Jackie Chan's Son-in-Law

Chapter 93 Maitreya's Descent
Chen Qing looked back. This manor was only about two or three miles away from the city gate of the capital, which could be said to be extremely close to the capital.

So, it's not hard to guess where these children came from.

During the day, they acted as beggars in the capital, relying on the sympathy of others to beg for some money. When it got dark, someone from the manor would come and take them back from the capital like dogs.

They then took away the money they had begged for that day.

As for why these children are laughing…

That's because they've gotten used to this kind of life; perhaps this is how they see life.

It's also possible that he had collected enough money today to avoid going hungry tonight, so he boasted about it to his companions.

After all, these things were commonplace for them, but to Chen Qing, they made his hands and feet feel cold.

He even looked back.

Before leaving the city this afternoon, he contacted Yan Cong. At this time, as long as he left a mark, Yan Cong could quickly bring the Zhenfu Division's people over.

He looked back at the capital city at dusk, and after a few breaths, he managed to turn back and catch up with Mu Xianniang.

Mu Xianniang walked in front of him without speaking for a while. After a while, she finally spoke: "Young Master Chen comes from a good family and has always lived in the city, so he probably hasn't seen these things before. But in the martial arts world, there are plenty of people who do this kind of work."

“Some beggar gangs in various places have members who specialize in this business.”

She lowered her eyes and said, "There are all sorts of filthy things in the lowest of professions, things that are hard to explain."

At this point, she looked up at the manor that was now close at hand and said quietly, "After I came to the North, I gained a lot of knowledge."

After saying this, she turned to look at Chen Qing and continued, "Among those children, some were born with disabilities and have nowhere to go..."

Chen Qing hummed in response but did not speak.

At this point, he couldn't show too much disgust, otherwise things wouldn't be able to continue.

At this moment, the two had arrived at the gate of the manor. Several members of the White Lotus Sect were guarding the gate. When they saw Mu Xianniang, they all looked her up and down with smiles, and then bowed with laughter, saying, "Holy Mother!"

Mu Xianniang ignored them, simply grunted in agreement, and led Chen Qing into the manor.

After entering the manor, Chen Qing murmured, "Is Miss Mu the Holy Mother of the White Lotus Sect?"

Mu Xianniang glanced back at him and said slowly, "The sects are divided into North and South, and I am already over fifty years old. Is it so strange for me to be the Holy Mother of the White Lotus Sect?"

Chen Qing glanced at her and forced a smile: "Not surprising, not surprising at all."

In Chen Qing's view, the identity of "Mu Xianniang" of Qinhuai River must not be from one generation. If it is several generations of Mu Xianniang, then there must have been a White Lotus Holy Mother in the previous generations.

That's not surprising.

If this Miss Mu truly possessed some kind of magic to preserve her youth and was indeed over fifty years old, then becoming the Holy Mother of the White Lotus Sect would be an even more normal thing.

The two of them, one in front of the other, soon arrived at the main hall of the manor.

At this time, lanterns had already been hung inside the manor.

Mu Xianniang entered the main hall and spoke a few words with several White Lotus Sect disciples. The disciples quickly went to report. Mu Xianniang sat in the main seat, looked at Chen Qing, and said quietly, "In a little while, you will come with me to listen to their sermon. After that, I will arrange for you to stay. Tomorrow morning, I will send you back to the capital."

"Continue like this for three days. After three days, the matter will be considered settled."

Chen Qing hummed in agreement and said, "I followed Miss Mu here because I trust her. Miss Mu, please protect me."

"do not worry."

Mu Xianniang looked at Chen Qing and said, "This is just one of their outposts, not a den of dragons or tigers. Plus, it's too close to the capital, so they wouldn't dare to do anything reckless."

Chen Qing remained silent.

"I heard children crying as I walked in."

Mu Xianniang sighed and said, "At this age, it's not a big deal if no one dies."

Just as she was about to continue speaking, a man in his thirties, dressed in brown, stepped in from outside the door. He bowed to Mu Xianniang with his hands clasped and said with a smile, "Greetings, Holy Mother."

This Holy Mother is the Holy Mother of the South, and she doesn't really have much to do with the White Lotus Sect of the North anymore. So when these White Lotus Sect members use this title, they do so in a somewhat frivolous and unserious manner.

Mu Xianniang also stood up, looked at the somewhat ugly man, and said calmly, "Master Bai has come in person."

"Yes."

The man known as Master Bai looked at Chen Qing and said with a smile, "This must be Young Master Chen."

"The sect leader values ​​Young Master Chen highly, and therefore specifically instructed me to come personally to bring Young Master Chen into the sect."

At this point, Master Bai looked at Mu Xianniang, bowed slightly, and said, "Holy Mother, please rest here for a while. I will take Young Master Chen to see the place."

Mu Xianniang said calmly, "I brought these people with me. Wherever you go, I'll go with you."

"Our Lady will wait here."

Master Bai's tone hardened: "I will bring Young Master Chen back soon."

As he spoke, several men behind him silently stepped forward. Mu Xianniang raised an eyebrow, about to get angry and take action, when Chen Qing, who had been silent all along, suddenly stepped forward and said with a smile, "Since Hall Master Bai is going to personally show me around, then Xianniang will wait here for a while."

"I'll be back as soon as I go."

Master Bai's face showed approval. He looked at Chen Qing and said with a smile, "Young Master Chen is indeed a smart man."

After saying that, he led Chen Qing away from the main room and into the backyard of the manor.

Chen Qing looked at him and asked, "I wonder how Hall Master Bai plans to lead me into the sect? Is he going to preach the White Lotus doctrine to me?"

Master Bai shook his head, looked at Chen Qing, and said with a smile, "That's a method for luring fools into the sect. For a smart person like Young Master Chen, we need to use a different method."

"Young Master Chen, please follow me."

He led Chen Qing to a small house in the backyard. Before they even got close, Chen Qing could hear a child crying inside.

"Young Master Chen, please come with me."

The White Hall Master led Chen Qing toward the house. Chen Qing stopped and frowned, asking, "What is the White Hall Master doing?"

"Don't worry, I won't hurt you."

Master Bai reached out and pulled Chen Qing. He was clearly skilled in martial arts. With one hand he pushed open the door and with the other he pulled and dragged Chen Qing into the room. Chen Qing was no longer in control of his own body.

The room was brightly lit.

Seven or eight children, their hands and feet bound, huddled in a corner of the room.

On the other side of the room, two children lay on the hay, one of whom was crying incessantly.

At first glance, one could see that his arm had been twisted behind his back at an obviously impossible angle!
It's obviously broken.

His legs were also broken with great force, and he was howling in agony, but he had no strength left.

The other child was covered in blood, presumably from being stabbed. At a glance, it was impossible to tell which part of his body had been cut off.

He lay motionless on the grass, unconscious.

Master Bai walked into the room, glanced around, and said coldly, "Stop howling!"

The room fell silent immediately; even the child in excruciating pain clenched his teeth and dared not utter a sound.

Then, Master Bai pulled Chen Qing towards the children who hadn't yet been "reformed," a smile on his face: "Kids, this is Young Master Chen. You must remember him."

The children huddled in the corner, looking at Chen Qing with fearful eyes.

At this moment, Chen Qing had clearly seen the situation in the room. His face was expressionless, and he just stared coldly at Hall Master Bai.

"What is Master Bai doing?"

Master Bai ignored Chen Qing and instead shouted at the children, telling them to remember Chen Qing's face. Only after the children said they remembered did he lead Chen Qing out of the room.

After stepping outside the room, Master Bai smiled brightly and said, "The remaining children are all from the capital. We'll keep them here for Young Master Chen for the next year or two and won't 'teach' them any jobs."

Master Bai said with a smile, "Young Master Chen, we may send these children back to the capital at any time."

“Young Master Chen is from an official family and a distinguished lineage. If people find out that he is involved in such a trade as picking branches and breaking branches, not only will his future be ruined, but your father’s future will also be destroyed.”

Chen Qing's expression changed slightly: "So that's how you lured me into the religion!"

"Master Bai is truly brilliant."

He looked at Hall Master Bai and said coldly, "Hall Master Bai... what do you want me to do with all this trouble? Do you really just want me to continue providing the White Lotus Sect with storybooks?"

“From now on, we are one family. At the later gathering, I will formally induct you into the church.”

Master Bai was all smiles.

"Since we're family, I'll be frank and not hold back."

He coughed and said, "It was my doing to spread the teachings through the Chronicles of Heroes. The results have been quite good lately, and the sect leader has also praised me a few times."

"The leader's idea is that, in addition to the Chronicles of Heroes, he also wants you, Brother Chen, to help the Holy Sect write a separate storybook. After it's finished, I will print and distribute it."

At this point, he said seriously, "Brother, don't worry, I won't use your name."

Chen Qing's expression calmed down: "What kind of storybook?"

"Then it's up to you how you write it, brother."

Master Bai said solemnly, "The main decree has already been decided by the sect leader."

He looked at Chen Qing and said eight words with a serious expression.

"A great calamity befalls the world, but Maitreya will save it."

(End of this chapter)