The transformation dissipated, and Jiang Wen stepped into the courtyard. Now, his transformation technique was becoming increasingly masterful, seemingly on the verge of a breakthrough.
Both women were in the room, and the rat-faced cultivator was still unconscious. These past few days, Yan Gongli had been using him as a test subject, force-feeding him various medicines. This caused him to look pitifully at Jiang Wen every time he woke up, begging for a chance to live.
Although this person hadn't committed any major mistakes, now was the time of the battle with Chi Yao. The matter of releasing him could only be put aside for now and dealt with later.
Li Yunshang told Jiang Wen about the situation she had recently investigated, saying that most of the wealthy merchant families in Su City were using Dispersing Spirit Water. The governor, Wei Dongliang, even had several stunningly beautiful妖精 (demons/spirits) in his backyard, spending every day laughing and enjoying themselves with him.
Speaking of this, she felt a burning anger, wishing she could kill the governor.
"As the official responsible for the city, he actually colludes with妖孽 (demons/spirits) openly, harming the people of the city. And the commander of the military is even worse, having both male and female妖精 (demons/spirits), taking Dispersing Spirit Water every day and engaging in orgies. If I wasn't afraid of leaks, this young lady would have cut him down with a sword!" Li Yunshang said indignantly, clearly very dissatisfied with the officials of Su City. As an Embroidered Uniform Guard, she also had the right to kill first and report later.
After all, in the Great Qian Dynasty, the status of cultivators was higher than that of officials. Even the ministers of the six departments of the imperial court had to humble themselves when they saw immortal cultivators. Didn't you see that Master Li of Qingzhou, who was once a vice-minister, was helpless against the ghosts and monsters in his mansion after retiring and returning home, and could only pray to gods and Buddhas himself, finally seeking his help to solve the problem.
If it weren't for the agreement between the immortal sects and the imperial court, and the Grand Divinity Palace protecting the Great Qian Dynasty, these cultivators probably wouldn't care about the lives and deaths of mortals.
Jiang Wen comforted her not to be impulsive, and to wait until they had destroyed the Joyful Workshop and captured Chi Yao, then she could wreak havoc in Su City as she pleased.
Moreover, her strength had recovered, and she even had the possibility of further advancement, so she no longer needed to fear the pursuers of the Marquis of Pingnan. At that time, she could take action freely without any worries.
"It's a deal."
Jiang Wen put away the message, took out a pen and paper, and drew more talismans. He put them away, waiting for the arrival of tomorrow.
In the Joyful Workshop, Chi Yao rested with her eyes closed. She suddenly opened her eyes and looked around suspiciously.
"Killing these scumbags is what this young lady is best at!" Li Yunshang said excitedly.
If there was an opportunity to find out the news about the masked man, Jiang Wen would have to avenge the old Taoist no matter what.
Jiang Wen reasoned that the Dispersing Spirit Water hadn't been refined for a long time, otherwise it would have eroded the surrounding areas long ago. Now, it was just using the Myriad Treasures Conference as a cover to spread this thing.
"Tomorrow at midnight, take the sword as the signal. Attack the Joyful Workshop," Su Mu sent a message.
The total attack on the Joyful Workshop was on the day of the Myriad Treasures Conference. Bai Jing sent a message saying that Chi Yao would also be back those days. After all, it would be a good day to attract customers, and she wouldn't miss it. As long as they could spread the Dispersing Spirit Water this time, the area around Su City would fall.
"It's a bit interesting. After I'm done with some things, I'll definitely go to the Imperial Capital to take a look." Jiang Wen was naturally interested in the capital of a country. Having seen the grandeur of Tai Cang and the prosperity of Su City, what kind of scenery would the Imperial Capital be? These all made him quite look forward to it. However, for him, going to the Imperial Capital was not the top priority.
Many disciples of the Orthodox God Sect came to guard and maintain the order of the immortal gathering. It is said that on the day of the conference, the Evergreen Master would also appear in the conference.
"Are you overthinking it? You're really timid. Why not give me your body and avoid this kind of apprehensive look."
He regretted not being able to protect the old Taoist back then. After all, he was still very weak at that time, and those two masked men didn't look like easy characters to deal with. Grand Master Tai Xuan probably knew this, so he sent him out.
The mountain rain is about to come and the wind is filling the building. Even the lively immortal gathering has a hint of surging omen.
"Let's go another day if there's a chance. Anyway, I believe your promise, and you can't escape the things you promised," Jiang Wen said with a smile.
So, in a night of conversation, the few people arranged a retreat. Li Yunshang's goal was to return to Ning Province. At that time, she could go back with the disciples of the Discipline Hall, and she wouldn't have to worry about being attacked on the road again.
"I've already discussed with Su Mu, and it will still be like this at that time..." Jiang Wen told the two of them about the agreement between him and Su Mu, and Li Yunshang's face also showed an excited look.
Jiang Wen stretched out his hand to her, and the two touched fists. This was a gesture that Li Yunshang learned from TV dramas, saying that it seemed heroic.
"I'm not interested in being a驸马 (imperial son-in-law), and besides, what good is it to be a驸马 (imperial son-in-law)?" Jiang Wen shook his head when he heard this. The Great Qian Emperor's selection of a son-in-law had nothing to do with him. He didn't want to be any kind of imperial son-in-law. He just wanted to cultivate the Tao, chant scriptures, do good deeds to accumulate incense merit, and cultivate the Yellow Court Scripture well. Then, he could sell materials back and forth between the two worlds, and live a carefree life. Why should he be restrained by others?
Li Yunshang's movements were stiff, and she silently retracted her hand. She lowered her head and said softly, "Are you not interested in the Imperial Capital?"
"Is that so? Then you have to come early. This young lady will definitely treat you well," Li Yunshang said with a nonchalant air.
Jiang Wen didn't laugh at her for being arrogant. After all, Li Yunshang's personality was like this. Besides, she was also a genius disciple of the Grand Divinity Palace, so she might have some trump cards.
So, they came at the right time, not too early and not too late. If they had come earlier, the Dispersing Spirit Water wouldn't have come out, and they wouldn't have been able to touch the Joyful Workshop. If they had come later, the Dispersing Spirit Water would have spread, and it would have been difficult for them to ban it. Now, it was just right to thwart the plans of these妖孽 (demons/spirits).
"Is that so?" Li Yunshang showed a forced smile on her face. She cheered up and looked at Jiang Wen, then smiled and said, "Haven't you heard recently? The Emperor is preparing to select a son-in-law, don't you want to try?"
And Jiang Wen took Yan Gongli to complete some things entrusted to him, and by the way, to find Grand Master Tai Xuan's lost daughter. After all, the old Taoist gave him the World Pearl, so he wanted to repay his kindness no matter what.
"Why do I have an ominous premonition?"
"Shut up."
Chi Yao's mouth alternated between male and female voices, and her expression was also erratic. Finally, she regained her composure and frowned as she looked at the lively scene outside.
"Could it be that I'm really overthinking it?"
