195: help

After several Foundation Establishment Cultivators bowed in salute, Mo Xuan’s low voice faded away.

Seeing that Cloud Dream Marsh had now been completely transformed, Elder Beihai excused himself to the Foundation Establishment Cultivators beside him, then flew into the mist.

Deep within the mist, above the marsh, a Five-Colored Heavenly Scorpion, a hundred zhang in size, could be seen in the distance, standing behind their Old Ancestor, bearing significant injuries.

“Old Ancestor.” Elder Beihai glanced at it, not daring to look further, and flew to a spot not far in front of the giant snake shadow, bowing in salute.

Mo Xuan nodded.

“This is the new Zhou Family Elder, Elder Heavenly Scorpion,” Mo Xuan said casually.

“Greetings, Elder Heavenly Scorpion.” Elder Beihai’s expression was respectful as he bowed earnestly to the Five-Colored Heavenly Scorpion.

Heavenly Scorpion raised its two massive pincers and crossed them in front of its body, moving them unwillingly.

To think that he, a dignified Five-Colored Heavenly Scorpion, now had to return a salute to a human Cultivator at the Foundation Establishment Stage.

“Hmm?” Mo Xuan’s gaze swept over.

Heavenly Scorpion’s heart jolted.

“No need to be polite, no need to be polite,” he quickly shook his raised large pincers vigorously, his tone cautious yet tinged with a hint of grievance.

Seeing this, Mo Xuan nodded with satisfaction.

The snake shadow abruptly vanished, returning to the azure blue pearl adorned with white clouds.

“The task is done, let’s go.” The voice entered Elder Beihai’s ears as he straightened up.

“Yes, Old Ancestor.” Elder Beihai stepped forward.

The precious bead floated down and was caught by Elder Beihai once more.

“You stay here,” the voice came out again, but it was directed at Heavenly Scorpion.

Subsequently, the precious bead’s light was no longer as dazzling.

After Elder Beihai saluted Heavenly Scorpion again, he flew out of Cloud Dream Marsh, finding the Dao Protection Hall Disciples of the Zhou Family on the ground.

With a wave of his hand, a cyan spirit boat appeared.

After bidding farewell to the several Foundation Establishment Cultivators from Yingyang Commandery, the cyan spirit boat carried Elder Beihai and the Zhou Family Disciples through the air.

The several Foundation Establishment Cultivators exchanged glances and then dispersed, each to transmit the news of this place.

Additionally, the Zhou Family would likely arrive soon, so preparations for their reception also needed to be made.

In Cloud Dream Marsh, the Five-Colored Heavenly Scorpion breathed a long sigh of relief upon seeing Mo Xuan depart.

It wasn’t until the precious bead’s aura completely vanished from Heavenly Scorpion’s perception that Heavenly Scorpion’s heart wavered, unsure whether to seize this opportunity to escape or to honestly stay here.

“Forget it, the Demon Emperor’s methods are unfathomable; his confident departure surely means he isn’t afraid of me escaping…” After a long while, Heavenly Scorpion sighed inwardly, giving up the idea of escaping.

His figure slowly descended, submerging into the marsh, preparing to enjoy this last period of tranquility… Outside Jade Moon Peak, the cyan spirit boat landed.

After dropping off the Dao Protection Hall Disciples, Elder Beihai entered Jade Moon Peak.

At this moment, the precious bead he held in his hand transformed into a stream of light and shot through the air.

In the Zhou Family Great Hall, “Patriarch, the matter has been handled, and the Old Ancestor has instructed that preparations for migration can begin.” Upon returning to the Zhou Family, Elder Beihai sought out Zhou Licheng to report.

“Good.” Zhou Licheng was overjoyed, stood up, and was about to summon people to distribute tasks.

“Additionally, the Old Ancestor has subdued a Golden Core Realm Five-Colored Heavenly Scorpion,” Elder Beihai added, explaining the situation of the Five-Colored Heavenly Scorpion.

Zhou Licheng listened patiently, nodding occasionally, making sure to keep it in mind.

“For this Heavenly Scorpion to truly submit, we still need to treat it with sincerity…” Zhou Licheng thought of the Cloud Jiao that had betrayed the Xuanqing Sect back then, and silently pondered.

Mo Xuan had spared Heavenly Scorpion’s life precisely for the Zhou Family, and Zhou Licheng naturally understood his intention.

“Elder Beihai, you have worked hard this time; please rest for a while, and afterwards, I will still need your assistance,” Zhou Licheng walked out alongside Elder Beihai, saying to him.

“Patriarch, please command,” Elder Beihai agreed, leaving the great hall and heading to his residence.

“Come…” After seeing Elder Beihai off, Zhou Licheng pondered for a moment, then summoned a Disciple of the Affairs Hall.

Before long, figures moved in and out of the great hall, some holding Jade Slips, others holding papers.

They each descended from the Zhou Family’s Jade Moon Peak and dispersed in all directions.

Feiyue City, Qingyuan Town, Hanyan Town—all the major and minor forces and Mortal cities attached to the Zhou Family received news of the Zhou Family’s impending migration to Yingyang Commandery from the Jade Slips delivered by the Zhou Family Disciples or the posted announcements.

Regarding the migration, Zhou Licheng did not force anyone.

If they were willing to go with the Zhou Family, they were to send a reply, and the Zhou Family would compile a list, after which they could all travel together.

If they were unwilling, it was also fine; they could simply remain where they were.

After all, it was difficult to leave one’s homeland and abandon one’s foundation.

If it weren’t for the fact that Qingyuan Town could no longer accommodate Mo Xuan, the Zhou Family probably wouldn’t have considered migrating.

The news spread widely, causing ripples among the various surrounding forces.

Within the Crescent Moon Sect, “Sect Head, there’s no need to discuss this matter; since we have already pledged allegiance and received protection, we naturally follow the Zhou Family.” Inside the Crescent Moon Sect Leader’s great hall, Jiang Weirou, the former Xianyue Sect Master (now an Elder of the Crescent Moon Sect), and Elder Qingshuang were gathered.

After the Grand Elder took and read the Jade Slip, he handed it back and said to Jiang Weirou.

Elder Qingshuang did not speak, but merely nodded after the Grand Elder finished speaking.

“Master, Junior Martial Uncle, then we shall prepare,” Jiang Weirou also shared this sentiment, and seeing that both had no objections, she spoke to them.

Similar scenes played out in families like the Qin Family and the Yang Family.

In Feiyue City, the Loose Cultivators and Mortals who resided there had all learned the news.

They made their decisions even faster; within a day, almost all of them had made up their minds, arriving at the offices of the various street and district managers to register.

Several days later, replies from all the various forces had arrived at Zhou Licheng’s desk.

Most families and forces in Qingyuan and Hanyan Towns expressed their willingness to go together.

After Zhou Licheng reviewed them, he summoned the Zhou Family’s Foundation Establishment Cultivators and the Qi Refining stage stewards from various halls.

After detailed discussions, they set the migration date for half a month later and disseminated the news.

All of the Zhou Family’s various businesses needed to be settled.

The Zhou Family fell into a busy period, as did the other Family forces.

Half a month later, three massive treasure ships slowly flew in and stopped high in the sky outside Feiyue City.

“Patriarch Zhou, the Grand Elder has ordered us to come and assist.” From atop the treasure ships, several figures flew out.

Zhou Licheng opened the mountain protecting grand array and welcomed these individuals inside.

“Many thanks to Sect Master Chang and all the Elders for coming to our aid.” Zhou Licheng’s face showed gratitude.

These were none other than Sect Master Chang of the Xuanqing Sect and its Foundation Establishment Stage Elders.

Sect Master Chang chuckled.

Zhou Liyue, Zhou Leren, Jing Ya, and other Foundation Establishment Cultivators of the Zhou Family had also gathered together.

After exchanging greetings, Sect Master Chang led the Xuanqing Sect Elders back onto the massive treasure ships.

“Is everything ready?” Inside the Zhou Family Great Hall, all the managers of the Zhou Family were gathered.

Zhou Licheng spoke softly.

“All is in order,” everyone replied.

“Good.” Zhou Licheng nodded.

“Then let the migration begin.” Zhou Licheng issued the order.

The Zhou Family managers received their orders and departed.

Zhou Liyue, Zhou Leren, and other Foundation Establishment Cultivators also went out.

Huan Bi and Qing Ling, along with Zhou Leren and Elder Beihai, moved together with their respective clans and the Zhou Family’s Dao Protection Hall.

The Zhou Family’s mountain protecting grand array was fully opened.

More than a dozen flying boats, carrying Zhou Family Disciples and controlled by the various Foundation Establishment Cultivators of the Zhou Family, flew out.

However, they were considerably smaller compared to the three treasure ships of the Xuanqing Sect.

In Feiyue City, one treasure ship had already landed, sequentially boarding all the migrating people from Feiyue City.

After everyone had boarded, the treasure ship ascended again.

Feiyue City was now completely empty.