuan Yueze and the three women left.
The little beggar, bewildered, picked up the heavy ingot from the ground and stared blankly as the four walked away.
"Hey, that scared me to death! I thought we'd been discovered."
Suddenly, a boy dressed as a beggar jumped out from the roadside, staring at the ingot. He was very pleasing to the eye, with long, bright eyes, a high, straight nose, a broad forehead, and a sunny smile on his lips. If it weren't for the grime on his face and his tattered clothes, his appearance would have been quite striking. Now, however, one couldn't be too flattered.
"Let's go back first,"
said the little beggar who had been bumped into.
When Yuan Yueze first saw the little beggar who had been knocked down, he had already deduced the boy's identity. Although the young beggar was ragged, covered in dust, and only of average appearance, his features were strong, and he exuded a powerful, masculine aura. His eyes were deep and bright, and the dust on his face couldn't conceal his burgeoning heroic spirit. This boy was none other than Kou Zhong from the original story, who ultimately became an unparalleled grandmaster, changing the fate of the entire martial arts world and even the world itself.
It was a slight regret that he hadn't seen the other protagonist, Xu Ziling.
Yuan Yueze's success in seeing the protagonist fulfilled a wish. Although he could instantly heal Kou Zhong's injuries, to avoid attracting more attention and making Kou Zhong interested in him, he left some valuables as a greeting fee for the protagonist. He knew that if Kou Zhong discovered his abilities, given Kou Zhong's ambitious nature and shameless attitude, he would definitely not let him go. From the beginning, he didn't want to get too involved with the Twin Dragons, fearing that if they became too close, he wouldn't be able to refuse to help them in the future.
Yuan Yueze and the Twin Dragons were not on the same path, and their personalities were completely opposite, so it was best not to have too much contact.
※※※※※ In an abandoned manor overgrown with weeds in the east of Yangzhou, most of the buildings had long since fallen into disrepair, weathered by wind and rain, and eaten by termites and insects. Only a small stone house huddled alone in a corner, its perforated roof boarded up, barely enough to serve as shelter. The house was dark, but the faint sounds of people could be heard.
"We've struck gold this time! I thought we'd messed up after you were knocked down,"
one of the slightly childish voices said.
"Xiao Zhong, why aren't you saying anything? What are you daydreaming about?"
the same voice rang out again.
"The guy who bumped into me gave me a really strange feeling. He looked terrifying, but his eyes weren't malicious at all; in fact, they were quite gentle. Just one look from his eyes made me uneasy, as if our entire plan had been seen through. To make it safer for you to strike, I bumped into him with a lot of force, but it felt like hitting a metal plate; my bones felt like they were going to shatter. I guess that guy is a master. Let's go out and look for him again later, see if we can get any more benefits, like learning some martial arts or something,"
another voice chimed in.
"I think he's just a江湖 (jianghu, a term referring to the world of martial arts and江湖义气, a
code of honor) rogue. Even if his martial arts are high, can he be as good as Master Shi? Let's think about what we should do next! This silver coin is worth several dozen taels; we can finally abandon our evil ways and join the righteous army! I can't stand Boss Yan anymore; he treats us like pigs and dogs!" "A few taels of silver should be enough for the righteous army. Which righteous army should we join?"
"The other day, when I was listening to Master Bai's storytelling, someone said that Li Zitong is currently the most powerful, with many fierce generals under
his command. Bai Xin and Qin Chaowen are both top masters in the martial arts world. Why don't we join Li Zitong's righteous army?" "Didn't you say before that the most powerful one was Yang Gongqing, who raided Yang Guang's army? Why has Li Zitong suddenly appeared? And what about the others you mentioned, like Li Hongzhi, Hu Liumiao, Wang Deren, etc.? What kind of characters are they?"
"Well... well... anyway, we're brothers for life, would I lie to you? Besides, we can't just go down this dark path! In my opinion, we must find the most promising rebel army. When the world is at peace, with our combined virtue and talent, I, Kou Zhong, can at least become a great general, and you can become a prime minister."
"Just that one Yan brother is already crushing us, how can we possibly have the virtue and talent to become some kind of great general or prime minister?"
"That's why I dragged you to eavesdrop on Master Bai's lectures every day, and to secretly watch and learn kung fu under the big tree next to Shi Long's dojo. Virtue and talent are cultivated; we brothers will definitely make something of ourselves in the future, at least becoming governors in Yangzhou and giving Boss Yan a good beating!"
"I think there's no need to rush into joining the rebel army. We can wait and see how things develop before deciding. Anyway, the dog emperor is still alive. The situation will become clearer after he dies, and we can decide then."
"Alright, alright, whatever you say. We've made a fortune today, how about we treat ourselves to a good meal first? What do you say?"
"Excellent!"
"By the way, when you have time today or tomorrow, go and pay back the money you owe Sister Zhen. Sister Zhen is even kinder to us than our own mothers. We can't forget our roots now that we've made a fortune, can we?"
"Alright, alright, I know, let's go out and buy some wine and meat!"
There are five markets in Yangzhou, with the South Gate Market, facing the Yangtze River, being the most prosperous. It boasts dozens of stalls offering various foods, large and small, making it an ideal place for travelers heading to the Yangtze to have breakfast. Among the food stalls at the South Gate, Old Feng's vegetable and meat buns are the most famous. Adding to this, Old Feng's concubine, Zhen Sao, who manages the bun stall, is incredibly beautiful, becoming a living advertisement for attracting customers.
After walking for about half a cup of tea's time, Shan Wanjing asked in a coquettish voice, "Husband, where can we find something to eat? I'm starving!"
Yuan Yueze only knew that Old Feng's bun shop was in the direction of the South Gate; he had no idea of the specific route. Hearing Shan Wanjing urging them on, they had no choice but to stop an old man and ask, "Excuse me, sir, how do I get to Old Feng's steamed bun shop?"
The old man, stopped abruptly, looked up and was immediately startled by the man's appearance. Hearing that they were asking for directions, he pointed them out and then fled as fast as he could.
Yuan Yueze shook his head and smiled wryly. After a while, they finally saw a long queue in the distance. "These people must be queuing to buy Old Feng's steamed buns,"
Yuan Yueze thought to himself.
The four of them didn't join the queue; instead, they stood in a relatively open area a short distance away, watching the women busy at the steamed bun shop.
"Husband, how can we buy steamed buns if we don't queue? They'll all be sold out soon!"
Shan Ruyin asked, puzzled, seeing that Yuan Yueze wasn't queuing and had instead brought them here.
"Do you remember what I told you I came to Yangzhou for?"
Yuan Yueze asked, his gaze fixed on the young woman, her hands moving swiftly and her face glistening with sweat, working diligently in front of the steamed bun shop.
"My husband said he was coming to see two petty thugs and a pitiful woman,"
Shan Meixian replied, her eyes following Yuan Yueze's gaze.
"Could it be?"
Shan Meixian looked at Yuan Yueze with suspicion, surprised.
Yuan Yueze didn't speak, but simply turned back and nodded gently to Shan Meixian.
"Who is that woman? A servant? She doesn't seem as destitute as my husband described,"
Shan Wanjing said, also staring at the woman in front of the steamed bun shop. In her opinion, even if the woman was a helper, she shouldn't be as miserable as Yuan Yueze described. In this era, the lower class was everywhere, while the upper class was relatively rare. Therefore, the lower class generally shared the same fate: although they sold their labor and were looked down upon, they could still have food and shelter. Therefore, Shan Wanjing found Yuan Yueze's words somewhat inexplicable.
Yuan Yueze looked at Wei Zhenzhen, who was still busy in the distance, his lips moved slightly, but he didn't make a sound. Then he turned around and told the three women everything he knew about Wei Zhenzhen's past and future.
The three women listened with a heavy heart.
"In that case, let's go and help that Miss Wei later. At least we can redeem her and find her a good family so she can live peacefully until old age,"
Shan Meixian said, staring at Wei Zhenzhen in the distance with a strange expression.
Noticing that Shan Meixian's expression was off, Yuan Yueze asked, "Why does Meixian look so strange?"
"According to my husband, that Miss Wei should have already married Feng Qiang as a concubine, but in my experience, she is still a virgin, so it feels a bit strange,"
Shan Meixian explained.
"Mother, what's so strange about that? Maybe that old Feng is no longer useful,"
Shan Wanjing said with an expression that said, "I understand everything."
"Oh! You crazy girl, how can you say such shameless things in the street? Shut up!"
Shan Meixian, her face flushed, tried to press down on Shan Wanjing's mouth.
"Husband, save me!"
Shan Wanjing quickly hid behind Yuan Yueze, peeking out her cute little head, sticking out her tongue playfully.
"Mother is blaming me, isn't it always you who's most clingy to your husband!"
Shan Wanjing added fuel to the fire.
"You!"
Shan Meixian was so embarrassed she didn't know what to say, she just turned her bright red face away and simply ignored Shan Wanjing.
Today was no different from any other day for Wei Zhenzhen. She got up early and busied herself setting up the steamer, lighting the fire, adding firewood, and working the bellows. On the upper bunk, she wrapped buns for customers, collected money, and then repeatedly wrapped packages and collected money.
However, when she was halfway through selling buns, she felt as if several eyes were watching her from somewhere. Turning her head slightly, Wei Zhenzhen saw three women and one man not far away. They were all ugly. The moment her eyes met those of the man standing in the middle, Wei Zhenzhen trembled. The man was imposing and tall, with a graceful and upright figure. Although he was ugly, she felt no fear whatsoever; perhaps it was the calming effect of his eyes. His eyes were deep and dark, like an infinitely vast starry sky. And unlike the lewd looks she received from the customers she dealt with daily, his gaze was full of pity.
"Sister Zhen, are you done?"
A reminder brought Wei Zhenzhen back to her senses, and she continued packing packages and collecting money from customers. However, her eyes would occasionally glance at the four people standing in the distance, but her attention was mostly focused on the unassuming man with those strange eyes.
"Miss Wei, please go ahead with your work. Just leave us a dozen or so buns. We can discuss our purpose after you're done."
A pleasant male voice rang in her ears, and Wei Zhenzhen instinctively looked towards the man not far away. She saw him smiling and nodding at her.
Her face flushed inexplicably, and Wei Zhenzhen quickly and secretly hid two baskets of buns before continuing her work.
Half an hour later, finally, everyone in front of the bun shop had left, and the morning's business was over. Wei Zhenzhen breathed a sigh of relief, wiped the sweat from her forehead, and was about to carry the large steamer basket back to the kitchen. Her gaze involuntarily drifted to the strange men from before, and she noticed that they were being led by the unassuming man and were already approaching her. Seeing this
, Wei Zhenzhen put down the steamer basket, took out the buns she had just hidden from a secret compartment underneath, and handed them over: "These are the buns I saved for you, please take them."
Her voice was as melodious as a nightingale's song.
"Thank you, Miss Wei. Please take us to see Boss Feng; we have important matters to discuss with him."
Yuan Yueze handed the steamed buns back to Shan Ruyin, then turned to Wei Zhenzhen.
"Please wait a moment, I'll go and inform him,"
Wei Zhenzhen replied. She herself had no idea what these people's purpose was in coming here.
After a while, Old Feng personally came out to greet them. This guy was short and fat, only slightly better looking than Yuan Yueze after his disguise.
"What brings you gentlemen here? Please come inside to discuss this."
Old Feng saw that the men were incredibly ugly, but each of them had a unique air about them, and their clothes were clearly made of very high-quality silk. So he didn't dare to underestimate them.
"Then we'll be sorry to bother you."
Yuan Yueze and the others, led by Old Feng, entered the living room.
Only Old Feng's first wife was waiting in the living room; Wei Zhenzhen was nowhere to be seen.
Old Feng's first wife was also quite ugly, with a face full of fat and a deformed figure. She and Old Feng could be considered a "perfect match." "May I ask what brings you gentlemen here?"
Old Feng asked with a smile.
He thought to himself: Could it be that the God of Wealth has come knocking? He was right; it was indeed the God of Wealth who had come knocking, but this God of Wealth was a bit "unusual." "We are indeed here to discuss a business deal with Boss Feng,"
Yuan Yueze said.
Old Feng cursed inwardly: "Just as I thought!"
He immediately forced a smile and asked, "So, what kind of deal is this?"
"Where has Miss Wei gone? Why haven't we seen her?"
Yuan Yueze asked after scanning the living room.
Old Feng immediately cursed inwardly: "Damn it, so she's after my concubine! I haven't even gotten my hands on her yet, how can I give her away so easily! Want to buy her? Let's see if you can come up with a price, huh, a toad trying to eat swan meat? It's not that easy!"
He cursed inwardly, but dared not show it on his face, and continued to force a smile, "Zhenzhen is busy with some work in the backyard, so she might not have time to see you all."
"Tell her to come out!"
Yuan Yueze said coldly.
Old Feng thought to himself, "This time, I might lose both my money and my wife."
Forced into a corner, the first wife had no choice but to call Wei Zhenzhen out.
Wei Zhenzhen hadn't even had time to take off her apron when the first wife cursed and called her into the living room, where she saw the several unremarkable-looking men sitting there. Wei Zhenzhen looked bewildered: What did they call me here for in this situation?
"How much does Miss Wei's family owe Boss Feng?"
Yuan Yueze glanced at Wei Zhenzhen and asked Old Feng.
"Zhenzhen's family originally owed my family fifty taels of silver, but Zhenzhen has been living and eating at my house for the past three years... and last month, the proprietress of Zuifeng Pavilion even said she wanted two hundred taels to buy Zhenzhen, but I couldn't bear to part with it..."
Old Feng quickly raised the price.
"No... no... one hundred taels, one hundred taels and you can take her away."
Seeing Yuan Yueze's cold eyes, Old Feng broke out in a cold sweat and immediately changed his words.
"Bang!"
A large ingot of gold was thrown heavily onto the coffee table in the living room, shattering it instantly.
"This is two hundred taels of gold! Bring Miss Wei's indenture!"
Yuan Yueze ordered.
Upon seeing such a large piece of gold, Old Feng and the wicked old woman immediately beamed with joy, while Wei Zhenzhen covered her mouth with her delicate hand in surprise, her eyes filled with gratitude as she looked at Yuan Yueze.
Old Feng took a piece of paper from his pocket and handed it to Yuan Yueze.
"Miss Wei, is this the one?"
Yuan Yueze didn't even look at it before handing the contract of sale to Wei Zhenzhen.
Wei Zhenzhen, her slender, jade-like fingers trembling, took the paper that would decide her fate. After reading it, glistening tears streamed down her face, making her even more beautiful.
"Miss Wei..."
Seeing the beauty shed tears, Yuan Yueze couldn't help but whisper.
Hearing Yuan Yueze's voice, Wei Zhenzhen knew she had lost her composure and quickly wiped away her tears, though her face remained flushed. She handed the contract of sale to Yuan Yueze, saying, "Sir, this is it. Please accept it. From now on, I... I belong to you." Wei Zhenzhen seemed to use all her strength to say these words, then lowered her head.
Yuan Yueze looked at the shy and delicate beauty; her flushed cheeks revealed her intense emotions.
He examined the paper; it was a contract of servitude that bound the woman to her fate for life! A woman bound by a mere piece of paper—it was a tragedy for women of this era.
Yuan Yueze stared blankly at the paper, lost in thought. Beside him, Shan Meixian gently tugged at his sleeve. Yuan Yueze snapped out of his reverie, smiled, and tore the contract to shreds. He turned to Old Feng, who was still grinning foolishly at the gold nuggets, and bowed, saying, "Boss Feng, today's events are only known to those present. If you and your husband dare to utter a single word..."
He clenched his right fist, his little finger pointing straight, and a powerful burst of energy shot rapidly towards the wall.
"Boom!"
A hole more than a meter high was blasted into the wall, and the stove and iron pot behind it were shattered to pieces.
Amidst the terrified gazes of Old Feng and his wife, Yuan Yueze and the three women of the Shan family turned and left. Wei Zhenzhen quickly untied her apron, threw it away, and followed closely behind Yuan Yueze and the others.
A group of people emerged, and Yuan Yueze said, "I've finally done another good deed. I hope Miss Wei can find a good family and live a stable life."
He hadn't noticed Wei Zhenzhen following them out. After saying this, he felt Shan Meixian push him from behind. Turning around, he saw that Wei Zhenzhen had also come out. Hearing Yuan Yueze's words, her initially happy face immediately turned pale.
Just now, she had seen Yuan Yueze use hundreds of taels of gold to exchange for her freedom, freeing her from the first wife's wrath. Seeing Yuan Yueze casually destroy the indenture without hesitation, giving her true freedom, she was overjoyed. She had even considered repaying this kindness even if it meant becoming a slave. But after following them out, hearing Yuan Yueze say he wanted to find her a good family, her heart was filled with sorrow.
She had initially thought Yuan Yueze and his companions were unremarkable in appearance, but their behavior was upright and heroic, and their casual display of skill was incredibly powerful. Wei Zhenzhen thought: even if I were to become this gentleman's maid, it would be much better, because he didn't seem like the kind of man who would bully others. She also felt a strange sense of kinship with him. Besides, she had once sworn that whoever could rescue her from the pit of fire that was the Feng family, she would be their slave for life, and the man would repay her with his body.
Who knew that this kind-hearted man was so 'kind'—he wanted to marry her off to another family! How could Wei Zhenzhen not be heartbroken?
Seeing this, Yuan Yueze understood what was happening and said to Wei Zhenzhen, "Miss Wei, you are now free. You can do whatever you want. Do you have anywhere else to go? I can give you some silver to use." "
I don't even know your name, sir, yet you rescued me from this pit of fire. I am willing to be your slave and serve you for life,"
Wei Zhenzhen immediately knelt and wept, seeing that he seemed truly willing to abandon her.
Wei Zhenzhen was indeed homeless. Her family had long since disappeared. Now, as a frail woman, she was better off staying at Old Feng's house, where at least it was safer. If she were alone, she would be targeted by countless lecherous men.
She gave Yuan Yueze a reproachful glare, as if to say, "Look, you've seduced another woman."
Shan Meixian stepped forward and helped Wei Zhenzhen up.
"In that case, sister, you can come with us. However, my husband and I are homeless and aspire to travel the world. Are you willing to endure such hardship?"
Yuan Yueze looked at Shan Meixian's gaze with bewilderment, scratching his head in confusion.
Upon hearing the voice of one of the women from the group speak for the first time, Wei Zhenzhen was taken aback. Her voice was melodious and ethereal. Looking at the three women's captivating charm and graceful figures, yet their faces were ugly, Wei Zhenzhen couldn't help but think: if they had average looks, these ladies would be far superior to her.
"This servant dares not address you as 'sister,' I am terrified. Please just call me Zhenzhen,"
Wei Zhenzhen said, bowing her head.
"In that case, we won't stand on ceremony. Zhenzhen, if you are willing to follow us, then don't consider yourself a servant anymore, otherwise we dare not keep you,"
Yuan Yueze said with a smile.
"This...this servant understands."
Hearing that the man didn't treat her as a servant, Wei Zhenzhen was secretly pleased: it seemed that this man, apart from his ugly appearance, was quite good in other aspects.
"Alright, let's not be so polite anymore, let's find a place to rest,"
Shan Wanjing suggested.
The five of them found a high-end restaurant, reserved a private room, ordered some food and drinks, and began to eat and drink.
Wei Zhenzhen was still clearly reserved, hesitant to touch her chopsticks.
Yuan Yueze then said, "Zhenzhen, are you so uneasy because we frighten you?"
He pointed to his own face as he spoke.
"No...no...I think a person's appearance is innate, and beauty or ugliness doesn't mean anything. Some people are beautiful on the outside but have poisonous hearts. In my opinion, you are much better than those people,"
Wei Zhenzhen quickly explained.
"Haha, Zhenzhen, you don't need to worry about it. Actually, what you see of us now is all disguise."
Yuan Yueze looked at the gentle and demure Wei Zhenzhen, like a girl from a modest family, and felt there was no need to lie to her anymore, especially since they would be traveling together in the future. He had admired Wei Zhenzhen's character when he read the original novel.
"Ah?" Wei Zhenzhen was taken aback, looking at them in astonishment.
"Take a look."
Yuan Yueze and the women removed the masks that Shan Meixian had temporarily made, revealing their true faces.
"Ah!"
Wei Zhenzhen exclaimed in surprise upon seeing Yuan Yueze's true face. The man who had been incredibly ugly just moments before now had a completely different appearance, becoming incomparably handsome. His features were like exquisite gemstones set in his jade-like face, exuding an indescribable dashing charm. This face truly befitted his physique and those deep, captivating eyes. Wei Zhenzhen stared at Yuan Yueze in astonishment, a look of infatuation spreading across her face.
"How old are you this year, little sister? We should arrange how to address you,"
Shan Meixian's voice rang out.
Hearing someone call her name beside her, and remembering how she had just been staring so rudely at the handsome young man before her, Wei Zhenzhen immediately blushed deeply, lowering her head and daring not to look up again.
"This...this servant was impolite...please punish me, young master,"
Wei Zhenzhen whispered.
"Zhenzhen, don't be so polite. Your husband detests formalities above all else. Just be casual,"
Shan Meixian chuckled.
Upon hearing this, Wei Zhenzhen looked up at Shan Meixian: "Heavens, is this a dream?" The three women before her, who had just been indescribably ugly, were now breathtakingly beautiful! It was like heaven and earth! If they were celestial beings descended to earth, she would have no doubt!
After staring blankly at the three women for a while, Wei Zhenzhen realized she had lost her composure again and quickly lowered her head: "Reporting to Madam, I am twenty-one years old this year."
"Then you can call me elder sister. Elder sister's surname is Shan, and her given name is Meixian. This is my daughter Wanjing, who is eighteen years old this year. This is Ruyin, who is four months younger than Wanjing. You can call them younger sisters. My husband's surname is Yuan, and his given name is Yueze. I believe you have heard of our names before."
Shan Meixian introduced them one by one.
"Shan Meixian? Why does this name sound so familiar?"
Wei Zhenzhen thought to herself. She said, "How could I presume to address you as my sister?" "Sister Zhenzhen, please don't be so polite. I like your personality. Mother always says I'm not gentle enough. Sister Zhenzhen, you must teach me more!"
Shan Wanjing moved closer and took Wei Zhenzhen's arm.
Wei Zhenzhen hesitated, unsure how to respond.
"Ah! I remember now, are you Lady Dongming? Did Young Master Yuan utter those earth-shattering words a little over a month ago?"
Wei Zhenzhen's voice trembled slightly as she spoke absentmindedly.
Yuan Yueze smiled and nodded.
"Heavens! Could it be that Heaven has opened its eyes? Allowing me to meet the world-renowned Young Master Yuan?"
Wei Zhenzhen's heart was filled with turmoil.
Of course, what Wei Zhenzhen knew were just rumors circulating in the marketplace. People passed these rumors around, but they could only tell the general outline, not the details. Most people simply considered Yuan Yueze a divine being descended to earth.
"May I ask your age, Madam? Why do you look younger than me?"
Wei Zhenzhen asked for some reason, though she realized it was somewhat impolite afterward.
"Wanjing is my own daughter. How old do you think I am?"
Shan Meixian said with a smile.
"It was my rudeness, Madam. Please punish me,"
Wei Zhenzhen quickly said.
"Alright, Zhenzhen, you're too reserved. Let's eat and drink first, and chat while we eat,"
Yuan Yueze said.
The group began to eat and drink, and Yuan Yueze then conjured things out of thin air to refill the women's tea and wine. Wei Zhenzhen was even more surprised: it seems the legends are true, this young master really does possess magical powers!
Gradually, the atmosphere became more harmonious. Seeing how warm and welcoming everyone was, Wei Zhenzhen felt the warmth of family and let go of her reservations, slowly enjoying the meal. During the banquet, the group talked about Ruyin's reserved demeanor at the banquet that day, how the little girl had been so embarrassed that she kept 'massaging' Yuan Yueze's soft waist, making everyone laugh heartily. When Wei Zhenzhen saw the lively and fiery Shan Ruyin, she couldn't believe that this fairy-like girl from before was just a maid. She then wondered if she would be lucky enough to follow the same path as Shan Ruyin.
Afterwards, Yuan Yueze suggested that Wei Zhenzhen undergo a marrow cleansing and learn some martial arts, which delighted her immensely. In this war-torn era, who wouldn't be happy to have self-defense skills? Especially since it was rumored to be taught personally by the world's number one martial arts master, Young Master Yuan! Wei Zhenzhen was incredibly excited. Shan
Meixian objected, but without giving any reason, only smiling at Yuan Yueze and Wei Zhenzhen, a hint of cunning flashing in her eyes.
Seeing this, Shan Wanjing and Shan Ruyin probably knew what Shan Meixian was thinking and secretly chuckled. Shan Wanjing playfully whispered something in Wei Zhenzhen's ear. Wei Zhenzhen's face immediately flushed red, and she glared at Shan Wanjing coquettishly, lowering her head so low it almost touched her breasts, her jade-like neck a deep blush. Although
Yuan Yueze was initially a bit stunned, he could still hear Shan Wanjing's whisper using his true energy.
Shan Wanjing's words were: "Sister Zhenzhen, Mother wants you to marry a husband too. I wonder if Sister Zhenzhen is willing?"
Upon hearing this, Yuan Yueze frowned. To be honest, when he first saved Wei Zhenzhen, he had no ulterior motives; he simply pitied the beauty and didn't want her to have such a tragic end. Although Wei Zhenzhen was gentle, her love was unwavering. Just looking at her dying for Yuwen Huaji in the original story shows how devoted she was. But now things had escalated; even his own wife was urging him to take Wei Zhenzhen. Isn't this a bit too hasty? We've only known each other for a short time.
Yuan Yueze's experience gradually increased under Shan Meixian's guidance, but he hadn't yet reached the point of understanding everything. In truth, he was unaware of his own immense charm. Wei Zhenzhen, having just heard Shan Wanjing's words, felt as if she were floating on clouds; this man before her possessed a fatal allure in every way. Even if Yuan Yueze were to absurdly "do it" with Wei Zhenzhen in front of the three women, he believed she wouldn't object. However, Yuan Yueze
was clearly not the type to be easily controlled by his lower body.
In his philosophy, the relationship between men and women should not only involve desire, but more importantly, affection; the fusion of spirit and desire was his pursuit.
Could this be another "romantic encounter" for him? Ancient times were truly unfair to women; men could have many women, while women with several men were scorned. Perhaps he should try dating Zhenzhen and see how it goes? With his abilities, he could indeed give Zhenzhen a good home.
Yuan Yueze thought to himself.
Having thought it through, he naturally became less hesitant. He also understood that he should take the initiative.
Encouraged by Shan Meixian and egged on by Shan Ruyin, Yuan Yueze picked up a piece of green vegetable and placed it in Wei Zhenzhen's bowl: "Zhenzhen, from now on, you'll stay with us. I, Yuan, will ensure your safety and happiness."
Wei Zhenzhen, who had just been incredibly shy and had barely recovered, saw the food offered to her and heard the seemingly promise-like words of affection, and she lowered her head again. Although she was gentle and virtuous, she understood the intentions of the people before her: Shan Meixian and the other two women were helping Yuan Yueze pursue her!
Wei Zhenzhen also knew that if she didn't seize this opportunity, she might miss the most beautiful romance of her life. So she mustered her courage, raised her head, and said firmly, "Zhenzhen thanks you for your great kindness, young master. I will rely on you in the future."
Yuan Yueze simply smiled and nodded at her, continuing to eat and drink. The atmosphere heated up again, and Shan Meixian and the other two women began to tease and joke with the two of them. Surprisingly, Wei Zhenzhen didn't mind and joked back with the three women. The change was quite significant.
When a person has neither long-term worries nor immediate anxieties, then no matter how he changes, it is not surprising. Because at this time, he is his most authentic self.

Chapter 010 Night Visit to the Ranch
The Pegasus Ranch is located in Hubei Province, on a large triangular fertile plain between the Zhangshui and Jushui rivers, two tributaries of the Yangtze River.
It was already late afternoon, and most of the people on the ranch were already asleep. Only the sentry post at the ranch entrance was still on night watch.
On a small hill outside the ranch's east gate, five figures stood. One man and four women, their clothes fluttering in the wind, looked like a divine couple descended from heaven.
"Husband, why did we come here in the middle of the night? Don't tell me you're planning to steal someone's horse?"
Shan Ruyin asked, looking at the ranch in the distance.
"What do you know, you little girl? I came here to see someone."
"Then why are you sneaking around in the middle of the night to see someone? Can't you see them during the day?"
Shan Wanjing asked.
"You'll know why we came here secretly when you see that person!"
Yuan Yueze replied.
"This Pegasus Ranch truly lives up to its reputation!"
Yuan Yueze exclaimed, gazing intently into the distance.
"Why has Zhenzhen never heard of it? Is Pegasus Ranch famous?"
Wei Zhenzhen asked.
Shan Ruyin, standing beside her, also looked curious.
Due to their backgrounds, neither of them was familiar with the major powers of the world. After following Yuan Yueze, they spent their days carefree, either indulging in romance or practicing martial arts alone, but their knowledge of the world hadn't increased much.
"Then you'll have to ask me! Let me introduce you!"
Shan Wanjing, upon hearing this, quickly patted her ample chest and volunteered.
Yuan Yueze and Shan Meixian looked at the three women with amusement.
“Ordinary people may not know the name ‘Pegasus Ranch,’ but powerful clans or influential sects that control large armies are definitely familiar with it. Especially in this chaotic era of strife and struggle, Pegasus Ranch has become a coveted target for various forces, and its value is extremely high,”
Shan Wanjing said proudly.
"In the southwest of Jingling County, the Zhang River and the Ju River, two tributaries of the Yangtze River, divide a large triangular fertile plain. The two rivers flow gently, irrigating the fields on both banks, and finally merge into the Yangtze River. The climate here is mild, the soil is fertile, and the produce is abundant. The plains where the Flying Horse Ranch is located are particularly lush with pasture. Surrounded by mountains, the fertile plain covers more than ten square miles, with only two narrow passages to the east and west for access. The strategic location forms a natural barrier for the ranch. The
first owner of the Flying Horse Ranch, Shang Xiong, was a military general at the end of the Jin Dynasty. At that time, Liu Yu replaced the Jin Dynasty and changed the name of the country to Song, and the world was divided.
To avoid the war, Shang Xiong led his men and clansmen south. By chance, they found this hidden valley and settled down there, establishing the ranch.
From the establishment of the ranch until the unification of the world by the Sui Dynasty, the Flying Horse Ranch was owned by several people, all of whom were from the Shang family, who held supreme authority.
The others were Liang, Liu, Tao, Wu, Xu, and..." The Luo and other ethnic groups, after more than a hundred years of reproduction, have continuously migrated to the surrounding areas, forming nearby towns and villages. Even the two major cities along the Ju River, Yuan'an and Dangyang, have more than half their inhabitants originating from the Flying Horse Ranch.
The Flying Horse Ranch is also the economic lifeline of this region, its high-quality horses renowned throughout the land. However, because the ranch owner adheres to ancestral precepts, he never participates in matters of the martial world or the imperial court, maintaining a low profile and always focusing on business. This is the main reason why his master didn't know about the Flying Horse Ranch.
The first ranch owner, Shang Xiong, was a military general who deeply understood the principle of might makes right. He encouraged his people to study martial arts and promote a martial spirit. As a result, everyone on the ranch was brave and skilled in combat, fearless of bandits and robbers, becoming a force that could guarantee the safety of the region and winning the respect of the residents of nearby towns. "
Shan Wanjing finished speaking in one breath, glancing triumphantly at Yuan Yueze, then looking at Shan Meixian, as if to say: Mother, is there anything else to add?"
"Back when I was traveling the martial world, I had a few encounters with the current owner of the arena, Shang Qingya. We could be considered old acquaintances,"
Shan Meixian said with some emotion.
"Shang Qingya? Isn't it Shang Xiuxun?"
Yuan Yueze muttered, wondering what was going on. The books didn't say that! Then he thought of the Holy Venerable of the Great Ming Sect, who wasn't mentioned in the books at all.
"Shang Xiuxun is Shang Qingya's daughter. The latest news I received a year ago also said that Shang Qingya is still the current owner of the arena,"
Shan Meixian said, somewhat puzzled.
"Then what's going on?"
Yuan Yueze asked thoughtfully, his expression strange.
"Does my husband have any questions?"
Shan Meixian asked.
"Well, you all know I'm familiar with later history, right? The books I've read record that Shang Qingya passed away several years ago! So how come you say she's still alive and well?"
Yuan Yueze explained.
"This... I don't understand either, but it's not a big deal, is it?"
"I don't understand either. Never mind, let's go see the people we wanted to see on this trip!"
Yuan Yueze couldn't figure it out either, so he stopped thinking about it. He led the women across the mountain behind the Pegasus Ranch.
Weren't Yuan Yueze and the others in Yangzhou City?
After rescuing Wei Zhenzhen, Yuan Yueze booked two rooms at the most upscale restaurant in Yangzhou. Wei Zhenzhen wanted to see Shuanglong one last time before leaving, as she couldn't bear to leave the two poor children behind. She
noticed Yuan Yueze's reluctance when she mentioned saying goodbye to Shuanglong, so she didn't press him further. Yuan Yueze also didn't want to leave with Wei Zhenzhen like that. Otherwise, if Shuanglong became successful, they would surely send people to search for Wei Zhenzhen, and Yuan Yueze and his companions might be harassed constantly. He was even more afraid that Shuanglong would cling to him, which would be even worse. Therefore, Yuan Yueze decided to stay for a few more days and discuss a solution with Shan Meixian and the other women.
Ultimately, after four days at the restaurant, at Shan Meixian's suggestion, Yuan Yueze took Wei Zhenzhen to Shuanglong's so-called "home" in the east of the city, where they met.
Of course, Yuan Yueze and the other three only revealed their true colors when Wei Zhenzhen was present; when they went out, they disguised themselves as ugly monsters.
That day, Shuanglong was planning their future "happy life" in their "little nest" when they suddenly heard a familiar voice outside: "Xiao Zhong, Xiao Ling, are you there?"
"It's Zhen's voice. Didn't you say the day before yesterday that Lao Feng had sent Zhen to work in another place?"
Kou Zhong asked Xu Ziling.
"Yes! When I went to return the money to Zhen, I was hoping to take the opportunity to get a few more steamed buns and then surprise her with some silver. But the steamed bun seller has changed to that wicked old woman, and their business has suffered greatly! I saw many people asking the wicked old woman if Zhen was sick. I heard her say that Lao Feng sent Zhen to another place, and she might never come back!"
Xu Ziling replied.
"Then why did I think I heard Zhen's voice just now? Was it just my imagination?"
Kou Zhong looked bewildered.
Xu Ziling was also at a loss.
"Xiao Zhong, Xiao Ling, are you there?"
Wei Zhenzhen's voice rang out again. It turned out that Wei Zhenzhen hadn't been to their "little nest" either, only knowing its approximate location was in an abandoned manor in the east of the city.
"It really is Sister Zhen's voice! Let's go see!"
Xu Ziling jumped up and exclaimed.
The two dragons ran out of the stone house and saw a man and a woman already standing outside the door; the woman was wearing a bamboo hat that covered her face. Seeing the familiar figure, and combining it with the voice they had just heard, the two dragons were certain that this person was Sister Zhen!
Their gazes shifted to the man beside Sister Zhen, and the two dragons were stunned: wasn't this the wealthy-looking "ugly guy" they had been planning to "scheme" against a few days ago on the street?
"Sister Zhen, we heard from Old Feng that you've been sent to another place? How come..."
Xu Ziling spoke first.
"Let's go inside first,"
Wei Zhenzhen replied.
Following the two dragons into the small stone house, the interior was much colder than outside, with nothing but straw in the corner. There was practically no light inside, even though it was broad daylight!
The Twin Dragons truly deserve the title of "immortal cockroaches." If it weren't for Yun Jizi's help in refining his body, and if he were penniless, he would probably have already "reported" to the King of Hell in the Twin Dragons' living conditions. Look at the Twin Dragons, still alive and well!
Reading the original story is one thing, witnessing it firsthand is quite another!
Yuan Yueze was immediately filled with admiration for the Twin Dragons.
"Our place is too simple, please don't mind, Sister Zhen and this gentleman,"
Kou Zhong said
with a smile. Yuan Yueze simply shook his head and chuckled.
"Sister Zhen, what happened to you? Why did Old Feng say he had already sent you away? Now many people in Yangzhou are asking about you! Old Feng won't say where he sent you! I heard that many high-ranking officials are also asking! It's said that even the Yangzhou Governor's Office has sent people to inquire about you!"
Xu Ziling was eager to know what had happened.
“That day, this gentleman saw Old Feng and his wife bullying me, so he redeemed me. But he was afraid they would leak the news, so he told them not to tell anyone. I’ll be with this gentleman from now on. I’m leaving Yangzhou tomorrow, and I’m a little worried about you, so I came to see you and say goodbye,”
Wei Zhenzhen said, following Yuan Yueze’s instructions.
“I was wondering why Sister-in-law Zhen was with this gentleman. So that’s what happened!”
Kou Zhong said, suddenly understanding.
“Hehe, gentleman, we’re quite destined to meet. It’s not very nice of you to just take Sister-in-law Zhen away like this. How about giving us two brothers some…”
Kou Zhong smacked his lips, looking at Yuan Yueze with a half-smile.
Yuan Yueze thought to himself: This future “young marshal” really has a sharp tongue!
Wei Zhenzhen heard that Kou Zhong was about to act shamelessly again and hurriedly tried to stop him. But the message in her eyes was: help the Shuanglong if you can, because these two boys are really too pitiful in her eyes.
Although Yuan Yueze explained to her that the Twin Dragons would surely soar to fame and become renowned within two years, Wei Zhenzhen remained skeptical. In this situation, no one could imagine that these two disheveled beggars and petty thugs would soon be famous.
"It's already a blessing if they don't starve to death or get beaten to death,"
Wei Zhenzhen thought wistfully.
Yuan Yueze also didn't want to have much more to do with the Twin Dragons. He was soft-hearted; he felt that if he stayed any longer, he might pity them and reveal his secrets! He then saw the look of reluctance and pity on Wei Zhenzhen's face. Yuan Yueze's brow furrowed. "I originally only wanted to rescue Zhenzhen from this hellhole, but who knew that after rescuing her, she had nowhere to go? So I let her stay with me. We'll be leaving Yangzhou tomorrow. I know you two brothers are worried about Zhenzhen's future, and I can guarantee she'll live a safe and happy life. I don't have much to give you before we leave, but here's fifty taels of gold as my final gift. Take care of yourselves. Farewell!"
Yuan Yueze's words were quite decisive.
In the eyes of the two brothers, this guy was indeed somewhat frightening, but looking at Zhenzhen's sister-in-law, she showed no fear whatsoever! Moreover, she kept glancing at the ugly man out of the corner of her eye, and the affection in her eyes was obvious to everyone!
The two brothers had no romantic experience, so of course they were completely confused. Anyway, Zhen's sister-in-law was rescued, and she didn't dislike the ugly man in front of her. In fact, he wasn't bad; they'd only met twice. Last time, he "sponsored" the two brothers with fifty taels of silver, and this time it was even more impressive—fifty taels of gold!
Wei Zhenzhen wasn't surprised by Yuan Yueze's harsh words. Through their interactions over the past few days, she had a general understanding of him: lazy, averse to etiquette, and only wanting to live without any constraints.
Although she sensed from his explanation a few days ago that Yuan Yueze didn't want any friendship with the Shuanglong, she saw no contempt in his eyes, but rather a hint of admiration.
"Perhaps it's as you said, young master. Xiao Zhong and Xiao Ling are simply not on the same path as you!"
Wei Zhenzhen had known the Shuanglong for several years and naturally knew why Yuan Yueze was avoiding them. If the Shuanglong, especially Kou Zhong, discovered Yuan Yueze's skills, he would never have a peaceful life again!
"Xiao Zhong, Xiao Ling, please take care. After the young master and I leave, we may never see each other again. You must stay calm in the future and not act rashly. We're leaving now."
Wei Zhenzhen was very sad.
Kou Zhong was holding the large gold ingot and grinning foolishly, while Xu Ziling was somewhat saddened: "Sister Zhen, please take care in the future as well."
Yuan Yueze stood up and went outside the stone house with Wei Zhenzhen. Under the lingering gazes of the two dragons, Wei Zhenzhen walked away, turning back every few steps.
"Sir, we two brothers still don't know your name!"
Kou Zhong called from behind.
"No need for a name! My surname is Yuan!"
Yuan Yueze didn't turn around, but his voice rang in the ears of the two dragons.
"In that case, may our paths cross again, sir, until we meet again!"
Kou Zhong called again from behind.
Yuan Yueze almost collapsed upon hearing this: he had been trying to be as discreet as possible, yet the sharp-eyed Kou Zhong had still spotted him!
Shaking his head and giving a bitter smile, Yuan Yueze turned and saw Wei Zhenzhen behind him. Her face was sorrowful, her eyes brimming with tears. It seemed she was deeply saddened by parting with the two dragons.
Wei Zhenzhen was indeed heartbroken: although she had grown up in Yangzhou, her parents had shown her little love. At eighteen, her father sold her to Old Feng, and afterwards, she was treated like a vase to attract customers. In her twenty-one years of life, only the two petty thugs, Shuanglong and Yuan Yueze, could be considered her friends. Wei Zhenzhen treated them like her own sons. Now, this might be the last time she saw them. How could she not be heartbroken, how could she not be sad!
Sensing her sorrow, Yuan Yueze naturally took Wei Zhenzhen's hand, gently squeezed it, and gave her a reassuring smile.
Wei Zhenzhen suddenly felt a strange warmth in her palm. Looking up, she saw the man she admired holding her hand. His gaze, a gaze she could rely on for a lifetime, made her feel lost in his presence.
The feeling of parting vanished instantly, and a blush rose on Wei Zhenzhen's face. She shyly lowered her head, letting the man hold her hand tightly.
Feeling the woman's reliance and trust in his palm, Yuan Yueze was filled with pride: "If Zhenzhen doesn't mind that I already have a family, would you be willing to marry me? As long as I have a breath left, I will never let Zhenzhen suffer any injustice!"
This was the first time Yuan Yueze had confessed his feelings to a woman. In the past few months, under Shan Meixian's 'guidance,' he had gained a lot of experience. In Yuan Yueze's eyes, Shan Meixian was his wife, and sometimes even like a sister. She even played the role of 'teacher' on his life's journey.
The woman before him was already helpless, and since she had decided to follow him, and he liked her very much, plus the constant teasing from Shan Meixian and the other women these past few days, Yuan Yueze felt he should take the initiative. Because a woman's reserve is instinctive, especially for a gentle and virtuous woman like Wei Zhenzhen.
Hearing her beloved confess so boldly, Wei Zhenzhen's tears welled up again. But this time, the tears were no longer tears of parting, but tears of excitement.
Overjoyed, yet too shy to answer, her face flushed with embarrassment. Her head drooped almost to her breasts, too ashamed to look up.
"It seems Zhenzhen dislikes me. Then I'll wait until you find your true love and marry you off like a family member!"
Yuan Yueze sighed, feigning regret.
Listen to this! This guy can even tease women now! Is this the same clueless greenhorn who blushed at the mere glance of a woman a few months ago?
"No…no, I'm willing, sir, please don't misunderstand. I'm just so happy to have your favor that I can't believe it!"
Upon hearing this, Wei Zhenzhen forgot all about being shy and hurriedly looked up to explain. But when she saw the other man smiling at her with an "I understand everything" expression, Wei Zhenzhen realized she'd been tricked.
"You're so naughty, sir!"
Wei Zhenzhen glared at Yuan Yueze, her voice sweet and coquettish.
"Zhenzhen should call you husband or sir now!"
Yuan Yueze continued teasingly.
Wei Zhenzhen dared not speak again, afraid he would say something else to tease her, and lowered her head, blushing.
"Let's go, we'll leave Yangzhou today. The food in the restaurants these past few days has been absolutely awful. I'll cook you a meal myself when we get to the countryside. I've heard Zhenzhen is quite skilled in cooking, so she can give me her opinion!"
Yuan Yueze said confidently, gazing into the distance.
"Young Master can cook?"
Wei Zhenzhen asked in surprise. This man was too amazing; what other amazing qualities had he not yet revealed?
"You can draw your own conclusions after you taste it yourself. Let's go. As for my skills, Meixian will tell you everything."
Taking the beautiful woman's soft hand, Yuan Yueze walked towards the restaurant amidst her shyness.
Back at the restaurant, he explained everything to the three women of the Shan family. The three women were also happy for Wei Zhenzhen: a lonely and helpless woman had finally found a good home. The warm family had gained another member; everyone was overjoyed.
"Let's hurry up and go. The food at the restaurants these past few days has been inedible. I still prefer my husband's cooking!"
Shan Wanjing said sweetly.
"Of course! Don't you know who I am? Your husband's skills are far superior to the emperor's chefs!"
Yuan Yueze boasted.
"Arrogant!"
the women spat in unison.
So they went to the restaurant counter to pay the bill and left. They
arrived at a scenic meadow in the countryside, where Yuan Yueze took out various cooking utensils, ingredients, and seasonings from his bracelet and began to get busy. Originally, he wanted Shan Meixian to explain her background to Wei Zhenzhen, but Wei Zhenzhen herself loved cooking and insisted on watching him cook on the spot, so Yuan Yueze's plan had to be postponed for the time being. With
everything ready, Yuan Yueze realized that the women probably hadn't tried northern cuisine before, because at this time, the northernmost region of the Central Plains only reached the area of Yulin, Zhuojun, and Youzhou.
They used various cooking methods of Northern cuisine—braising, frying, roasting, steaming, stewing—and soon several dishes, each with its own unique color, aroma, and flavor, were served. Amidst Wei Zhenzhen's exclamations of admiration, they were placed on the table, and Shan Ruyin and Shan Wanjing, who were still playfully bickering in the distance, joined them for a joyful meal.
As night fell, Yuan Yueze and the women entered the bracelet on his left hand to rest. Wei Zhenzhen was stunned again, just as she had been when the women first entered.
Shan Meixian telepathically told Yuan Yueze to go and win over Wei Zhenzhen that night, but Yuan Yueze preferred to have Shan Meixian tell Wei Zhenzhen his whole story first.
That night, Yuan Yueze suffered somewhat, because while "Little Ze" showed no signs of fatigue, the two young girls, Shan Wanjing and Shan Ruyin, had already fallen into a deep sleep. The most resilient, Shan Meixian, slept in a separate bedroom with Wei Zhenzhen. Yuan Yueze could only smile wryly, pull the two little girls into his arms, cover himself with the blanket, and slowly fall asleep.
The next morning, Yuan Yueze woke up as early as ever, whistling and humming a little tune as he prepared a sumptuous breakfast, then went to call the girls to get up and enjoy it.
When Shan Meixian and Wei Zhenzhen came out, Yuan Yueze noticed that Wei Zhenzhen's eyes were noticeably dark. She even hesitated to look him in the eye.
"Perhaps my background is too astonishing, and Zhenzhen is having trouble sleeping!"
Yuan Yueze thought to himself.
After a few casual banter, they began to enjoy the cozy breakfast.
"Zhenzhen, what's wrong? Is my cooking not to your liking?"
Seeing that Wei Zhenzhen seemed a little numb, lost in thought, and only occasionally moving her chopsticks absentmindedly, Yuan Yueze asked.
"No...no, it's not that. Young Master's cooking is superb; I admire it greatly,"
Wei Zhenzhen quickly explained.
Last night, Shan Meixian explained Yuan Yueze's background to her in detail. She learned that the person who saved her a few days ago was no ordinary person, and that if she married Yuan Yueze, she would ascend to the Upper Realm in hundreds of years. This shocked Wei Zhenzhen greatly. Although she had witnessed Yuan Yueze's miraculous abilities, she had always thought they were just magic.
"How could Young Master Yuan possibly fancy a weak woman like me with nothing? Sigh,"
she sighed inwardly. At this moment, Wei Zhenzhen, preoccupied with uncertainty, had long forgotten Yuan Yueze's confession from yesterday.
"Zhenzhen, why are you still calling me 'Young Master'? You should call me 'Husband'!"
Shan Meixian teased from the side.
Yuan Yueze understood that Wei Zhenzhen was frightened by her background, so he didn't say anything, just smiled at her, as if to say: I'm waiting for you to call me 'Husband'!
Shan Meixian's teasing immediately eased Wei Zhenzhen's mood. Seeing the expectation in the eyes of the man called "God," Wei Zhenzhen saw pity and affection. She immediately recalled the strange man's public confession to her yesterday, and blushed again. But she managed to stammer out, "Husband...husband,"
before collapsing to the ground as if all her strength had left.
"Sister Zhenzhen is too weak! You need to eat more. Our husband is stronger than a bull! You'll suffer if you're this weak!"
Shan Wanjing placed a piece of food in Wei Zhenzhen's bowl.
Hearing the deeper meaning in her words, Wei Zhenzhen blushed again.
"That's right! Yesterday, without Sister Meixian, Wanjing and I fainted again! Sister Meixian is very powerful; Sister Zhenzhen, don't lose to her in the future!"
Shan Ruyin chimed in from the side.
"You two crazy girls, don't you know how to be shy? Shut up!"
Shan Meixian, hearing the two girls' nonsense and being dragged into it again, and recalling the passionate encounter in bed, also blushed, laughing and scolding the two unrestrained girls.
Yuan Yueze simply ate and laughed on the sidelines.
After the girls' playful banter, Wei Zhenzhen was no longer shy and even retorted a few times. The long-awaited warmth of "home" welled up in her heart, and Wei Zhenzhen felt infinitely satisfied. Every now and then, she would steal a few affectionate glances at Yuan Yueze.
After the meal, Shan Wanjing and Shan Ruyin dragged Wei Zhenzhen around, running and wandering. Yuan Yueze, on the other hand, sat with Shan Meixian to discuss their next plan. Finally, the two decided to first visit Lu Miaozi at the Pegasus Ranch and help him heal his long-standing injuries.
Shan Meixian was stunned when she learned that Lu Miaozi was still alive. Of course, she knew Lu Miaozi, the world-renowned scholar. She also knew about how Lu Miaozi had been injured by her mother years ago. Now, Shan Meixian lived a carefree and happy life, and no longer harbored any hatred for her mother, Zhu Yuyan, only pity. Yuan Yueze's trip to treat Lu Miaozi could be seen as atonement for her mother's sins.
The four then strolled towards the Pegasus Ranch. A few days later, at Shan Meixian's urging, Yuan Yueze and Wei Zhenzhen finally consummated their relationship. That night, Wei Zhenzhen was no match for him, and Yuan Yueze, with Shan Meixian's help, finally transferred his life essence to her, helping her refine her body.
Wei Zhenzhen finally gave her first time to the man she loved. When Yuan Yueze and Shan Meixian asked why, it turned out that Wei Zhenzhen had been forced by her father to marry Lao Feng, but she refused to comply, even at the cost of her life. Whenever Lao Feng tried to approach her, she would threaten to kill herself with a dagger she carried. Lao Feng was afraid she would do something foolish, which would not only prevent him from having her but also damage his finances, so he couldn't do anything about it. After being rescued from this ordeal, Wei Zhenzhen finally threw away the dagger she had hidden for three years. Upon hearing this, Yuan Yueze and Shan Meixian were deeply moved by Wei Zhenzhen's steadfastness.
A few days later, the five finally arrived at the outskirts of Pegasus Ranch. Since Yuan Yueze and Shan Meixian were now making all the decisions for the family, the other three women were unaware of their purpose at the ranch.
The two little girls, Shan Wanjing and Shan Ruyin, spent their days causing trouble and doing whatever they pleased. Wei Zhenzhen, on the other hand, was practicing martial arts while simultaneously improving her culinary skills using various Chinese and foreign recipes collected by Yun Jizi, even showing signs of qi deviation.
Arriving at the back mountain of Pegasus Ranch, they found the ranch vast and the back mountain area extremely expansive. However, for the five, searching for someone's presence within it was quite easy. They quickly detected a faint trace of life in the northern part of the back mountain.
Their bodies emitted their own light, requiring no additional lamps; ahead lay endless mountains of varying heights, densely covered with trees. Moving nimbly left and right, darting up and down, they arrived at a spacious area hidden deep in the valley. This land seemed to have been artificially created; the vegetation and ponds were perfectly arranged, scattered like stars in the sky. Each tree seemed to have been planted according to a specific method, and the entire garden exuded a natural and mysterious atmosphere. Amidst the mountains, water, and vegetation stood a uniquely designed two-story pavilion. The first floor was pitch black, while the second floor emitted a faint light.
The four women gazed at this 'man-made miracle' with a sense of fascination. Shan Meixian secretly thought that Master Lu knew how to enjoy life, managing to find such a secluded place to live in seclusion.
As the five continued forward, a deep, resonant voice echoed from within the pavilion: "Distinguished guests have arrived. Please invite this esteemed guest inside for a chat."
Upon hearing this, Yuan Yueze, along with the four women, swiftly descended to the pavilion's entrance. Passing the plaque above the main door inscribed with "Peaceful Abode," they saw a couplet hanging on a wooden plaque above the two pillars at the entrance: "In the morning, one should tune the zither; in the evening, one should play the se. Old friends arrive just in time; new friends arrive just in time." The calligraphy was elegant and refined, yet powerful and vigorous.
The hall was a four-sided structure. Through the carved wooden railings and windows on all four sides, glimpses of the lush, plant-covered cliffs behind and the swaying bamboo groves surrounding the hall were faintly visible, further emphasizing the understated elegance and natural comfort of the mahogany furniture. A staircase made of nanmu wood at the corner of the room led to the upper floor.
The old man's voice came again: "Please ascend!"
The five ascended the steps. The upper level was divided into two rooms by a screen. One room contained a round table
and square chairs, while the other was presumably the master's sleeping quarters. At that moment, a man stood by the window, facing outwards. On the table in the center of the hall were wine cups and other drinking vessels, their aroma filling the air. Illuminated by two hanging palace lanterns, only a few essential pieces of furniture, besides the table and chairs, were visible, all made of rosewood, exuding an elegant and noble air.
Yuan Yueze bowed and announced loudly, "Yuan Yueze and my wife have come to pay their respects to Master Lu."
The figure trembled, slowly turning to face the five men.
He wore a tall hat and wide belt, with a long, flowing beard and white hair, appearing to be between forty and fifty years old.
He had a very distinctive face, simple and ancient. Thick, black eyebrows extended to his graying temples, the other end meeting at his ear, creating a striking contrast with his deep, piercing eyes. A melancholy wrinkle appeared at the corners of his mouth and under his eyes, giving him an air of indifference to worldly affairs, a weary and sorrowful expression.
His nose was as straight and powerful as his back, and coupled with his naturally arrogant, tightly closed lips and long, clean face, he looked like a former nobleman who had enjoyed all the riches and glory of the world but was now heartbroken.
This man was none other than Lu Miaozi, the greatest craftsman in the world.
When Lu Miaozi saw the ethereal figure of one man and four women, radiating a pale white light, standing before him, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure, saying with a half-smile, "Brother Yuan, you are so young. Did you come to play chess with this old man after ascending to immortality and having nothing to do?"
It turned out that Lu Miaozi had just sensed a surge of true energy approaching the pavilion, but then he saw five people enter, meaning that the cultivation of the other four was above his. Seeing that the five people before him were all under twenty years old yet possessed such cultivation, how could he not be surprised? Upon hearing the elegant and refined man, who seemed like an immortal, reveal his name, Lu Miaozi suddenly realized: it was the man whose "reputation shook the world" and his wife who had arrived.
Wei Zhenzhen had comprehended a graceful and agile sword technique from the "Wordless True Scripture," but her control over her inner energy was not smooth and she was confused, causing her inner energy to leak out, which Lu Miaozi noticed.
Seeing Lu Miaozi looking at his group somewhat absentmindedly, Yuan Yueze smiled and said, "Master Lu
, won't you invite us to sit down and have a few drinks?" Lu Miaozi then came to his senses: "It was my presumption. You all possess an ethereal aura and emit a holy light. I thought there really were immortals descending to earth, which caused me to lose my composure. Please sit down and talk."
After bowing, Shan Meixian and the other three women sat down with Yuan Yueze around a round wooden table with wine pots, cups, and other drinking utensils.
"Please try some of my homemade, low-quality wine first. And welcome to my humble abode."
After sitting down, Lu Miaozi personally poured wine for Yuan Yueze and the women. Dan Meixian and the other women, already aware that Lu Miaozi was a renowned senior figure, naturally rose to express their gratitude.
"Master Lu, you're too kind. A refined room need not be large, nor need the abundance of flowers. This wine is quite good, mellow, smooth, and refreshing. Most importantly, its aroma is rich and harmonious, leaving a lingering aftertaste. It must be Master Lu's own 'Six Fruit Juice,'"
Yuan Yueze praised, taking a sip.
Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Lu Miaozi's eyes: "Indeed, this wine is made from six kinds of fresh fruits: pomegranate, grape, orange, hawthorn, plum, and pineapple. It undergoes a process of fruit selection, washing, rinsing, crushing, pitting, soaking, extracting juice, fermentation, blending, filtering, and aging, before being stored in wooden barrels and buried underground for three years. Young Brother Yuan, how did you learn of my homemade wine?"
Yuan Yueze smiled without answering.
Perhaps it was his seemingly harmless smile that affected Lu Miaozi, for Lu Miaozi also took another sip and smiled bitterly, "For the past few decades, this is all I've been clinging to life with."
Seeing Lu Miaozi so tormented by his mother, Shan Meixian couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness, "Master Lu, you no longer need to rely on this wine. My husband and I have come today to help Master Lu heal his wounds and cure his illness, as a way of making amends for the sins my mother committed against you."
"You must be Shan Meixian, the daughter of the Empress of the Underworld, right? Your affair has already become the talk of the martial world."
Lu Miaozi glanced at Shan Meixian and pondered for a moment before speaking.
Shan Meixian nodded silently.
"Please calm your mind, Master Lu. I'm sure you have many questions, but healing your wounds is the priority."
Yuan Yueze said to Lu Miaozi, a pale yellow light emanating from his hand.
"Husband, please wait. Please allow me to heal Master Lu myself, as a way of expressing my remorse on behalf of my mother."
Shan Meixian interrupted Yuan Yueze.
Yuan Yueze remained silent, smiling and nodding. He held his wine cup in his left hand and gestured "please" with his right.
Lu Miaozi focused his mind and saw that Shan Meixian's hand beside him also emitted a pale yellow light. She pointed her thumb towards him, and a peaceful, vibrant energy surged from her forehead into his body, rapidly circulating through his meridians. Lu Miaozi closed his eyes, feeling the energy pass through each acupoint. The demonic energy that had accumulated within those acupoints and tormented him for over thirty years was instantly refined and eliminated, replaced by boundless vitality.
A few breaths later, Lu Miaozi opened his eyes, his gaze gleaming, feeling a complete transformation. He turned to Shan Meixian, gratefully rising to bow: "This old man thanks you, Madam, for saving my life." Shan Meixian quickly returned the bow.
"Everyone, there's no need to be so polite. Master Lu's old ailments are completely healed, and Mei Xian has also helped him cleanse his marrow and purify his body. Master Lu has truly been reborn! Congratulations!"
Yuan Yueze laughed.
"What!"
Lu Miaozi thought that Shan Mei Xian had only helped him expel the Heavenly Demon True Qi and heal his injuries. Who knew that, according to Yuan Yueze, in just a few breaths, the powerful Qi that Shan Mei Xian had injected into his body had actually helped him cleanse his marrow and purify his body, allowing him to be reborn! Even Lu Miaozi, who could remain calm despite his many trials and tribulations, couldn't help but be astonished.
Seeing Lu Miaozi's astonished expression, Yuan Yueze casually took out a glass mirror and handed it to Lu Miaozi: "Master Lu, you'll see for yourself."
Lu Miaozi took the mirror, and while he was still wondering what it was, he saw that his reflection had undergone an unimaginable transformation: the person in the mirror was completely familiar with him. This was himself at thirty years old, spirited, handsome, and imposing. His hair and beard had all returned to their original black luster.
Staring in astonishment at his rejuvenated self, Lu Miaozi seemed lost in thought, simply gazing blankly into the mirror.
After a long while, he rose again, bowed deeply to the five men, and said respectfully, "Lu Miaozi thanks you all for your life-saving grace."
The men quickly rose to return the greeting.
Once seated, Lu Miaozi seemed like a different person, a genuine smile spreading across his face, though a faint trace of sorrow lingered in the depths of his eyes.
"Master Lu, you must be feeling a bit itchy now, right?"
Yuan Yueze asked.
Lu Miaozi nodded curiously; he didn't know why he felt itchy all over, and he couldn't openly admit it in front of them.
"The beautiful fairy just helped Master Lu cleanse his marrow and purify his body, expelling impurities that are now adhering to his skin. Master Lu, please don't be shy, go and bathe first; we'll wait here."
Lu Miaozi understood what was happening. Tonight had brought him too many surprises; in his nearly ninety years of life, he had never experienced anything so miraculous. He needed a bath to calm his mind.
"In that case, I'll excuse myself for a moment. Please make yourselves at home, I'll return shortly."
Lu Miaozi rose, bowed, and withdrew.
Half an incense stick later, Lu Miaozi returned, having bathed, brimming with vitality and wearing a smile—a truly rare and handsome man.
After Lu Miaozi sat down, Yuan Yueze conjured a bottle of finely brewed, low-proof Moutai and some fruit juice out of thin air. He poured Moutai for Lu Miaozi and fruit juice for the women, then raised his glass and said, "Master Lu, please try the wine I brought; it's no less excellent than your own brew."
Lu Miaozi was puzzled by Yuan Yueze's ability to conjure things out of thin air, but then he remembered that even his wife could transform him in an instant, so he understood and began to regard the men as immortals.
Taking a sip of the wine, Lu Miaozi praised, "This wine is fragrant and elegant, with a rich cellar aroma, smooth and sweet, harmonious in flavor, and a clean finish with a lingering aftertaste. It's far superior to my inferior wine!"
"Master Lu is too modest. Master Lu's 'Six Fruit Juice' is absolutely worthy of being called the best of the world..."
"Old man, Mother is dying!"
Before Yuan Yueze could finish speaking, a beautiful, melodious voice, like string music, came from outside the pavilion, but it was filled with deep sorrow and anxiety.

Chapter 011 The Sword Immortal Arrives
Lu Miaozi heard the familiar voice outside and, disregarding all etiquette, immediately stood up, pushed open the small door of the pavilion without a word, and rushed downstairs.
"What happened to Qingya?"
Lu Miaozi's voice was no longer calm as before; instead, it trembled as she asked the person who had just called out from outside.
"Mother... Mother is dying. She said she wanted to see you one last time and asked me to come and fetch you."
"Then take me there quickly!"
"Wait, Master Lu, why are you so panicked? Aren't we here?"
Yuan Yueze and the four women also came out of the pavilion and stopped the distraught Lu Miaozi.
"Yes, yes! I actually forgot that Brother Yuan's abilities are extraordinary. Now Qingya can be saved. Then please, Brother Yuan and the ladies, come to Qingya's residence, 'Flying Bird Garden,' for treatment."
“Master Lu, my husband and I don’t want outsiders to know our whereabouts, so we’d like to trouble you to bring Sister Qingya here so we can treat her.”
Shan Meixian hurriedly said.
“That’s fine. Please wait inside for a moment. I’ll be back in a short while. Xiuxun, what are you daydreaming about! Take me to ‘Flying Bird Garden’!”
Lu Miaozi urged, looking at Shang Xiuxun who seemed a little lost in thought.
Shang Xiuxun originally hated Lu Miaozi intensely, so she rarely came to Lu Miaozi’s pavilion in the back mountain. She only knew that a heartless man whom her mother had loved without regret until her death lived there. Today, Shang Qingya was critically ill, her breath coming and going. Shang Qingya also roughly understood that her life was coming to an end. So she sent her woman to invite Lu Miaozi, wanting to see the man she had loved all her life one last time.
Upon hearing her mother's words, Shang Xiuxun's already overwhelming grief flared with rage: That damned old man, that heartless bastard, made her mother suffer her whole life! What did he have to offer her? Why did her mother love him so devotedly, without a trace of resentment, until her death?
Though furious, Shang Xiuxun understood that this seemed to be her mother's last wish. She immediately instructed several maids to keep a close watch on Shang Qingya, and informed the head steward and several stewards waiting outside about her mother's condition. Then, she hurriedly went to the back mountain to fetch Lu Miaozi.
Filled with bitterness, Shang Xiuxun had just reached Lu Miaozi's pavilion and called out when a man of about thirty rushed out. Before she could even hesitate, the man's voice rang in her ears. Shang Xiuxun recognized the heartless man's voice, and was somewhat puzzled: Wasn't this old man supposed to be very old? How could he look so young? Her mother had said this old man was very talented; perhaps he was disguised? What was he doing disguised alone in his room so late at night?
Having just told Lu Miaozi about her mother's situation, Lu Miaozi was thrown into disarray. Just as Shang Xiuxun was about to take Lu Miaozi back to the 'Flying Bird Garden' to see her mother one last time, a man and four women emerged from the pavilion entrance. They emanated a pale white aura, illuminating an area several feet around them as if it were daytime.
Looking at the man and women, they possessed an ethereal beauty, like immortals descended to earth. The man had a face like jade, gentle and refined, elegant and handsome beyond compare. Especially when looking into his eyes, they seemed to possess an infinite magic, captivating her and making her momentarily mesmerized. Upon closer inspection, his piercing eyes were like the unfathomable depths of a black starry sky, or the vast expanse of a starry sea. The women beside him were equally beautiful, possessing unique气质 (qi zhi, a kind of refined elegance), their charm and purity intertwined in a complex and captivating way. Even as a woman herself, she found it difficult to resist the allure of their extraordinary气质.
As she remained staring blankly at the five people, she heard Lu Miaozi's urging voice. Shang Xiuxun immediately composed herself and, filled with curiosity, hurried towards the 'Bird Garden' with Lu Miaozi.
"You old codger! Your mother is dying, and you still have a smile on your face? Your mother's deep love for you is all for naught!"
Shang Xiuxun shouted angrily, seeing no sorrow on Lu Miaozi's face, only a faint smile.
"Xiuxun, do you know why I'm not sad?"
Lu Miaozi asked with a smile.
"I don't know! I don't want to know! You heartless man, after seeing your mother one last time, get as far away as you can!"
Shang Xiuxun retorted angrily.
Lu Miaozi, seeing Shang Xiuxun's scolding, wasn't angry. He knew he had wronged Shang Qingya and her daughter in the past.
“You saw those five people who came out of my room just now, didn’t you? Aren’t they peculiar? Don’t you think I’ve regained my youth? It was they who healed me. So I’m taking Qingya to them; they can definitely cure her!”
“What? So this wasn’t a disguise?”
Shang Xiuxun looked at Lu Miaozi in surprise.
“Have you ever seen such a realistic disguise? Haha. But those five people are my great benefactors. They don’t want their whereabouts to be exposed, so I’m taking Qingya to my attic for treatment. You and the head steward should explain this to them later, and absolutely not reveal the whereabouts of those five people,”
Lu Miaozi reminded her.
Confused, Shang Xiuxun nodded silently.
Who were those five people? Could they really cure her mother’s illness? Hopefully!
Shang Xiuxun thought to herself.
The two ran and talked, and a moment later they arrived outside Shang Qingya’s bedroom in the ‘Flying Bird Garden’. Several men dressed in luxurious clothes were pacing back and forth outside.
The head steward, Shang Zhen, had been at the ranch for nearly fifty years and naturally knew about Shang Qingya's past relationship with Lu Miaozi. He was also one of the few people in the ranch who knew that the person living in the back mountain was the ranch's son-in-law. At this moment, he and several stewards were anxiously waiting outside the ranch master's house when they heard footsteps outside. Looking up, they saw Shang Xiuxun leading a man of about thirty years old into the house.
Shang Zhen was stunned when he saw the man's face clearly.
"Young...son-in-law?"
Shang Zhen had seen Lu Miaozi before, and seeing that the man behind Shang Xiuxun resembled Lu Miaozi somewhat, he tentatively asked.
"Head steward, I need to take Qingya to my little valley for treatment. Let's not waste any more time on small talk. Xiuxun will explain to the head steward and the stewards."
Lu Miaozi nodded to Shang Zhen, pushed open the door, and turned back to speak.
Seeing the haggard beauty sleeping soundly on the bed, Lu Miaozi couldn't help but burst into tears. He rushed forward, picked up Shang Qingya, and carried her out of the room, flying towards his secluded valley.
Shang Xiuxun briefly instructed Shang Zhen and the other stewards, telling them not to worry, as Lu Miaozi was taking Shang Qingya back to the valley for treatment. She then flew after Lu Miaozi.
Yuan Yueze was chatting with his wives when he sensed two distinct auras and one faint aura rapidly approaching the small pavilion.
"Master Lu, quickly put Lord Shang on the bed in the inner room!"
Shan Meixian went to open the door and welcomed Lu Miaozi and Shang Xiuxun in.
Lu Miaozi responded urgently and quickly entered the bedroom, setting Shang Qingya down. He then pulled Shang Xiuxun, whose face was still wet with tears, to the foot of the bed.
Yuan Yueze quickly followed the four women into the bedroom. After giving Lu Miaozi a reassuring smile, he slowly raised his right hand, and a pale yellow, holy light flashed again on the tip of his index finger.
Then, he slowly pressed down, and the pale yellow light rapidly shot into the brow of the unconscious Shang Qingya. Instantly, Shang Qingya's body was enveloped in a pale yellow halo, slowly flying off the bed. After hovering in mid-air for a few breaths, the light began to fade, and Shang Qingya's body slowly fell back onto the bed.
Shang Xiuxun looked at everything in front of her with a strange expression, thinking to herself: Could this cure my mother's illness of many years? What kind of martial arts is this? So powerful?
Shang Qingya slowly opened her eyes, and her gaze shifted. She saw several strangers standing by the bed, and at the head of the bed was her daughter, who looked astonished, tears streaming down her face, covering her mouth with her small hand, and a young stranger who seemed strangely familiar.
"Where am I?"
Shang Qingya asked Shang Xiuxun.
"Mother!"
Shang Xiuxun could no longer contain her excitement and threw herself into Shang Qingya
's arms, bursting into tears. After gently patting Shang Xiuxun's back a few times, Shang Qingya looked up again, her expression strange as she gazed at the drastically changed Lu Miaozi, and exclaimed, "You...you're Brother Lu?"
"Qingya, you've suffered so much, but now your illness is completely cured."
Lu Miaozi nodded to Shang Qingya and said softly.
"Master Lu, please speak slowly with Lord Shang. We'll wait in the living room first,"
Yuan Yueze said to Lu Miaozi upon seeing this.
Lu Miaozi looked grateful: "Brother Yuan, please sit outside for a while. I will express my gratitude for your great kindness later."
Under Shang Qingya's questioning gaze, Shan Meixian pulled Shang Xiuxun along with Yuan Yueze and the others towards the outer living room, leaving Lu Miaozi and Shang Qingya in the inner room.
After they sat around the small round table in the outer hall, Shang Xiuxun gratefully said to Yuan Yueze, "Xiuxun thanks you for saving my mother's life, but I don't know how to address you and the ladies?"
"My surname is Yuan, and my given name is Yueze. These are my wives: this is Shan Meixian, this is Shan Wanjing, this is Shan Ruyin, and this is Wei Zhenzhen,"
Yuan Yueze said with a smile.
"Ah!"
Upon hearing this, Shang Xiuxun covered her mouth in surprise again, staring at the five women in astonishment.
While Shang Xiuxun was still in shock, Yuan Yueze also took a good look at this woman, who was described as one of the five most beautiful women of the era in the original story.
Her beautiful, jet-black hair cascaded down her chiseled shoulders like two small waterfalls, making her exceptionally beautiful. Even the four most beautiful women in the world were only slightly more beautiful than Shang Xiuxun. One could only imagine her stunning beauty and allure if Shang Xiuxun could also refine her body.
Shang Xiuxun was dressed in elegant attire, her figure both strong and graceful, exuding a vibrant energy that accentuated her striking face and tanned, glowing skin, radiating youthful energy and enviable health.
Her beautiful eyes, still bearing traces of tears, were deep and unfathomable, her thick eyelashes adding to the mystery of her phoenix eyes, which seemed to shimmer with the finest, most fragrant wine.
Truly one of the five most beautiful women of our time, she was truly extraordinary!
Yuan Yueze silently praised her. The four women beside her were the same; they had only achieved their current beauty and charm after meeting Yuan Yueze and having all the impurities in their bodies removed, while Shang Xiuxun was still a mere mortal.
"Weren't there rumors that you all ascended to immortality? Why are you here today…?"
Shang Xiuxun was surprised for a moment, then calmed down and asked Yuan Yueze.
"There must be more than one rumor, right? Why does Miss Shang only believe one version?"
Yuan Yueze, only slightly taken aback by Shang Xiuxun's appearance, replied.
"If Young Master Yuan doesn't mind, just call me Xiuxun. Miss Shang is being too formal!"
Shang Xiuxun said shyly. This impossibly handsome man before her was indeed too mysterious; she had only heard various rumors about him, the only certainty being that he 'loved his wife dearly'.
“There are indeed many rumors circulating about the young master and his wives, but the one about ascending to immortality came from a single branch of the Dongming Sect, so Xiuxun thinks it's the most credible.”
Shang Xiuxun dared not look closely at Yuan Yueze anymore, because the man before her was too attractive. If she stared at him for a while, she would lose herself, and who knows what kind of trouble she might cause.
Shan Meixian, amused by Shang Xiuxun's unease and darting eyes, gave Yuan Yueze a reproachful glare before pulling Shang Xiuxun aside to chat casually. Shan Wanjing and the other two women also chimed in with jokes and lighthearted banter, and Shang Xiuxun gradually became more at ease, occasionally giggling with the women.
“The last time I saw Xiuxun, she was just a nine-and-a-half-year-old girl. Now she’s grown up so much and is so beautiful. There are probably no more than five people in the world who can rival her beauty,”
Shan Meixian exclaimed.
“Xiuxun is nothing like what Aunt Meixian says. Xiuxun is just an ugly girl. Aunt Meixian and the three older sisters are much more beautiful than Xiuxun, and they even radiate a holy glow. Could it be that you are all immortals who descended to earth?”
Shang Xiuxun was still extremely interested in the origins of Yuan Yueze and the others.
“There are indeed immortals in the world, but they can’t just descend to earth at will. Besides, we are not immortals,”
Yuan Yueze said with a smile, thinking that his family was now more accurately described as 'monsters' that were neither human nor god.
"What technique did you use to heal Mother's illness, Young Master? The ranch has consulted many renowned doctors from within a hundred miles, but none could cure Mother's ailment. Yet, Young Master Yuan simply emitted a beam of light, and Mother miraculously recovered!"
"This...this...how about we explain in detail after Master Lu and the ranch owner come out?"
Yuan Yueze didn't want to reveal the secret to outsiders, so he had to stall and think of a way to deal with it first.
Shang Xiuxun nodded, somewhat puzzled, and didn't ask any further questions. She then resumed her chattering with the four women. Yuan Yueze, however, didn't like to talk much, simply watching the women quietly, drinking his "Six Fruit Juice" while waiting for Lu Miaozi and Shang Qingya to emerge.
More than an hour later, Lu Miaozi helped the rosy-cheeked Shang Qingya out of the inner room. Yuan Yueze also took the opportunity to carefully examine this woman who hadn't even appeared in the original story.
Shang Qingya, in terms of looks, charm, and figure, was in no way inferior to the former Shan Meixian. She was indeed a stunning beauty! Moreover, the Shang Qingya before him was even more outstanding than the former Shan Meixian, because Yuan Yueze had just helped her undergo a complete transformation, cleansing her body and removing impurities.
Regarding Shang Qingya, the original novel only mentions her briefly. She was gentle and virtuous, devoted to Lu Miaozi, and deeply in love. Even in death, she harbored no resentment towards Lu Miaozi for abandoning her, only silently loving him!
Yuan Yueze also felt that rescuing Shang Qingya today was a perfect ending; otherwise, such a virtuous woman dying like this would truly be 'heaven is jealous of beauty'.
"Brother Yuan and the ladies have been waiting for a long time. With the help of your inner strength, Qingya has not only recovered from her old illnesses, but has also undergone a complete transformation, emerging from her cocoon. I could never repay such a great kindness in my next life! Please accept my bow!"
Shan Meixian was about to rise to help him up, but Yuan Yueze stopped her. He knew that Lu Miaozi's bow was truly from the bottom of his heart, and if he didn't accept it, Lu Miaozi wouldn't feel comfortable.
"Alright, Master Lu, I have a connection with your family, so please don't mention thanks again. Let's sit down, enjoy some wine, and chat. Wouldn't that be pleasant?"
Yuan Yueze said loudly.
"I don't know how to express my gratitude either, so please accept Qingya's bow as well, young master."
Shang Qingya must have heard Lu Miaozi's explanation of Yuan Yueze and the others inside the house. She was also deeply grateful to Yuan Yueze for saving her life and giving her a second chance.
"Master, you're too kind. Alright, please don't be so polite in the future. I really can't accept such a gesture. This is a one-time thing!"
Yuan Yueze said with a smile.
"By the way, Master Lu, what did you talk to the Master about that took an hour?"
Yuan Yueze asked curiously. Lu Miaozi probably didn't even know his background. Why would he need to say an hour?
"After helping Qingya cleanse her marrow and purify her hair, of course she needed to bathe, so it took some time,"
Lu Miaozi explained.
"Oh! So Master Lu personally helped the Master bathe. No wonder!"
Yuan Yueze replied.
The faces of the women in the room immediately turned red, especially Shang Qingya and Shang Xiuxun, who were extremely embarrassed. Although Shan Meixian and the other three women had become somewhat accustomed to Yuan Yueze's often impolite and "unrestrained" remarks, how could they not be embarrassed when he said such things in front of so many people without batting an eye?
Lu Miaozi was even more embarrassed, thinking to herself: What's wrong with this kid? He was so gentle and refined just now, how come he suddenly blurted out such rude words?
The atmosphere in the room became awkward, the women blushed and lowered their heads, and Lu Miaozi didn't know how to speak.
Although Yuan Yueze had learned a lot about the 'etiquette' of this era with Shan Meixian's help over the past few months, he was a person who hated etiquette, so he didn't take Shan Meixian's teachings to heart at all, and still spoke his mind as before, saying whatever came to mind.
"My husband hates etiquette the most, so he often doesn't know how to mince words and is used to being straightforward. Please don't laugh at me, Master Lu and Sister Qingya."
Seeing that the situation was becoming more and more awkward, Shan Meixian quickly suppressed her embarrassment and explained.
"It's alright, a person like Brother Yuan is worthy of admiration, so sincere and genuine."
Lu Miaozi also quickly spoke up to ease the atmosphere.
"Master Lu, today you and the Master have rekindled your youth. You should cherish life, Master Lu, don't you agree?"
Yuan Yueze said meaningfully.
Lu Miaozi's face was full of guilt upon hearing this: "Indeed, today Qingya and I have received a great favor from Brother Yuan, and have been reborn. This allows me to finally 'atone' for what I did in the past. From now on, I will definitely stay with Qingya and never leave her until we grow old!"
"Well said, only in this way can we live up to everything I have done today, Master Lu. It's not that I look down on you, but your past actions have really made me feel a little disheartened. There are very few virtuous women like the Master in the world who are so devoted to love and give selflessly without complaint. You really should cherish her!"
The scene was a little strange, with a young man lecturing an older man in a mature tone. The people in the room didn't think Yuan Yueze was wrong, because although Yuan Yueze's words were impolite, every word came from the heart and every sentence made sense.
Lu Miaozi, with his rich life experience, listened to Yuan Yueze's heartfelt words. Although they were quite disrespectful, Lu Miaozi wasn't angry at all; instead, he nodded with remorse.
He then took Shang Qingya's hand and said to the people before him, "With everyone here, you can bear witness for Qingya and me. I, Lu Miaozi, swear to heaven that if I ever do anything to wrong Qingya again, may I be struck by lightning!"
Hearing Lu Miaozi's sincere repentance and love, Shang Qingya disregarded the presence of others and threw herself into Lu Miaozi's arms, bursting into tears.
Shang Xiuxun looked at her mother and Lu Miaozi with complicated emotions.
"Xiuxun probably still can't let go of her hatred for Master Lu, right? Let time prove it."
Shang Xiuxun heard Yuan Yueze's voice in her ear, realizing that no one around could hear her; it seemed he had specifically sent it to her telepathically. She nodded involuntarily.
After Shang Qingya calmed down, her face flushed, she sat up from Lu Miaozi's embrace, saying, "I'm sorry for making you all laugh."
Yuan Yueze and the others simply shook their heads and remained silent, smiling as they looked at them.
"Young Brother Yuan, what is your background? Could you tell us?"
Lu Miaozi asked.
"This...this..."
Yuan Yueze stammered, unsure how to answer. Shan Meixian, standing beside him, felt the same way. The women knew that Yuan Yueze's background was too astonishing; firstly, it would be hard for anyone to believe, and secondly, if it were overheard by someone with ulterior motives, they would inevitably get into trouble.
Seeing Yuan Yueze and the women hesitate, Lu Miaozi sensed they were reluctant to reveal their backgrounds and didn't press them. Just as she was about to change the subject, a powerful voice came from the doorway: "Little Ze, since the Miaozi family is destined to be with you, why hide anything?"
Everyone in the room was startled, because none of the five members of Yuan Yueze's family were ordinary people, especially Yuan Yueze and Shan Meixian, whose cultivation had advanced by leaps and bounds. They hadn't even noticed anyone standing at the door. Upon hearing this voice, Yuan Yueze trembled violently. He slowly turned around.
The pavilion door was pushed open, and a white-haired old man, radiating seven-colored light, stood smiling in the doorway, nodding to everyone.
"Master!"
Yuan Yueze roared, rushing forward and kneeling before the old man, tightly embracing his legs.
The Lu Miaozi family felt this old man was unfathomable, and his aura was unlike anyone else in the world. Before they knew his origins, Yuan Yueze roared and rushed forward. They then realized: it was Young Master Yuan's master! If Young Master Yuan was so powerful, his master must be extraordinary too. Seeing
Yuan Yueze's excitement and hearing his roar, Yuan Yueze's four wives also realized that the old man before them was the great god of the Chaos Realm, the 'Ancient Sword Immortal' Yun Jizi, whom they had heard about from Yuan Yueze!
The four women quickly rose and knelt gracefully, saying in unison, "Disciple's wives greet Master!"
Yun Jizi smiled and called for them to rise. He then approached the Lu Miaozi family of three, who were already standing, nodded in acknowledgment, and sat down first: "Please sit down, everyone. I prefer to be casual; there's no need for formalities."
Yuan Yueze's temperament was very similar to Yun Jizi's, and he sat down before Yun Jizi could. Having witnessed a true god descend to earth, and being Yuan Yueze's master, the four women were already extremely reserved and dared not sit down.
The Lu Miaozi family had no idea about Yun Jizi's background. They didn't stand on ceremony, bowed, and sat down. Seeing the four women, Shan Meixian and her companions, behaving timidly, Yuan Yueze personally pulled them down to sit and introduced them to Yun Jizi one by one.
"This old brother is actually Young Master Yuan's master.
May I ask how the old immortal is addressed?" Lu Miaozi asked, noticing that although the man was old, he was vigorous, and the auspicious seven-colored light emanating from him was exceptionally comforting.
"Miaozi, you are the first person to dare call me 'old brother'! Haha!"
Yun Jizi laughed.
The Lu Miaozi family was still wondering: what was this old man's background? Could he really be an immortal?
"Master Lu, my master is a great god of the Chaos God Realm, his divine title is 'Ancient Sword Immortal' Yun Jizi, and he is already 130,000 years old this year."
Yuan Yueze had just heard Yun Jizi say that he had a connection with the Lu Miaozi family, so revealing his background wouldn't matter, and he spoke to the Lu Miaozi family.
"!"
Upon hearing this, Lu Miaozi, Shang Qingya, and Shang Xiuxun jumped up immediately.
Yun Jizi, Yuan Yueze, and Shan Meixian remained seated, enjoying their wine.
"So it is the Venerable God who has graced us with his presence. Lu Miaozi has failed to greet you properly; please forgive him."
Now it was Lu Miaozi and his family's turn to be so uneasy that they dared not even sit down, kneeling instead.
"Why are you so certain that I am a god, Miaozi? Do you believe in gods? Why don't you think I am an imposter?"
Yun Jizi asked.
"Lu Miaozi is but a mortal; how could I dare doubt the identity of the Venerable God? I once believed that there were no gods or ghosts in the world, but today, seeing the extraordinary abilities of Brother Yuan and his family, who can grant rebirth with a wave of their hand, I realize that such power cannot be cultivated through martial arts, nor is it a power that should exist in this world. Therefore, I also feel that Brother Yuan and his family are not of this world, and thus I have begun to inquire about Brother Yuan's origins,"
Lu Miaozi replied respectfully.
“Miaozi, you don’t need to be so polite. I’ve said I dislike these formalities the most. Please make yourselves at home. Please get up. Let’s sit down and talk slowly,”
Yun Jizi said.
After Lu Miaozi’s family got up and sat down, they were still very reserved, all with their heads down. Only Shang Xiuxun boldly looked at Yun Jizi and Yuan Yueze, but her eyes were full of surprise and admiration.
"Master, why have you descended to the mortal realm? Has something special happened? How have you been these past few months?"
Yuan Yueze asked.
"I'm fine. I did come down here to see you. I happened to see you here, so I showed myself to meet you,"
Yun Jizi replied.
"What is it that requires Master to personally descend to see his disciple?"
Yuan Yueze asked, puzzled.
"It is indeed something that only I can resolve personally. But before we talk about it, let me tell Miaozi's family about your background. I can tell they are very eager to know,"
Yun Jizi said with a smile.
Then, Yun Jizi told Lu Miaozi, Shang Qingya, and Shang Xiuxun everything about Yuan Yueze and himself. The three of them were dumbfounded, their mouths agape, their hearts pounding wildly.
When they heard Yun Jizi say that Yuan Yueze's wives could ascend to the upper realm in a few hundred years, Shang Xiuxun stole a glance at Shan Meixian and the other three women, her eyes flashing with intense envy.
The Lu family of three stared in astonishment at the group before them, speechless.
A quarter of an hour later, they finally recovered, their eyes filled with admiration.
"I've descended to the mortal realm to find you all for three reasons: First, to help you fully refine your inner strength and divine power. Second, because I also have a connection with Xiu Xun. Third, to tell you that I'm giving Qing Ya and the other two two pills."
Shang Xiu Xun was incredibly excited to hear that this god among gods had a connection with her. The Lu family, however, became interested in the pills.
"Master, what do you mean by refining inner strength and divine power?"
Yuan Yueze and the other women looked at Yun Jizi with puzzled expressions.
"Have you noticed that even when you use your inner strength casually, your martial arts skills are unimaginably high?"
Yun Jizi asked them.
Yuan Yueze and the other women nodded.
"Your martial arts aren't actually that powerful. Because your bodies are currently a mixture of internal energy and divine power, when you use your internal energy, some divine power mixes in, making your attacks exceptionally powerful—powerful beyond the realm of martial arts. This is my fault. I originally intended to store all your divine power in your sea of consciousness, but it's impossible to achieve perfection in such a short time, so a few strands of divine power remain mixed in with your internal energy."
"However, this will greatly affect your ascension to the upper realm a hundred years from now. The impurity of your divine power will delay the process of forging a complete divine body."
"Furthermore, you made several mistakes recently, killing several people in the lower realm. Your divine power is tainted by the lives of those people, already impacting your future." "
But the mistake has already been made, and regretting it now is useless. I see that your emotional tribulations are too heavy, and you will linger in the mortal world for many more days, inevitably encountering enemies. Therefore, I've come to help you completely seal your divine power in your sea of consciousness, to prevent you from making further mistakes in the future."
Yun Jizi continued to explain.
"Then Master, please help us refine the two powers separately. No wonder I felt so incredibly powerful when I casually made a move before!"
Yuan Yueze exclaimed in sudden realization.
At this moment, he finally understood why he could shake the world with his true qi, fly on a sword, revive the dead Shan Meixian, and even cleanse the marrow and molt Yun Yuzhen, Lu Miaozi, Shang Qingya, and others.
Then Yuan Yueze frowned again and asked, "Then how will I release divine power in the future?"
Yun Jizi smiled and said, "Master is just afraid you'll use it impulsively. As long as you concentrate your mind in your sea of consciousness for half an hour, you can still draw upon divine power. However, remember not to use it recklessly, because once you use divine power again, you will be completely exhausted and lose all resistance. Even with your current physical condition, it will probably take several hours for you to recover."
Yuan Yueze asked again, "Will this power play a decisive role in our future cultivation of body and mind?"
Yun Jizi shook his head and said, "This is just a life-saving power that I'm leaving you. The secret of cultivating body and mind must be found by yourselves."
"All of you, sit cross-legged, concentrate your minds and calm your breath. The refining process will take the time it takes for an incense stick to burn. In the future, Xiaoze's wives will not have the chaotic power within their bodies like you did before."
Seeing the thoughtful expressions on Yuan Yueze and the women's faces, Yun Jizi quickly added.
After Yuan Yueze and the four women were ready, Yun Jizi suddenly opened his eyes, shooting out five beams of light that circulated throughout their bodies, starting from the Baihui points (crown of the head) of each of them. The five were immediately enveloped in a hazy light.
Seeing that they had entered a meditative state, Yun Jizi turned to the Lu Miaozi family and said, "Now, let me tell you about the connection between this old man, Xiao Ze, and you."
The family held their breath, listening intently to Yun Jizi's explanation.
"First, let me tell you about the pills I will give to Miaozi and Qingya. These pills can increase your lifespan by ninety-nine eight hundred and ten years,"
Yun Jizi said to Lu Miaozi and Shang Qingya.
After a moment of shock, Lu Miaozi and Shang Qingya immediately knelt down again, saying, "Your grace is higher than the heavens; thank you for your great kindness."
With trembling hands, they accepted the pills. The two women, quick-witted as ever, wondered why Yun Jizi would give them such a pill, something even emperors dreamed of. Was it simply a matter of fate?
Seeing the strange look in Lu Miaozi's eyes, Yun Jizi chuckled, "You must be wondering why I'm so generous in passing on such a precious gift to you."
Lu Miaozi blushed, unsure how to explain.
A mysterious smile flashed across Yun Jizi's face: "This is a heavenly secret; you will understand in the future."
Yun Jizi then turned to Shang Xiuxun and smiled, "Xiuxun, would you be willing to become my disciple's wife?"
"Ah?"
Shang Xiuxun had been staring blankly at everything before her, utterly shocked, her mind seemingly slow to process what was happening. Hearing Yun Jizi ask her so directly, Shang Xiuxun's face flushed instantly. Undeniably, Yuan Yueze's charm was irresistible, and Shang Xiuxun had even felt a touch of affection. But all of this had happened too quickly; they had only known each other for a short time. Yun Jizi truly lived up to his reputation as Yuan Yueze's master; even his words were so direct.
"Xiuxun, don't be shy. Your fate with Xiaoze is ordained by heaven, and you and I are also master and disciple,"
Yunjizi continued to explain.
"What?"
Shang Xiuxun felt dizzy, her mind completely blank.
Seeing this, Yunjizi said nothing, silently watching her with a smile.
Lu Miaozi and Shang Qingya weren't much better off; they had received too many surprises today. Shang Qingya was even more delighted to hear that her daughter was destined to be with Yuan Yueze, and that they would one day ascend to the Upper Realm. Moreover, Yuan Yueze was handsome, dashing, upright, and warm-hearted. How could she not be happy for her daughter!
Although her 'future son-in-law' already had several wives, a few months ago, upon hearing this extraordinary man's earth-shattering roar, she could sense his love for his wives. Besides, this extraordinary man was no ordinary person; it was truly her daughter's good fortune to marry him! As Shang Qingya thought about this, she looked at Yuan Yueze, her gaze softening, becoming more and more satisfied. Just as the saying goes: a mother-in-law looks at her son-in-law and the more
she looks, the more satisfied she becomes. Shang Xiuxun's heart trembled upon hearing Yun Jizi's words. She was filled with anxiety and shyness at the same time. She lowered her head and secretly glanced at Yuan Yueze, who was still practicing his internal energy, becoming more and more infatuated with him.
"Xiuxun, don't worry about it. Xiaoze and the others couldn't hear what I just said. Xiaoze is a straightforward boy; he says what he thinks and does what he wants. He's also a bit rigid and dull. Don't mind him in the future; just let things develop naturally."
Shang Xiuxun nodded shyly upon hearing this, secretly thinking, "Should I take the initiative in the future? Will my sisters laugh at me?"
She already considered herself half of Yuan Yueze's wife.
"Xiuxun, why are you still daydreaming? Hurry up and pay your respects to Master!"
Shang Qingya urged, seeing Shang Xiuxun standing there with her head down, silent.
Upon hearing this, Shang Xiuxun remembered the matter of becoming a disciple. She quickly got up, knelt down in front of Yun Jizi, and kowtowed, saying, "Xiuxun kowtows to Master."
"Good, good. Master also has a book of my own creation, the 'Tianyan Gua,' which can predict the future, to give you. However, it's currently in Xiaoze's hands. I'll give it to you when he wakes up,"
Yun Jizi said.
Shang Xiuxun's mind was entirely focused on her 'fate' with Yuan Yueze, and she didn't react much to the mention of the precious "Tianyan Gua" (Heavenly Evolution Hexagram).
A moment later, Yuan Yueze and the other women, including Shan Meixian, finished their practice. Their demeanor had changed slightly: their ethereal aura was less pronounced, making them appear more approachable. Their internal energy was also less powerful, even Lu Miaozi could sense it.
"Xiao Ze, I've just accepted Xiuxun as your junior sister. You must take good care of her from now on!"
Yun Jizi said to Yuan Yueze, who seemed to still be trying to activate his divine power.
Yuan Yueze quickly stopped, looking at Shang Xiuxun, completely bewildered: He'd gained a junior sister so quickly, interesting.
Shang Xiuxun shyly called out "Senior Brother" and quickly lowered her head, fidgeting with the hem of her clothes with her delicate hands. Yuan Yueze was even more confused.
Upon seeing Shang Xiuxun's extraordinary encounter, the two mischievous girls, Shan Wanjing and Shan Ruyin, immediately ran over to congratulate her. They then began playfully bickering. Shan Meixian and Wei Zhenzhen, both perceptive women, naturally noticed something amiss in Shang Xiuxun's demeanor and smiled mysteriously at Yuan Yueze, leaving him completely bewildered.
"Alright, it's about time for your master to return to the Divine Realm to spy… ah, no, to secretly do some good deeds, yes, to secretly do some good deeds. I must take my leave now; we'll meet again in the Upper Realm,"
Yun Jizi said. (Thinking to himself: I almost gave myself away again!)
"Xiao Ze's path of cultivation is exceptionally difficult. Meixian, you have more experience; you should help Xiao Ze more on his journey of training,"
Yun Jizi then said to Shan Meixian. Shan
Meixian quickly nodded in agreement.
"I've already placed a copy of the *Tianyan Gua* in my bracelet. This is something I intend to pass on to your junior sister. Take it out and give it to her later."
"There are currently five people in the world who possess the aura of an emperor: one in Yangzhou, one in Taiyuan, one in Luoyang, one in Lingnan, and one in Baiyue. Be extremely careful when you encounter them. Remember this well." "
Now that this matter is settled, I'm leaving."
Yun Jizi ignored the bewildered crowd and vanished instantly, leaving only his voice echoing in the room.
"Respectfully bidding farewell to Master (the Venerable One),"
the people inside the room knelt and bowed in unison.

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