Marry the Demon Sect Girl with No Bride Price-Chapter 112: What Path Do We Seek? What Immortals Do We Cultivate?
Cyan Luo Lane, the once lively and cheerful home of Fang Chao suddenly became silent.
"Fang Xue!"
That arrogant voice rang out again, like a thunderclap, making it difficult for everyone to breathe.
Wang Ping’s face turned pale: "Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator?"
Everyone looked at each other, then turned their gaze to Fang Xue.
Fang Xue’s face changed slightly, quickly went over to open the door, and respectfully saluted the person outside:
"Senior Brother Luo."
Fang Chao and his wife hurriedly followed out and bowed:
"Did not know the senior was coming, failed to welcome you promptly, please forgive us."
The person outside said indifferently, "No problem, Fang Xue is my junior sister. She came home to visit, so I should come by to check in."
"Thank you, senior, for understanding. Our humble abode is simple. If the senior doesn’t mind, please come in and take a seat!"
Fang Chao bent even lower, his head bowed further, speaking with extreme respect.
Beside them, Fang Xue bit her lips lightly at the sight of her father’s humility, but dared not speak, only listening to Senior Brother Luo say:
"Then let’s go in and have a look." 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚
"Please come in, senior!" Fang Chao and his wife hurriedly bent down to lead the way, while Senior Brother Luo walked leisurely inside, hands behind his back, head held high.
Then everyone got a clear look; this person had a body like jade, carrying a long sword, with confidence and arrogance almost written on his face.
His attire in the Purple Sun Brocade Robe made everyone involuntarily bow lower, not daring to look directly at him.
In the Eastern Cultivation Land, everyone knew that only Inner Sect disciples of the Zhenyang Sect were qualified to wear the Purple Sun Brocade Robe!
Fang Xue walked alongside this man, introducing him to everyone:
"Fellow Taoists and elders, this is my senior brother, Luo Zhenfeng, a steward disciple from Xiyue Peak."
Everyone quickly and respectfully saluted: "Greetings, Senior Luo!"
Luo Zhenfeng didn’t pay them any mind, only casually glanced around before boldly sitting down.
Fang Chao’s wife had already served hot tea, which Luo Zhenfeng didn’t bother to look at, addressing the respectfully standing Fang Xue:
"Sit for a while, then follow me out."
Fang Xue hesitated, instinctively saying, "Senior brother, didn’t you already allow me to stay at home for another day?"
She had left home to pursue the way since childhood, hadn’t seen her parents for years, and, being home for once, naturally wanted to fulfill her filial duty, reluctant to leave quickly.
Luo Zhenfeng glanced at her as Fang Chao hurriedly said, "Senior, the girl is naive, please don’t mind, Xiaoxue, you must listen to the senior, your mother and I are fine, don’t worry."
"Father." Fang Xue saw her old father’s forehead almost touching the ground, feeling increasingly saddened.
She had been training desperately at the Cultivator Spiritual Institute every day, all to prevent disappointing her parents, hoping that her success in cultivation would eventually bring them joy.
After years of hard work, she finally entered the Zhenyang Sect, yet couldn’t even spare much time with her parents.
What is the purpose of my cultivation?
The young girl was momentarily at a loss.
However, seeing her father’s eager gaze, she had to lower her head: "I will follow the senior brother’s instructions."
Luo Zhenfeng nodded satisfactorily, his gaze inadvertently fell upon Qin Gengyun, suddenly speaking:
"This fellow Taoist has an extraordinary bearing, from which sect?"
Everyone looked toward Qin Gengyun, surprised; why was this Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator, who dismissed everyone, suddenly speaking to Qin Gengyun?
Qin Gengyun was puzzled too, then he cupped his hand and said in a composed manner:
"I’m Qin Gengyun, a former colleague of Fang Taoist’s father."
Luo Zhenfeng scrutinized Qin Gengyun, then his gaze swiftly moved to Qiu Zhihe beside him, a hint of astonishment flashed in his eyes, he asked:
"Is this fellow Taoist also a friend of my junior sister’s father?"
Qiu Zhihe remained indifferent, expressionless, as Qin Gengyun answered beside her:
"She is my wife."
Luo Zhenfeng exclaimed lightly, but his gaze lingered on Qiu Zhihe, seemingly searching for something.
Qin Gengyun was about to speak when Qiu Zhihe suddenly took his hand, somewhat "shyly" hid behind him.
Luo Zhenfeng finally withdrew his gaze, stood up, and walked outside, everyone respectfully cupped their hands: "We see the senior off."
Fang Xue looked reluctantly toward her parents, her eyes slightly red, Fang Chao smiled and waved at her, his face etched with deep wrinkles.
Seeing her father so aged, tears finally fell from Fang Xue’s eyes, she hurriedly wiped them away, bowed to everyone to apologize, and quickly followed Luo Zhenfeng out.
Instantly, the Fang family fell into complete silence.
Given the atmosphere, everyone felt it inappropriate to stay longer and took their leave.
Qin Gengyun comforted Fang Chao a bit, then left with Qiu Zhihe.
After the two exited Cyan Luo Lane and walked on the bustling street, Qin Gengyun suddenly said:
"Zhihe, why do we cultivate?"
Qiu Zhihe glanced at him, replied calmly: "Maybe for eternal life, maybe for ascension to immortality, maybe for a world without enemies."
Qin Gengyun didn’t notice Qiu Zhihe’s cold demeanor, musing to himself:
"Seeking the way? Becoming an immortal? Having a home but can’t return, having relatives but can’t reunite, what’s the way we’re seeking, what’s the immortality we’re cultivating?"
Suddenly Qiu Zhihe grabbed his hand, pulling him quickly toward Narrow Rain Lane.
"Zhihe?" Qin Gengyun was startled, yet heard Qiu Zhihe say:
"You’ve realized something inwardly; it’s the best time for Dao resonance, a good opportunity for enlightenment. Quickly go home to cultivate, don’t miss it!"
"Enlightenment? Zhihe, slow down!"
...
Caifeng Street.
Cloud Tower.
The best inn in Yunling Town.
Emperor’s Room 1.
"Junior Sister Fang, how well do you know your father’s colleague surnamed Qin?"
Luo Zhenfeng sat on the chair, slowly sipping tea, casually asked Fang Xue, who stood in front of him.
"Uncle Qin?"
Fang Xue blinked, her fresh and tender face showing confusion:
"I only know he’s a friend of my father’s, now no longer at the Spirit Pill Workshop. Senior brother, why are you asking about him?"
"I ask, you answer." Luo Zhenfeng said coldly.
"Yes." Fang Xue agreed, lowering her head.
Luo Zhenfeng further asked: "I’ve heard, this Qin Gengyun is an alchemist, has sold quite a number of pills to the Pill Talisman Tower. Do you know the details?"
This was what Luo Zhenfeng truly wanted to inquire about.
He had just visited the Pill Talisman Tower again, to ask for the name of the alchemist who had been selling high-quality Spirit Pills to the tower recently:
Qin Gengyun.
Then using his status as a steward disciple of the Zhenyang Sect, he went to the most gossip-savvy Flying Post Tower, quickly learned the background of Qin Gengyun.
This was how he learned Qin Gengyun turned out to be Fang Xue’s father’s colleague, recalling that Fang Xue requested two days off precisely because her family was hosting a banquet for friends and colleagues.
Thus he decided abruptly to visit Fang Xue’s home to probe the truth.
Just now, he attempted to subtly test Qin Gengyun in conversation, detected no issues, yet discovered Qin Gengyun’s wife was exceptionally beautiful.
This was so stunning that he momentarily remembered what his eldest sister had said.
"Xia Qinglian is a Spirit Plant Master."
A Spirit Plant Master and an Alchemist, indeed very complementary.
Instantly surprised, he took Fang Xue back to the inn and started questioning slowly.
Upon hearing his question, Fang Xue shook her head:
"Senior brother, I’ve always been cultivating at the Cultivator Spiritual Institute, unaware of events in Yunling Town."
Luo Zhenfeng nodded, waved his hand: "You may go now."
"Yes, senior brother."
After Fang Xue left, Luo Zhenfeng pulled out a Sound Transmission Talisman, relaying his findings to Ye Xiyue, then asked:
"Senior sister, if Qin Gengyun is indeed involved with remnants of the Demon Sect, Fang Xue’s family would likely also be implicated, how should they be dealt with?"
Soon Ye Xiyue transmitted back:
"Investigate first, if direct evidence is found of collusion with the Demon Sect, those involved should be executed."
Luo Zhenfeng was momentarily taken aback, then asked: "What about Junior Sister Fang?"
Ye Xiyue replied: "Those colluding with the Demon Sect, entire clans should be eradicated, no mercy."
