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Evening.
The sky turned slightly dark.
A cold wind quietly swept across the earth.
Dry branches and fallen leaves rustled in the cold wind, scraping across the large courtyard, which appeared desolate and empty.
It was evident.
The Zheng Family had declined.
The courtyard had been ticulously arranged, and it must have been prosperous before; now, there were not many maids or servants, and even the fallen leaves on the ground were left unswept.
However...
It was still considered good.
Many families, once they decline, suffer a loss of both people and wealth, like the Chen Family. The Zheng Family being able to retain their courtyard and maintain their status was already a great fortune.
"Young Master Fang."
An old servant ca forward:
"My lady invites you."
"Hmm."
Fang Zheng, dressed in formal attire, nodded and followed the old servant into the guest reception hall, where a man and a woman were already waiting.
The man was young, about fifteen or sixteen years old, with delicate features and lively eyes, holding a pet resembling a mink in his arms.
The woman was a bit older, probably around thirty, wearing light makeup, showing no signs of aging, with the charm of a mature woman.
The man and woman before him should be the Zheng siblings.
They truly were siblings.
The man was handso, the woman charming; such appearances were outstanding anywhere, no wonder there were so many rumors about Miss Zheng in the streets.
"Miss Zheng, Young Master Zheng."
Fang Zheng cupped his hands:
"Fang Zheng has t the two of you."
"Young Master Fang, you’re too polite." Miss Zheng gracefully gestured:
"Please sit."
"Hmph!"
Young Master Zheng indeed snorted lightly, seemingly dissatisfied with the address.
"Does Young Master Fang plan to leave the city?"
Seeing Fang Zheng sit down, Miss Zheng spoke slowly, her voice clear and pleasant, resonating endlessly, with a hint of Liu Qinghuan’s charm:
"The city is under martial law right now, leaving won’t be easy."
This point.
Fang Zheng naturally understood.
The city walls were heavily guarded, with Martial Artists and Mages patrolling, and a Flawless Martial Artist and Great Mage overseeing, not even a fly could get in or out.
Even if one left the city, it didn’t an safety.
The rebel army rampaged outside the city; if one didn’t know the safe routes, they’d likely be surrounded by rebels, not even a Flawless Martial Artist would be safe.
"Exactly."
Nodding, he cupped his hands and said:
"Therefore, I ca to your mansion, and in the entire Zhaonan Prefecture, I’m afraid only you two can get people out."
The Zheng Family controls the city gates, and Miss Zheng is a general’s lover, capable of getting people out safely.
As he said,
there was no one more suitable than the Zheng Family.
"Young Master Fang overpraised us."
Miss Zheng smiled gently, lightly caressing the copper token on the table beside her, her beautiful eyes flashing:
"To be honest, I am reluctant to do such things."
"However, Master Chu once did us a favor, and since Young Master Fang ca with his token, the Zheng Family cannot refuse."
"But..."
"This matter requires coordination at various levels, and I hope Young Master Fang understands."
"Of course." Fang Zheng nodded:
"Miss Zheng may na a price."
"Three hundred taels." Miss Zheng said:
"Young Master Fang, don’t think it’s too much. This money won’t end up in our hands. After splitting it among the governnt office, the defending army, and the generals, there’s not much left."
"Indeed, it’s not much." Fang Zheng’s heart relaxed slightly. He didn’t mind a re three hundred taels of silver; being able to leave the city was the most critical thing.
At this point, he handed over three silver notes of a hundred taels each and asked:
"When can I leave the city?"
The silver notes, driven by True Qi, floated lightly onto the table beside them, imdiately grabbed by Young Master Zheng, who carefully examined them.
Miss Zheng shook her head at her brother, sighed helplessly, and said:
"I’ll definitely give you a reply within three days."
"Alright!"
Fang Zheng cupped his hands:
"I await good news."
After saying goodbye to the siblings, Fang Zheng narrowed his eyes upon leaving the Zheng Mansion.
Martial Artists who achieve the Leakless True Body have a complete breath that no longer leaks, self-sufficient, and even nourishes the True Spirit, developing incredible perception.
They can see micro-dust, hear celestial music, sll nine flavors...
They can even foresee unseen and unheard things.
The sa goes for Great Mages,
even,
in so special circumstances, they can mysteriously predict certain scenes of their future.
The Divination thod is based on this.
Fang Zheng has not achieved the Leakless True Body, nor is he a Great Mage, but the Celestial Secret Compass deep in his Sea of Consciousness is stronger than the perception of ordinary Masters.
Just now, a sense of danger arose in his heart.
"Soone wants to harm !"
"The Zheng siblings?"
"Why?"
Fang Zheng turned his head, squinting toward the Zheng Mansion. He had never t the siblings; could it be for a re few hundred taels of silver they’d harm a Great Zhou Celestial Martial Artist?
Thinking for a mont, his figure vanished from the spot.
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"Sister."
After sending off Fang Zheng, Young Master Zheng soothed the mink in his arms and asked:
"Do you really plan to send him out of the city?"
"Otherwise?" Miss Zheng picked up the copper token in front of her and said:
"We must honor Chu Nan Sheng’s favor; after all, he was good to us."
"Hmph!" Young Master Zheng showed disdain:
"Even without him, we wouldn’t have been in trouble back then."
"I say, since we’re sending people out, why not send more? This is just a few people for a bit of money; more people an more profit."
"Stop talking nonsense." Miss Zheng’s eyes turned cold:
"These four are only sent out due to connections, otherwise I’d prefer none, to avoid unnecessary trouble. Rember, money is endless."
"Did our Zheng Family ever lack money before?"
"Power is what truly matters. Having money without power makes you the fish on the chopping board, ready to be slaughtered. This truth our father realized on his deathbed."
"I understand." Young Master Zheng pouted, suddenly saying:
"Little Grey just reacted."
"Hmm?"
Miss Zheng paused, then realized and looked at the mink in her brother’s arms, her beautiful eyes flickering:
"It’s him?"
"Yes." Young Master Zheng pursed his lips:
"Senior Sister Qin is looking for that person just now, Fang Zheng. You know Little Grey’s sense of sll; it can detect the slightest scent."
"..." Miss Zheng showed a thoughtful expression and slowly shook her head after a long ti:
"Forget it!"
"Better less trouble than more."
"Why?" Young Master Zheng’s eyes widened, saying:
"Sister, this is a matter concerning my future. Senior Sister promised that if we find him, she’d introduce him to be apprenticed into the true lineage."
"That’s the true lineage of the Joyful Union Sect!"
"Joyful Union Sect?" Miss Zheng snorted coldly:
"Do you think joining the Joyful Union Sect is a good thing? If the Joyful Union Sect was truly remarkable, it wouldn’t have been hiding all these years."
"As for your future..."
"Your brother-in-law has already made plans for you. Once your cultivation base progresses further, he’ll take you to the military camp for training. Then you can go straight to the Military Captain’s Mansion."
"In this world, the greatest power is not the three paths or four sects, let alone evil paths like the Joyful Union Sect, but the Imperial Court!"
"The military?" Young Master Zheng frowned:
"I don’t want to join the army, spending every day with a bunch of stinky n is pointless. I want to learn the Heart thod Martial Arts of the Joyful Union Sect."
"Sister!"
"You’re also a disciple of the Joyful Union Sect, why not let join?"
"It’s precisely because I am, that I know what the Joyful Union Sect is like." Miss Zheng glared at him, scolding in a low voice:
"If it weren’t for the chaos in the capital a few years ago, I wouldn’t have been able to leave the Joyful Union Sect. Once tainted by such evil paths, it’s incredibly difficult to escape."
"Say no more."
She waved her hand gracefully, commanding:
"This matter need not be ntioned again. After a while, you’ll join the military. Right now, with the rebels, your brother-in-law can arrange so rits for you."
"Then, you’ll rise to the top!"
Young Master Zheng pouted without a word, but his lowered eyes flickered back and forth, seemingly having already made up his mind.
You don’t let learn, but I insist on learning!
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