Xiuxian, I can travel to another world

Chapter 231 Accident
In this world, some people hold high positions but are muddle-headed and incompetent, indulging in pleasure and extravagance all day long.

Some people come from humble backgrounds, yet they are chivalrous, righteous, and keep their promises.

But it is precisely because of all sorts of people that many things become interesting and the world becomes vibrant.

"squeak……"

Early in the morning.

The moment the gates of Baiyun Temple opened, people came to visit.

"Lord Jiao."

Huang Er lowered the door bolt and bowed.

"Hmm." Hai Zhu Jiao Ru, heavily pregnant, glanced around the courtyard, her gaze lingering on the persimmon tree not far away:

Is your abbot here?

"Yes." Huang Er nodded.
"Lord Jiao has arrived at just the right time. The abbot is about to embark on a long journey, and if we had arrived any later, we might not have been able to see him at all."

"Heh..." Jiao Ru chuckled softly.
"Master Ziju is a very busy man. He is not at the Taoist temple all day. I heard that someone offered him a hundred taels of gold to make a house call, but he refused."

"Tell me, which sacred mountain did the Taoist priest visit during his travels, that made him linger there so reluctant to leave?"

"This..." Huang Er chuckled dryly.
"This old servant is merely a gatekeeper; how could I possibly know the whereabouts of the abbot?"

“That’s true.” Jiao Ru shook her head and strolled into the Taoist temple.

"Taoist Priest!"

"Lord Jiao."

Zhu Ju invited the other party to take a seat, and his two young apprentices, Qingfeng and Mingyue, already knew to serve tea and water to the guest.

"Gong Shi is dead."

Jiao Ru got straight to the point:
"Does the Taoist priest know?"

"Dead?" Zhu Ju sighed, his expression unchanged.

"His facial features are low and sunken, and his lower face is inadequate. This is not a sign of longevity. I predict that he will soon face a calamity. Only by cultivating his character can he avoid it. Unfortunately, he will not listen to advice and will seek his own death. What can I do?"

"I wonder if he has a wife or concubine in the capital. After all, we have known each other. Although I cannot recite the Rebirth Sutra for him, I should still send him some tokens of my appreciation."

"That's no trouble for you, Daoist Master," Jiao Ru smiled.

"Gong Shi did not marry, but he kept two mistresses without any official status, and they even bore him several children."

"His mistress..."

"His friends divided them all up."

Ok?
Zhu Ju shook his head speechlessly.

It's not surprising that such bad friends would do something like this.

"I heard that Gong Shi visited Baiyun Temple before his incident." Jiao Ru turned her head, her eyes probing.

"They also took the incense money from the Taoist temple's donation box."

"Yes." Zhu Ju nodded, his expression remaining unchanged.

“I was away at the time and not at the temple. If I had been there, I would have spoken kindly to him and perhaps saved him from death.”

"Is that so?" Jiao Ru asked.

"It wasn't the Taoist priest who did it?"

"Lord Jiao is joking," Zhu Ju said with a faint smile.
"This humble Taoist is utterly powerless... Although I have practiced martial arts, how could I possibly be a match for that palace's power?"

"Heh..." Jiao Ru turned around, her voice soft and low:
"Gong Shi is just a petty person. His death is nothing, and no one will care."

"But Gong Shi died in the dungeon of Mingyu Tower. When the man killed him, he also kidnapped Wei Zhengping, the 'Double Master.' This man was a notorious bandit who committed all kinds of evil deeds, and he was also a first-rank grandmaster. If he escaped, who knows what kind of crimes he would commit. This is what is really worrying."

"The dungeon?" Zhu Ju asked.
"Mingyu Tower has set up a private dungeon, and Lord Jiao just ignores it?"

"Mingyu Tower isn't the only one with its own dungeons. You should ask, in this vast capital, which power doesn't have its own dungeons?" Jiao Ru shrugged.

"and……"

He changed the subject:
"Does the Taoist priest know which princess is the most favored in the current dynasty?"

"I've heard a little about it." Zhu Ju had been monitoring nearly a hundred prominent families in Qunxingfang, so he was naturally aware of this matter.

"Seventh Princess Qi Wanyan".

“Wanyan is a beautiful jade, like the bright clouds,” Jiao Ru said.

"The tallest building in the Princess's residence is called Mingyu Tower."

Is the owner of Mingyu Tower the Seventh Princess Qi Wanyan?

That makes sense.

The Empress Dowager is currently suffering from illness and is nearing the end of her life. The Empress is not favored by Emperor Chong'an. The most powerful woman in the world is none other than the Seventh Princess Qi Wanyan, who is showered with love and affection.

Only she was qualified to command the Divine Treasure Martial Saint.

"I see!"

Zhu Ju nodded knowingly, then slowly said:

"Lord Jiao said that someone killed Gong Shi and then rescued Shuang Jue Shou. Why didn't someone kill Gong Shi, who was guarding the dungeon, while rescuing Shuang Jue Shou?"

"Mingyulou and the constables of the yamen share the same idea." Jiao Ru smiled.

"But Jiao wanted to ask the Taoist priest."

"Ask this humble Taoist?" Zhu Ju lightly waved his whisk and said:
"I have also seen Wei Zhengping, the master of the Twin Swords. Judging from his appearance, his calamity has come, and he will surely die."

"Lord Jiao, there is no need to worry."

"Oh!" Jiao Ru raised an eyebrow:
"Does the Taoist priest mean that the Twin Masters are dead?"

"Amitabha Buddha," Zhu Ju began.
"It is a calamity to befall us."

"Haha..." Jiao Ru laughed loudly:
"It's good that you're dead, it's good that you're dead!"

"correct."

"Lord Geng is also dead."

When Geng Wenyong was mentioned, his expression changed slightly, and a look of regret appeared on his face:

"I, Jiao, have met Lord Geng a few times. Although we are not on the same path, I admire his character very much."

"pity!"

"It is indeed a pity." Zhu Ju nodded, then changed the subject and asked:

"I've heard that the rebel army in Zhuozhou has already marched towards the capital. In your opinion, Lord Jiao, is the imperial court capable of suppressing them?"

"A few displaced people are hardly a threat," Jiao Ru said.

"The difference in strength between those who practice martial arts and those who do not is immense. The Divine Treasure Martial Saint is capable of fighting against an army of ten thousand men, and even with military formations, he cannot master them in a short time."

"Suppressing the rebellion will be over in a day or two; there's no need to pay attention to it."

Zhu Ju smiled but remained silent. Jiao Ru, as one of the Twelve Bad Commanders of Shenjing, was well-informed about everything happening in Shenjing, but he was clearly unaware of the true situation of the rebel army.

Martial Saint?

This rebel army of refugees is extraordinary. They have already captured several cities and encountered many powerful forces along the way. However, even the Divine Treasure Martial Saint dares not rashly confront them.

In theory, in a world where power resides within oneself, ordinary people wouldn't even have the chance to rebel.

The dynastic changes in this world are all due to clashes between major powers, not to starving refugees.

and so……

There must be other forces supporting this wave of refugees. Zhu Ju knew that many disciples from martial arts sects were involved, stirring up trouble and fanning the flames.

I wonder what their purpose is?
To plunge the world into chaos?
'By monitoring the Stars Pavilion, one can always uncover some secrets that are unknown to others.'

"Lord Jiao, I, Zhu, will be embarking on a long journey soon, possibly for one or two months. I will trouble you to look after the Taoist temple." Suppressing his distracting thoughts, Zhu Ju spoke:
"And there is the gentle breeze and the bright moon."

"Don't worry." Jiao Ru waved her hand.
"With me here, your two little apprentices will never be bullied."

"Thank you very much then." Zhu Ju cupped his hands in thanks.

Since buying Baiyun Temple, he spends at most three months a year there, and the vast majority of his time is spent "wandering" outside. Qingfeng and Mingyue have gotten used to this.

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main world.

Zhu Ju's figure appeared on a desolate island. After scanning the surroundings with his divine sense and confirming that no one was around, he transformed into a streak of light and soared into the sky.

"Wow..."

With a flick of his wrists, the Wind and Thunder Blade Wings unfurled from his back, propelling him dozens of feet away.

Its wings flapped repeatedly.

His figure shot off into the distance like a phantom.

Since advancing to the Foundation Establishment stage, the Wind and Thunder Blade Wings have been nurtured in Zhu Ju's dantian. Although it has not yet transformed into a magic weapon, it is already close. This time, when fully activated, its speed is so fast that even a mid-Foundation stage cultivator can only look on with envy.

After calculating the distance, and approaching the edge of the Cloud Whale Island array's perception range, Zhu Ju retracted the Wind and Thunder Blade Wings and summoned the superior-grade magic artifact, the Dust-Cleansing Banner.

He was enveloped in swirling smoke as he moved forward at a leisurely pace.

soon.

Cloud Whale Island is visible in the distance.

"Shh!"

Two streaks of light flew in from the front, revealing two young faces; they were disciples of the Cloud Whale Chamber of Commerce.

Being able to control a high-grade magic weapon to fly through the sky, one must be a late-stage Qi Refining cultivator of the Innate Realm.

"Senior Zhu."

“Recently, the island has been strictly checking cultivators entering and leaving, so please release your protective spiritual light and allow me to examine it with my Dharma Realm.”

"Oh!" Zhu Ju dispersed the dust-repelling banner and asked:
"Did something happen?"

He frequently visits Yunwhale Island and is already a familiar face to the patrol personnel, but this is the first time he has encountered such a situation.

"Yes."

The visitor nodded:

"There are Tribulation cultivators lurking nearby. Two Foundation Establishment seniors from the Chamber of Commerce have been killed and injured, causing quite a stir."

"No problem, senior can go back to the island now."

"One Foundation Establishment cultivator dead and another wounded?" Zhu Ju's heart skipped a beat:
"Who is dead or wounded?"

"One of the senior Daoji members of the Wang family has died, and Uncle Yan Ying is seriously injured and is recuperating at home."

Yan Ying is injured?

…………

Putting aside the connection between the Jade Void and Bright Void sects, the fact that the other party introduced him to the Chamber of Commerce alone was enough to warrant a visit.

"Junior Brother Zhu."

Yan Ying lay on the bed, her face pale and her eyes lifeless. She gave him a weak smile and waved her hand gently.

"Come on in, there's no need to be so formal with gifts."

"Senior Brother," Zhu Ju said, handing the gift to the servant before asking.
"How's your injury?"

"..." Yan Ying's expression darkened slightly, and she sighed:

"Although he escaped a calamity, his foundation was damaged. Unless a spiritual treasure from heaven and earth can replenish it, he will have no hope of achieving the Great Dao in this life."

"It doesn't matter."

He seems to take it all in stride:

"Even if I hadn't been injured, I would never have become a Golden Core cultivator in this lifetime. It's a good thing that I'm free from that thought, so I can enjoy life and spend time with my family in peace."

"Who did this?" Zhu Ju frowned.
"With Senior Brother's cultivation and strength, even if he is defeated by a mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, he can still return unscathed."

"It's Liu Yunzi." Yan Ying's eyes narrowed.
"Wang Cang, Liu Yunzi, and I went to explore a secret place, but we were ambushed."

"That's fine, but I never expected Liu Yunzi to suddenly turn against me, not only seriously injuring me but also causing the death of Wang Cang."

"If I hadn't possessed a life-saving item, I fear I would have followed in Fellow Daoist Kui's footsteps!"

"Liu Yunzi?" Zhu Ju's expression changed.
"He betrayed the Chamber of Commerce?"

"Yes." Yan Ying nodded.
"Not only did they betray the Chamber of Commerce, but they also colluded with outsiders to harm us, and the Chamber of Commerce suspects there are others involved."

"Junior brother..."

"You'd better not go out too often these next few years, lest people gossip about you."

Zhu Ju smiled bitterly.

Because he was going to another world, he would leave the merchant guild every now and then to find a secluded place to travel.

Yan Ying's meaning is also very clear.

Zhu Ju's frequent outings, without any important business, were not a problem under normal circumstances, but they seemed very suspicious to others at this time.

Is it related to the Tribulation Cultivators outside?

"Fellow Daoist Zhu."

At this moment, a Foundation Establishment cultivator wearing a silver-shouldered cloak entered the room, bowed to Yan Ying, and then looked at Zhu Ju:
"There are some things I need to know."

Market and Street Touring Envoy.

"Fellow Daoist Yuan," Yan Ying began.
"Junior Brother Zhu has no problem."

"Of course." The Yuan-surname inspector smiled upon hearing this.
"I trust Fellow Daoist Zhu, but I have responsibilities to bear, so Fellow Daoist Zhu should come along."

"Alright!" Zhu Ju sighed and stood up.
"Senior brother, please rest well. I will come again another day."

(End of this chapter)