Adoption brings disaster

Duoduo and I rested in the dilapidated temple for a night and ate some food. Our bodies naturally recovered. Next, we were going back to the Miao village.

Miao territory is not small, with high mountains and many roads, and the Miao people live in scattered areas. How to return to the Miao village has become a problem.

Just when I was confused, Duoduo told me that the insect had the ability to lead the way.

I was very happy to hear that, and quickly asked Duoduo to determine the direction back to the Miao village according to the guidance of the insect.

Once the direction was determined, I held Duoduo and flew in that direction, stopping from time to time to correct the direction to ensure that we were heading straight towards the Miao village.

This is the good thing about the world of high martial arts. Once you master the lightness skill, you can ignore most terrains. As long as you can determine the direction, maps and other things are not important.

I flew with Duoduo in my arms for more than an hour, and a small market appeared in front of us.

It is called a market, but in fact it is a place built by several nearby villages to exchange things and do business.

There are restaurants and inns in this market for merchants to rest and eat. The surrounding Miao people also come here to exchange things, selling some Miao specialties and buying some rare items such as salt and iron in Miao area.

The markets in Miaojiang are not big, and this one is even smaller. There are only three restaurants in front of the market and five inns behind the market. There are flat streets in the middle for Miao people from various villages to set up stalls and sell things.

It was my first time seeing this kind of market, and I was very interested in it. Besides, we were flying back to the Miao village, and I didn’t know if we would encounter another market on the way. I was also afraid that if we were short of dry food, there would be trouble. So Duoduo and I went into the market to buy some dry food and take a rest.

There are many gadgets in this market that I have never seen before. They all look very novel and interesting. I am very interested in them and want to buy some to play with.

Besides, I smell like shit, and I want to go take a shower in the inn.

But I am short of money. The little money I have is not enough for food, let alone buying other things.

As the saying goes, a penny can make a hero fall. Now I can't think of any money, so I have no choice but to go to the cheapest-looking restaurant with Duoduo to fill my stomach first.

As for other things, when I return to the Miao village in the future, I will have plenty of money to buy them and play with them, so there is no need to rush.

"Boss, give me some steamed buns and a plate of vegetables." Guozi wasn't that hungry, but I was starving now, and I slammed the table and shouted in a panic.

The waiter looked a little embarrassed when he heard this. He stepped forward and said, "Sir, we are a small shop. We don't have good things like steamed buns. Why don't you eat something else?"

Duoduo heard this and said, "Don't listen to him. Bring me two bowls of potato rice, a serving of zheergen, and some potatoes to take away. Hurry up, we're starving."

"Ah, potato rice again." I said resentfully.

The potato rice is quite delicious, but when I first went to the Miao village, the people there were very polite. Every time it was time for dinner, either one house would deliver it or another house would take it, and they would all bring the potato rice. I ate too much and got tired of it. Steamed buns are still more delicious.

"Where do you think this is? It's just a small market with steamed buns. Why don't you want a full banquet?" Duoduo said.

"You're so mean," I muttered. "You weren't like this before we got engaged."

"What did you say?" Duoduo tapped her fingers on the table, the threat obvious in her tone.

And Duoduo was definitely not threatening me, because I could feel the bugs outside the market getting busy again.

"Nothing." I didn't dare to offend Duoduo, so I quickly said, "Potato rice is delicious, much better than those steamed buns. Let's eat potato rice."

When the child saw that we had settled the meal, he went to the back to serve us the food.

By the way, the potato rice is cooked and kept warm in the pot, so you just need to serve it.

This Houttuynia cordata is also particularly loved by the people in Miaojiang. It is also prepared very cleanly. You only need to pour seasoning on it and you can eat it. The store makes it very quickly.

Soon, the potato rice and watercress we ordered were served.

Duoduo watched me quickly eat the potato rice, leaving the Houttuynia cordata almost untouched, and asked, "Don't you like Houttuynia cordata?"

"It's not that I don't like it, it's just that the seasoning isn't that great." I yawned and said, "When we get back, I'll make you a bowl of zhe er gen. I have a secret recipe, it's definitely delicious."

In this era, gentlemen should stay away from the kitchen. All the work at the stove is done by women or lowly people. Duoduo was very touched when she heard that I wanted to make her a bowl of zheergen.

Just when Duoduo and I were feeling affectionate, a few people from the martial arts world came in. As soon as they came in, they started talking loudly, and I couldn't help but listen to a few words.

"Have you heard about it?" said the knight holding a weapon at the table next to him.

Another person asked, "Has anything major happened in the martial arts world?"

The man holding the weapon was even more proud when he saw that no one knew about it. He said, "Do you know the last prince of the Miaojiang royal family?"

"As for Prince Duan, his Yang Finger technique is truly superb. He's a household name in the martial arts world. Could it be that he's also out of seclusion?"

The weapon man sneered and said, "I'm afraid it's impossible for him to leave the mountain, but his funeral will be held in the next two days."

"Ah, that's impossible. There are only a handful of people in the martial arts world who can kill him. There's the Sophora Tree Ghost of the Western Hills, the King of the Northern Frontier, the Wudang Sect Leader, and Bishui Wuyi and Jueming Shenbu. They're all well-known figures in the martial arts world, and they have close ties with him. I don't think they would do such a thing."

"It's not the locust tree ghost in the West Mountain." One of them said confidently.

"Why not? I think he's the most likely candidate. He's both good and evil. Countless heroes have died at his hands. Now that he's old, his temper has become even more bizarre. He kills entire families at the drop of a hat."

"He turned into a real ghost a month ago. Could it be that he escaped from the clutches of the King of Hell and killed Prince Duan and the others?"

When everyone heard that the locust tree ghost was also dead, they were shocked and said, "This locust tree ghost is not only highly skilled in martial arts, but also proficient in mechanisms and formations. I'm afraid that even if the King of Zhenbei comes, he won't be able to kill him. Who can kill him?"

"It should be Taoist Priest Tianshu from Wudang."

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When I heard the name "Daoist Master Tianshu", my heart tightened. I walked over with a smile on my face, clasped my fists and said, "I heard from this hero that Taoist Master Tianshu killed Prince Duan and the locust tree ghost. I wonder if I can listen to it too."

The three of them saw that I was ragged and unkempt, but my breathing was steady, and I came and went quickly and silently, so they knew I must be very strong.

Everyone didn't dare to underestimate me, and they also asked tentatively: "This brother is from the Beggars' Sect. Your Beggars' Sect Leader Qiao was also poisoned by this thief. Don't you know?"

I looked at myself and felt very uncomfortable.

I have never been so miserable since I came to this world, but now I still have to put the Taoist priest first, so I didn't care. I just smiled and said, "My wife and I are from a wealthy escort agency. We were robbed while escorting, so we are in this state."

This statement shocked everyone again, and they said, "There are still people in this world who dare to cause trouble for your escort agency."

"Someone dared to assassinate Prince Duan, the locust tree ghost, and the leader of the Beggar Gang, Qiao. We are just a security company, there is nothing we can't afford to offend." I said with a smile.

"Did you kill the Ten Immortals of Xiayuan?" one of them asked.

What are the Ten Immortals of Xiayuan? It took me a long time to remember. It seems that when the escort agency was first established a few years ago, there were ten short-sighted immortals who were killed by me with a little trick.

"That's right, the Ten Immortals of Xiayuan dared to rob our escort agency. They were obviously tired of living. My boss just spread a rumor and lured them out easily, and then killed them without any effort. He really deserves his reputation." I said proudly.

Seeing that this was true, the three of them dared not be arrogant anymore. They all stood up and saluted me again, saying, "Ever since the news of these four sacred fruits spread throughout the martial arts world, many vicious and evil demons have appeared in the martial arts world. This martial arts world is no longer peaceful."

No matter how powerful a martial artist is, he will die if he faces the army. I have the Zhenbei Army to protect me, so I am not worried about these evil people coming to deal with me.

What I am more worried about now is Taoist Tianshu. Since the news has spread to Miaojiang, it must have spread to other places long ago.

"The martial arts world has always been turbulent, so everyone should be careful when traveling there," I asked. "I heard you all talking about Taoist Tianshu just now. I wonder what this matter has to do with Taoist Tianshu. My boss and Taoist Tianshu are very good friends, so I am a little concerned."

"Your escort agency shouldn't be so concerned about the affairs of the martial arts world, so it's normal for you not to know." The man said, "You should know that Taoist Tianshu wields the divine sword Bishui. The wounds inflicted by this Bishui sword are different from those inflicted by other swords. The wounds inflicted on these famous masters are unique to the Bishui sword, and they were all killed with a single blow. It must have been Taoist Tianshu who killed them."

I frowned, puzzled by what he said about killing with one sword, and asked, "You just said that these people were killed with one sword, but these Jianghu masters are all highly skilled in martial arts. Even the King of Zhenbei would find it difficult to kill with one sword."

When I asked, the man explained, "That's natural. So there's only one possibility, and that's Taoist Tianshu's sneak attack."

"I've met the Taoist priest several times in the capital. Taoist priest Tianshu is the most upright one. I don't think he would do anything like a sneak attack."

The man lowered his head and motioned us to come closer, saying in a low voice: "The Taoist's character is unique in the martial arts world. It's a pity that even heroes can't resist the temptation of beautiful women."

This drama of a beauty and a hero is a favorite topic among the people in the martial arts world. Before I could say anything, another person immediately said, "What kind of beauty can't even get past a hero like Taoist Tianshu?"

"You've heard of the Divine Sword Sect, right?" the man said. "This Divine Sword Sect consists of only female disciples. Their martial arts skills can only be considered mediocre, but their beauty is truly stunning. It's more deadly than any number of lethal steel knives."

Speaking of the Divine Sword Sect, my first reaction was that maybe my junior sister had escaped. I also cursed in my heart, saying that good people don’t live long, and evil will last for thousands of years.

I was complaining in my mind when the man continued, "Originally, the rules of the Divine Sword Sect were not to enter the secular world, but a disciple had sneaked out from their sect a while ago, and people seemed to call her the Little Junior Sister. This time, the one who was tangling with the Taoist priest was the Divine Sword Sect's Senior Sister, who came specifically to look for this little fairy."

"I know this Divine Sword Sect," another person said excitedly. "Doghead Knife is my good brother. I had the opportunity to meet the Junior Sister once before. She is so beautiful. I heard that the Senior Sister is even more charming. If I were Taoist Tianshu, I would be willing to kill myself, let alone a few people."

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Chatting with them further was just some introverted male's fantasy, there was really nothing meaningful. Duoduo happened to have finished her meal. After paying, he asked the waiter to serve the three of them a jar of homemade wine. After saying goodbye, he took Duoduo and flew towards the Miao village.

I kept my head down and remained silent the entire way. Duoduo saw that I was feeling depressed and spoke to comfort me, "Husband, don't worry too much. The Wudang Sect has stood as one of the three major sects for so many years. In addition to their chivalrous spirit and courage, their martial arts skills are indispensable."

"This is strange. If the Taoist priest really killed these famous figures in the martial arts world because of the eldest sister of the Divine Sword Sect, I don't believe it."

I felt annoyed and sighed, then said, "There are people in the capital who specialize in raising women as concubines. They can train any woman you want. As a Taoist prince's martial arts master, he can get ten or a hundred women if he wants. How could he be interested in this senior sister from the Divine Sword Sect?"

"Then there must be thousands of people like you as a noble father. Then you can find one to be your concubine, and I won't have to worry about you." Duoduo felt jealous again for some reason.

I didn't know why Duoduo was angry again, so I could only patiently explain, "I'm raising Chongguang, and I have to set an example myself in everything. How could I possibly do these things? What if I teach him bad things?"

Duoduo obviously didn't believe this and sneered, "Don't use His Royal Highness Prince Yong as a shield. I heard that the princes in the palace have palace maids teaching them these things when they are four or five years old. They may know more about this than you do."

When I heard Duoduo say that Chongguang was not a good person, I felt very unhappy.

But I couldn't bear to get angry at Duoduo, so I had to hold back my anger and say, "Zhongguang has always been by my side. He has never overstepped the boundaries. You, with your innocent words, have defined him. If you were talking about someone else, it would be fine. He's still a child. How can he be slandered like this?"

Seeing that I was getting angry, Duoduo stopped talking and changed the subject, saying, "But the scars from the Jade Water Sword can't be faked. Let's go back quickly and ask Grandma. Maybe she knows something."

Although I was anxious, I had no choice but to rush to the Miao village as fast as I could. After all, I still had to deal with Tangshan before I could deal with the Taoist priest's affairs.

Predict what will happen in the future, and listen to the next decomposition.