A Journey Through the Martial World After Transforming into a Loli

As for whether she should use this incident involving the thief to expand the Holy Dragon Palace's influence in Qingzhou, Lin Xuerong felt she needed to consider it further.

"Palace Master, are you still considering the Six Doors matter? I heard that they not only invited us, but also the Jielu Sword Sect, the Donglin Sect, and the Yanyu Tower. They're probably trying to cast a wide net."

Elder Sun held an unopened bamboo tube, a small bamboo tube specially prepared for carrier pigeons, which could be tied to the pigeons' legs to allow them to transmit information.

Upon seeing Elder Sun enter, Lin Xuerong sat up straight with excitement, tossing aside the letter that had already made her somewhat uncertain, and eagerly took the small bamboo tube from Elder Sun's hand.

"The latest news about Xiao Xueyi has finally arrived. Before, you suspected that her cultivation had reached the Grandmaster realm, but I still didn't quite believe it. She used to hate practicing the most. If I hadn't forced her to cultivate with me on the Cold Jade Bed, she probably wouldn't have cultivated with me. How did she suddenly become a super expert in the Grandmaster realm?"

After opening and glancing at the information written on the short note, the initial joy was quickly replaced by astonishment.

"Xueyi, Xueyi actually defeated Mondley, and even took on a disciple, winning the championship of the Young Heroes Tournament."

That's right, the information here is from the Young Heroes Gathering. After all, there's a long distance between them, so it's understandable that information wouldn't flow smoothly.

"Palace Master, the young lady is currently preparing to go to the Zhao family in Luoxie City. I wonder if you..."

"Hmph, she's still out there fooling around. Is that Ye Qin'er woman who was with her before still with her? After leaving home, instead of thinking about going home to find her sister, this girl is still out there having affairs, lingering and enjoying herself to the fullest."

Elder Sun chuckled dryly as she looked at her palace mistress, thinking to herself, "You two sisters are having a fight, and they, the lowly soldiers, are suffering because of it. And you have the nerve to criticize others?"

"Alright, I understand. But you all need to be careful. Since Xueyi's cultivation level is already so high, let her wander around outside a bit more. I will personally go and bring her back later."

Actually, she wasn't without suspicion about her younger sister's strange increase in cultivation level, but since she hadn't returned yet, she had no way to ask her.

Elder Sun naturally understood, but she had watched Lin Xueyi grow up and treated that lovely little girl like her own daughter. Seeing that the Palace Master still refused to let Lin Xueyi come back, she was somewhat anxious.

"Why don't we bring the young lady back first? We've discovered that the people from the Netherworld Ghost Valley are also following her, and she's currently in the limelight. I'm worried that those evil people might harm her."

After saying this, Elder Sun couldn't bear to look at another table that had been smashed by a slap and was lying on the ground, and he couldn't help but sigh.

"Hmph, no need. Mo Ningyan, Ruoxue, don't think you're so clever. Ruoxue Ningyan. That's probably the origin of her name. She's just that little girl Xueyi."

Upon hearing Elder Sun's words, Lin Xuerong's eyes flashed with a cold light. How dare Mo Ningyan attack her sister? Did she really think that her Netherworld Ghost Valley could fight against the Holy Dragon Palace?

However, with the people from Youming Guigu assisting the people of Shenglong Palace in protecting Lin Xueyi's safety, she will hold back for now and will naturally cause trouble for Mo Ningyan later.

Seeing his master's confident demeanor, Elder Sun knew that there was no point in continuing to persuade him. He cupped his hands and prepared to leave, but was stopped by Lin Xuerong once again.

"Have someone keep a close eye on Xueyi's whereabouts and make sure she is safe. If anything seems amiss, have Xueyi come back immediately. Remember, Xueyi's safety is the top priority."

At this moment, Lin Xuerong glanced at Elder Sun, waiting for her to persuade her one more time so that she could take the opportunity to bring her younger sister back, thus completely eliminating any covetous glances from others.

However, Elder Sun did not get the meaning. Instead, he formally cupped his hands, said "I understand," and turned to leave.

Seeing this, Lin Xuerong could only sigh helplessly. When would this little girl finally come home? Before, she secretly ran away from home when no one was paying attention, and no one even knew how she left.

But then she suddenly appeared in Binzhou. Originally, she wanted to bring this girl back, but the thought that she had secretly left without saying goodbye made her very unhappy. Especially after Mo Ningyan appeared, she became even more unhappy.

So they repeatedly refused to welcome her back to the Holy Dragon Palace. But if, if someone had been willing to persuade her a little more, she would have had a way out and could have brought Xueyi back. However, why didn't anyone try to persuade her?

She ran her fingers over the note in her hand that contained information about Lin Xueyi's recent situation. She was happy but also surprised. Putting everything else aside, as Xueyi's older sister, they used to eat at the same table, sleep in the same bed, and even take showers together.

She knew perfectly well what level of cultivation her sister possessed. Perhaps she had some extraordinary encounters while traveling outside. As the older sister, she should be happy for her younger sister's achievements, but deep down, she was very unwilling to believe it.

This strange sense of complexity and entanglement left Lin Xuerong unable to see her own heart clearly for a time.

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Main text: Chapter 115 Roche City

Looking towards the city gate, there were red flags waving, crowds of people, gongs and drums, and firecrackers. Well, none of Zhao Yuxuan's fantasies existed; not a trace of them appeared.

At this moment, he was riding someone else's white horse, leading a long caravan, and slowly walked into the gates of Roche City, which was completely different from what he had initially imagined.

He originally thought that since he won first place in the Young Heroes Tournament, the martial arts forces of Luoxie City should at least come here to welcome him. However, his ideals were lofty, but reality was harsh.

Not only did no one from those powerful factions come to greet him, but even his own family members were left unattended. This was something Zhao Yuxuan found very incomprehensible. He was quite famous in the martial arts world, so why was no one paying any attention to him?

As for Lin Xueyi in the carriage, she didn't feel anything about it. She always preferred quiet and disliked communicating with the leaders of various martial arts forces. If it weren't for politeness, she would have driven them all away.

So the fact that no one came to greet her made Lin Xueyi feel extremely comfortable. She opened the car window and was looking at the stalls and shops on both sides of the road in Luoshe City.

Although she had been to cities more than once or twice, this was the first time she had encountered a large city like Luo Xie City. Moreover, Ye Qin'er had previously explained to her the superior geographical location of Luo Xie City.

Not far to the north is the Luo River, which runs east to west, making water transportation extremely convenient. Going downstream, one can trade with the three states downstream, while going upstream, one can trade with Shu State, especially Shu brocade, which is famous throughout the world.

To the south lies Qingzhou and Binzhou, while to the north are Yuanzhou and Zhongzhou, making its geographical location extremely advantageous.

In addition, the vast plains surrounding Luojiang provide a natural advantage for agriculture, with fertile soil and excellent irrigation. What is even more valuable is that Luojiang has rarely experienced flooding since ancient times, which has led to the rapid development of agriculture and fisheries on both sides.

As for the city itself, the Zhao family's iron smelting and weapons, the Sun family's textiles and armor, and other forces such as food, lodging, and escort agencies all contributed to making Luo Xie City extremely prosperous. It can be said that it is one of the few super-large cities in the entire Kyushu.

"With a population of one million, it can be said that the area is so dense that it can create a dense canopy. Even when walking on the street, Lin Xueyi can clearly feel the crowds of pedestrians."

Seeing Lin Xueyi curiously observing the bustling street outside, Ye Qin'er pointed out a shop with a large iron sign on one side of the street.

"That's your eldest apprentice's blacksmith shop. It's said that they can make not only ironware but also weapons. How about we go take a look and get a feel for your apprentice's status in the family?"

Although she heard Ye Qin'er's words, they held no appeal for Lin Xueyi, who was leaning against the car window with her hands cupping her cheeks.

"Given my apprentice's character, what kind of status could he possibly have at home? Even if we went there, we probably wouldn't be welcomed; instead, we'd likely be met with disdain."

So, just how much resentment does this girl harbor towards Zhao Yuxuan? In her eyes, how utterly despicable is this rising star of Qingzhou who won the Young Heroes Tournament?

"What, did I say something wrong? Can he withstand one of my palm strikes? Or can he fight me to a draw? He can't do either, so why should I think highly of him?"

For a moment, Ye Qin'er actually found these words to be quite reasonable, and she was completely speechless. But the premise was, was this even human language? Especially after hearing the following words.

"Someone who can't even beat a child like me who hasn't even reached adulthood yet has the nerve to talk about himself? Does he have the nerve to expect others to think highly of him?"

These words were spoken with such confidence that Ye Qin'er was completely dumbfounded. She really wanted to say that by your standards, there are probably very few people in the entire martial arts world who are qualified to be looked up to.

Hearing his master's words, Zhao Yuxuan, standing outside the carriage, couldn't help but shake his head with a wry smile. He knew his master was very strict with him, but he hadn't expected her to be this strict. As the saying goes, a good teacher produces excellent students; his master's strictness naturally stemmed from her hope that he could reach even greater heights. As her disciple, he certainly couldn't let her down.

After straightening the black pot on his back, Zhao Yuxuan felt that it was no longer heavy enough. He decided to have someone forge a heavier one when he got home, so that he could make his cultivation more efficient.

"Hey? Sister Qin'er, look over there! What are those women doing at the door? It's clearly marked as a restaurant... Um, Sister Qin'er, why are you covering my eyes?"

Yan Chun Lou, Lin Xueyi looked at the tall wooden building, clearly decorated as a restaurant, with several young and beautiful women in front of the door. They didn't seem like greeters. But before she could see clearly, her hands tightly covered her mouth.

"That's not something you can see, nor is it something you can touch, understand?"

Of course, Ye Qin'er wasn't referring to Yan Chun Lou, but rather to the women downstairs—women who looked like prostitutes. How could she let Lin Xueyi, such an innocent young girl, see them?

Lin Xueyi said she didn't understand why at all, and even after protesting, she saw Ye Qin'er's angry expression and finally gave in.

"Okay, I understand, I won't go see it, alright?"

"It's good that you know. You're still young, so it's best if you don't get involved in some things."

Lin Xueyi pouted. She's still young? The combined age of the two worlds is older than her, okay? Fine, I won't tell you then. Judging from her reaction, how can I face a nerdy guy who's been thoroughly influenced by the internet age?

However, since there are brothels-like establishments in Luoshe City, she could go and have some fun there. But this time, she must be fully prepared to go out and absolutely cannot be discovered again.

There's a saying, "You forget the lesson after the meal," and Lin Xueyi was perfectly embodying this fine tradition. She was already thinking about finding an opportunity to go to those places and have some fun.

However, she didn't notice the knowing look that Ye Qin'er had in her eyes when she looked at her.

Main text: Chapter 116 The Zhao Family's Welcome

The crowded streets slowed Lin Xueyi and her group's movements within Luo Xie City, but also allowed her to appreciate the various shops and stalls along the street. The dazzling array of goods and the various street performers delighted Lin Xueyi.

Ye Qin'er was naturally very happy to see how much Lin Xueyi liked it. She made up her mind that if she had time tomorrow, she would take her out for a good look around. It had been a long time since she had seen Lin Xueyi with such a happy smile.

"Master, the Zhao family's residence in Luoxie City is just ahead. There may be a lot of people, so please bear with us."

After walking through streets teeming with people, we finally arrived at the corner of Luo Xie City occupied by the Zhao family. Here, the crowds were no longer as large as before.

Therefore, Lin Xueyi and her group quickened their pace considerably. Before long, Zhao Yuxuan saw that his front door was already full of people, probably all there to welcome him. After all, he had brought honor to the Zhao family and was now considered the most promising disciple of the Zhao family.

So Zhao Yuxuan excitedly told his master, "Master, my family has come out to greet me. It seems that my current cultivation level is finally good enough to be noticed by them."

Seeing her apprentice so excited, Lin Xueyi unusually refrained from criticizing him. After all, this was someone who had always been looked down upon, and she was excited that he could finally hold his head high. She wouldn't do anything to annoy people.

Seemingly surprised that he hadn't heard his master's sarcastic remarks, Zhao Yuxuan felt a little dazed. For some reason, he felt a little disoriented, or perhaps he was actually looking forward to hearing his master's soft voice mocking him.

However, this was not the time for him to think about these things. When the Zhao family saw the convoy, the important figures, such as the patriarch and the elders, all came over excitedly.

Seeing this, Zhao Yuxuan naturally straightened his clothes and, amidst the excited expressions and welcoming cheers of the crowd, dismounted and walked towards his father.

"Father... your child..."

"Get out of the way, don't block the way. Don't you know we have important guests at home? I'll talk to you about your matter when we get home."

This was Zhao's father's relatively polite reply. As for the elders, although they were quite satisfied with Zhao Yuxuan, they still looked at him with disdain for his lack of tact this time.

"Zhao Shouting, the head of the Zhao family of Luoxie City, and his family members respectfully welcome Master Lin's arrival."

"Huh?"

Zhao Shouting and the others, who were eagerly anticipating what the girl inside the carriage would say, only heard a surprised exclamation.

"Um, you didn't come to welcome... mmm..."

Lin Xueyi really wanted to say, "Aren't you here to welcome Zhao Yuxuan?", but Ye Qin'er covered her mouth with both hands to stop her from saying what she was about to say. If she said it, it would really be a blow to her heart.

Even so, Zhao Yuxuan could only smile wryly. Faced with this situation, he really didn't know what to say. He couldn't very well say that his master was wrong. Actually, it was also his fault. He had been getting along with his master all along and found that she was just like a little girl, completely lacking the temperament of a grandmaster. Over time, he had overlooked the existence of a grandmaster by his side.

But others are different. He is just a rising star in his family, and compared to a master who has become a grandmaster and is at the top of the martial arts world, he is still far behind.

Moreover, if this grandmaster were to casually mention in the martial arts world that she had been mistreated while staying at the Zhao family's residence, many forces would naturally choose to use the Zhao family's names to cultivate a good relationship with her.

As for other forces, even if they don't get involved, they probably won't risk offending a Grandmaster to help them. That's the biggest danger of a Grandmaster.

You don't need to do anything; just open your mouth, and many people will naturally fawn over you and do things for you. And what you give in return might be an empty promise that you'll never use in your lifetime.

"I'm saying, aren't you really going to go and see your family's rising star?" Lin Xueyi suddenly felt a little sorry for her apprentice. How could she be so unlucky? She finally returned home in glory, only to be ignored like this at her own doorstep.

The little head peeked out of the car window, looking at her apprentice who was already disheveled in the wind. Well, Lin Xueyi laughed rather unkindly. It wasn't that she hadn't been trained, but the scene really made her unable to resist.

As for Ye Qin'er inside the car, she was initially covering her mouth, but after she let go, she saw Ye Qin'er's lips parted in a wide smile.

"Since Master Lin has arrived, we should all welcome him. My son's matter is a small matter, and since he is Master Lin's disciple, the master should come first and the disciple second."

Zhao Shouting's words weren't entirely without merit; at least no one around him objected, and Ye Qin'er nodded in agreement.

Lin Xueyi, who had absolutely no concept of the status of a Grandmaster, felt somewhat bewildered at this moment, but she was still somewhat satisfied.

Lin Xueyi, who jumped down from the carriage, was finally able to take a full look at the Zhao family's mansion. If she had to sum it up in one word, it would be "big." Yes, it was big. The Zhao family's mansion alone was comparable to a large residential complex. No, it was more than one large residential complex.

This size reminded Lin Xueyi of a term she had learned in her history book—"powerful clans."