Beitang Cangkong's words were not only gentle, but also a little more enthusiastic than Zhuang Wudao's respectful distance when he left Beitang's house a few days ago.
Now that I think about it, the head of the Beitang family, probably at that time, had already concluded that there was no possibility of him entering the Lichen Sect.
The Beitang family was very wealthy and powerful. They had deep roots in Yuecheng of Eastern Wu and were well-informed. The methods of the Xiahou family and Shen Lin and Li Chongzhen could be concealed from others, but they could not be concealed from the head of the Beitang family.
It can even be said that the head of the Beitang family watched helplessly as Zhuang Wudao committed suicide.
On the surface, he was respectful and even gave out heavy gifts, just to prevent Zhuang Wudao from resenting the Beitang family after being brought back to the north by Shen Lin. But his true attitude was actually indifferent and dismissive.
So you came here now to rebuild old friendship with him?
Most likely they already knew about the incident in Wu Jing's gym and the change in his identity.
That's right, a future secret disciple of the Lichen Sect, a member of the Yuanshen realm, can already influence the situation of the Beitang family in Yue City.
It may not be able to determine the life or death of a clan, but as long as you gain entry and have a slight influence on Wu Jing Daoguan and the Soochow royal family, you can attack the Beitang family and their rising power in Songjiang.
I just don’t know, does Beitang Cangkong know about the battle in Xiling Valley not long ago?
These thoughts flashed through his mind instantly, but Zhuang Wudao nodded with a reserved and indifferent expression, and his tone was without warmth: "Compared with Lord Bubu, now we have made another step forward and climbed to the top of the twelfth floor. Zhuang How can my shallow cultivation be compared with yours?"
The head of the Beitang family in Yuecheng was hereditary Earl of Dongwu Zhendong, but few people called him that. Zhuang Wudao did not call him uncle, but called him marquis, which expressed coldness and alienation.
Beitang Cang Jue, who was not far away, suddenly took a breath and let out an inaudible sigh. He knew that the man in front of him had completely separated from the Beitang family.
Beitang Cangkong's face was obviously stiff, showing a bit of blue and black color, but he forced himself to smile: "Little friend Zhuang is joking, I am lucky enough to be able to build a foundation in this life. How can I be as good as Xiaoyou Zhuang? As a Yuanshen sect member, you have a bright future. In fact, a day ago, I wanted to meet Zhuang Xiaoyou again to make up for my previous rudeness. Half a day ago, I found out that my friend had returned to Yuecheng, so I chose a different day than meeting him. "
When he said this, Beitang Cangkong waved, and two people came up behind him carrying a pair of walnut plates.
On the wooden plate on the left is a neat stack of gold tickets. The total number should be about ten thousand taels. In addition, there are a hundred second-level Yuanyuan stones. On the right, there is only one thing, but it is a The half-length Taoist robe has a novel style and shines with bright yellow fluorescence. It is actually an eleventh-level forbidden spiritual weapon.
"These small gifts are the wishes of my Beitang family. They can enhance your character. I hope you will accept them with your heart, Mr. Zhuang."
Zhuang Wudao was also shocked in his heart. Those Yuan Yuan stones and golden tickets were just that, but the Taoist robe with eleven levels of forbidden laws must be something extraordinary and rare.
Although the blessing is not the Yuan Magnetic Spell, it will certainly elevate his defensive ability against weaponry to a perverted level.
However, after only being moved for a moment, Zhuang Wudao calmed down again, still rejecting people thousands of miles away: "Master Hou, you are so polite. I, Zhuang, don't need these things. Besides, a few days ago, Bei The gift from the Tang family is already generous enough. The transaction between me and your family has ended, and there is no need to pay any additional compensation. However, since there are many children in the Beitang family, it would be better for the Marquis to keep these things for himself."
Beitang Cangkong suddenly turned pale: "Little friend Zhuang, is there no room for change? I am sincere in making friends with you."
Zhuang Wudao laughed and shook his head, but without giving Beitang Cangkong a chance to speak, he activated the Thousand-mile Escape Talisman that he had already held in his hand.
How could he not know that Beitang Cangkong was sincere? However, he didn't want this sincerity.
Qin Feng said that he was not yet capable of being ruthless and unfeeling, which was both right and wrong. He just couldn't do it to Qin Feng, Ma Yuan and a few others.
At this time, he no longer owed anything to the Beitang family, so how could he be willing to get involved in the disputes in Yuecheng of Soochow again for the sake of these belongings and spiritual weapons?
Although he and the Gu Yue family have a deep hatred, it is not irresolvable. He also has no good impression of Beitang. After gaining the status of Yuanshen disciple, he can stay aloof and watch the fight between the two families.
Gu Yue's family probably wouldn't turn a blind eye and provoke him, a true disciple of Li Chen, again.
A true man has a clear distinction between grudges and grudges. He repays favors with kindness and repays resentments with resentments.
The gifts given by the Beitang family were all rewards for preventing Gu Yueming from entering Lichen. He, Zhuang Wudao, had already done that, so there was no debt between the two. The additional gifts were to appease his resentment. Zhuang Wudao
Dao really has no resentment towards the Beitang family at this time, but he will never help them again in the future!
As for Beitang Wan'er, he also made a clear distinction. Although Beitang Wan'er had a deep affection for him, it could not affect the Beitang family and his master after all. Naturally, he could also separate Beitang Wan'er and Beitang.
Ia Chi Lingzi, treat them separately.
If Qin Feng and others are still in Yuecheng and still need the care of the Beitang family, Zhuang Wudao still needs to show his affection and try his best to make a good relationship with the Beitang family. But at this time, what is the need?
The Beitang family could not protect Jianyitang, and Qin Feng abandoned it and walked away. Naturally, Zhuang Wudao no longer had to worry about it.
Since he is not yet capable of being heartless and unfeeling, he should try to add as little burden to himself as possible.
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After using the last two thousand-mile escape talismans and running for two hours, Zhuang Wudao returned to Wu Jing again.
Then he waited at the dock outside the city for about half a day, until Lin Han, who came by speedboat to look for him, arrived and sent Lin Han away. After once again experiencing the loneliness and sadness of being without a friend from then on, Zhuang Wudao finally
Return to Wu Jing Gym.
However, Zhuang Wudao only stayed in the Taoist academy for only one day before he had to leave and move to the monk's cave he rented outside the city.
One of the reasons is the lack of spiritual power in the Taoist academy. The most important reason is the continuous visitors. Powerful people in Wu Jing came to visit one after another, including many important officials of Soochow and even the royal family. And Yue City
The leader of the wealthy family in Wu Jing was not far behind. As a result, he could only spend the whole day with a smiling face, unable to practice.
Xia Miao was even more shameless, claiming to be her friend, and kept hanging out with Zhuang Wudao. The young master of the Xia family not only intended to continue to be friends with him, but was also very interested in the reason why Zhuang Wudao could become a disciple of Yuanshen.
curious.
On the contrary, Beitang Wan'er, who may have received a summons from Beitang Cangkong, did not show up for the whole day.
Zhuang Wudao couldn't bear the disturbance and had no choice but to evacuate to that cave. The lease period here is at least three months. If it is not used, it will be really wasted. Although the spiritual energy in the cave is not much stronger, Victory
In the secluded area, I continued to place the set of formation flags I bought outside the cave mansion, and sure enough, no one came to bother me anymore.
In the next few days, Zhuang Wudao stopped practicing boxing. He only practiced Tianxuan Zhaoshi Sutra and Yunjian Jue at midnight at the same time.
The entire day was spent practicing the 'Fu of Great Compassion of Yin and Yang of Heaven and Earth'.
In the previous blood sacrifice, Zhuang Wudao used the essence of the demon blood in his body to continuously recite the twenty-one words in the first battle - ten years of life and death, no thought, no forgetfulness, thousands of miles of lonely tomb, nowhere to say desolate words.
However, after those three drops of demon blood essence were completely absorbed by him, they returned to their original shape. At most, they could only say the word "grave".
Even so, after every time Zhuang Wudao finished speaking, there was inevitably a burst of ghostly cries and wolf howls. The muscles all over his body were twisting and twitching, like thousands of ants eating his body, which made his will almost collapse.
However, after practicing for several days in a row, the effect was extremely obvious. The resentment and demonic energy mixed in his true essence had indeed faded a lot.
With his soaring cultivation, he could barely control it. Unlike two days ago, the newly generated true energy seemed to be lumped together in his body.
In comparison, the refining effect of the 'Heaven and Earth Yin and Yang Great Compassion' on the physical body is secondary.
However, Yun'er was still not satisfied, and would always urge him to work harder and make faster progress in practicing the 'Fu of Great Compassion of Yin and Yang of Heaven and Earth'.
Every time after Zhuang Wudao came back from the dead, he would ask the sword spirit in the dream realm. Didn't it mean that this gift of great compassion can only be practiced in the golden elixir realm? He had resisted and ridiculed before, so why did he change his mind now? But it didn't work anymore.
After that, Yun'er would always change the topic. The professor's spiritual skills and martial arts skills became more and more profound and magical, so that he did not dare to be distracted at all.
And after several days of agony, the Wu Jing Gymnasium registration ceremony finally arrived.
Nearly three hundred disciples with Qi training realm gathered in the Taoist school grounds. Hosted by the real person of the Taoist school, they paid homage to the founder of the Lichen Sect, and formally registered their names and became the disciples of Lichen.
At this time, those participating in the grand ceremony were not only the elite disciples from the more than twenty schools in Soochow, but also more than a hundred outer sect monks who had obtained the qualifications to enter the inner sect in the past three years.
They were all disciples who had reached the sixth level of the Qi Training Realm before they were thirty years old. They were all very similar to Yan Jun. They were both defeated in the competition.
Most of these people will still stay in Soochow. They either work for the Wu court, form their own forces, or are recruited as worshipers by aristocratic families close to the Lichen Sect.
Only a very small number of elite disciples with extremely outstanding qualifications are qualified to go to Lichen Mountain.
After the registration ceremony, came the Taoist test. The rest of the irrelevant people began to leave. And Zhuang Wudao also learned that his ranking was not far from what he expected, it was the forty-seventh.
Xia Miao had already sat next to Zhuang Wudao. Looking at her ranking, she also smiled bitterly: "No. 69, am I so bad? This ranking will wait until the mountain test of Lichen Mountain.
, I’m afraid I’m going to be ranked out of more than a thousand places? From now on, I will never be able to pass on the true story again.”