I Have A Dual World Seal-Chapter 781: Butterfly Effect

The Saintess Zhilan was really leaving this time.

Of course, as a trophy, that Jade Flower was given to Du Yueyao.

Du Yueyao didn't want it, but both the Saintess Zhilan and Lu Zheng insisted.

She refused, but the Saintess Zhilan was too embarrassed to take it back, and since Du Yueyao was now a member of the Primordial Saint Sect, it was awkward for Lu Zheng to take it away either.

So it ended up benefiting Du Yueyao.

Now Du Yueyao had the magical treasures of the two saintesses from the Primordial Saint Sect and suddenly turned into a wealthy person.

"Cultivate well, senior sister is leaving." The Saintess Zhilan said, "Now that Mingyi is dead, I'm afraid the New Sect will take action. I must return to help stabilize the situation. Next year... Forget it, I'll see how it goes, and next time I won't bring any tails along."

She said this last sentence to Lu Zheng.

Lu Zheng nodded, about to see her off, then suddenly remembered something and asked impulsively.

"By the way, is your sect far from the Flower Cloud Sect?"

Though he knew both the Primordial Saint Sect and Flower Cloud Sect were in the Southwest, he wasn't sure about their exact locations.

Besides, he knew the Da Jing Anomaly Suppression Bureau would leak information to the Southern Border, and since both sides had just fought side by side, Lu Zheng thought to mention it casually.

After all, the Primordial Saint Sect had grievances with Great Jing, so what if they didn't get the news?

"Flower Cloud Sect?"

The Saintess Zhilan frowned, not understanding why Lu Zheng suddenly asked about this, "Not too far, why is Fellow Daoist Lu asking about this disgraceful sect?"

The Primordial Saint Sect accepted both male and female disciples, but since it was led by a saintess, there were slightly more female disciples. 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

And the Flower Cloud Sect also cultivated a Daoist offshoot method related to the Fangzhong Yin Yang Skill, but it was distorted.

Over hundreds of years, the Flower Cloud Sect deceived many female disciples from the Primordial Saint Sect, and the Primordial Saint Sect also eradicated many members of the Flower Cloud Sect.

Although both sects held grudges against Great Jing, their relationship had never been considered good.

On paper, the Primordial Saint Sect was stronger than the Flower Cloud Sect, but internal strife between the Original Sect and the New Sect weakened them, so despite the real strength of the Flower Cloud Sect, it remained peaceful for now.

"The Flower Cloud Sect has begun cultivating demonic skills," Lu Zheng said, "It seems they have pledged allegiance to the Great Black Heaven Heartless True Desire Demon Ancestor."

"What?"

The Saintess Zhilan was shocked, "Heartless True Desire Demon Ancestor? Has he taken over the Flower Cloud Sect?"

A bolt from the blue!

What kind of person was the Great Black Heaven Heartless True Desire Demon Ancestor?

As soon as he emerged in the Southern Border, he caused a great commotion. Many leaders from various powers joined forces, with some dying and others severely injured. The region underwent a major reshuffle before finally eradicating the Demon Cult he had established in the Southern Border.

When he delved into the Central Plains, the Great Jing targeted him, mobilizing several top experts to eliminate the demon, but he managed to escape using a secret technique and returned to the Southern Border. According to information from the Primordial Saint Sect, there were still demonic creatures appearing mysteriously nonstop in the Central Plains.

If such a person had truly taken control of the Flower Cloud Sect, regardless of the ultimate outcome, the nearby Primordial Saint Sect would most likely suffer collateral damage.

Lu Zheng nodded and recounted his story to the Saintess Zhilan; how he had returned from the Southern Border, encountered a disciple of the Flower Cloud Sect, and forced the demonic skills from him.

"The Anomaly Suppression Bureau will inform the Southern Border, but because the Primordial Saint Sect is related to the previous dynasty..."

"I understand!" The Saintess Zhilan nodded, actually letting out a sigh of relief, knowing early would surely help them dismantle this Demon's stronghold sooner.

However, the Saintess Zhilan had her doubts, "If the Heartless True Desire Demon Ancestor wanted to develop in secret, he shouldn't let disciples who have cultivated demonic skills come out, as it would easily expose them."

"I don't know about that," Lu Zheng shook his head and said, "There could be many reasons."

Perhaps those who cultivate demonic skills aren't mentally stable; they might think being exposed in the Central Plains won't affect the Southern Border?

Or maybe the Flower Cloud Sect is merely cooperating with the Demon Cult, or the event is led by disciples of the Heartless True Desire Demon Ancestor. Perhaps it's orchestrated by disciples who are no longer valued and have scattered.

Lu Zheng said, "But it's very likely that the Flower Cloud Sect has already become a Demon Cave, and since the Primordial Saint Sect is not far, you need to be careful."

The Saintess Zhilan nodded, "I will return to the Southern Border immediately, notify my elder sister, and also investigate the surrounding sects."

Since Lu Zheng had encountered the disciple from the Flower Cloud Sect more than a month ago, the Saintess Zhilan dared not delay. After saying her farewell, she used True Qi to carry Fan Boyu and soared into the Southwest sky.

...

After the Saintess Zhilan left, Du Yueyao didn't waste any time and went to Renxin Hall with Liu Qingyan, who was not heavily involved yesterday.

Meanwhile, Shen Ying, who had been maintaining the Peach Blossom Evil, was somewhat tired and pulled Lu Zheng back to the master bedroom, asking him to give her a massage.

After an afternoon of massage, surprisingly, she felt even more exhausted.

...

Upon returning to the modern world, Lu Zheng went to the vegetable market to buy fresh vegetables, grabbed some frozen wolf meat, and seafood from the Dragon Palace which he had brought back for the New Year, and prepared a lavish dinner.

As Lin Wan entered the door, the last dish of braised giant shrimp had just been cooked.

"Wash your hands and let's eat!"

"Okay!"

Seeing Lu Zheng at home, Lin Wan joyfully took off her coat, washed her hands, changed clothes, and headed to the dining table.

"Wow, are we having a feast today?" Lin Wan's eyes lit up.

Just like Lu Zheng would take modern ingredients to the ancient world, he would also bring superb ancient delicacies back to the modern world.

From Pig Demon to Wolf Demon to East Sea shrimp, they occasionally prepared a meal to treat Lin Wan, renewing her vitality and blood.

Then, they battled through the night.

...

Lu Zheng's return filled Lin Wan with joy. She didn't even ask where Lu Zheng had been all this time; she just smiled and ate with him, sharing her last two case stories.

"Oh, by the way, Xiaoying's case has been resolved. I've received a third-class merit award!" Lin Wan made a V-sign towards Lu Zheng.

"It was finalized already?" Lu Zheng asked, "The case has been fully investigated?"

"Yes, fully investigated. It was an inside-out collusion, and it turns out the other party was a major powder merchant from Northern Myanmar, acting as the direct supplier with reasonable prices."

Lin Wan said, "This time, we dismantled a shell trading company of his and arrested the domestic primary agent. Of course, the main focus was the ship used for smuggling, which dealt him a significant blow."

Lu Zheng shook his head, speechless.

Who would have thought that just by watching a play, it would lead step by step to dismantling a major powder merchant's trade route inside the country?

Is this the butterfly effect?

"It was really bad luck for them," Lu Zheng said.

"Bad luck is good; if they weren't unlucky, then innocent people in our country would suffer," Lin Wan said coldly.

"But even if you've fully investigated, you still can't do anything to him, right?" Lu Zheng's eyes flickered.

"No," Lin Wan said calmly, "He is protected by armed forces in a certain area, or you could say he is the financial backer of that area's armed forces."

"So?" Lu Zheng raised an eyebrow.

"So!" Lin Wan nodded emphatically.

Lin Wan and Lu Zheng looked into each other's eyes and shared a knowing smile.

If that major powder merchant isn't dealt with, rebuilding the trade route within the country was only a matter of time. With money paving the way, there'd be no shortage of desperados willing to take risks to join his ranks.

So...

Eliminating that major powder merchant is the only way for a once-and-for-all solution.

Lin Wan sighed, "The problem is that even if you kill him, someone else will just take his place."

"Then just keep killing until no one dares to enter our country," Lu Zheng said nonchalantly, "until the next one stops coming."

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