Lao Tzu is Ji Gong

"Could the holy monk ask that person to make a move?"

Upon hearing this, Ru Ping felt as if she had grasped a lifeline. She was willing to try anything to save the Zhou couple.

Li Xiuyuan said calmly, "Difficult, difficult. Not to mention that saving the Zhou couple is a heaven-defying act, the price to pay is far beyond what you can afford, after all, the treasures of heaven and earth are extremely precious."

Even mortal emperors, spending their entire lives, would find it difficult to obtain, let alone the Zhou family.

As he spoke, he shook his head, giving the other person hope only to disappoint Ru Ping.

"This...this!"

After hearing these words, Ru Ping was a little at a loss. Those were things that even the emperor couldn't collect, let alone the Zhou family.

Ru Ping exclaimed in surprise, "I beg the Holy Monk to tell me the whereabouts of that person. No matter what, I beg him to save my uncle and aunt."

As she spoke, her tone was firm and resonant.

After hearing this, Li Xiuyuan said calmly, "The place where that person lives is at least tens of thousands of miles away from here, and there are many wild beasts in the deep mountains and forests. It is impossible for you to go there to ask for help."

He paused for a moment and then said, "Very well, considering that your Zhou family is sincere in their devotion to Buddhism, I will ask on your behalf. If he is willing to see you, he will come to find you."

As he spoke, he chuckled inwardly. The so-called rescue was, of course, his own doing, albeit under a different identity.

"Thank you, Holy Monk! Thank you, Holy Monk!"

As she spoke, Ru Ping bowed in gratitude, her only remaining hope being the reinforcements that Li Xiuyuan had brought.

Li Xiuyuan smiled slightly upon hearing this and said, "No need for formalities!"

After he finished speaking, he glanced around at the crowd and saw that their eyes were filled with surprise, doubt, joy, or disbelief.

If the Zhou couple can truly be saved through Li Xiuyuan's friend, then could they do the same in the future?

Seeing the gazes of the crowd, Li Xiuyuan guessed what was going on and said calmly, "Don't overthink it. Bringing the dead back to life is not that simple. Even my friend with great supernatural powers would have to pay a heavy price."

He paused and then said, "If you don't have anything to move him, you shouldn't even think about it."

He then gave everyone a warning, but no one took it seriously.

In the end, Li Xiuyuan could only shake his head helplessly. He thought to himself that he would return to Lingyin Temple after this matter was over.

These people could hardly ask him for help, and with that thought in mind, he took Guangliang and Biqing and went out.

Regardless, the truth of the case has finally come to light, and the culprit has been imprisoned. Everyone was extremely surprised by Li Xiuyuan's methods.

But they also knew that these were godlike methods that could repeat past events, and that they could not learn them.

As Li Xiuyuan, Guangliang, and Biqing departed, everyone bowed to them.

At this moment, Ru Ping caught up with Li Xiuyuan, Guangliang, and Biqing and invited them to stay at the Zhou residence temporarily. Li Xiuyuan wanted to see Zhou Wencong be executed three days later, so he agreed.

I remember that the imperial envoy Li Wenrui in the original novel was Zhou Wencong's biological father. I'm afraid there will be some twists and turns, and I will still need to be here.

After the group moved into the Zhou residence, Ru Ping naturally instructed the maids to take good care of them and inquired of Li Xiuyuan about the person who could save the Zhou couple.

Li Xiuyuan simply told him to wait patiently, as the other party would arrive within three days. Hearing this, Ru Ping felt relieved.

At night, the moonlight was hazy, and the full moon in the sky was shrouded in dark clouds.

In the guest room, Li Xiuyuan transformed from the Holy Monk Daoji into the Demon Ancestor Wutian. This Ruyi Monk Robe was quite useful; it was an essential item for robbing and looting, allowing him to change clothes at any time.

Li Xiuyuan was dressed in a jet-black robe, his eyes gleaming with a strange light, his sword-like eyebrows reaching his temples, and a sinister smile playing on his lips. His appearance had changed drastically, exuding an unparalleled demonic aura.

Li Xiuyuan's lips curled up as he chuckled, "It's time to go see Ruping, lest he keep waiting."

As he spoke, he stepped out. Two days had passed since the deaths of the Zhou couple. If too much time was wasted, they would not be able to be resurrected once they were reincarnated.

With a thought, Li Xiuyuan descended into Ru Ping's boudoir. Although he entered stealthily, his understanding of spatial laws deepened with each passing moment, and he did not cause the slightest disturbance.

Li Xiuyuan was positioned right by the window, where the exquisite carvings and rare wood framed a picturesque view of artificial hills, a small pond, emerald lotus roots, and pink water lilies.

A faint scent of sandalwood wafted through the room, creating a serene and beautiful atmosphere. Li Xiuyuan's gaze fell upon the elegant couch, draped with pale yellow curtains, bathed in the cool twilight.

On the embroidered couch lay a young girl, Ru Ping, who never expected that another man would come into her home.

Li Xiuyuan said calmly, "It was you who begged me."

After saying that, he woke up the sleeping Ru Ping.

Ru Ping's head was adorned with tassels that swayed gently in the wind. She shifted uncomfortably as she listened to the voices of strangers. The elaborate and beautiful cloud-like silk draped over her body, flowing like water, was always soft yet incredibly thin.

Ru Ping opened her blurry eyes and saw a strange man standing in front of her bed. She exclaimed in surprise, "You, how did you get in?"

Chapter 344!!!!!

As she spoke, she quickly wrapped herself in the blanket, like a startled rabbit, trying her best not to let her private parts be exposed.

Seeing Ru Ping's startled expression, Li Xiuyuan smiled slightly and said, "Naturally, it flew in from there."

After saying that, he looked Ru Ping up and down. He saw that her clothes were thin, and even in the dim moonlight, Li Xiuyuan could still see her fair and rosy skin.

With her slender shoulders and graceful waist, her skin like solidified cream and her fragrance like a secluded orchid, she was as beautiful as a peach blossom in spring and as pure as a chrysanthemum in autumn. Even he, who was used to seeing beautiful women, was somewhat moved by her.

"You...you get out of here!"

Upon hearing this, Ru Ping immediately felt ashamed and angry. She knew that in ancient times, women valued their reputation above all else, and she was naturally not one of them.

Upon hearing this, Li Xiuyuan's lips curled up and he chuckled, "You said it yourself. I am the Holy Monk Daoji, the one who was invited to help your aunt and uncle. Now you want to send me away!"

As he spoke, he boasted endlessly.

Upon hearing this, Ru Ping was startled and exclaimed, "You really were invited by the Holy Monk Daoji!"

As she spoke, she glanced at Li Xiuyuan with suspicion. He had striking features and was a handsome man, but she had not yet seen his abilities, so she was naturally a little skeptical.

Upon hearing this, Li Xiuyuan replied calmly, "How could this be false? Very well, I will take my leave now."

With that, he turned to leave, figuring it wasn't his turn to ask for help anyway.

"No, please don't go, senior."

As she spoke, she began to plead.

Upon hearing this, Li Xiuyuan shook his head and said calmly, "Wealth is a possession. With my abilities, how could I not obtain gold and silver?"

As he spoke, he pointed his finger out, and a beam of black light shot into a nearby table, instantly transforming the black table into a golden one.

"This...this?"

Upon seeing this scene, Ru Ping was extremely surprised. Li Xiuyuan had the ability to turn stone into gold and could get as much money as he wanted. Now, to think that she could use the Zhou family's wealth to control this person was wishful thinking.

Moreover, it would be even more disgusting, but Ru Ping could not give up the chance to save her aunt and uncle. She knelt down on the ground and kowtowed, saying, "I hope that you will save my aunt and uncle. My Zhou family is willing to give up anything."

As she spoke, she kowtowed three times to Li Xiuyuan.

Li Xiuyuan smiled slightly upon hearing this and said, "What do you think the Zhou family has that can attract me?"

As he spoke, he couldn't help but laugh. In the end, the Zhou family was just a wealthy family among ordinary people, but they held no appeal for him. If it weren't for Yu Ruo's beauty, why would he have come here?

"This...this?"

Ru Ping was speechless for a moment after hearing this. Indeed, although the Zhou family was in the county and had a large business, there was probably very little that could attract Li Xiuyuan.

Seeing Ru Ping's anxiety, Li Xiuyuan said calmly, "I ask you, are you still a virgin?"

After saying that, he couldn't help but take a few more glances, thinking about getting the other person onto the bed, and he felt a little expectant.

hum!

Upon hearing this, Ru Ping's mind went blank for a moment. How could the other person ask such a shameful question? Thinking of this, her face turned bright red.

But Ru Ping knew in her heart that now she could only beg the other party to save her aunt and uncle, so she nodded and replied, "I have never been married, so I am naturally a virgin!"

As she spoke, her voice grew softer and softer, and she involuntarily lowered her head.

Upon seeing this, Li Xiuyuan's lips curled up, and he smiled, "In that case, it does have some value."

As he spoke, he lifted Ru Ping's delicate chin, revealing her angelic face, which radiated a captivating blush.

When Ru Ping saw that burning gaze, her breathing became rapid. She felt uneasy, but since the other party could save her aunt and uncle, she couldn't bring herself to yell at him.

Li Xiuyuan said calmly, "I can save your aunt and uncle, but the price I have to pay is too high. After all, they are rare treasures of heaven and earth, and even if you spend all the wealth of your Zhou family, you will not be able to buy them."

He paused, then added, "However, my only condition is that you submit to me, and I will save the Zhou couple."

After saying that, he looked at Ru Ping again, wanting to know what choice she would make.

At this moment, Ru Ping was horrified and finally remembered what Dao Ji meant: if that person wanted to save the Zhou couple, there would be a price to pay.

Is this the price I'm paying?

Ru Ping thought to herself, thinking of the kindness of the Zhou couple in raising her. So, even if it meant sacrificing herself, she would be willing to do it if it could save two people.

Seeing that Ru Ping's eyes were red and she seemed a little embarrassed and annoyed, Li Xiuyuan asked indifferently, "What, you don't agree? This is a fair deal. If you don't agree, I won't force you."

As he spoke, he still maintained his moral compass.

"No, I'm willing. I'll give you anything, including my life, as long as you can save my aunt and uncle."

As she spoke, Ru Ping's voice grew louder, as if she had made a great decision. After she said those words, her face had already turned bright red.

Upon hearing this, Li Xiuyuan nodded slightly and replied, "Well, in that case, we can save the Zhou couple first, and then you can fulfill your promise."

As he spoke, he planned to use his methods to revive the Zhou couple. Would they be able to escape his grasp then?

"Yes!"

Ru Ping nodded. If the other party couldn't please her aunt and uncle, she naturally wouldn't give in.