Sheng Fu

Chapter 1017 A Small Fire in the Quiet
Vast City, inside the City Lord's Mansion.

Jing Peiyao sat alone on the throne that symbolized power. In recent days, all the major and minor affairs of state had been handled by Jing Peiyao. However, with the existence of soul masters such as Gu Yu in Haomiao City, the so-called major and minor affairs of state did not affect Jing Peiyao's state of mind.

In addition, there's an experienced veteran like Li Hongshan in charge.

Even if a fool sat on the throne that symbolizes power, nothing would go wrong.

After Yuwen Jun left, there had to be someone to support the family.

Jing Peiyao was the most suitable person for the job. In fact, during the period when Jing Peiyao was handling daily government affairs, she did not show any great skill.

Because they are all extremely simple administrative matters.

In fact, after many memorials were submitted, Jing Peiyao only needed to stamp them, without having to worry about anything.

Suddenly, the void surged, and Yuwen Jun arrived.

Looking at Jing Peiyao sitting on the throne of the city lord, Yuwen Jun was momentarily dazed and inexplicably wanted to laugh.

Jing Peiyao was very serious, her spine was very straight, and a sacred aura emanated from her brows.

"It seems this position suits you well," Yuwen Jun joked with a smile.

Jing Peiyao blinked slightly, not expecting Yuwen Jun to suddenly return. She subconsciously got up to serve tea and water to this host who had come from afar. Yuwen Jun simply waved his hand and then teleported to sit down next to Jing Peiyao.

"What's wrong? There seems to be a sense of unease in your expression?" Jing Peiyao asked softly, her obsidian-like eyes fixed on Yuwen Jun.

Yuwen Jun smiled faintly and said calmly, "Things are more complicated than I imagined. Many large fish that were hiding deep underwater are gradually surfacing."

"The Northern Seven-Character Quatrains and the Southern Five-Character Quatrains have both joined the camp of the new policy."

"The public opinion situation is very favorable for us."

"But it's just public opinion. There's a Purple Gold Alliance that controls the economic lifeline of the entire human race."

"We don't yet know how many experts are in the Purple Gold Alliance."

"At least one thing is certain: there are many powerful experts who have gone into hiding and are on the side of the aristocratic families."

Jing Peiyao listened attentively, and gradually her brows furrowed.

“These people didn’t show up during the war, but when it’s time to divide the spoils, they suddenly reappear. It’s really hateful,” Jing Peiyao said through gritted teeth.

The thought that all the hard work of ordinary people throughout their lives, and all that they have created, has turned into delicacies on the tables of a very few, fueled Jing Peiyao's burning anger.

When Jing Peiyao was a child, her family had a very hard life.

In the fields and villages, people often say that there are people in the world who can have everything without suffering.

In fact, there really are such people.

It is precisely because there are too many people like this that most people suffer.

People who do nothing yet enjoy a life of luxury often sing praises of suffering and proclaim that hard work and perseverance are correct and noble.

Jing Peiyao felt disgusted, but unfortunately, the Flowing Snow in her hand wasn't sharp enough.

Seeing this, Yuwen Jun smiled knowingly and said, "There's no need to be so angry. Behind every beneficiary, there are ancestors who fought to the death to support them."

"We are only trying to change the situation, not kill people."

"Next, I will take Xiaoli to the Chaos Space to investigate some things."

"Based on my speculation, the Purple Gold Alliance may have a powerful expert from the Chaos Space backing it up."

"Furthermore, we know very little about the chaotic space and need to investigate it thoroughly."

"Remember, no matter what difficult battles I encounter next, you must stabilize the situation in the three cities of the Divine Realm." Jing Peiyao said with a confident look, "Don't worry, I will take care of the rear for you."

"I will even go into battle for you."

Upon hearing this, Yuwen Jun burst out laughing and said, "There's no need for such sentimentality. Your current task is to oversee the overall situation, not to fight to the death."

"Even if we fight to the death, you're only at the Returning Origin Realm."

Jing Peiyao was slightly taken aback, looked at Yuwen Jun seriously, and remained silent.

Seeing this, Yuwen Jun smiled tactfully and said, "Maintain the appearance of being in charge, don't work too hard. If you look tired, you'll give yourself away."

Jing Peiyao remained silent for a long time, as if an emotion was about to burst forth...

"I'm leaving now," Yuwen Jun said softly.

Just as Jing Peiyao was about to respond, Yuwen Jun had already vanished. The Empress's successor's lips twitched slightly as she said, "Who do you think you are?"

"Indeed, those who cultivate the Chaos Emperor Qi do have a much greater presence and are no longer the same as before."

Not far from the city lord's mansion, in a secluded courtyard, the decorations are exquisite and the layout is symmetrical. In the middle of the courtyard, there is a small pond where various fish swim, exuding a sense of vitality.

This is the small courtyard where Liu Qinghua and Dugu Li lived.

Occasionally, Wu Mi would come here to spar with Dugu Li. For the time being, the two had not yet determined a winner, and Liu Qinghua could not judge who was stronger.

However, Liu Qinghua knew that she was the weakest one...

Beside the pond, Dugu Li and Liu Qinghua sat cross-legged, listening to the subtle sounds of the water flowing, their breaths resonating slightly with the current—a unique breathing technique of the Xuanzong lineage of Taoism.

After spending a long time with Dugu Li, Liu Qinghua naturally absorbed some of the profound Taoist teachings, though his mastery of them was not high.

Before they knew it, Yuwen Jun appeared opposite them.

Seeing the two young women cultivating like this, Yuwen Jun also perked up. He didn't find it funny; instead, his eyes sharpened as he carefully examined the two of them.

Calm down, yet not completely calm down.

It is integrated with all things in the world, yet it is independent of all things in the world.

This method of cultivation is similar to that of the dragon race, but in comparison, the Taoist method of cultivation is naturally more profound and subtle.

Suddenly, Dugu Li sensed something, opened her eyes in an instant, and a sharp glint flashed in her eyes.

This was pure and sharp, without the slightest impurity. This gaze seemed capable of cleaving space. Upon realizing that Yuwen Jun had arrived, Dugu Li's eyes softened instantly, becoming as harmless and innocent as ever.

This was the first time Yuwen Jun had witnessed Dugu Li's charm like this. He found it amusing, as the word "quiet" contained the word "struggle," which was fully embodied in Dugu Li.

As Dugu Li awoke, Liu Qinghua immediately sensed a slight disturbance in the atmosphere beside him. He instinctively opened his eyes and, upon seeing Yuwen Jun, said with a hint of annoyance, "Junior Brother, what is the meaning of this? Why are you acting so suspiciously?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Liu Qinghua thrust his sword towards Yuwen Jun's throat in an instant.

Yuwen Jun paid no attention to his senior sister's petty antics. He slightly raised his hand, and a clang was heard. The sword energy released by Liu Qinghua shattered the ground, and fine ripples immediately appeared in the small pond.

"The gap is huge, Senior Sister needs to cultivate diligently," Yuwen Jun said deliberately, trying to put her down.

Liu Qinghua slightly curled her lips, feigning a disdainful expression.

"Xiao Li has to come with me; she won't be back for a while," Yuwen Jun said softly.

Liu Qinghua was taken aback, then looked at Dugu Li and smiled, saying, "You are still more useful."

"My junior brother never thinks of me when he does things."

Dugu Li blushed slightly and said somewhat awkwardly, "Perhaps the time is not right yet."