Chapter 235-I want to go out for a walk
After Chu Linyuan and Xie Zhao returned to Guixu Sect with some disciples, the sect once again resumed its former orderly yet vibrant rhythm, except for the lack of a dazzling red figure.
In the conference room, everyone briefly summarized the follow-up of this trip to Kyoto.
"Tsk tsk, Prince Jing was conspiring with the enemy for treason and rebellion, and was sentenced to death by slow slicing. His residence was confiscated, and his followers were wiped out. It really makes people happy!" Xie Zhao crossed his legs and drank the spiritual tea leisurely, with a bit of satisfaction in his tone.
Su Tang nodded vigorously, her face flushed with excitement. "And that Concubine Li! I heard she was trying to argue in prison and throw dirty water on others, but the Queen took the opportunity to kick her when she was down and bit her back, revealing all the dirty things she had done in the past! His Majesty was furious and directly gave her the white silk! It really pays off!"
Tie Niu sat aside gloomily. Upon hearing what happened to Concubine Li, he snorted in a muffled voice, "She got off easy! Senior Sister Luo should have given her some strong poison to let her experience the feeling of being unable to live or die!" He was still a little upset that he couldn't personally beat up those bad guys who hurt Senior Sister Luo.
Little White Deer gently stroked the rabbit in his arms and whispered, "Although they deserved it, it still feels... a little scary. The palace is really too complicated."
Yun Zhi's expression was calm as she spoke calmly, "It's always been this way at the pinnacle of power. Fortunately, Sister Luo has established herself firmly. His Majesty, feeling guilty, has compensated her greatly. The Empress Dowager also quite likes her straightforward and powerful personality, perhaps thinking she can serve as a check and balance for the Empress. Now, she is truly the eldest princess, with a respected status that no one dares to provoke.
She was actually safer in the palace than outside, and it was more convenient... to do what she wanted. "She was hinting at something, and everyone understood that Luo Hongyi's revenge was not over, but was just continuing in a more covert and deadly way deep within the palace.
Xie Zhao sighed and put down the teacup: "Senior sister looks cold, but she is actually holding back a lot of fire in her heart. Let her toss around in the palace. After all, she has the support of our Guixu Sect. If anyone dares to have any bad intentions again, we will go on another trip to Kyoto!" He said it lightly, but a trace of worry and support for Luo Hongyi flashed in his eyes.
Chu Linyuan sat quietly in the main seat and did not participate in the discussion of these specific trivial matters. However, as long as it concerned the safety of the sect members, his attitude was always clear: "If she needs us, the sect will come."
In the following days, Guixu Sect seemed to have returned to its previous tranquility, but became even more prosperous.
The small town at the foot of the mountain was officially renamed Guixu Town. With the tacit approval of the government and the protection of the Guixu Sect, its scale continued to expand and it became a prosperous border town.
Merchants flocked to the area, and the people lived and worked in peace and contentment. It even attracted many low-level cultivators to settle down or trade. Xie Zhao's original plan for a sect-affiliated city was gradually becoming a reality.
Within the sect, the disciples practiced even harder. Having experienced actual combat and defense, their minds became more resilient and their sense of belonging to the sect grew stronger.
Every morning, the shouts and roars of battle formations from the Jianping Terrace rang out punctually. The Sutra Library and the Herb Pill Pavilion also grew increasingly busy, with new techniques being constantly deciphered and new elixirs being successfully developed.
Su Tang's live broadcast room has become an important window for Guixu Sect to the outside world. It shows the vitality of the sect and the prosperity of Guixu Town to the outside world every day, attracting countless curious and yearning eyes. The power of wishes has been rich, and even fed back to the sect, making some auxiliary training facilities more effective.
Bai Xiaolu and Yun Zhi managed the internal affairs in an orderly manner. Yun Zhi would occasionally hold some small lectures to explain formations or common sense of cultivation, and was very popular among the disciples.
Her relationship with Bai Xiaolu became closer and closer, like real sisters.
Uncle Chen still swept the floor every day, and the scope of his sweeping seemed to be wider. Even the newly built martial arts field and the newly opened medicinal field trails were spotless.
Occasionally, when a disciple made a mistake in practicing and his breathing became disordered, or a certain spiritual herb did not grow well, he would always happen to pass by and "mumble" a few words that no one could understand, but he would always make people suddenly realize or find the key to the problem.
Xie Zhaoze was busy with overall planning. From time to time, he would go down the mountain to Guixu Town to see if there was anything that needed improvement, or chat with the merchants in the town and listen to their ideas. His life was fulfilling and comfortable.
Chu Linyuan spent most of his time in seclusion, fusing fragments and comprehending the inheritance, and his aura became increasingly unfathomable.
But he came out of retreat a little more often. Every time he came out, the first thing he would do was to find Xie Zhao, who was busy in some corner, and then he would take him back to the main hall to rest without saying anything.
Inside the main hall, the night-shining pearls emitted a soft glow. Xie Zhao collapsed on a soft cushion, his head resting on Chu Linyuan's legs, enjoying his exclusive massage while chattering about his experiences during the day.
"Brother, do you think we should open a basic alchemy training class? There are many people down the mountain who want to learn the basics..."
"Also, Aunt Wang's cakes on East Street are really good. I'll bring some back for you to try tomorrow..."
"That big, stupid guy Tieniu seems a little depressed lately, always staring blankly in the direction of Kyoto..."
Chu Linyuan listened quietly, his fingers running through Xie Zhao's soft hair, occasionally responding with a "hmm".
His eyes fell on Xie Zhao's profile, which looked a little tired from being busy but still lively, and gentle ripples always appeared in the cold lake of his heart.
This plain yet fulfilling daily life, with someone chattering and someone needing him, made him feel an unprecedented peace.
However, beneath this peace, there is also a subtle sense of loss.
Tie Niu had indeed become much quieter. He still practiced diligently and took on the important tasks of the sect, but he smiled less often. He often ran to the highest point alone, carrying his hammer, and sat there for a long time, gazing towards Kyoto.
He knew that Luo Hongyi was now doing well and was very powerful, and was the noble eldest princess of a country.
But what about him? He was still the same big, dumb guy who could only swing a hammer. Besides his strength, he seemed to be unable to help her in any way. The sense of distance made him feel suffocated and uneasy.
That evening, Tie Niu finally found Chu Linyuan and Xie Zhao. Standing in the hall, his massive frame seemed somewhat cramped, and he spoke in a muffled voice, "Big Brother, Second Brother... I... I want to go out for a walk."
Xie Zhao raised his head from Chu Linyuan's lap, a little surprised: "Go out for a walk? Where do you want to go? Guixu Town is not enough for you to visit?"
Tie Niu shook his head, his eyes filled with an unprecedented seriousness and... confusion. "Not in town. I don't know where exactly to go... I just feel... I can't stay in the sect forever. I want to go out and gain some experience, see the outside world, and also... I want to become a little stronger."
He paused, his voice lowered, with a barely perceptible hint of bitterness: "Senior Sister Luo is so powerful now... I can't be too bad..."
Although he was honest and straightforward, he also understood the invisible gap between himself and Luo Hongyi, which was caused by the sudden change in their identities and environment.
Xie Zhao was stunned for a moment, looked at Chu Linyuan, and instantly understood what this silly cow was thinking.
He felt the pressure and wanted to strike out on his own, to grow enough to match... or at least get closer to that person's level.
Chu Linyuan looked at Tie Niu, was silent for a moment, and then said, "Haste makes waste. The path of cultivation requires a down-to-earth approach."
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