144: Chapter 144 The Identity of Ancestor Yu Huan

The next morning.

The three set off on the road to Beilong Province.

On this journey, besides a few attendants, the three did not bring many people.

The speed of travel this time was much faster than when Pei Qingyun first came to Longxi.

However, in Pei Qingyun's view, this speed was still too slow.

If there were artifact creations like the airplanes of his previous life, it would take a few hours at most to get from Longxi to Jinxiu City in Beilong Province.

Unlike now, where they had to travel for several days straight without rest; otherwise, the travel time would double.

As for land transport like cars, they were temporarily outside Pei Qingyun's consideration. For those things to run normally, roads would need to be built.

Within the scope of Wuyang City, Pei Qingyun might be able to try building some. But once outside Wuyang County, it was simply impossible to implement.

His Pei Clan was not the Imperial Court; where would they get so much silver to do this? Besides, it would require the strength of the entire nation. It would take decades to construct a transportation network.

On this point, even the Imperial Court did not have the capacity to achieve it.

Seven days passed in the blink of an eye.

The group arrived at Jinxiu City.

This was not Pei Qingyun's first time here.

Arriving in Jinxiu City again after sixty years, he felt more than anything a sense of deep emotion.

When his predecessor came here, he was only in his twenties. At that time, he was just a Divine Strength Martial Artist.

After witnessing the prosperity of Jinxiu City, Pei Qingyun had once set great ambitions.

Unfortunately, things did not go as planned.

His talent was far too mediocre in a place like Jinxiu City. After staying in Jinxiu City for a while, he encountered the greatest crisis of his life: he went broke.

The silver he brought from his Family didn't last long here. As a Divine Strength Martial Artist, he couldn't find any good work here either.

Later, due to other reasons, he had no choice but to leave Jinxiu City.

The grand ambitions he set in his youth were never realized until the moment of his death.

This was the true portrayal of an ordinary Great Family Disciple.

Perhaps because it was her first time in Jinxiu City, or perhaps because of her young age, Pei Siyao's face showed no fatigue from the journey; instead, her whole being became excited.

“Old Ancestor, look quickly! There's a candy shop ahead!”

Pei Siyao said excitedly.

As she spoke, Pei Siyao ran over.

Pei Qingyun felt somewhat helpless about this.

Initially, Pei Siyao was restrained by his majesty as the Old Ancestor and was respectful in front of him.

After spending some time together, Pei Siyao's true nature was completely unleashed; she became proficient in all sorts of mischief and troublemaking.

Especially after her Bloodline Awakening, Pei Siyao's appetite increased greatly, and she was full of praise for snacks, as if a childhood that had been overly suppressed was suddenly being released.

Fortunately, being a glutton was not a bad thing.

Pei Qingyun had no choice but to apologize to Ancestor Yuhuan beside him, “Great-Granduncle, this child is a bit of a glutton. Please don't take offense.”

Ancestor Yuhuan smiled and said, “Qingyun, do I look that unreasonable? Yao'er is at the age where she's growing. Since she wants to eat, we'll go with her. It just so happens that I haven't tasted candy in many years either.”

As soon as these words were spoken, Pei Qingyun felt the lofty image of Ancestor Yuhuan in his heart collapse.

Could it be that Ancestor Yuhuan was actually an old prankster?

Accompanied by the two of them, after tasting the candy, Pei Siyao wandered through the nearby food street as well.

Two of them were eating, and one was watching.

The one watching was naturally Pei Qingyun, while the ones eating were Ancestor Yuhuan and Pei Siyao.

This old and young pair were like two Taoties. Anyone who didn't know better would think they had awakened the Taotie Bloodline.

In short, as a bystander, Pei Qingyun watched until his scalp felt numb.

Before long, the group left the food street and arrived at the entrance of a mansion located in the northern part of Jinxiu City.

A golden plaque hung high above the main entrance, with several large characters carved upon it: “Hongdu Mansion.”

“The Commander's Mansion.” Seeing these words, Pei Qingyun was somewhat surprised.

He hadn't expected that this Grandmaster of Meridians, who was about to become Pei Siyao's Revered Master, would also hold the identity of a commander of the Evil Suppression Bureau.

At this moment, Ancestor Yuhuan walked to the gate and said a few words to the guards.

The guards' eyes immediately filled with respect.

“Let's go, we'll go in together.” As he spoke, Ancestor Yuhuan walked inside.

Hongdu Mansion was very large. The group walked for a short while before meeting the Revered Master of the mansion, Xiong Hongyou.

Ancestor Yuhuan teased, “commander Xiong, I hope you have been well.”

Xiong Hongyou said, “Senior, please don't make fun of me. What kind of commander am I in front of you?”

Ancestor Yuhuan laughed loudly, “Hahaha, didn't you look quite impressive the last time I saw you?”

Xiong Hongyou scratched his head and said with an embarrassed face, “That time was an accident.”

Ancestor Yuhuan did not press further and instead said to Xiong Hongyou, “These two are my juniors, Qingyun and Si Yao.”

Pei Qingyun cupped his hands and said, “I am Pei Qingyun. Greetings, commander Xiong.”

Beside him, Pei Siyao echoed, “Si Yao greets commander Xiong.”

In the next moment, Xiong Hongyou's gaze turned toward the two of them.

Pei Siyao went without saying; she was the Disciple he intended to take in.

Only Pei Qingyun's arrival made him a bit confused.

Although he wasn't sure how old Pei Qingyun was, looking at his face and observing his life aura, he was at least seventy or older.

Being only at the Early Stage of the Six Bowels Realm at this age, he didn't look like an outstanding junior no matter how one looked at it.

This senior of his had not only brought him along but also introduced him.

He truly couldn't understand this move.

Generally speaking, when a clan's Old Ancestor brings a junior to meet important figures, it's usually to bring an outstanding junior so they can show their face.

Not to mention that Pei Qingyun's face looked even older than his own.

However, he didn't dwell on it.

After only a few breaths, his gaze fell directly on Pei Siyao.

He had already learned about Pei Siyao's information through this senior of his.

Thirteen years old, Early Stage of Divine Strength, Rank Four Bloodline Power, suspected to be the Xun Wind Bloodline Power.

The first two items were completely unremarkable; any Genius plucked from the Academy could meet those conditions or even far exceed them.

As for Rank Four Bloodline Power, among the many standouts in the Academy, it could be considered excellent, but it was not among the top tier.

However, all of this was based on the condition of non-Bloodline Awakening.

Some geniuses who wanted to reach Rank Four Bloodline in the Divine Strength Realm often only barely achieved it through the bonus of Perfection in their Cultivation Technique and by consuming Bloodline Spirit Pills.

Every type of Bloodline Spirit Pill that increased Bloodline Power was only effective the first time it was consumed.

In other words, after these geniuses consumed a Bloodline Spirit Pill, unless they could find other special Medicinal Pills that could increase Bloodline Power,

Their upper limit could only be reached through the other two methods.

Unlike Pei Siyao, who reached Rank Four under natural conditions. If she were to consume Bloodline Spirit Pills, her Bloodline Power could be increased yet again.

While Xiong Hongyou was sizing her up, Pei Siyao was also sizing up this prospective Revered Master.

Although she hadn't officially become his Disciple yet, Ancestor Yuhuan had already explained the situation to her before they came.

Being able to study under a Grandmaster of Meridians, she naturally couldn't refuse.

However, Xiong Hongyou needed to speak first and acknowledge her identity before she could proceed to the next step.