CH 71

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Duan Changqing and them knew that some people were secretly leaving Hongye City, but they didn’t care.

Those people, their minds are not with Hongye City. Keeping them is a scourge, so it’s best if they’re gone.

They’ve also been paying close attention to the situation in Holy City.

On the other side of Holy City… the nobles and big families concealed the situation of Hongye City from the ordinary people.

Ordinary citizens didn’t even know that there was a rebellion in Hongye City. As for the rich and powerful… While they knew the situation, some thought it had nothing to do with them, some were angry but helpless to do anything, and the rest… were still wrangling with the aftermath of the High Priest’s death.

The High Priest left behind many assets. Now that there is no heir to these properties, who doesn’t want a slice of the pie?

There’s also the position of High Priest.

While those at the top might not have much respect for the High Priest, the High Priest is still a god-like existence in the eyes of the ordinary people.

Both senior priests in Holy City both want to become the High Priest.

As for Hongye City… Naturally, they have to solve their own internal affairs before dealing with problems in another city.

However, while they didn’t care about Hongye City itself, they still wanted to win the treasure left by the High Priest in Xie Yunnan’s hands.

“For Xie Yunnan to become a senior priest, he must have gotten something from that person.”

“Aren’t the things in that person’s possession already…”

“Maybe there were other things.”

…

“There’s obviously something fishy if the High Priest’s power can be passed down from generation to generation!”

“That Xie Yunnan’s luck is not bad.”

“Our people died, but Wen Che actually joined Xie Yunnan’s side…”

“They’re a bunch of trash! Instead of finding the body, what happened? Nothing!”

“Chances are, the treasure left by the High Priest is with Xie Yunnan. We must find a way to get it back.”

“Didn’t they say that Xie Yunnan likes to seduce powerful people? Let’s get someone to approach him…”

…

Those in Hongye City were unaware of the brewing machinations in Holy City.

Today’s Hongye City has completely changed.

This rebellion reshuffled the forces of Hongye City, and the land around the city was also divided into the hands of ordinary people.

Many who had nothing before now have their own property!

Although the property officially belongs to Hongye City and they can’t buy or sell it, the income from farming, except for some taxes, is entirely theirs!

Plus they can even become warriors or priests through practice!

There’s hope for the future.

Recently, Xie Yunnan organized a few tests.

There were too many things to do and they lacked staff, so they arranged the tests to select some people to help them manage the residents.

Xie Yunnan is very busy, but whenever he is free, he will accompany Duan Changqing.

Duan Changqing’s previous physical condition is really too bad! Back then, he found a doctor to diagnose and treat Duan Changqing, and the doctor said… Duan Changqing’s body is failing and he will not last long.

Although Duan Changqing’s health is much better now, despite knowing how strong Duan Changqing is, he still can’t get rid of his first impression and always wants to take care of him.

When Xie Yunnan returned, he saw Duan Changqing asking Meng Yan and Jiao Qinyun to water the exotic plants he raised.

Xie Yunnan had seen this scene before. At that time, he didn’t know that the plants were exotic plants, and thought Meng Yan and Jiao Qinyun were trying to please him, but now… How are Meng Yan and Jiao Qinyun trying to please him? Meng Yan and Jiao Qinyun are clearly courting Duan Changqing!

The two people’s attitude towards him changed suddenly, probably because… they learned of Duan Changqing’s strength and thought Duan Changqing was the Ghost King.

“Young master Xie, you’re back? We’ll cook for you right away!” Seeing Xie Yunnan, Meng Yan immediately offered to leave, so as not to disturb Duan Changqing and Xie Yunnan’s two-person world.

As for cooking… After following Duan Changqing for a long time, he and Jiao Qinyun have both mastered new cooking skills!

Meng Yan and Jiao Qinyun went to the kitchen and got busy.

They never cooked before this, but now… they can cook a table of dishes easily, while maximizing the  spiritual power in the food.

Really an unexpected joy.

As Meng Yan and Jiao Qinyun were busy cooking, Wen Che also entered the kitchen.

After he came back with the Ghost King and the others that day, after two days, he went to ask Xie Yunnan about the High Priest.

However, Xie Yunnan told him that he had never seen the corpse of the High Priest, and that he became a senior priest because of the exercises Duan Changqing taught him and because he ate a special exotic plant.

If Wen Che heard this before knowing of Duan Changqing’s strength, he definitely wouldn’t believe him.

But now he’s seen Duan Changqing’s strength… Wen Che believed Xie Yunnan’s words.

If nothing else, those exercises practiced by ordinary people in Hongye City… the High Priest definitely doesn’t know it.

If he knew, how would he be so powerless?

He would’ve been able to cultivate countless henchmen!

The trail broke, and the High Priest’s body vanished into nowhere… Instead of returning to Holy City, Wen Che intended to stay in Hongye City to locate the High Priest and help Duan Changqing and them along the way.

After all, Duan Changqing saved his life.

While they’re not treated very well and have to cook for themselves… Wen Che didn’t mind.

No matter what, it was better than when they hid in the fringes before.

During this time, he also discovered some fun things.

For example, watching Meng Yan and Jiao Qinyun cook.

The two arrogant middle-level priests are busy in the kitchen… He never tires of watching them, and even learned several dishes.

“Are you here to cook again? What are you doing today?” Wen Che asked with a smile.

Meng Yan and Jiao Qinyun didn’t want to talk to him.

Wen Che said again: “Oh, the two of you are too miserable and don’t have time to chat. Guess I’m still luckier!”

Wen Che also learned later that Meng Yan and the others were under control.

He is full of superiority now!

Meng Yan and Jiao Qinyun: “…”

While Meng Yan and Jiao Qinyun were cooking, Duan Changqing was talking to Xie Yunnan about Hongye City.

He used to have to tell the Ghost King and ask his father-in-law to pass the message to Xie Yunnan, but now there’s no need for such trouble – he can tell Xie Yunnan his thoughts directly.

As for what he had in mind… He shared many policies from his first life in the modern world.

Having transmigrated twice, when it comes to society… He still likes the atmosphere in his first life.

After chatting for a while, Xie Yunnan said, “I plan to go back to the fringe area tomorrow. Do you want to go with me?” After leaving town, he hasn’t gone back since, and wants to see how things have changed.

He hoped that the small town where he grew up would be better than before.

Duan Changqing agreed without thinking, “Okay!”

Filler chapter-ish, with foreshadowing.

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