Chapter 15 The Gears of Fate Turn

Chapter 15 The Gears of Fate Turn

Following Lou Yuqing's thoughts, Si Nidie looked over and saw that the corner was empty and seemingly deserted.

Could it be hidden inside?

"Senior sister, did you hear the sound too?" Lou Yuqing turned her head and saw Si Nidie's appearance, so she couldn't help but ask.

Si Nidie scratched her head, saying uncertainly, "It seems so."

She was so focused on listening to her own thoughts that she didn't notice anything else.

Around the corner of the auditorium is a long corridor leading to the main hall of law enforcement, the third district, and other areas—in other words, an internal passageway.

Kui Houming was standing in a blind spot, so they couldn't see him unless they came over.

Hearing Xiaolou and Xiaosi's conversation, he felt a little embarrassed. Before sending a message to his master, he cast a soundproof spell, but after his master cut off the first message, he subconsciously withdrew the spell.

When he communicated with his master for the second time, he forgot to use magic again, and his voice was transmitted.

"It's me."

After a moment of panic, Wei Houming regained his composure, calmly walked to the front of the crowd, and preemptively asked, "Xiao Si, how is your copying of the sect rules?"

Wozao (a type of plant)!

Si Nidie screamed inwardly. She never expected that Captain Wei was hiding there eavesdropping. How cunning!

Fortunately, she didn't say anything outrageous.

Thinking of this, Si Nidie breathed a sigh of relief, then suddenly tensed up again.

No, Captain Wei is always decisive and efficient, he wouldn't do something so roundabout. Could it be that he also heard his junior sister's thoughts?

Si Nidie suddenly looked at Wei Houming.

One breath, two breaths, three breaths...

Kui Houming remained calm and composed.

But this was precisely his biggest weakness, Si Nidie thought to herself. Under normal circumstances, Captain Wei would have already told her to answer the question, and wouldn't have had the time to stare at her for so long.

"I can finish copying it right away, and the quality is guaranteed," Si Nidie said quickly, her mind racing.

She had been thinking about how to subtly tell Captain Wei without exposing herself, but now it seemed that the person in question already knew, so there was no need for her to say anything.

However, there was something my junior sister didn't mention.

—His Dao heart was shattered, and he became a useless person!

This is the tragic ending of Captain Kui in the heartfelt words.

After the junior sister finished speaking, she kept finding ways to curse Captain Wei's family, but she didn't explain why Captain Wei ended up like this.

What heinous crime did that family commit?

Kui Houming didn't care. He had already sentenced his so-called parents and brother to death in his heart, treating them as strangers.

"Not bad, your copying speed is getting faster and faster. No one in the Enforcement Hall can match you. This can be considered one of your specialties," Wei Houming said indifferently.

Si Nidie: "..."

Is this praise or criticism?

"Well, we should always look on the bright side," Si Nidie said modestly. "Hehe, it's just so-so."

Now it was Kui Houming's turn to be speechless.

After a few days apart, Xiao Si's skin has become even thicker.

While the two were talking, Lou Yuqing appeared honest, but in reality, she was genuinely startled.

How could Captain Wei be like the elusive homeroom teacher, silently ambushing us at the corner?

Lou Yuqing shuddered as she recalled the fear of being controlled during her school years.

Kui Houming's gaze fell on her, a look of gratitude flashing in his eyes, but it was quickly hidden.

"Xiao Lou, how are you adjusting to the auditorium? Feel free to tell me if you have any questions. Don't be shy, okay?" Kui Houming's tone was incredibly gentle.

Lou Yuqing: Have I seen a ghost?

She glanced at Wei Houming in disbelief and found that his expression was different from his usual seriousness; he had become more approachable.

Lou Yuqing was somewhat flattered and waved her hand, saying, "No, I'm doing quite well."

Kui Houming nodded and said, "That's good."

After saying that, he turned and left.

Lou Yuqing breathed a sigh of relief. Suddenly, Wei Houming stopped and turned around, saying, "Would you like to come to the Hall of Law Enforcement? I can transfer you here. You have good aptitude, and I want to train you personally."

Shrimp?

No!

Lou Yuqing was severely frightened. She crossed her arms in front of her and said bluntly, "I'm sorry, I can only decline."

Is Captain Wei possessed by an evil spirit?

How did he see that she had potential to be nurtured?

If she were transferred to Captain Wei's command, wouldn't her dream of being a lazy bum be shattered?

Thinking about this, Lou Yuqing felt a chill run down her spine.

"Okay." Wei Houming regretfully gave up. He had originally wanted to repay Xiaolou in this way, but unfortunately she didn't seem interested in it.

Fortunately, he still has four years left in his term at the Hall of Law Enforcement. During this period, as long as Xiaolou remains in the Hall of Law Enforcement, there is no need to worry about her not being protected.

If Gu Bugai is the true form of Master Zixiao, then what is the identity of the small building that entered the auditorium with him?

Kui Houming silently looked at Gu Bugai, a bad feeling creeping into his heart.

Gu Bugai replied calmly via telepathy, "She is my last disciple; you need not trouble yourself."

Kui Houming: "..." His premonition came true.

He himself felt that he was being incredibly arrogant to say he would take care of the other's disciple in front of his master.

With my uncle here, who would let Xiaolou suffer any injustice?

However, this raises a new problem: Xiao Lou is a generation higher than him, and is of the same generation as his master.

He shouldn't be called Xiaolou, he should be called...

—Uncle Lou?

Kui Houming looked strange.

Even someone with his level of intelligence couldn't help but feel awkward.

But he was a law-abiding person after all, and immediately decided to change the way he was addressed.

"As usual."

Gu Bugai saw through his thoughts and immediately stopped him. If he were to shout it out, his identity would definitely not be hidden, and the avatar would lose its meaning.

Kui Houming decisively replied, "Okay."

At this point, even the rules had to give way before Grandmaster Zixiao.

On the other side, Lou Yuqing felt relieved. She didn't want to be scolded like a grandson by Captain Wei. Just look at the treatment of the law enforcement disciples and you'll know that Captain Wei is exceptionally strict with them.

In comparison, his attitude towards the students in the auditorium was remarkably amiable.

If she knew that Wei Houming was doing this to repay a debt of gratitude, I wonder what she would think.

Lou Yuqing would probably think he was repaying kindness with enmity.

Si Nidie looked left and right, and seeing that no one was bringing up the topic, she said anxiously, "Captain Wei, I heard that you have found your biological parents."

We can't let that family get away with it.

Lou Yuqing's eyes lit up.

[Has the gears of fate begun to turn? However, this is somewhat different from what the system showed. It said that they personally came to the Wendao Sect to recognize their relatives, but now it's the other way around.]

"..."

If looks could kill, Si Nidie would have been killed countless times by Wei Houming long ago.

Si Nidie glanced at him secretly, but was startled by his murderous gaze. She quickly looked away, thinking to herself, "I meant well."

Kui Houming sighed and had no choice but to reluctantly agree, saying, "That is indeed the case."

“I also heard that they live in Ping’an City, not far from the sect,” Si Nidie said bravely, despite his warning expression.

Kui Houming gritted his teeth inwardly.

At the same time, Lou Yuqing said meaningfully, "Senior sister is right, this is too much of a coincidence. As the saying goes, there are no stories without coincidences. Is it possible that there is some connection between them?"

Gu Bugai's lips twitched. If they couldn't hear their little apprentice's thoughts, they wouldn't have understood his hints at all.

Just as Wei Houming was about to say something, the door to the audience area was suddenly pushed open, and a tall figure entered, accompanied by a powerful voice: "Ming'er!"

The newcomer was a middle-aged man, strong and healthy, dressed in a black robe, looking travel-worn, and clearly had come from a great distance.

It was Elder Kui Tu.

Kui Houming exclaimed in astonishment, "Master, weren't you in the Netherworld Sea?"

Elder Kui Tu waved his sleeve and said with no small amount of pride, "I had the foresight to set up a one-time ultra-long-distance teleportation array in the sect."

"So you were teleported here!"

Kui Houming was dumbfounded, never expecting that his master would go to such lengths to set up an ultra-long-distance teleportation array.

Ordinary teleportation arrays can only teleport tens of thousands of miles at most, while more advanced long-distance teleportation arrays can teleport hundreds of thousands of miles, and the ultra-long-distance teleportation array that Master mentioned can teleport millions of miles.

Although it was only a one-time event, the amount of spirit stones spent was immeasurable, and it was estimated that most of the master's wealth would be invested.

Kui Houming's eyes welled up with tears, and he lowered his head, remaining silent.

Seeing this, Elder Kui Tu slapped his shoulder with his large, fan-like hand: "You brat, stop being so wishy-washy. Where are your parents? We'll go there right now."

Elder Kui Tu is back? It seems he's going to settle scores with Captain Kui's parents?

Lou Yuqing was completely bewildered. She quickly checked the panel, but nothing matched. She asked the most pressing question: "System, are you bugged?"

[...]

The system was as quiet as a chicken.

Lou Yuqing thought about it again and realized that this was actually a good thing.

As long as Elder Kui Tu is around, Captain Kui has no reason to fall into the vortex of his parents' affections. I will then act according to the situation and expose their true colors.

Lou Yuqing quickly devised a strategy.

Rescuing Captain Wei is our duty!

So Lou Yuqing immediately seized the opportunity: "Captain Wei, congratulations on your upcoming reunion with your family. I think you must be a little nervous. Why don't you take me with you? I can give you some courage."

"Take me with you too!" Si Nidie said, seeing that her junior sister had explained herself and knew that she had no doubts. She immediately felt relieved and seized the opportunity to speak.

Wei Houming was in a bit of a headache. Bringing Xiaolou along was understandable, after all, she had directly saved the fate of the master and disciple.

But Xiao Si was just there to join in the fun, hoping to stir up trouble.

On the other hand, he couldn't very well agree to let Xiaolou go, but also refuse Xiaosi.

This will inevitably arouse Xiaolou's suspicion.

Kui Houming was suddenly caught in a dilemma.

Si Nidie chuckled. That's exactly why she said it. If she couldn't go, could she not let her junior sister go?

There is no solution to the open scheme.

Captain Wei, you should just accept reality!

Si Nidie wore a confident smile.

"Go, all of you, go!"

At the critical moment, Elder Kui Tu made a decisive decision.

Of course, that wasn't what he originally thought, but what could he do when there was such a powerful figure standing there?

Elder Kui Tu and Gu Bugai exchanged a secret glance. He had just received a telepathic message from his martial uncle, who said he would take them with him.

Perhaps my uncle also wants to punish those parents?

After all, it was his martial uncle who told Ming'er the truth.

Elder Kui Tu guessed thoughtfully.

Gu Bugai was completely unaware that the other person's thoughts had gone astray. He secretly observed for a moment and discovered that Kui Tu could not hear his little apprentice's thoughts.

Based on his deduction of the inner voice, Kui Tu has met two conditions: first, he is within ten zhang (approximately 33 meters), and second, he has no ill intentions towards his young apprentice.

Could it be that Kui Tu harbored ill intentions upon first meeting his young apprentice?

A beast in human form? A hypocrite?

As Gu Bugai thought of this, a fierce glint flashed in his eyes, and he scanned Kui Tu's entire body like an X-ray, trying to see through something he was hiding.

Elder Kui Tu's body stiffened, and he dared not move. His mind raced, wondering what he had done to offend his uncle so much that he was being tortured with such a terrifying gaze.

He felt like he couldn't breathe.

"Uncle-Master?" Elder Kui Tu cautiously transmitted his voice.

Gu Bugai frowned, adding a touch of coldness to his already indifferent, expressionless face: "What do you think of that girl?"

ah?

Elder Kui Tu looked at Lou Yuqing hesitantly. She?

Gu Bugai nodded subtly, a glint of light flashing in his eyes as he kept a close eye on the other man's changes. No matter how slight the other man's behavior was, it would not escape his keen observation.

When Lou Yuqing saw him looking over, a sweet smile appeared on her face, a smile that was incredibly effective at charming elders.

Elder Kui Tu felt as if he had been struck. His burly face forced a kind and amiable expression, as if afraid of frightening the little girl.

To be honest, as soon as he entered the auditorium, he was ready to take his apprentice to meet his biological parents and didn't even notice the little girl.

Looking at it now, I have a good impression.

Elder Kui Tu truthfully told his martial uncle his feelings: "He is a very well-behaved and polite junior, but his cultivation level is a bit low."

Once Gu Bugai was sure the other party was alright, he immediately lowered his guard, saying that his judgment of people wasn't that bad.

Wait, low cultivation level?

Gu Bugai retorted protectively, "What do you know? My disciple reached the third level of Qi Refining in just over a month of cultivation. Could you have surpassed her back then?"

It can't compare to...

Even Ming'er, whose talent surpasses his own, is still stuck at the second level of Qi Refining.

but.

Elder Kui Tu was dumbfounded: "She's my master's disciple?"

Gu Bugai boasted without any attempt to hide his pride: "This girl is my last disciple. She possesses an immaculate body and a hidden lightning spiritual root. In less than twenty years, she will surpass the old generation."

If Gu Bugai had a tail, it would probably be wagging already.

Elder Kui Tu was unsurprisingly shocked: "An Immaculate Body?!"

Even if he has a hidden lightning spiritual root, Ming'er also has a heavenly spiritual root, and his cultivation speed is comparable to his.

However, this flawless body is rather terrifying.

Throughout the cultivation world, there are only a handful of cultivators with this physique, and all of them have become powerful figures, with some even ascending to the upper realms.

When ordinary cultivators encounter a bottleneck, they may be stuck for a few months if they are lucky, or for several years, a dozen years, or even decades if they are unlucky.

Lou Yuqing, however, had no such worries. Once her cultivation reached a certain level, her realm would break through.

Definitely a candidate for Nascent Soul stage.

No wonder my uncle said she could surpass him in twenty years.

In fact, he felt that it was not impossible for the time to be even shorter.

Elder Kui Tu said with a mixture of bitterness and envy, "Congratulations, Uncle-Master, on finding such a fine disciple."

Gu Bugai smiled, and his expressionless face miraculously softened a lot.

The conversation between the two seemed long, but it actually lasted only a few breaths.

Lou Yuqing and the other two were completely unaware of their conversation. After Elder Kui Tu summoned the flying cloud, they stood on it one after another.

Lou Yuqing quietly stepped on it. The cloud was just as soft as the one Qingxuzi, the sect leader's cloud, and it seemed to be about the same size.

Gu Bugai noticed her confusion and explained, "The Wendao Sect has a universal magic technique called the White Cloud Technique, which can summon clouds for multiple people to fly through."

Si Nidie continued enthusiastically.

"I have learned this spell. After reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, the sect provides three spells for free, and this was one of the spells I chose."

"Although it is slightly slower than a magic weapon, it is very energy-efficient for traveling. I don't have enough spirit stones to buy a high-level flying magic weapon, so the White Cloud Technique is just right for temporary use."

Upon hearing this, Lou Yuqing suddenly realized what was going on.

The surrounding palaces receded at lightning speed, blurring into a white phantom.

Si Nidie exclaimed in amazement, "The same spell can produce vastly different effects in the hands of different cultivators."

Having experienced the speed of the Nascent Soul stage, she thought she would never be able to stand her own snail-like speed in the future.

In short, it's a bittersweet experience.

Lou Yuqing agreed, "Yes."

At the current speed, we'll arrive at Ping'an City in no time.

Gu Bugai heard her thoughts and his powerful divine sense swept over the surrounding disciples. Their reaction was the same as Kui Tu's; they did not hear their little disciple's thoughts.

His reasoning is flawed!

Gu Bugai carefully recalled the previous incidents, and suddenly a flash of inspiration struck him, leading to a new discovery—

Those who initially meet the above two conditions can hear the inner voice, but those who join halfway through cannot.

We'll find out the specifics once we reach Ping'an City.

The gates of Wendao Sect were quickly left behind as the white clouds carried everyone to the lush Yuelin Mountains, where a refreshing green landscape greeted their eyes.

The majestic mountains are shrouded in silk-like clouds and mist. When a gentle breeze blows, it looks like fairies dancing, creating a beautiful scene like a fairyland.

The wind howled, and the air currents rolled.

Before long, Ping'an City was within reach.

As the city closest to the Wendao Sect, Ping'an City was more prosperous than anyone could imagine. Its city gate was over thirty feet high, standing like a fierce beast in front, protecting the tens of millions of people in the city.

The city walls stretch as far as the eye can see, bearing the marks of numerous battles fought by powerful figures, evoking endless emotions and as if one has traveled through time to witness the magnificent scenes of that era.

White clouds lingered in the sky not far outside the city.

Elder Kui Tu, as the apparent elder, spoke first: "Ping An City has an anti-flying formation that does not allow cultivators to fly. We will walk in."

No one had any objections.

Although Elder Kui Tu could force his way in by revealing his identity, there was no need to alert the enemy. A clever hunter knows how to hunt efficiently.

[Ping An City has eight districts, with the Northwest District being the most desolate and generally inhabited by low-income people. Captain Wei's parents live in the third house from the left on Sunset Street.]

Kui Houming copied Lou Yuqing's thoughts exactly as they were written.

"The third house from the left on Sunset Street, right?"

Upon hearing this, Elder Kui Tu led his men and charged forward with great momentum, attracting the attention of passersby wherever they went.

A note from the author:

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