Chapter 83: Female Friend

"Aristocratic family?"

Meng Lingyun's expression shifted in surprise, and he immediately furrowed his brows.

He should have thought of it sooner. Or rather, it was actually that he had been unwilling to think in that direction, but now it had become Reality.

"Are you certain you didn't see wrong?"

"I am not. Unless there are other so-called little Daoist boys in Bei'an City besides those from the aristocratic families." Li Heng smiled faintly.

He didn't have much sympathy for Meng Hao's encounter; he just lamented that it was too unlucky. Being drained of Original Qi by a female Weird last time was one thing, but now he had been drained of Luck directly by an aristocratic family?

He hadn't even had time to target Meng Hao himself before the man had fallen.

This couldn't help but make Li Heng sigh. At the same time, he became particularly vigilant; the Luck on his own body was even higher than Meng Hao's, and he didn't want to end up in a state like Meng Hao's.

"Aristocratic family, aristocratic family, aristocratic family...!"

Meng Lingyun repeated the words several times, unable to stop himself from gnashing his teeth.

"That group of naturally noble seeds, do they really think no one can deal with them! To actually dare to hurt people in broad daylight!"

His temper flared up instantly, and he wished he could rush directly to the aristocratic family's side to reason with them, confront them, or even start a fight.

"Layman Meng, do not be agitated; that is an aristocratic family."

Seng Daoke reminded him with a meaningful tone.

There was no need for any other messy reasons; these two words, "aristocratic family," held immense deterrent power in Great Li, and even in this World. Because what they represented were the naturally noble seeds...

"Old man, you really shouldn't be agitated either."

"According to the information I understand, that little aristocratic Daoist boy is an Innate Grandmaster." Li Heng reminded him calmly.

In his eyes, Meng Hao was not worth Meng Lingyun risking his life for. Meng Hao was merely Meng Lingyun's foster son. Not to mention that Meng Hao himself already had flaws in his private conduct, so this encounter could hardly be called an injustice.

"What? Innate?"

Meng Lingyun was slightly startled and froze completely. It was as if cold water had been splashed onto a passionately burning fire, extinguishing the flames at once.

"Amitabha, Infinite Heavenly Venerable. If it is truly as Layman Li says, and that little Daoist boy is an Innate Grandmaster, then his actions this time are simply a disgrace to the aristocratic families, and even to the Dao Sect."

Seng Daoke shook his head.

People of aristocratic families were high and mighty, viewing ordinary people as mud-legged peasants. But because of this attitude, they were even more too lazy to oppress these mud-legged peasants, feeling that it would damage their nobility.

As for the Dao Sect, they emphasized the Immortal Dao valuing life and saving people without measure. They would never commit such an act of the strong bullying the weak.

"Layman Meng, if you wish to seek justice, I am willing to make a move once." Seng Daoke stated his position.

"Innate, Innate, Innate..."

Meng Lingyun muttered this term, then suddenly revealed a cold smile. "There is no need for you to make a move just yet. Innate, is it? Although I am not an Innate, that does not mean I have no connections!"

"You don't need to worry about the matters regarding the aristocratic family for now. Wait for me to write a letter!" Meng Lingyun seemed to have made up his mind, though the expression on his face was somewhat strange, as if it were a mix of nostalgia and relief.

Meng Lingyun took full responsibility, and Li Heng was happy to be relaxed and couldn't be bothered to intervene. His relationship with Meng Hao wasn't good; it would be good enough if they didn't fight, so he certainly wouldn't help him vent his anger.

He took out paper and a brush directly and wrote immediately, his brush moving like a dragon or snake. In a short while, he had finished writing, though Li Heng highly doubted whether the handwriting could even be read. Meng Lingyun didn't care about that and immediately called someone to send it to the Demon Suppression Division in the Beijun Prefecture.

Watching the letter depart, Meng Lingyun let out a sigh of relief.

"I have let you see a joke," he said awkwardly.

Li Heng didn't pay much attention to it; it was just a case of concern leading to chaos.

"Alright, what business do you have coming to find me, old man?"

Meng Lingyun changed the subject, shifting his gaze toward Li Heng. All along, Li Heng never visited without a reason, and he wouldn't have come specifically just to greet him.

"It's not any important matter. I just wanted to ask, have you ever heard of an organization called 'Sunset'?"

Li Heng stated the purpose of his visit.

"Sunset?" Meng Lingyun furrowed his brows.

But soon he shook his head. "I have lived for more than half my life, and I have truly never heard of this organization. Why, what happened?"

"The Weird behind the Self-Immolating Flower Boat belongs to this organization."

Li Heng replied, appearing somewhat disappointed; he had thought that Meng Lingyun, as the Demon Suppression Division Chief here, would know some secrets.

"This name sounds a bit familiar..."

At this moment, Seng Daoke suddenly spoke up. He furrowed his brows, struggling in his memories. But he had even forgotten his own name, and past events were even more blurred; he simply couldn't recall it.

Familiar? Li Heng furrowed his brows.

Could it be that this Seng Daoke's amnesia was related to the Sunset organization, or was it that Seng Daoke was a member of the Sunset organization?

However, the latter possibility was not high; from what he had observed, this so-called Sunset organization was a force composed of a group of Weirds, while the Seng Daoke before him was a human.

After thinking for a moment, he decided to tell the old man the nickname "Seng Daoke," perhaps it could stimulate the old man to think of something.

His five points of Luck also hadn't sensed any danger.

"Do you have any impression of the name 'Seng Daoke'?"

"Seng Daoke?"

Hearing these three words, the old man fell directly into deep thought.

"These three words are indeed familiar, it seems... it seems..." The old man recalled with a distressed face, as if he couldn't recall it no matter what.

"It seems to be your nickname, isn't it?"

Li Heng added fuel to the fire directly. These words were like a thunderous blow; the old man seemed as if he had been struck by lightning, and he froze directly. Immediately after, a few teardrops flowed from his eyes...

"That's it, that's it, this is indeed my nickname!"

Seng Daoke wept with joy.

"Many thanks, Layman Li. Although I have not yet successfully recalled my name and my past, being able to know my old nickname is already precious. I owe you a favor!"

"If there is anything in the future, you may call upon me for help."

Seng Daoke bowed to Li Heng.

Beside them, Meng Lingyun watched the two, his expression complex.

He realized that Li Heng was becoming increasingly mysterious, to the point where he could no longer see through him. He had scoured the archives of the Demon Suppression Division, yet he could not uncover the origins of Seng Daoke. And yet, Li Heng had only needed such a short time to find out the nickname "Seng Daoke."

Could it be that this kid really belongs to some great aristocratic family?

"Then, have you thought of anything regarding the Sunset Organization?" Li Heng did not care about personal favors; the intelligence on that so-called Sunset Organization was the key.

"Now that you mention it, Layman... I do have a somewhat vague impression."

"It seems to be an organization where Weirds gather, with influence spread very widely, using a special method to communicate with each other. It seems their goal is... to make the Great Sun in the sky fall down..."

"Anything else?" Li Heng continued to press.

"Nothing more; the information after that is very vague."

Seng Daoke shook his head.

"It seems this organization really has a big mouth—Sunset?"

Hearing this, Meng Lingyun sneered directly.

"Rest assured. Once the person I invited arrives, perhaps she will know a thing or two. She is a powerhouse who is not inferior to Seng Daoke."

Meng Lingyun appeared very confident.

"She?" Li Heng quickly caught the keyword.

"Cough, cough, cough, what? Is an old man like me not allowed to have female friends? Is there anything else to ask? If not, then get lost." Meng Lingyun suddenly became a bit embarrassed and angry.

"Alright, alright, I'll go then."

Li Heng shook his head. Female friends, really?

I don't even have the heart to expose you...

"Layman Meng, I feel that to be a person, one must first be honest. Just like me, as a monastic, I never speak falsehoods."

Seng Daoke spoke, his expression very solemn.

"Fart! You old man, neither monk nor Daoist, you count as a monastic?" Meng Lingyun retorted in a fit of anger.

"Why wouldn't I count as a monastic? A monk is a monastic, and a Daoist is also a monastic. My fusion of Dao and Buddhism makes me twice the monastic!"

Seng Daoke retorted without any courtesy; it seemed that having regained his past nickname, his temperament had also become more vivid.

Li Heng felt helpless. Fine, let these two old men bicker.

He would just go back.

On the way back, Li Heng pondered. Is this so-called Sunset Organization really that mysterious? It seems he still has to attend that gathering to know what kind of monsters and ghosts are inside.

Clearing the distracting thoughts from his mind, Li Heng planned to go back and enter seclusion.

He was also close to reaching the Blood Exchange Realm.

While strolling along, just as he was about to return to his own courtyard, Li Heng saw from afar that the small official from the Merit Hall, Wang Donglai, was standing at the entrance of his courtyard.

Wang Donglai was looking around, and upon seeing Li Heng walking toward him, he could not help but be overjoyed; he had finally waited for the person. He stopped standing there and walked straight up. "Brother Li, this is your Token."

He handed Li Heng's Token back into Li Heng's hand.

"Little Wang, it hasn't been long since we last met."

Li Heng wore a smile that was not quite a smile.

"Before you called me 'kid,' and now you've changed it to 'Brother Li'?"

He did not actually care about how Wang Donglai had addressed him before; after all, Wang Donglai was indeed older than him. But the drastic change in attitude now made him unable to resist teasing him.

Wang Donglai appeared somewhat embarrassed. But there was no help for it; it was his own poor judgment—he had eyes but failed to recognize Mount Tai. This big shot had been standing in front of him before, and he hadn't recognized the treasure.

"Speak, if you offer courtesies without a reason, you're either a traitor or a thief. What do you want to ask of me?" Li Heng said with a smile.

Wang Donglai was surnamed Wang, after all; he might be a branch or a cadet branch of an aristocratic family. If there were no important matter or something to ask of him, he wouldn't have such an attitude even if he knew Li Heng was strong.

"Brother Li truly has eyes like torches."

"I want to let my younger sister meet Brother Li. Rest assured. Although my sister's appearance doesn't quite match Brother Li's, she is still as beautiful as a celestial being."

Wang Donglai smiled.

"So that's it. Then no."

Li Heng said indifferently. Isn't this just matchmaking? When he was on Earth in his past life, he was already sick of matchmaking; and now they were asking him to go on a blind date?

Impossible!

Wang Donglai's expression stiffened. He had not expected Li Heng to refuse so quickly; he should have at least met the person first.

"By the way, you should be quite well-informed. Do you know about the Zhang family in Bei'an City?" Li Heng casually changed the subject, thinking of the strange plea from the woman on the Flower Boat at the end.

After he finished his seclusion and broke through his realm, he planned to go there and take a look to see if there were any walking Source Power points.