804 Forced Seizure
Elder Zhengqing nodded silently, saying nothing, and waited for the sect leader's instructions.
He thought to himself, "Originally, I wanted to quickly resolve the mess, unify the entire Qi Kingdom, enforce strict discipline, mobilize resources from all sides, and cultivate more disciples."
It now seems this matter is debatable. If all these aristocratic families are wiped out, and the demonic beasts and ghosts wreak havoc, the disciples of the Supreme Palace will likely be overwhelmed with work. What will be the point of cultivation then?
Bai Yangzi said softly, "Spies will soon report that the Xuanji Sect is preparing to refine the Cloud Brocade Immortal Pill, which is comparable to our Supreme Palace's Purple Cloud Spirit Pill."
If the Xuanji Sect truly masters this technique, their next target will likely be our Supreme Palace. How can we allow others to snore on our own turf!
Elder Zhengqing's expression shifted, a glint of light flashing in his eyes, revealing an undisguised longing.
He said softly, "The Cloud Brocade Immortal Pill is not easy to refine. I've heard that it has been impossible to refine for many years. The main ingredients are hard to come by!" His expression was inscrutable, as if he knew the main ingredients.
He then asked in a low voice, "Sect Leader, we probably need to prepare the materials for the Purple Cloud Spirit Pill as well. If the Xuanji Sect really succeeds in refining the pill, then we may be in danger."
It's rumored that Elder Dongming of the Xuanji Sect is obsessed with women. Whether this is true or he's deliberately misleading us, it's difficult to guard against!
Bai Yangzi nodded slightly, pondering the matter for a moment. He said in a low voice, "Junior brother is right. Elder Dongming has never been close to women, but now he is behaving in a strange way, which is puzzling."
We must be on guard!
After a moment of silence, he said, "The Supreme Elder of the Xuanji Sect is in seclusion and cannot find out the truth. There is also the Red King watching from the outside, and there is the beast tide that occurs about every twenty years. At that time, the Yin Ghosts will probably come out to cause trouble."
At this moment, the Xuanji Sect's actions suggest they intend to use this opportunity to gather the necessary ingredients for the elixir, a truly difficult choice for anyone.
Bai Yangzi's expression was unusual, and he sighed softly.
Elder Zhengqing asked in a low voice, "Sect Leader, we have done our best in this matter. If it is indeed a demonic beast attack, we will do our best. However, if the Xuanji Sect really acts in this way, we will find it difficult to deal with it in advance."
Unless we completely break off relations!
Elder Zhengqing looked embarrassed. Clearly, it was too difficult to break off relations. The Qi Kingdom still needed them to maintain it. If they acted rashly, the result would probably not be as simple as they thought!
Bai Yangzi shook his head slightly and said softly, "If Dao Zhenya is willing to join forces with us, it will not be difficult to first destroy the Xuanji Sect and then unify the Qi Kingdom."
As for the Red King, the beast tides that occur every twenty years or so are probably unavoidable; he likely understands this.
Elder Zhengqing's expression changed slightly, a hint of fear in his eyes. He said softly, "That was indeed a powerful move, but Dao Zhenya is too clear-cut in his judgments, and since our principles clash, I'm afraid it will be difficult to get them involved!"
Upon thinking of Daozhen Cliff, Elder Zhengqing's expression showed a hint of fear!
Bai Yangzi nodded slowly, offering no further opinion, but in his thoughts, he pondered, 'The Red King, Dao Tianji, and Dao Dixian are both terrifying individuals.'
Outside the capital of Qi, those in poverty who received the notice began to make quick decisions, while others, reluctant to leave their stable homes, each had their own plans.
Those who had no other choice were filled with fear, yet unable to escape into the city, and at that moment they began to pack their belongings.
In a low voice, it was said, "We went to the Supreme Palace, but there was no such announcement there, and the tax revenue has not increased."
Unfortunately, I've just abandoned this house, and I'll have to rebuild it over there.
I really hate to part with it!
"Brother, are you selling your house? Our master is buying them, three taels of silver!" a servant in black said with a light laugh. There were more than one servant; several were busy making arrangements.
"What? Three taels of silver? Why don't you just rob us? This courtyard and this house are worth at least ten taels of silver!" the rough-clothed man roared, his eyes bloodshot, as if he wanted to devour the servant in front of him.
The servant said unhurriedly, "There are only three days left. If you don't sell today, the price won't be the same tomorrow. Our master said it's three taels today, two taels tomorrow, and only one tael the day after tomorrow. After that, you probably won't find anyone to buy it."
The playful words seemed to show no fear whatsoever, and the man whispered mysteriously, "Let me tell you, my master is an elder of the Xuanji Sect. With their protection, you can buy a house here without any problems."
Would anyone else dare to buy it?
"You, you, you're robbing me!" The rough-clothed man's neck turned red!
In the courtyard, the elderly man drank a bowl of cold water, his eyes hardening as he looked at the two children in the house. He then whispered to the man who walked in, "Da Shi, sell the house quickly. I just asked the relatives next door, and they're also preparing to leave."
Sell it today, hurry up and go stay with my third aunt.
Da Shi, the rough-clothed man, immediately felt his eyes redden and was about to cry. He sobbed, "Dad, this is a house we bought with great difficulty. We still need it to help our grandson get married in the future!"
If it's sold now, I'm afraid I won't be able to afford it later!
just in case……'
With tears in his eyes, the old man waved his hand to interrupt, "Don't worry about 'what ifs' anymore. Two taels a month, six of us, twelve taels a month? Is this taking our money? This is taking our lives!"
Hurry up and leave today, or you might not be able to leave later!
"What? Father? Do they dare? There are so many of them! Aren't they afraid we'll cause trouble?" The rough-clothed man panicked, his eyes still showing a glimmer of hope but disbelief.
The old man looked frightened and whispered, "Don't raise your voice. What are you afraid of? They could split a house in two with just one stab. You're still causing trouble. If you don't want to die soon, you'd better get out of here!"
"Okay, okay, I'll do as Dad says. I'll sell the house right now. You all pack your things quickly, I'll leave as soon as I get back!"
A clear line separating the two regions, today, many people rush across it without anyone caring. Some families send their young sons, grandsons, and granddaughters away, while they themselves remain inside the house.
My heart is filled with reluctance, a sense of relief, and anger and indignation!
Or perhaps they are determined to die!
Without the slightest hesitation, Zhan Liuliang tightly wrapped the large blade, packed simple luggage, sold the worthless dead items, carried the child on his back, held his wife's hand with one hand, and took the pack with the other, along with pots, pans, and everything else he could carry.
In the Taishangfu area, with no relatives left, he could only start over. The flames of hatred were about to burst his chest. If it weren't for the concern for his wife and children, he would have returned long ago.
As night deepened, he followed the crowd to the Supreme Palace. Fifty miles away, he finally found a place to stay, a simple thatched hut. Looking at his sleeping child, he showed a hint of forbearance, but his eyes involuntarily tightened around the large blade wrapped in his bag.
A flicker of fire seemed to ignite in his eyes, but he slowly suppressed it, struggling to control himself. An unbearable desire surged within him; he didn't want to be scolded, exploited, or forced to flee. He thought to himself, 'Tonight is not the right time!'
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