Chapter 212: Meeting That City Lord Qian
“To be honest with Madam, I am actually a cultivator. Today I happened to meet Weiwei and noticed her eyes are somewhat extraordinary, so I came especially to discuss this matter with you in detail.”
Xiao Mo’s tone was sincere, not beating around the bush.
“Another cultivator…”
Hearing Xiao Mo’s words, Madam Wang turned her face slightly to the side, lightly biting her thin lips as she murmured softly to herself.
To be honest, she actually wasn’t too willing to get involved with cultivator but looking at this young master’s refined temperament and upright appearance, he didn’t seem like a bad person. He even had a gentle and cultured air, and his words were polite and courteous.
Moreover, if he truly had any ill intentions toward Weiwei, he probably would have already taken action and taken her away. Why would he go through the trouble of coming to talk?
“In that case… please come in and speak, young master.”
After weighing it briefly, Madam Wang ultimately invited Xiao Mo into the courtyard.
“Thank you, Madam. I’m imposing then.” Xiao Mo bowed respectfully again and walked steadily into the yard.
Ning Wei followed behind him and was about to close the door when Xiao Mo stopped her with a smile, “Weiwei, leave the door open to avoid any misunderstandings.”
“Alright.”
Ning Wei didn’t really understand what misunderstandings closing the door could cause, but she was still young and didn’t think much of it. She happily ran to the other side of the courtyard to feed the chickens.
Seeing Xiao Mo’s gesture, Madam Wang felt even more respect for this unfamiliar young master.
“There’s only rough tea at home. Please don’t mind it, young master.”
After inviting Xiao Mo to sit in the courtyard, Madam Wang poured him a cup of tea.
“Madam is too polite.” Xiao Mo received the teacup with both hands.
“Just now, young master mentioned Weiwei’s eyes…” Madam Wang sat to the side, asking with concern.
“It’s like this.”
Xiao Mo gently set down the teacup.
“What Weiwei possesses are eyes called ‘Yin-Yang Eyes.’ She was born able to see souls and spirits. If she cultivates yin-yang related arts, she would have exceptional talent.
However, precisely because these eyes are special, she also faces certain dangers.
When she cultivates to a certain realm, her eyes can become a precious medicinal catalyst, which would attract the covetousness of many cultivators.
Today when I met Weiwei, it can be considered a fated encounter.
If Madam and Weiwei are willing, I can take you both to reside at Karma Blood Peak of Ten Thousand Dao Sect.
Weiwei can cultivate at Karma Blood Peak, and Madam can also live there long-term without worrying about safety.
If Madam is unwilling, that’s fine too.
I can use a secret technique to temporarily seal Weiwei’s Yin-Yang Eyes.
This way, most cultivators would find it difficult to detect the abnormality of her eyes.
All of this ultimately depends on Madam’s and Weiwei’s wishes.”
After listening to Xiao Mo’s words, Madam Wang’s brows furrowed tighter and tighter. She lowered her head, the worry in her eyes deepening.
“What’s wrong, Madam? Do you still have doubts about what I just said?” Xiao Mo asked softly.
“It’s not that.” Madam Wang shook her head, turning her gaze toward Weiwei who was feeding the chickens, her expression complicated.
She withdrew her gaze and looked at Xiao Mo again, asking seriously, “Young master, you just said… Weiwei’s eyes might be used as a medicinal catalyst in the future?”
“That’s correct.” Xiao Mo nodded.
Madam Wang unconsciously clenched the corners of her skirt, her brows deeply furrowed as she murmured, “How could this be…”
“Just now outside the courtyard gate, I inadvertently overheard Madam’s conversation with your relative.” Xiao Mo inquired in a gentle tone, “Is what Madam worries about related to Forgetting River Sect?”
Madam Wang didn’t answer immediately, only lightly biting her thin lips once more.
Xiao Mo didn’t press her, only quietly waiting for her response.
After quite a while, Madam Wang finally sighed deeply, her eyes full of distress, “Young master’s guess is correct. What I worry about is indeed Forgetting River Sect.”
“To be honest with you, young master, our Maple Leaf City originally wasn’t under Forgetting River Sect’s jurisdiction. It was an independent city.
The previous city lord was kind to people and very benevolent toward the citizens but half a month ago, the old city lord suddenly disappeared without a trace. Forgetting River Sect took advantage to take over Maple Leaf City and sent a cultivator named Qian Zhenhao to serve as the new city lord.
Unfortunately, I don’t know why, but that City Lord Qian learned about my daughter.
Forgetting River Sect sent people before, wanting my daughter to go up the mountain to cultivate but Forgetting River Sect’s reputation… really isn’t good.
Even I, a common market woman, know it’s a demonic sect.”
Speaking to this point, Madam Wang pressed her lips even tighter, her words carrying suppression.
“After I politely declined, I thought we would face retaliation. Unexpectedly, not only did they not make things difficult for us mother and daughter, they even sent quite a lot of valuables.
Even so, I refused the gifts and still wouldn’t agree.
So they just have my brother-in-law come to persuade us every so often.
However recently, that City Lord Qian seems to be growing increasingly impatient.
And just now, after hearing what you said, young master, I’m even more worried…
If it’s truly as you say, that they don’t directly snatch Weiwei but instead gradually persuade us to agree.
I’m afraid the real purpose is to have Weiwei enter Forgetting River Sect to cultivate…
Once she cultivates to a certain realm, Weiwei will probably…”
As she spoke, Madam Wang’s face gradually paled. She no longer dared to think further.
Xiao Mo and Madam Wang fell into silence once more.
After a long while, Madam Wang slowly raised her head, her gaze solemn and serious as she asked softly, “Young master… will you truly take good care of Weiwei?”
Rather than watch helplessly as her daughter was refined into medicine by Forgetting River Sect’s people.
Madam Wang felt it would be better to take a gamble and entrust Weiwei to this extraordinary young master before her.
“I won’t personally care for her. I still need to roam the world and won’t stay long in the sect. However, my junior sister is relatively reliable, and Madam will also be at Karma Blood Peak, so please be at ease.”
Xiao Mo spoke candidly, then paused slightly before solemnly adding.
“Additionally, there’s something I must explain to Madam, the Ten Thousand Dao Sect where I am is also a demonic sect. However, the various halls and peaks within the sect are relatively independent, each with their own jurisdiction, and the rules differ.
But if Weiwei enters Ten Thousand Dao Sect, we absolutely won’t force her to practice evil arts, much less have her commit demonic deeds.
On this point, please be reassured, Madam.”
Madam Wang was momentarily silent, her expression complicated, not knowing how to respond.
She never would have thought that such an elegant and refined young master would actually be from a demonic sect?
Xiao Mo knew what Madam Wang was thinking. He smiled and said, “Madam need not decide urgently. You can think it over carefully these days. As for Forgetting River Sect, I will also help handle that.”
“This… how can I trouble you so much, young master…” Madam Wang’s face showed embarrassment.
“It’s no trouble.”
Xiao Mo gently shook his head, then turned his gaze toward the direction of the city lord’s mansion, his tone calm yet carrying a hint of severity.
“It just so happens I also want to go meet that City Lord Qian.”
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