Xiuxian, I can travel to another world

Chapter 526 Guests
"The Dao Seeking Sect?"

Ming Nianwei seemed to be deep in thought.

The memories left in her mind by Li Chengxia are vast and numerous, and it will take some time to find them.

but……

'Your Majesty's realm is profound, and your cultivation extraordinary; you are one of the most outstanding cultivators of this era. Surely you are aware of the Dao Seeking Sect?'

"Or are you deliberately testing me?"

As the thought crossed his mind, memories related to the Dao Seeking Sect were also unearthed.

“Aside from Shenxiao, Zhenwu, and Tianzong, which is affiliated with the imperial court, the Daowen Sect is the strongest sect.”

"This sect emphasizes the completeness of all methods, and its lineage is the most extensive in the world. It possesses many secret techniques that are forbidden by the Divine Dynasty."

Ming Nianwei's expression was solemn:
"Your Majesty should know that top-tier cultivation techniques can change a person's character, and the more obsessive a person is, the faster they can cultivate. Therefore, most disciples of the Dao Seeking Sect do not restrain their desires, but instead let them develop, which is why they have such strange personalities."

"The Dao Seeking Sect is not without cruel, bloodthirsty, and lecherous individuals, and they are not well-liked."

"Well……"

Her eyes flickered slightly:
"However, there are many things that the Divine Dynasty cannot do on its own, and it often entrusts the Dao Seeking Sect to do them."

"Even the ambush and killing of Prince Yong'an involved a third-rank expert from the Dao Asking Sect."

"The Demonic Sect?" Zhu Ju nodded.
"No wonder."

Whether it's Huang Ying, whom I've met before, or the two people who came today, they are all arrogant and domineering.

His arrogant and domineering nature was not only due to his martial arts techniques, but also because of the powerful backers he had.

Without a powerful backer, he would probably have lost his life at the hands of others long ago.

"Master!"

Zhang, the head nurse, walked in from outside with one cheek swollen, his voice filled with anger:
"The grain wasn't sent to the front lines, but to the Nie family's rice shop, no... it should now be the property of the Dao Seeking Sect."

"I heard from the rice merchants that they will raise grain prices next and wait for a better price to sell."

"Raising the price again?" Ming Nianwei frowned.

"Many people can't afford it now."

"Heh..." Zhang, the head nurse, gave a bitter smile:

"So this is what a grand martial arts sect is like?"

"A bunch of robbers!"

“They’re not even as good as robbers. At least robbers know not to harm women and children, but these people don’t care at all.”

"Alright." Zhu Ju waved his hand gently.
"There's no point in saying more now. Nianwei, go to the backyard and call Zhenzhen over."

"I have something to ask her."

"Yes." Ming Nianwei stood up and said in a low voice:

“Miss Zhenzhen has been marked, it must be the work of Zhang Fang of the Dao Seeking Sect.”

"Yeah." Zhu Ju nodded.

Of course he knew, otherwise he wouldn't have called Zhu Zhenzhen over.

…………

A few days later.

Indeed, the rice and grain from the Zhu family's residence had not been transported away.

The Daoist sect controlled the grain shops in the prefectural city, raised grain prices, and cracked down on private sales.

These combined measures have caused already high food prices to double again.

Let alone ordinary people.

Even middle-class families now have to grit their teeth and make ends meet.

"Zhu Ju!"

Zhou Ruxuan's voice came from outside, and before he could speak, the door was pushed open:

"Look who I brought with me."

"Hmm..." Zhu Ju stood up, turned his head to look, and smiled faintly while cupping his hands in greeting:
"Miss Nie."

The person who came was none other than Nie Leyao, who had married into Shuicheng and whom she hadn't seen for many years.

Compared to her youthful and beautiful appearance back then, Nie Leyao has matured considerably, with wrinkles visible between her brows.

She was dressed in white clothes that had been washed many times, holding a baby in her arms, and her face looked haggard.

"Mr. Zhu."

Nie Leyao curtsied, her eyes filled with complex emotions:

"It's been many years since we last met, and you still have the same charm as before. It's truly... something to be envied."

She and Zhou Ruxuan were like sisters back then, and some people privately called them the "Twin Beauties of Fucheng".

Later, in order to avoid marrying out of the family, she fought with Zhou Ruxuan for control of the Zhu residence, but naturally failed.

"The demons are powerful, and Water City has already fallen. My husband's family..." After sitting down, Nie Leyao shook her head and said:
"Very few people escaped. Fortunately, I did not give up my martial arts skills and managed to escape back with Cong'er by blending in with the disaster victims."

"Cong'er?" Zhou Ruxuan held the child, gently coaxing him:

"Is this a nickname?"

"We haven't chosen a formal name yet." Nie Leyao's face turned pale.

“He just turned one month old.” Zhu Ju and Zhou Ruxuan exchanged a glance, their eyes both darkening slightly.

Just over a month old?

In other words, Nie Leyao was born during a period of turmoil in Shuicheng, possibly even while fleeing.

A woman who had just given birth was fleeing thousands of miles with her newborn baby; the hardships she endured are unimaginable.

In Zhu Ju's memory, Nie Leyao had always been a delicate and pampered rich girl, but unexpectedly...

The saying "a mother's love makes her strong" is absolutely true.

"The child is too young; we shouldn't be taking him back and forth like this." Pulling back these thoughts, Zhu Ju spoke:
"Why didn't you stay at the Nie residence?"

"..." Nie Leyao's expression changed slightly, and she whispered:

“The Nie family has disciples of the Daoist Sect.”

"Zhu Ju," Zhou Ruxuan began.
"Although the Dao Asking Sect is a major martial arts sect, I observe that the character of its disciples is not very good."

“There is a man named Zhang Fang who likes beautiful women and young girls. Yesterday he planned to harm Le Yao.”

"Hmm?" Zhu Ju frowned.
"The Nie family isn't going to take any action?"

He learned from Zhou Ruxuan that the Zhou family only had two sixth-rank martial artists on the surface.

However, there is a fifth-rank expert frozen in the Xuanbing Cave, who can be deployed when necessary.

Nie family.

They probably have similar trump cards.

Although the Dao Asking Sect is strong, its members in Taiyuan Prefecture are ultimately just young people, and a fifth-rank cultivator is enough to suppress them.

"The Nie family?"

Nie Leyao smiled bitterly:
“A married daughter is like water spilled from a cup; I can only turn to Ruxuan for help and come to you.”

"Young Master Zhu, please take me in, considering our past relationship."

"Don't worry!" Zhou Ruxuan said in a deep voice.
"We're like sisters, this is your home, let's see who dares to act recklessly here!"

She had already made the decision on Zhu Ju's behalf.

"No problem settling in. I'll have someone arrange a room for you in the backyard, right next to Ruxuan's."

Zhu Ju did not postpone:

"Find another wet nurse; you probably don't know how to take care of a child very well."

"Newborn babies are very delicate, and if they do not get enough nutrition, their future can be ruined."

"...Thank you." Nie Leyao's voice choked with emotion, her eyes reddened, and she lowered her head to hide her tears.

"Thank you."

"Of course." Zhu Ju stood up:
"I'm not comfortable handling women's affairs, so you can take care of it, Ruxuan."

"Don't worry." Zhou Ruxuan puffed out her chest.
"I will definitely take good care of Le Yao and her daughter."

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The Nie residence.

Above the spacious living room.

Several disciples of the Daoist Sect sat cross-legged scattered around.

Some of them were embracing women on both sides, frolicking with the women around them; others were eating and drinking heartily, indulging in gluttony.

Some people swayed their heads, engrossed in the music of the courtesans and the movements of the dancers.

"The prosperity of the world is truly captivating."

Pang Fei lightly tapped the bowl and plate with his porcelain chopsticks, the sound subtly harmonizing with the notes he played.

"Sect..."

"Too boring."

"The reason our sect chose this desolate and barren land is to temper your character." Above, a burly man sat cross-legged, slurping down a roasted beef leg in one go, swallowing nearly five pounds of cooked meat before tossing away the bone.
"Only in this way can one enhance their cultivation."

"belch!"

He let out a burp, patted his belly lightly, and looked towards Zhang Fang:

“Junior Brother Zhang, yesterday when Junior Brother Fang Zhuo passed by the Zhu residence, he sensed a faint demonic aura inside.”

"You seem to have some kind of conflict with the Zhu family?"

"Hmm!" Zhang Fang, who was currently surrounded by women on either side, suddenly looked up, his face filled with ecstatic joy:

"Yes."

"Senior Brother Wang, you can leave this matter to me."

Facing the burly man, his voice conveyed respect and deference.

Wang Ding!

He is a true disciple of the Daoist Sect, possessing cultivation at the middle level of the fifth rank. Given time, he will surely reach the upper third rank.

And he.

He was merely an inner disciple.

"Okay." Wang Ding nodded.
"You and Junior Brother Fang go and see where that demonic aura comes from."

(End of this chapter)