Xiuxian, I can travel to another world

Chapter 428 Talent
"By the Supreme Decree, your lonely soul is liberated, all ghosts and demons, and all living beings are blessed..."

"Those who die in the light or in the dark, those who perish unjustly, those who owe debts or enemies, those who seek your lives. Kneel before my altar, the Eight Trigrams shine brightly, stand on the Kan trigram and be reborn in another realm..."

The Taoist priest, dressed in elaborate robes, shakes copper bells and prayer flags while chanting incantations to send the souls of the deceased away.

Several younger members of the Zhu family, dressed in mourning clothes, knelt on a straw mat and bowed to those who came to pay their respects.

mourning hall.

"Mr. Zhu."

The coffin shop owner, Lin, bowed and scraped, his face full of obsequiousness.
"This coffin was specially prepared for me. It was carefully crafted from the finest spiritual wood, and a master inscribed a mantra for rebirth. Together with other funeral items, it only cost eight hundred taels of silver in total."

"This is such a great deal!"

"Hmm." Zhu Ju tapped the coffin lid and nodded gently.

"Manager Liu, take Manager Lin to settle the bill."

"Yes."

Manager Liu bowed and agreed, then led Manager Lin away, leaving the mourning hall empty of outsiders for a moment.

The second and third wives knelt on the ground, while several girls stood beside their mothers, looking bewildered.

They depended on Master Zhu for their livelihood, and now that the person they depended on has passed away, they feel both grief and confusion.

after.

Where to go?

Third wife Aunt Liu glanced at Zhu Ju, forcing a smile of flattery onto her tear-streaked face.

Regardless of the past, from now on, the Zhu family will be in charge of the Zhu residence.

“Zhu Ju”.

The second wife, Concubine Zhou, was deathly pale and spoke in a low voice:
“Kiel is a coward. Even if you gave him ten times the courage, he wouldn’t dare to lay a hand on you. There must be something else going on here.”

“Aunt Zhou.” Zhu Ju’s expression was cold and stern.
“My affairs are not urgent. The most urgent matter is to handle the master’s funeral and let him be laid to rest.”

"As for Zhu Ji..."

"We'll talk about it later!"

In the Divine Dynasty, there was a strict hierarchy of rank and social status. Once the gates were closed, the head of the household held almost absolute power over life and death.

As for the second wife's family...

Since she was someone's concubine, she naturally wouldn't have any powerful backers.

In other words.

Once the funeral is over, Zhu Ju can easily find an excuse to make the mother and son wish they were dead.

If it is found that Zhu Ji was indeed involved in the murder of Zhu Ju, no one would say anything if he were beaten and killed in public.

Aunt Zhou's body went limp, and she collapsed to the ground, holding her six-year-old daughter and wailing loudly.

It's unclear whether she's crying for her husband or for her own child.

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A few days later.

The funeral at the Zhu family's residence has ended, but some things are just beginning.

A strange atmosphere permeated the courtyard, and many people looked anxious, as if they were waiting for disaster to strike.

The study in the Zhu family mansion.

"Upon investigation..."

"On the day Young Master Zhu had his accident, Zhu Ji was with Wang Xiaoliu from Nancheng. He received a message saying that the second branch of the family had paid several thugs to kidnap Young Master Zhu and had sent you one of your bracelets as evidence."

"Zhu Ji provided carriages and horses for those men, and saw one of them strike you on the back of the head with an iron pickaxe..."

At this point, Steward Liu glanced at Zhu Ju subconsciously, swallowed hard, and then continued:
The second wife said she knew nothing about this matter.

"When Aunt Zhou left to visit relatives, Father was still alive. She couldn't possibly have known what was going on, much less have found someone to kill me the moment Father was in trouble. Even if she had the guts, she wouldn't have the ability," Zhu Ju said.
"so……"

"Zhu Ji was framed by someone with ulterior motives and mistakenly believed it was his mother's plan, which is why he got involved."

"Yes." Manager Liu nodded.

"That's what Deacon Guo said too."

"Hmph!" Zhu Ju snorted.
"Even so, it's a fact that he assisted the villains, and his intention to participate in the crime and kill me is undeniable." "According to the laws of the Divine Dynasty, how should he be punished?"

"Accomplices in the crime will be punished with fifty lashes and exile for three thousand li; those who kill their fathers or brothers will have their punishment increased by three degrees..." Steward Liu said in a muffled voice.
"Be punished!"

"Then hand it over to the Enforcement Hall and handle it according to the law." Zhu Ju stood up.
"The second wife, Aunt Zhou, was unable to raise her son properly, so she moved out of the Zhu family mansion and, for Xiao Nan's sake, went to live in Zhaiyi Lane."

"The monthly allowance for third-class households will be halved, all expenditures will be strictly scrutinized, and in addition..."

"Give each of the servants and guards who were with me that day thirty strokes of the cane and expel them from the Zhu residence!"

"..." Manager Liu's heart trembled slightly, and he said respectfully:

"Yes."

If it weren't for the examination by the experts of the Green Robe Gang, he probably would have thought that Zhu Ju had been possessed.

At the age of fifteen or sixteen, having studied literature and bird-keeping since childhood and never having handled household affairs, she was able to achieve this level of skill.

It can be described as well-organized and appropriately measured.

Kill Zhu Ji.

Disregarding years of brotherhood, he can be described as ruthless.

He drove away Aunt Zhou, but then spared her a chance to live because the second wife still had a daughter. He was thoughtful and cautious in his actions, leaving no room for gossip.

Suppressing the third-room family...

At the time, there was suspicion that the matter was related to the third wife, but there was no evidence.

The beating and expulsion of the servants and guards were an opportunity to establish authority and solidify Zhu's position as the new master of the family.

It's not difficult to sort these things out.

The challenge lies in handling things methodically and giving orders with a straight face. His air of authority is even stronger than when the master was alive, which makes Steward Liu subconsciously obey his orders.

After seeing Steward Liu off, Zhu Ju pondered for a moment and slowly closed his eyes.

This journey was extremely dangerous, a near-death experience, but fortunately, we finally found a place to recuperate.

He has no time to worry about the Zhu family's troubles right now; restoring his cultivation and strength is his top priority.

Because of the Immortal Array.

Having broken through the boundary, his physical body was almost completely destroyed, and his primordial spirit was also severely damaged, with only a little essence blood and broken bones remaining to merge into this body.

Now, a new body has been reconstructed and replaced, but the new body is extremely weak.

"What do I have left..."

Zhu Ju muttered something under his breath, gently touching his brow, his body trembling slightly, as some realizations surfaced in his mind.

Name: Zhu Ju

Age: 15 (163) years old
Cultivation level: Unranked
Talents: Formless Dharma Seal (incomplete), Supreme Immortal Bone (incomplete), Five-Colored Divine Light, Seven Souls Entering the Body

The Eye of Insight had long been integrated into his flesh and blood. Although it was not as permanent as some systems, it could clearly 'see' his own characteristics.

"Although the Five-Colored Divine Light is powerful, it is useless now."

"Although the Formless Seal is an incomplete version, it can reflect all laws. With the blessing of the Heavenly Rush and Spiritual Wisdom Souls, learning martial arts and magic is as easy as turning one's hand. Even profound and mysterious methods can be understood after reading them a few times. If I want to, I can completely pretend to be a martial arts and magic prodigy!"

"The Supreme Immortal Bone contains vast essence, which can continuously nourish and temper the physical body. Even without cultivation, one can become a master if one lives long enough."

"genius……"

After thinking for a moment, Zhu Ju gently shook his head:

"A tree that stands out in the forest will surely be felled by the wind. I came to this world to find a way forward, so I don't need to be so outstanding."

"However, one cannot simply lie low. One must reveal some of one's talent in order to more easily access top-tier techniques. The key is to maintain a proper balance."

"Son."

A cautious inquiry came from outside the door:
"Several martial arts masters have arrived."

"Oh!"

Zhu Ju's eyes lit up:
"I'll come right away."

(End of this chapter)