Chapter 24: Introducing a Partner

Chapter 24: Introducing a Partner

The events that happened to the Meng family spread throughout the city at an alarming speed, becoming one of the hottest topics in Ping'an City recently.

The city lord's mansion was very efficient in its interrogation. In less than three days, the guards posted notices everywhere, announcing the whole story.

On Sunset Street, Meng's father returned home alone. His once half-black hair had turned completely white, and his face was covered with wrinkles, making him look decades older than before.

Someone looked at Meng's father in surprise: "He's back."

The companion said, "The notice says that Meng Siyu did indeed collude with demonic cultivators and will be publicly executed in the square soon. This has nothing to do with his parents; he has probably been released by the city lord's mansion."

"He must be moving away this time. Although he wasn't involved in this, he raised such a good son, so no one will let him off the hook," a neighbor remarked.

His companion asked, "And you?"

“We’ve been neighbors for so many years, and he’s sold me quite a few pills at a low price, so I won’t kick him when he’s down,” the neighbor said, shaking his head.

He bought a flawed product made by Mencius' father, which was more than half the price, but its medicinal effects were still quite remarkable. Overall, he definitely got a good deal.

Upon hearing their conversation, Meng's father's expression stiffened.

Yes, he can't stay here any longer.

Meng's father, with his hunched back, pushed open the door and entered, shutting out the murmurs of the crowd. He then slumped against the door like a lump of mud.

His wife was taken away by people from southern Xinjiang; his eldest son was sentenced to death, and his second son severed ties with him.

Wives and children separated, wives and children separated...

How did things turn out this way?

The more Meng's father thought about it, the more painful it became. He vomited a mouthful of blood and fainted.

Wendao Sect, Law Enforcement Hall.

The young man smiled at the crowd and said, "Hello, my name is Tan Sheng."

His master disliked his slow speed, so he escorted the Ten Thousand Gu Scripture back to the Holy Mountain alone, leaving him at the Wendao Sect along the way, saying he would pick him up later, euphemistically calling it training.

Lou Yuqing looked at the smiling young man in front of her and confirmed, "You just said your name is Tan Sheng, right? Tan as in sandalwood? Sheng as in life?"

Tan Sheng nodded, puzzled. "Yes, is there a problem?"

Lou Yuqing: Good heavens.

"There's a problem. I've heard that there are ancient cursed objects in southern Xinjiang that can test whether the love between a man and a woman can last forever. Do you know about them?"

Lou Yuqing immediately unleashed her ultimate attack right at face level.

Si Nidie's eyes lit up. What a familiar story! Wasn't this Wu Fengshu's last man, who successfully turned the loving couple back into strangers with his foolish actions?

Tan Sheng was slightly taken aback, then smiled nonchalantly: "You've heard of ancient cursed artifacts? I thought only our family knew about them. Yes, they do have that effect."

Si Nidie couldn't wait to ask, "If you ever have someone you love in the future, will you summon an ancient cursed object to test it out?"

She actually knew the other person's answer, but that's what makes it fun to watch.

Tan Sheng smiled shyly, looking a little embarrassed: "I'm sorry to have made you laugh. I hope to find a Daoist partner with whom I share a deep understanding. With the blessing of ancient incantations, we will be even happier."

happiness?

It's already generous of it not to curse you all.

Si Nidie silently complained.

Lou Yuqing looked at Tan Sheng with pity, which made the latter uncomfortable as he wiped his face and hesitated, asking, "Is there something dirty on my face?"

"No, that's not true." Lou Yuqing denied decisively.

Tan Sheng asked, puzzled, "Then what do you think of me?"

Lou Yuqing sighed, but still kindly said, "I happen to have a deeper understanding of ancient cursed objects. Let me give you a piece of advice: never summon it. It will only devour your love."

"Ah? Fellow Daoist is joking."

Tan Sheng opened his mouth in surprise, but did not immediately believe her words.

Seeing this, Si Nidie joined in the persuasion: "Fellow Daoist Tan, the words 'cursed object' sound quite ominous. How can a blessing for love be associated with a curse? Why don't you go back and read more books? Maybe you've missed something?"

Lou Yuqing glanced at her senior sister and thought to herself that her senior sister had guessed very accurately; this was the truth of the matter.

Tan Sheng was both amused and exasperated: "Fellow Daoists, I have read that book many times and there is absolutely no way it could be wrong. As for the names, it doesn't matter. People from the Southern Frontier don't have such taboos."

Lou Yuqing: "..."

Si Nidie: "..."

Why can't I persuade that brat?

Lou Yuqing suddenly had a flash of inspiration: I've got it.

"Wait a minute, I'll bring that page over right away. It has a record on it!" Lou Yuqing said, then dashed outside and began writing furiously.

A moment later, Tan Sheng took the paper the girl handed him, stared at the ink that seemed to have just dried, and fell into deep thought.

Lou Yuqing's eyes darted around: Uh, it was a bit rushed.

Fortunately, Tan Sheng did not mind this matter. He saw that the narrative on the paper was so vivid that he felt that the content was real and began to doubt the classics he was reading.

Si Nidie secretly gave Lou Yuqing a thumbs up.

Lou Yuqing chuckled.

The gossip system is quite comprehensive. After unlocking Wu Fengshu's gossip, detailed records of the ancient cursed artifact also popped up, and she is now copying them onto paper.

Gu Bugai looked at his young apprentice and smiled knowingly. Then he suggested to Tansheng, "Your master seems to be from the same lineage as you. Why don't you ask him? Maybe he knows?"

"Thank you for the reminder, fellow Daoist."

Tan Sheng glanced at Gu Bugai subconsciously. He and his master were indeed from the same family. This man had good eyesight; he had seen through his background in just one meeting.

The jade slip containing the message lit up.

Tan Sheng called out, "Master?"

"..." There was complete silence on the other end of the jade slip.

Tan Sheng said speechlessly, "Master, you don't have to pretend you don't exist. I just want to ask you something. Do you know anything about ancient cursed artifacts?"

Master Huayi breathed a sigh of relief: "It's good that you didn't come to me to cry your eyes out. You mentioned an ancient cursed object, right? This thing is a bit eerie, don't touch it."

"What's so strange about it?"

"This thing feeds on love. Once summoned, it must devour the love of the summoner. If the love is false, the cursed creature will instantly turn on it and kill it."

Tan Sheng felt a chill run down his spine.

The master asked, "You're not up to any tricks, are you?"

Tan Sheng quickly shook his head: "No!"

"That's good." The master muttered as he ended the communication.

Tan Sheng, still shaken, said gratefully to the two women, "Thank you both for your advice, otherwise my relationship with my future Daoist partner would have been ruined."

Tan Sheng couldn't accept this outcome.

Lou Yuqing waved her hand generously: "It's my pleasure."

Si Nidie rolled her eyes and looked at Tan Sheng teasingly: "What kind of woman do you like? Maybe we can introduce one to you?"

Lou Yuqing was surprised: Senior sister, are you serious?

Si Nidie affirmed: Yes, it's wrapped.

Tan Sheng looked at the two women's somewhat menacing eyes and felt unusually uneasy.

Are all the disciples of Wendao Sect this enthusiastic?

Just then, a disciple of the Enforcement Bureau approached Lou Yuqing: "Someone is looking for you."

Looking for her?

Lou Yuqing was completely bewildered.