"Just now, when the demonic beasts invaded the city, I was advancing in my cultivation and was unable to arrive in time. Thanks to Sect Master Bai's help, he protected the people of Tianyuan City." Zheng Wu Hui bowed again solemnly.
"Lord Zheng, you're too kind. Protecting the safety of Tianyuan City is also the responsibility of my Xingyue Sect," Bai Wuji said with a smile, making polite remarks.
He knew that Zheng Wu Hui had chased after him not to thank him, but because of Qing Qing.
After all, what happened in Tianyuan City just now was too shocking.
As the city lord, Zheng Wuhui certainly wanted to find out the details.
Sure enough, when Zheng Wu Hui spoke again, he included Bai Qingqing: "Your esteemed clan's eldest daughter..."
But before he could speak, Bai Wuji transmitted his voice, saying, "Qingqing is above the immortals, and you have come to my Star Moon Sect to cultivate your mortal heart. Be careful with your words, and don't disturb the great master's cultivation."
Zheng Wu Hui and Zheng Wan Yu were shocked.
They were still thinking about how to subtly probe and find out more.
Since they hadn't witnessed it firsthand, they remained somewhat reserved about the discussions among the people.
Unexpectedly, Bai Wuji immediately clicked the confirmation button for them.
Startled, Zheng Wuhui had to swallow back the words that were already on the tip of his tongue and reorganize them.
“Your eldest daughter has used medicine to save the lives of the injured. On behalf of the people of Tianyuan City, I thank you for your kind and benevolent act.”
Bai Qingqing smiled and said, "Lord Zheng, you are too kind. In times of crisis, everyone should work together. I just did what I could."
Zheng Wanyu stepped forward and bowed to Bai Qingqing: "In any case, I still have to thank Miss Bai for this matter."
Bai Qingqing frowned when she saw Zheng Wanyu.
She had a very bad feeling about this person.
Unlike the Tai Chi Divine Clan and Old Master Luo, she felt very clean.
Instead, it was gray and gloomy, which made her feel uncomfortable.
She remembered Xiao Hao saying that she had the enhancement of the Heavenly Origin Technique, which allowed her to roughly sense a person's likes and dislikes.
It seems that Zheng Wanyu is not a good person.
What a waste of such a good-looking appearance.
Seeing Bai Qingqing frown, Wukong immediately stretched out his little paw, grabbed Bai Qingqing's sleeve, and pulled her towards the mountain gate while saying, "Master, I'm hungry."
"Mother, Father, brothers, Clan Chief Yun, Elder Yun, Young Master Yun, City Lord Zheng, excuse me, I need to go back and feed my spirit pet."
Bai Qingqing bent down and picked up Wukong, calling out, "Bull Demon King, Su Su, White Dragon Horse, let's go."
After saying that, he led the group straight into the Star Moon Sect.
Bai Qingqing greeted everyone, but not Zheng Wanyu.
Zheng Wanyu was left standing there, her pretty face flushed red, looking at Zheng Wuhui helplessly.
She didn't show any disrespect to this great being, did she?
Zheng Wu Hui was also completely bewildered.
That young lady in white was quite easy to talk to just now, how come she suddenly...?
Yun Zhan stared at Zheng Wanyu for a while, then suddenly laughed and said, "City Lord Zheng, you have truly raised a fine daughter."
Zheng Wu Hui was taken aback, unsure of the meaning behind Yun Zhan's words.
His daughter is indeed talented in cultivation, and she is also upright and righteous, which makes her popular with the people.
But coming from this person's mouth, it just...
So awkward!
Before anyone could react, Yun Zhan slowly asked, "Zheng Wanyu, are other people's spiritual roots any good?"
Upon hearing this, everyone was shocked.
Zheng Wanyu's face turned deathly pale instantly, and even her lips lost all color.
Spiritual roots are innate.
A person without spiritual roots is destined to be an ordinary person and cannot cultivate.
However, an ancient book from three thousand years ago has been found, which records a method that allows people without spiritual roots to transplant the spiritual roots of others and thus become cultivators.
However, this act is inhumane and has been explicitly prohibited by the five continents.
That ancient book was also sealed in the Netherworld Cold Pool, one of the ten ancient forbidden lands, by dozens of powerful figures from the eight major families of the Central Continent.
But some people are unwilling to accept this, especially the young masters and ladies of large families who do not have spiritual roots. So they try to imitate others and secretly dig out other people's spiritual roots to transplant into themselves.
Unfortunately, they didn't know the detailed method, and the result of trying it was that they all died from their bodies exploding.
Over time, people stopped daring to even think about using this evil magic.
Unexpectedly, someone in this small Tianyuan City actually succeeded.
"You're talking nonsense!" Zheng Wanyu unconsciously took two steps back, clenched her fingers, and retorted loudly.
That's just not very convincing.
Coupled with Bai Qingqing's previous dislike and indifference towards her, this further confirms Yun Zhan's statement.
"Sect Leader Bai, aren't we still discussing the matter of the demonic beasts invading the city? We shouldn't delay any longer, let's hurry up and go." Yun Zhan said, taking the lead into the mountain gate.
"Lord Zheng, you should know what to do." Bai Wuji said this and then turned and left.
Those who transplant the spiritual roots of others shall be executed!
This is a rule jointly established by the major families and sects across the five continents after that ancient book of evil arts was sealed away.
"Wanyu, what's going on?" Zheng Wuhui asked coldly.
“Father, I didn’t, that person was just making things up.” Zheng Wanyu knelt down with a thud, tears streaming down her face.
"I will investigate this matter thoroughly," Zheng Wu Hui said, sealing Zheng Wan Yu's spiritual power before heading towards the City Lord's Mansion in his spirit boat.
Xingyue Sect.
"Zhan'er, you don't have spiritual roots and can't cultivate, so how did you know she had someone else's spiritual roots transplanted?" Yunxi couldn't help but ask.
Everyone looked at Yun Zhan.
"I don't know what happened either. After eating barbecue at Miss Bai's place last time, my eyes were able to see through some things," Yun Zhan said, shifting the blame.
"I see." Yun Yue nodded. "It seems that was an opportunity bestowed upon you exclusively by Miss Bai."
Upon hearing this, Bai Hao and his four brothers first exchanged glances, and then glared angrily at Yun Zhan.
Startled by the stare, Yun Zhan hurriedly said, "Miss Bai is kind and compassionate towards us mortals, so she has specially bestowed some methods upon us, just like those blue and purple spiritual roots in Tianyuan City today."
"Wasn't the secret technique for transplanting spiritual roots sealed? Without the secret technique, wouldn't one explode and die?" Yuexi asked, pursing her lips.
“I see that her spiritual root is the same as hers,” Yun Zhan said.
"Same roots and origins?" Bai Wuji frowned and thought for a moment: "I remember that this Third Miss does have a twin sister who is a mortal without spiritual roots."
“That must be the spiritual root from her sister.” Yun Zhan shook his head and said, “It’s truly tragic that people of the same root kill each other.”
"I hope City Lord Zheng can handle this matter well and not make a mistake for himself," Bai Wuji snorted coldly.
“If he can’t handle it well, our Yun family is happy to take over,” Yun Yue said hurriedly.
Since Miss Bai dislikes Zheng Wanyu so much, she must also deeply abhor this kind of thing. They should take the initiative to share Miss Bai's worries.
Moreover, the act of transplanting spiritual roots is something that everyone should condemn.
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