The excited family only now began to pay attention to these two strangers.
Meng Wanwan looked at the two people with curiosity.
The two men were also dressed in sect attire, but it was different from the Shanglin Sect's uniform. Moreover, there was no discernible abnormality on their faces.
At this moment, Meng Xiuyi stood up while holding Meng Wanwan, and bowed to the two people, which was still an apology.
The two people, who seemed to be a couple, exchanged a strange look before the woman said, "I had heard before that in the Wuyou Mountain area, there was a rogue cultivator known as Madman Meng who went mad after being separated from his child. He went around looking for his child and baby from the Shanglin Sect, and even killed many disciples of the Shanglin Sect. Or he would snatch anyone with a child to check on them. I thought it was just a fabrication."
Then she suddenly laughed: "Now that I see how Fellow Daoist Meng looks after seeing the child, compared to how fierce he looked when we met just now, the rumors are indeed true."
Her words actually contained a lot of information, and it's likely that the couple, along with their child, were harassed by the "crazy" Meng Xiuyi.
However, at this moment they spoke to Meng Xiuyi with peaceful expressions, which shows that the two of them were very easygoing.
Meng Xiuyi's current refined and dignified appearance was nothing like someone who had ever been mad. As if afraid that his four children would know about his unknown side, he coughed lightly and said in a serious but shy tone, "I'm sorry to have disturbed you, fellow Daoist. It is thanks to the good fortune of you two that I was able to find my children. Please don't be so polite. I can do you two a small favor without hesitation."
He was poor.
He has no money.
There were no spirit stones used by disciples of sects for cultivation.
However, it was indeed because he was trying to snatch someone else's child that three people with one child fell down. In a way, it was also because of that person that Meng Xiuyi found her own child.
Therefore, it's normal for Meng Xiuyi to want to repay the favor.
Without resources, all we can do is exert our strength.
The couple exchanged a glance. The man's eyes seemed to light up for a moment, then he nodded and said, "Although Fellow Daoist Meng is only at the Golden Core Realm, his cultivation level seems to be much higher than mine. I humbly request that Fellow Daoist Meng take the two of us and this child to the Shangguan family in Nine Heavens City. What do you say?"
“Of course.” The man quickly explained, “Please don’t misunderstand, Fellow Daoist Meng. I have no intention of taking advantage of your kindness. I will offer you the commission when we arrive at Nine Heavens City.”
The Shangguan family?
Meng Xiuyi's eyes showed surprise: "Are you from the Shangguan family of Jiutian City?"
The man nodded: "My name is Shangguan Jinghong, and this is my wife, Weilan."
At this moment, Meng Wanwan's mind was like fireworks, constantly babbling to her about the Shangguan family.
"The Shangguan family was one of only two immortal cultivation sects and families that were not affected by the war between gods and demons five hundred years ago. It is said that the Shangguan family had a past relationship with the Demon King back then, and also had good relations with some sects and families in the immortal cultivation world, so they did not participate in the war."
"It can be said that the Shangguan family is now the family with the deepest foundation in the Nine Realms Continent."
Meng Wanwan was stunned: "A righteous cultivation family actually has a past with the Demon King? Are you sure?"
Niannian: "Master, in this world, the Demon King is not necessarily an alien."
Meng Wanwan suddenly realized.
"You mean, the demons in the war between gods and demons five hundred years ago were actually humans?"
Niannian: "Yes, that's exactly how it's displayed in my encyclopedia."
Meng Wanwan suddenly realized that she didn't seem to have a proper understanding of the races in this world.
She knew of humans, demons, spirit beasts, and monsters. Monsters could become spirit beasts after they gained intelligence, and spirit beasts could take human form as the spirit race.
Therefore, she subconsciously believed that demons were born demons.
Unexpectedly, humans can also become members of the demon race.
Meng Wanwan asked it again, "Didn't you say the Shangguan family was one of only two? What about the other sect or family that wasn't affected?"
Niannian answered quickly: "It's in the Hundred Flowers Forest. As for why, no one knows to this day. But there is a legend that during the war between gods and demons, the master of the Hundred Flowers Forest was half-godlike, so the demon king was wary of her."
"Wow." This was the first time Meng Wanwan had ever heard of a god in this world, who was actually in the Hundred Flowers Forest.
What kind of place is this?
Is it a forest full of flowers?
While they were whispering about the unknown world, Meng Xiuyi had already agreed to send Shangguan Jinghong and his wife, along with their child, to Jiutian City.
A promise is a promise, and Meng Xiuyi must keep her word.
Moreover, Meng Wanwan has grown up now, so Meng Xiuyi no longer needs to worry about her going hungry.
Shangguan Jinghong seemed very pleased. He said warmly, "Since you're going, you can also participate in the Shangguan family's event."
It turns out that Shangguan Jinghong was not a direct descendant of the Shangguan family, but rather a member of a collateral branch.
Three months ago, Shangguan Jinghong received a letter from the direct line, inviting all the Golden Core stage disciples of the Shangguan family to attend the Shangguan family's painting appreciation event, which takes place once every eighteen years.
The four illiterate kids looked at each other.
Meng Xiuyi nodded and said, "I've heard of this painting appreciation event. It's said that five hundred years ago, after the war between gods and demons, the Shangguan family obtained a painting called 'Light Boat Swimming Among Lotus Flowers.' Out of curiosity, the Shangguan family's ancestor took a few more glances at it and immediately became a saint. Now, he's only one step away from becoming a god."
"Miracle, what's that?" Meng Wanwan learned a new word.
Niannian: "Master, Miracle is a place, the place where all the gods of this world return. Entering Miracle is to step into the divine position."
Meng Wanwan exclaimed "Wow!" again.
Shangguan Jinghong smiled and said, "It's just a legend, but the painting 'Light Boat on Lotus Leaves' can indeed be studied. However, since this painting came to the Shangguan family, no one has been able to understand it. It is precisely because of this that the family head suspects that the destined person may not be specific to the Shangguan family, but could be anyone in the world. Therefore, this year's painting appreciation event is open to the public."
"Your escort to our ancestral home will coincide with this grand event."
What else is there to say?
Of course I have to go!
For independent cultivators, this kind of news is very important, but also very rare.
Especially for independent cultivators like Meng Xiuyi who dislike forming cliques, it is even more difficult to obtain such rare news.
Seeing that Meng Xiuyi had agreed, Shangguan Jinghong no longer hesitated, dusted himself off, and was about to leave.
The one who was buried, and the one lying next to him, had long been forgotten by them.
Just then, Nian Nian's voice suddenly echoed in Meng Wanwan's mind.
"Master! That person is dead!"
Meng Wanwan didn't care: "So what if he dies? Shangguan Jinghong just said that my father killed many people from the Shanglin Sect to find us, so one more won't hurt."
Niannian said anxiously, "No, it's the blood essence he left behind after his failed self-destruction. Master, I sensed a kind of hatred in his blood essence."
Meng Wanwan was still in a daze: "Hate? Hate me?"
Niannian: "No, it's that I hate him. Blood essence is something that condenses in the blood. With it, I can find out where this hatred comes from."
Meng Wanwan seemed to understand.
Humans don't come into this world for no reason.
The same goes for Meng Wanwan.
"You mean, this thing that causes you emotional distress is very likely related to our background?"
Niannian: "Mmm!"
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com