Chapter 622: Heading to Zhongzhou

Looking at the solemn Ye Zhangqing, Yu Mo suddenly felt something was off, paused for a moment, then slowly said.

"You brat, you're not just simply wanting to go to Zhongzhou to have a look, are you?"

Hearing that, Ye Zhangqing stuck out his neck and replied.

"How could it be? I really am doing this for the Sect's sake."

"Heh."

As for Yu Mo, she had an expression of utter disbelief; this brat clearly couldn't stay still, just wanted to go out and have some fun.

Ye Zhangqing indeed wanted to see Zhongzhou, or rather, not just him—among cultivators of the Four Great Continents, who wouldn't want to go to Zhongzhou? That place is the center of the entire Haotu World.

Like Yu Mo, Yuan Cang, Wang Man and these older generation, who among them hadn't gone to Zhongzhou in their youth?

And Qi Xiong, Hong Zun, Wu Shou—who among them hadn't gone to Zhongzhou?

Zhao Zhengping and Xu Jie are young, but they will definitely go to Zhongzhou for training in the future.

One look at this brat and you know he's not honest, but Yu Mo also has no clue.

Given the current situation, the Dao Yi Sect's journey to Zhongzhou is inevitable.

Dongzhou is too small, it can no longer satisfy the Dao Yi Sect's development; moreover, Yu Mo and the others wanting to break through to the Great Emperor realm must also go to Zhongzhou.

However, this matter still requires planning and preparation.

After all, the Dao Yi Sect going to Zhongzhou does not mean they are abandoning Dongzhou.

Just like the Fomen of Xizhou, they also have their own Shanmen in Zhongzhou, but the Fomen in Zhongzhou is undoubtedly a failure.

They can only rely on the holy land, unable to dominate a region; their true stronghold remains in Xizhou.

But the Dao Yi Sect is different; Qi Xiong and the others truly want to establish a foothold in Zhongzhou, while Dongzhou will become the Dao Yi Sect's backyard, continually providing the Sect with various cultivation resources.

But achieving this is not easy; at the very least, the Dao Yi Sect must enter the ranks of the holy lands.

Only then can they free themselves from the influence of the holy lands.

For so many years, the Zhongzhou holy lands have never interfered in Dongzhou's affairs; could it be that they simply have no time? No, it's because the Dao Yi Sect has always been providing the Zhongzhou holy lands with various cultivation resources.

Just like Putuo Temple making offerings to the Dao Yi Sect.

Likewise, the Dao Yi Sect must also make offerings to the Zhongzhou holy lands.

After several days of discussion, things were roughly settled, similar to the earlier idea: first send a group of people to adapt to Zhongzhou.

Ideally, Yu Mo and the others could directly break through to the Great Emperor realm.

Qi Xiong and the others have already begun preparations; as for Ye Zhangqing, knowing he must leave Zhongzhou, he is also making preparations.

There are mainly two matters.

First, that is to produce a large amount of dry rations; after I leave, to ensure the disciples' food.

Second, that is to bring Bai Hua Xianzi and Jue Ying back home for a visit.

After all, if we all go to Zhongzhou, it's uncertain when we'll be able to return.

Regarding their son's return, Ye's parents were naturally very happy.

But when seeing Bai Hua Xianzi and Jue Ying, Ye's mother's expression became somewhat strange.

"Sister, what is this................."

"Bai Hua pays respects to mother-in-law."

Bai Hua Xianzi respectfully performed a salute, which completely left Ye's mother at a loss.

The last time they met, they hit it off immediately and soon became like sisters.

"Damn, this time you come back, you've become my daughter-in-law?"

Ye's mother stood there dazed, unable to recover for a long while, her gaze continually sweeping over Ye Zhangqing, Bai Hua Xianzi, and Jue Ying.

Facing his mother's gaze, Ye Zhangqing felt a bit embarrassed, but could only force a smile.

"Mother, it's exactly what you think."

"You.............."

Ye's mother did not look down on Bai Hua Xianzi; on the contrary, she highly approved of her.

After all, in terms of appearance, personality, cultivation, status, and position, Bai Hua Xianzi is in a class of her own in Dongzhou.

But this change in relationship happened too fast; for a moment she couldn't accept it.

Previously she and Bai Hua Xianzi called each other close friends; now it's become mother-in-law? And Bai Hua Xianzi's age, is she older than her?

But now that it's come to this, what else can be said?

Under the strange gaze of Ye's parents, the group entered the house.

"Sister, from now on we'll each mind our own business; you call me younger sister, I'll call you mother-in-law, how about that?"

After some casual chat, Bai Hua Xianzi and Jue Ying accompanied Ye's mother to the garden to talk, while Ye Zhangqing told his father about his plan to go to Zhongzhou.

Seeing Ye's mother's strange expression, Bai Hua Xianzi originally intended to speak to comfort her.

But as soon as she spoke, it left Ye's mother even more speechless.

"Each to their own? How the hell could you say something like that?"

"Hehe, well... I won't meddle in young people's affairs, I won't meddle."

What else can be said?

After staying at home for three days, Ye's mother gradually got used to the current relationship.

Until Ye Zhangqing and the two others prepared to leave, Ye's mother still wore a reluctant expression, constantly giving instructions.

"Be careful when you go to Zhongzhou, don't act impulsively; also, Zhongzhou is not like Dongzhou—I've never been there, but listen more to what Bai Hua and the others say, understand?............."

Facing his mother's nagging, Ye Zhangqing nodded in response to each point; after finally soothing his mother, the three then set off back to the Sect.

After that came the preparation of dry rations; with Ye Zhangqing working overtime, they soon stockpiled a large quantity of dry rations.

If each person gets one portion per day, it would be enough to feed the Dao Yi Sect's disciples for several years.

And after several years, Ye Zhangqing should have also returned.

On the other side, Qi Xiong and the others also finally got ready.

Led by Qi Xiong, Yu Mo, Hong Zun and others, they led a group of inner disciples and went ahead to Zhongzhou.

As for the sect, Wu Shou is temporarily in charge.

Regarding this arrangement, everyone naturally had no objections, except for one person who protested vehemently, and that person is naturally the Grand Elder Wu Shou.

"No, you're dumping me in the sect again?"

"Junior brother, you are the Grand Elder, so you naturally need to worry more for the sect."

"You're still the Sect Master, damn it."

"Zhongzhou is of great importance, so naturally I, the Sect Master, need to take charge personally."

"Then you keep that little guy Zhangqing here, I have no objection."

"How can that work?"

Upon hearing that Ye Zhangqing was to be left behind, Qi Xiong immediately shook his head in disbelief, joking, if that little guy Zhangqing stays in the sect, then you, Wu Shou, will be the one going to Zhongzhou.

Seeing Qi Xiong's excited and wary expression, Wu Shou gritted his teeth in anger and refused to agree no matter what.

In the end, Yu Mo and a few others stepped forward, and Wu Shou nodded, extremely unwilling.

Why is it that every time I'm the one holding down the sect? I'm just a Grand Elder.

After making all preparations, that day Qi Xiong and his group set off.

Just before departure, all disciples of the Dao Yi Sect came to see them off, but their target was not Qi Xiong and company, but Ye Zhangqing.

"Yè Chánglǎo, what are we to do without you?"

"Come back soon, Yè Chánglǎo, we'll miss you."

"Take me with you too, I also want to go to Zhongzhou."

"And me too, the disciples swear to follow Yè Chánglǎo unto death."

"Get lost, you bunch of menial disciples, what are you going to Zhongzhou for? I haven't even spoken yet."

Everyone looked reluctant, chattering away, the gist being that they couldn't bear to part with Ye Zhangqing.