The government was sending out wives, and I ended up with a princess from the previous dynasty!

Because of the recent turmoil in the martial arts world, there are quite a few martial arts figures on the streets.

However, most of the people here are wandering knights-errant, so they don't know Jia Daoshi and Shen Li.

Among them were many young couples, who were also playfully teasing and hugging each other on the street.

Previously, Shen Li wondered if it would be troublesome for these two to walk arm in arm.

Now she understands.

Not only is it not troublesome or tripping, it actually feels quite nice.

It's quite comfortable.

The two strolled around the streets, and after Shen Li bought a few outfits, they returned to the inn.

Murong Nishang and Meng Geluo were both in their rooms, and there was no sound.

“This inn is quite quiet. Let’s rest here for the night before continuing our journey,” Jia Daoshi said. “When we return to the North, I’ll probably need to meditate for a few days, and so will you.”

"Okay, okay." Shen Li nodded.

The current situation is very chaotic, and it seems that they don't have much time left to be affectionate.

However, there's nothing that can be done about it; that's just how the world is now.

After this trip to Nanjing, I will definitely need to go into seclusion again when I get back.

While the trials of the martial world can be challenging, they are primarily aimed at improving one's martial arts skills. In any case, one's luck plays a part in venturing into the martial world. For example, one day you might fall off a cliff and encounter a trapped master, or stumble upon a hidden cave left by a senior. These are all considered good opportunities.

However, the understanding and breakthrough of a higher realm are different from these.

One word: Tao!

To develop one's own martial arts path, one must calmly comprehend the Dao; only in this way can one achieve improvement.

You spend all your time traveling the martial world, fighting, drinking, eating meat, scheming against each other, and even taking care of fallen girls in brothels. You certainly don't have time to meditate and seek enlightenment.

The Battle of Jinling, while making Jia Dao famous throughout the martial arts world, also brought many crises.

He has now become a thorn in the side of many people.

After returning, not only will he go into seclusion, but everyone around him will also have to go into seclusion.

We must accelerate the training of my wife and my subordinates!

Late at night.

Murong Yinxue sat cross-legged in the guest room, gazing blankly at the bright moon outside the window.

For some reason, she felt a little irritable today.

Just then, a hawk flapped its wings and flew in through the window.

A letter travels a thousand miles!

Murong Nishang's figure flickered, and the next second she was already at the window.

She took a letter from the hawk's leg, unfolded it, read it, then frowned and slipped away from the inn.

……

The next morning, Jia Daoshi discovered that "Sun Xingyu" was missing.

There was only one note left:

If there is something to attend to, I will leave first. Do not worry about me!

"That vixen left quite suddenly," Shen Li said, somewhat surprised.

"The Moon Worship Sect resides in the southern barbarian lands and has not set foot in the Central Plains for a long time. It is quite surprising that the sect's Holy Maiden would appear in Jinling this time." Meng Geluo took the letter left by Jia Daoshi and said while reading it.

"I wonder what this woman is up to." Shen Li shook her head. "Now we can't ride her big bird anymore. We'll have to rent a carriage to go back, which will probably take several days longer."

"That's fine. Now the whole martial arts world knows that we left on cranes. If we switch to a carriage, we can catch them off guard."

With the Martial God Temple key in hand, the Three Elements Taiyi Pill Master in hand, and Shen Li and Meng Geluo rescued, the objective can be considered achieved.

After switching to a horse-drawn carriage, the speed suddenly slowed down.

However, after a period of rapid travel, suddenly switching to a slow-moving carriage is quite interesting.

This gave Jia Daoshi ample time to appreciate the scenery along the way and the local customs and culture of the era.

"Jia Daoshi, why don't we go back to Dajing Capital first and return the things to the court?" Shen Li looked in the direction the carriage was heading and couldn't help but feel puzzled.

"Her Majesty the Empress only told me to retrieve the key to the Martial God Temple and the Three Yuan Taiyi Pill, but she didn't say that I had to hand them over to the court. So, it seems that there's no difference between keeping these things with me and keeping them with the court." Jia Daoshi chuckled.

“What you say makes sense. Do you think there really is a secret to immortality in the Great Qing Martial God Temple? That it could attract so many martial arts figures to come and fight for it? Even the Twelve Towers of Wind and Waves and the Immortal City of Heavenly Desolation have been mobilized!” Shen Li continued to ask.

"I don't know if it's inside the Martial God Temple, but isn't there a Fountain of Immortality in the City of Immortality? If they want to live forever, why don't they go to the City of Immortality? So, I think this is all just a bunch of deceptive tricks." Jia Daoshi said with some disdain.

"Maybe," Shen Li said noncommittally.

"The affairs of the martial world are full of truth and falsehood, deceit and treachery, and are truly meaningless. Jia Tisi and Prince Shen, I'm looking forward to drinking your wedding wine; that would be much more interesting," Meng Geluo joked.

Upon hearing this, Shen Li's face immediately turned bright red.

"Don't be in a hurry, Mr. Meng. When we return to the North, you will definitely be included in this celebratory feast."

Jia Daoshi laughed heartily.

The carriage traveled along the main road, and once it slowed down, it took it more than half a month to return to Yilan County.

Another half month has passed, and the peach blossoms and willows are now green, a beautiful sight to behold.

However, the climate in the north is still a bit colder than in the south.

Finally, just as they arrived in Yilan County, the garrison general of Yilan County, having heard the news, went directly to Jia Daoshi and Shen Li, saying that there were unusual movements in Yuecheng and Sifangcheng.

Naturally, Shen Li was worried and immediately rode her horse to Moon City.

Clearly, this was a petty trick by the Longwu Kingdom.

Regardless of whether the other party really wanted to cause trouble, Shen Li had to go to the scene in person to stabilize morale.

As for Meng Geluo, she also needed to return to report to the Empress, which left Jia Daoshi alone again.

Jia Daoshi was not surprised by the departure of the two women.

Being a civil servant means having a lot on your plate.

Jia Daoshi had no choice but to drive the carriage back to the manor himself.

This place is different from Jiangnan; it's peaceful.

Jia Daoshi still liked this feeling.

However, he didn't know how long this peaceful state could last.

"The master of the house is back!"

When Jia Daoshi's carriage appeared at the manor gate, the ever-dutiful steward, Sun, was naturally the first to spot it!

As before, he shouted into the manor to notify the others, and then immediately came over to lead Jia Daoshi's horse.

Although Steward Sun was not young, he practiced martial arts regularly, was physically strong and energetic, and soon led the two horses inside.

"Butler Sun, is everything alright at the manor while I was away?"

Jia Daoshi asked with a smile.

This trip to the south of the Yangtze River lasted about twenty-five days, making it the longest he had ever been away from home.

Over time, accidents can easily happen.