Chapter 356: Chapter 227: Ruin the Family, Exterminate the Clan (Part 3)

"Congratulations, Daoist Brother, congratulations! In capturing the remnants of the White Sun Sect, you have not only avenged the grievances of the deceased Daoist school students, but also demonstrated the Court’s authority. You will definitely receive a great reward!"

Daoist Chongxu exchanged a few polite words, but his thoughts lingered on a couple of promising seedlings, and he was already intent on taking his leave.

"I am stationed at Yihai; it is my duty to guard these matters. By the way, Daoist Brother Chongxu, now that we have launched the Mountain and Sea Inspection ritual, why don’t we take this opportunity to inspect the counties and villages within and around the county city to see if there are any promising seedlings."

Master Xuanji suggested.

"This..."

Daoist Chongxu felt his face twitch, a sense of ominous foreboding arising spontaneously.

The promising seedlings discovered by himself must not be taken away by Zhi Xin Temple.

"I am feeling a bit fatigued today, perhaps another day..."

The Master of Yuanyang Temple tactfully declined.

"Daoist Brother, please stay. There’s no better day than today! We still have half of the spiritual energy in our pot, that’s enough!"

Master Xuanji acted swiftly, clasped his hands, and detained Daoist Chongxu.

Then, he captured the scattered divine soul of Mr. Zhou Er into his sleeve, and casually made a gesture toward the miniaturized sand table placed on the incense table.

"Guide my spiritual light, illuminate a thousand miles! Go!"

Boom!

The spiritual energy in the government office’s large pot boiled like rolling water, erupting in crystalline light akin to a long scroll unfolding.

Shortly, as if someone was wielding a brush, painting with bold strokes, colors of varying lengths and hues began to emerge.

"Many talents among the Thirteen High Gates, those in the Second Realm of Dao Skill, those entering meditation and embracing the embryo, there are over twenty people."

Master Xuanji was employing the "Observation Candle Technique", as the "Parents Official" of Yihai Prefecture, endowed with the Dragon Court’s credentials, with a golden seal hanging above his head. Through the registered names and surnames in the Fish Scale Atlas, it was not difficult to gather promising talents.

"He Family, Feng Family, Zheng Family, Lu Family... Indeed, there are many excellent talents, all meeting the criteria to qualify for the Daoist School."

Daoist Chongxu was absent-minded, his eyes fixed on the landscape depicted by the spiritual energy. Each manifestation of color made his heart quiver.

"Five inches of white light, barely usable... Three inches of green light, average talent..."

Master Xuanji evaluated each entry as if he were an examiner reviewing students’ exams. This "Observation Candle Technique" could reveal the Taoist cultivation potential using gold, purple, green, and white lights on the exterior, each level having a highest of nine inches.

"Daoist Brother Chongxu, why does your complexion look so terrible?"

Master Xuanji suddenly turned his head to see Daoist Chongxu’s twitching eye corner and gnashing teeth.

"I just thought of... the unfitting child in the observation! Mischievous daily, it causes me grief!"

Daoist Chongxu said with frustration.

Master Xuanji felt slightly puzzled but did not delve deeply, continuing to watch.

His eyes suddenly gleamed, as bright purple light suddenly arose.

Seven inches high of purple light, instantly standing out!

"This is..."

...

...

Coming down from the pavilion ship, Bai Qi and Xu Zirong returned to the Nine Palaces Platform after completing their act. Dusk fell, and important matters like visiting Yuanyang Temple with Ah Di Bai Ming had been delayed.

Before he entered, he saw the carriage of He Jingfeng parked at the foot of the steps, this eldest son of the main family had evidently waited for quite some time.

"Brother Bai, about today’s matters in daylight..."

He Jingfeng had not directly entered the other courtyard but sat in the main hall, and only revealed himself after Bai Qi’s return.

Etiquette was fully observed, posture lowered, without a trace of arrogance.

"A trivial matter not worth mentioning, it’s all in the past.

Brother Jingfeng, you came at the perfect time. I was just thinking of taking you to see a great show, let’s go, let’s go."

Bai Qi was quite interested and unreservedly invited Xu Zirong to join him in He Jingfeng’s spacious carriage.

A great show?

What kind of great show?

He Jingfeng was stunned; with Daoist officials capturing remnants of the White Sun Sect tonight, it was already lively enough.

What other great show could there be?

Bai Qi was indifferent, casually saying:

"Nature’s door-breaking, family destruction, wiping out the entire clan. Brother Jingfeng, after tonight, one of the thirteen high gates will be less."

A chill ran down He Jingfeng’s spine, as if he had fallen into the Black Water River, eliciting a bone-chilling cold, and thereafter thought of Zhu Shou Rang.

This eldest son of the Zhu family seemed to offend Bai Qilang at noon, and didn’t last the night before dying.

Could the Tongwen Hall’s inheritor truly seek vengeance without delay?

Yet each of the thirteen gates had generations of accumulation.

Can they just collapse like this?

He Jingfeng’s mind was in turmoil, thoughts jumbled, unable to make sense of them.

Even if it’s the disciple of Ninghai Zen, to wipe out a high family overnight.

It’s not possible... right?