My Taoist buddy has practiced surrogacy

Chapter 1216: Return
She seemed to be practicing some kind of martial arts, and there was a faint spiritual energy around her. Zhou Xing was attracted by her beauty and temperament, and couldn't help but walk closer.

At this moment, the woman suddenly turned her head and her eyes met Zhou Xing's. A hint of surprise and vigilance flashed in her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure.

"Who are you? Why are you here?" the woman asked in a clear and pleasant voice.

Zhou Xing came back to his senses and quickly bowed, saying, "I am Zhou Xing, a disciple of the Haoqing Sect. I went down the mountain to practice today and accidentally got lost here. Please forgive me, young lady."

The woman nodded slightly and introduced herself: "My name is Ling Xue, and I am a practitioner in Miyu Mountain. Since you are lost, why don't you rest here for a while."

Zhou Xing was very grateful and found a place to sit down by the lake. He and Ling Xue talked about their respective cultivation experiences and observations, and gradually became familiar with each other. However, he didn't know that he had mistakenly entered the illusion created by Ling Xue...

As time went by, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue's conversation became more and more in-depth. He found that Ling Xue was not only beautiful and intelligent, but also had unique insights into the way of cultivation. The two chatted more and more, as if they had forgotten the passage of time.

However, at this moment, Zhou Xing suddenly felt dizzy. He shook his head, trying to stay awake, but the scenery in front of him became more and more blurred. He tried hard to grab something, but found himself trapped in an invisible vortex, unable to extricate himself.

"Miss Ling Xue..." Zhou Xing shouted with difficulty, but his voice seemed to be swallowed up in the air.

When he opened his eyes again, he found himself in a completely unfamiliar environment. This was a bustling market, with people coming and going, and it was very lively. Zhou Xing looked around in confusion, not knowing how he got here.

He tried to find Ling Xue, but there was no sign of her in the crowd. Zhou Xing's heart tightened, realizing that he might have fallen into some kind of illusion. He tried to use the magic formula taught by the sect to break the illusion, but no matter how hard he tried, he could not get out of the predicament.

After wandering in the illusion for a long time, Zhou Xing gradually felt exhausted. He began to doubt whether he would have a chance to return to the real world. At this moment, a familiar voice sounded in his ears: "Brother Zhou Xing..."

He looked back and saw Ling Xue standing in front of him with a smile. Her face was still beautiful and refined, but there was a hint of teasing in her eyes.

After experiencing the baptism of the economic crisis, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue's business empire not only did not fall, but became even more indestructible. Their cooperation has reached a new height, and every decision is particularly cautious and bold. They began to get involved in more fields, from silk to porcelain, from tea to spices, all of which reflect their accurate grasp of market trends and fearlessness in facing risks.

On a sunny morning, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue sat in the study, with maps covering the entire table. They were planning an unprecedented cross-border trade operation. If successful, this operation would bring them unprecedented wealth and prestige. However, this was also an adventure full of unknowns and dangers. They needed to cross the vast ocean, cross mountains and ridges, and trade with merchants from foreign countries.

The preparations lasted for months, and they assembled a team of the most elite crew members and the smartest businessmen. The night before departure, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue stood on the deck, looking at the starry night sky, their hearts filled with anticipation and anxiety. They knew that this journey would be the most important decision in their lives.

After sailing for months, the fleet finally reached their destination. Here, they encountered various challenges: language barriers, different customs, and even political obstacles. However, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue overcame these difficulties one by one with their wisdom and courage. Their goods were very popular in the foreign market and they made huge profits.

When they returned with a full load, the entire imperial capital was shaken. Zhou Xing and Ling Xue's names became legends, and their stories inspired countless people to bravely pursue their dreams. They not only earned themselves the title of "imperial merchants", but also set an insurmountable benchmark for later merchants.

With the great success of transnational trade, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue's careers reached their peak. Their business empire spread all over the world, and whether it was silk from the East or treasures from the West, they were all under their control. Their fleet became the overlord of the sea, and everyone knew about it. Zhou Xing and Ling Xue's names had become a symbol of wealth and power.

However, for Zhou Xing, all these achievements meant more than just personal glory. He always remembered his dream - to change the world with the power of business. Therefore, he began to implement a series of charitable programs and social reform measures. He donated money to support education, built bridges and roads, and improved people's livelihood, so that ordinary people could also enjoy the fruits of business development.

Ling Xue was not far behind, and she used her influence to promote the education and status of women. She opened a girls' school, encouraged women to go out of their homes and participate in social activities, and showed that women could also succeed in business. Zhou Xing and Ling Xue's efforts gradually changed the face of society, and they became heroes in people's hearts.

At a grand celebration, the emperor personally awarded Zhou Xing and Ling Xue the title of "Imperial Merchant" in recognition of their great contributions to the country's economic development. At this moment, all the hardships and challenges turned into sweet fruits.

Skinny and cunning.

"Ms. Ling Xue! Why are you here?" Zhou Xing asked in surprise.

Ling Xue chuckled and said, "This is the illusion I created! How is it? Isn't it interesting?"

Zhou Xing said with a wry smile: "It is interesting, but I want to know how to leave here and return to reality."

Ling Xue blinked and said, "This is easy. As long as you can pass my test, I will let you out."

Ling Xue's words surprised and intrigued Zhou Xing. He didn't know what kind of test this seemingly gentle woman would set for him, but he knew he had to accept the challenge to find his way home.

"Okay, Miss Lingxue, please tell me what kind of test I need to pass." Zhou Xing said solemnly.

Ling Xue smiled slightly and stretched out her finger to lightly touch Zhou Xing's forehead. Suddenly, a cool feeling flooded into his mind. He closed his eyes and felt a strong force surging in his body, as if to break through all the restraints. When he opened his eyes again, he found himself in a completely unfamiliar environment - a secret place full of dangers and opportunities. There are all kinds of monsters and traps in this secret place. If you are not careful, you will die here. But at the same time, there are also rich spiritual herbs and treasures here, which is undoubtedly a huge treasure for practitioners. Zhou Xing knew that this was the first test set by Ling Xue for him - survival and treasure hunting.

He took a deep breath to adjust his state and then began to explore this secret place carefully. He used the body movement and swordsmanship taught by the sect to deal with the monsters while also looking for those precious spiritual herbs and treasures. In this process, he constantly challenged his own limits and improved his strength and cultivation.

After a lot of hard work, Zhou Xing finally found a few rare spiritual herbs and some treasures. He carefully put away the harvest and continued to explore the secret realm. He knew that this was only the first test set by Ling Xue and there would be more challenges waiting for him. But he was no longer afraid and was full of confidence and courage to meet every challenge.

During this process, Zhou Xing gradually understood Ling Xue's intentions - she was not trying to embarrass him but wanted him to train himself in actual combat and improve his strength and cultivation. At the same time, he also felt Ling Xue's care and expectations for him - she hoped that he could become a real strong man to protect everything he cherished.

So Zhou Xing worked harder to face every challenge and constantly break through his own limits. In battle, he learned how to use wisdom and courage to defeat the enemy; in difficult situations, he learned how to stay calm and optimistic to face all difficulties; in setbacks, he learned how to persist and fight until the last moment and never give up hope...

In this way, Zhou Xing continued to grow stronger and more confident in the challenges. Ling Xue also silently watched his growth and gave him some guidance and help from time to time so that he could improve his strength and cultivation faster.

Finally one day when Zhou Xing opened his eyes again, he found himself back to the familiar lake and Ling Xue was standing in front of him with a smile, waiting for his return.

The spring breeze blows through Shanshui Village, and everything revives and becomes green. The flowers in the orchard are blooming, and the willow trees by the pond have sprouted new green buds. Zhou Xing and Ling Xue's live broadcast room has become one of the most popular places in the village, attracting tourists and buyers from all over every day.

In this vibrant season, Shanshui Village held its first online live broadcast festival. Villagers put their products in the live broadcast room, from fresh vegetables and fruits to exquisite handicrafts, each of which carries the villagers' hope and sweat. Zhou Xing and Ling Xue, as the initiators and hosts of the event, were busy making sure everything went smoothly.

The once prosperous capital city is now only silent. Zhou Xing, the once powerful prince, was ruthlessly deprived of all his glory due to a sudden false accusation and embarked on a long journey of exile to the frontier. His back stretched out in the sunset, looking lonely and desolate.

Along the way, Zhou Xing's heart gradually grew colder as he endured the wind, frost, rain and snow. He didn't understand why he had fallen into such a situation, and he didn't understand why those who had once greeted him with a smile had become so hateful overnight. His heart was filled with doubts and anger, but he had nowhere to vent his anger.

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One day, it was already late in the evening, and Zhou Xing was walking exhausted on the rugged mountain road. Suddenly, there was a rapid sound of horse hooves, and several men in black appeared in front of him like ghosts. They held sharp swords and had fierce eyes. They were obviously assassins who came to take his life.

Although Zhou Xing was a skilled martial artist, his physical strength had long since declined after a long period of exile. He fought back vigorously, but was ultimately defeated and stabbed in the vitals by a sword, falling in a pool of blood.

Just when Zhou Xing thought he was about to die, a gentle figure appeared in his sight. It was a peasant girl named Ling Xue. Seeing that Zhou Xing was seriously injured, she rescued him without hesitation and brought him back to her hut.

Although Ling Xue's hut was simple, it was warm and comfortable. She carefully cleaned Zhou Xing's wound, applied herbal medicine, and boiled some medicine for him to drink. Under her careful care, Zhou Xing's injury gradually improved.

During the days of recuperation, Zhou Xing developed a deep gratitude towards Ling Xue. He never thought that he would meet such a kind woman when he was at his lowest point. He began to take the initiative to talk to Ling Xue and learn about her life and experiences.

Ling Xue told Zhou Xing that she lost her parents when she was young and lived alone in this remote mountain village. Although she had never been to school, she had a kind and tenacious heart. She reclaimed wasteland with her own hands, planted crops, and lived a simple and fulfilling life.

After hearing this, Zhou Xing couldn't help but sigh in his heart: There is such a wonderful woman in this world! He felt more and more that meeting Ling Xue was a gift from God.

As time went by, the feelings between Zhou Xing and Ling Xue became deeper and deeper. They worked together, chatted together, and shared each other's happiness and sorrow. Zhou Xing found that he had fallen deeply in love with this kind and beautiful woman.

However, just when Zhou Xing was immersed in this wonderful time, a secret decree from the capital broke the peace. It turned out that after the emperor learned the truth about Zhou Xing being framed, he felt deeply guilty and decided to recall him back to the capital to restore his position.

After Zhou Xing received the secret decree, he felt mixed emotions. He was happy to return to the capital to clear himself of the grievances, but he was reluctant to leave Ling Xue, the woman he loved deeply. He knew that once he returned to the capital, he would be involved in the disputes and power struggles in the palace, and he would no longer be able to live such a peaceful and beautiful life.

Ling Xue saw Zhou Xing's entanglement and reluctance, so she quietly packed his luggage and prepared to send him off. In her heart, although she was reluctant to let Zhou Xing leave, she hoped that he could restore his reputation and live the life he deserved.

On the day of separation, Zhou Xing hugged Ling Xue tightly, tears welling up in his eyes. He promised: "Ling Xue, when I return to Beijing, I will definitely come back to find you. I will spend the rest of my life protecting you and loving you."

Ling Xue nodded with tears in her eyes. She believed what Zhou Xing said and was looking forward to his return.

After Zhou Xing returned to the capital, he was immediately caught up in the changing situation in the palace. With his wisdom and courage, he gradually exposed the conspiracy and tricks of those who framed him, and finally successfully cleared himself of the grievances.

However, the struggle in the palace is endless. Although Zhou Xing has restored his reputation and status, he also knows that he cannot take it lightly. He must always be vigilant to protect himself and those around him from harm.

During this process, Zhou Xing never forgot Ling Xue. He often sent people to visit her and sent her gold, silver, treasures and precious medicinal materials. He also wrote letters to her personally to express his thoughts and concerns.

When Ling Xue received Zhou Xing's letter and gift, her heart was filled with warmth and touching. She knew that Zhou Xing had not forgotten her, nor had he given up their relationship.