Chapter 227: Fairy of the Moon Palace

"Swish!"

In the backyard of Junzi Residence, a figure was blurred, and shadows of fists were everywhere.

Fallen leaves on the ground drifted and flew about in all directions.

After Luo Zijun returned, he first tested the sharpness of that Dagger, then continued to practice his fist techniques.

The anger in his heart transformed into boundless strength.

With every punch thrown, he could feel a powerful, murderous momentum erupting outward.

The birds perched on the branches were also frightened and flew away.

This time, he clearly felt that the Internal Energy Seed in his Dantian Sea had grown much larger, and at the same time, the barrier leading to the Six Realms had also vaguely appeared.

After practicing for one hour.

He took out the Demon Pig Pill refined by his senior sister, ate ten in a row, and then continued to practice.

Those Demon Pig Pills quickly transformed into a massive amount of energy, accumulating in his abdomen, which he rapidly refined and absorbed.

At dusk.

Just as he finished his Medicine Bath and was preparing to continue practicing the Liehuo Finger in the backyard, Xiaohuan came over to report: "The Third Miss is here."

Luo Zijun tidied himself up slightly and went to the front yard.

Bai Qingtong had already entered and was standing with her hands behind her back under a plum tree in the corner of the yard, looking at the flower buds emerging on the branches, seemingly lost in thought.

She wore a cyan-green long dress, and her black hair hung down to her waist.

Seen from behind, that figure was tall and slender, standing gracefully, possessing a fresh and elegant beauty.

"Third Miss."

Luo Zijun walked over and greeted her.

Bai Qingtong came back to her senses, turned around, walked over, and said: "Brother-in-law, it has been investigated clearly. Lai Da is currently in Lin'an City, and he still has two businesses; his previous businesses have all been moved to Lin County. The remaining two businesses are the Laishi Winery and the Jile Villa in the southern suburbs outside the city."

"The Laishi Winery is a place specifically for brewing wine, located on Qilin Street in Dongcheng, and is managed by Lai Da's nephew, Lai Qinglai. Lai Da uses his connections with the Jia Family to open up various channels between the Inner City and the Outer City, supplying wine to many restaurants. Many high-ranking officials and nobles, in order to curry favor with him, also buy wine from there; I hear the profits are quite good."

"As for the Jile Villa, Tanchun told me secretly. Tanchun said that when she was investigating the various projects of Daguanyuan, she caught a handle on an in-law of the Jia Family, and the other party revealed it. Tanchun said that place is a den of iniquity, possibly a place like a Brothel, where many wealthy people and some officials often sneak off to. Even the Jia Da Laoye of their Jia Family and Jia Zhen of the Ningguo Mansion go there often..."

"Tanchun suspects that this villa of Lai Da's might also have shares held by some people from the Jia Family."

Having said this, Bai Qingtong paused, looked at him, and said: "Brother-in-law, originally Tanchun was unwilling to speak of such family scandals, but she said she is willing to help you and should help you. However, she hopes that when the time comes, you will not harm other members of the Jia Family."

After listening, Luo Zijun was silent for a moment and said: "Third Miss, thank Miss Tanchun for me. Also, tell her that I will never harm any good person in the Jia Family, but I will also never let off any evil person there."

Bai Qingtong nodded slightly and asked: "What does Brother-in-law intend to do?"

Luo Zijun pondered for a moment and said: "The winery should be hard to find flaws in, so I plan to go to that Jile Villa to take a look first."

Bai Qingtong frowned slightly and said: "I hear there are many martial artist guards there, and it is not a place anyone can just enter; it requires an introduction from an acquaintance. Brother-in-law, I don't think you should take the risk."

Luo Zijun said gently: "Third Miss, do not worry, I have my own sense of proportion."

Bai Qingtong looked at him with concern and said: "Brother-in-law, actually, in my opinion, you should temporarily continue to study at home with peace of mind and make plans after passing the Autumn Examination next year."

Luo Zijun did not speak again.

Seeing him like this, Bai Qingtong did not try to persuade him further, only saying softly: "Brother-in-law, no matter what you want to do, please be sure to tell me. We are family, and no matter what happens, I will definitely help you."

A warm current immediately surged in Luo Zijun's heart, and he looked at the young girl before him: "Thank you, Third Miss."

Bai Qingtong did not say more and said: "Then Brother-in-law, rest early, I shall take my leave."

Luo Zijun nodded and walked her all the way outside the courtyard gate.

After walking a few steps, Bai Qingtong could not help but turn back, looking at him and saying: "Brother-in-law, you cannot sneak out of the city. If you really must leave the city, remember to take me with you."

Immediately, she raised a small pink fist, a smile on her lips: "I am not a weak woman; I am a martial artist and can protect you."

A smile also appeared on Luo Zijun's face, and he nodded: "As you command."

Bai Qingtong smiled and left with Hua'er.

Luo Zijun stood at the gate for a while longer, and after that tall figure disappeared around the distant corner, he turned and returned to the small courtyard.

Wait until passing the Autumn Examination next year to act?

He could not wait.

The other party was already on guard; he feared that it would not be long before they sold off all their businesses, exchanged them for silver, left the Jia Family, and headed to Lin County.

Furthermore, he would never wait any longer regarding the injuries and threats his sister had suffered this time.

Back then, he was weak and had no strength, unable to avenge his sister and brother-in-law. Now, he was already a martial artist and had so many people helping him, so this time, he absolutely could not swallow his pride any longer!

He must act immediately!

The night was deep and quiet.

After Xiaohuan and Ziyuan were both asleep, he sent his soul out of his body, found that black cat, immediately entered and possessed it, and then left the Bai Mansion.

"Whoosh!"

The black cat nimbly leaped and walked across houses, courtyard walls, and streets.

Soon, it arrived at the Jia Mansion.

He did not rashly enter; he observed the surroundings of the mansion for a while before leaping lightly onto the courtyard wall.

Just at this moment, a chill struck.

In a corner not far away, a guard's gaze looked over vigilantly.

Seeing it was a strange stray cat, he immediately gripped the hilt of the sword at his waist, walked over, and made shooing sounds with his mouth.

From the perspective of Luo Zijun's soul, a mass of blood-colored flame was burning on the other party—that was the blood energy of a martial artist; it looked like his strength was not weak.

Luo Zijun did not linger; he turned and jumped off the courtyard wall, heading toward the outside of the alley.

Possessing a stray cat meant having no combat ability.

His soul was currently only at the Day Wandering Realm; if dealing with ordinary people, he could constantly play the ghost to frighten them, making them gradually timid and weak-souled, thereby causing them to fall ill.

But dealing with a martial artist clearly would not work.

Martial artists possess powerful Qi and blood energy; it is difficult for him even to get close, let alone take action. Only by cultivating to the Object Manipulation Realm is there any hope.

He walked along the side of the street, heading toward the Dongcheng district.

While passing through a small alley, he encountered two wild cats that, claiming he had invaded their territory, pounced to scratch him, but were swatted away by him with a few slaps.

Soon, he arrived at Qilin Street in the Dongcheng district.

He walked while searching.

Before long, he saw a memorial archway appear on the right side, with the four large characters "Laishi Winery" written on it.

There were many buildings inside, built leaning against the Qilin River.

Just as he reached the entrance, a fragrance of wine drifted over; at the same time, the front-most room had lights on, and the sounds of drinking and shuffling cards could be heard.

"Meow—"

As soon as Luo Zijun approached, a large gray cat appeared.

At the same time, the sound of a dog barking came from within.

!

As soon as the dog's barking rang out, two men holding wooden sticks came out from the room, looking around.

Luo Zijun did not linger; he continued walking forward and turned into the alley next to it.

Following the alley, he arrived at the Qilin River behind.

There was a drainage hole under the courtyard wall, which he could easily pass through in his cat form.

However, he did not go in; instead, he came to the rear courtyard wall, jumped onto a large tree nearby, climbed to the canopy, and then looked up into the courtyard.

The courtyard contained many large barrels, two millstones, and some other tools.

Walking forward from the bluestone slab in the very center of the courtyard, there was a large building that looked like a wine warehouse; its main gate was locked tight, and the ear-rooms on the left and right still had lights on, clearly guarded by someone.

In the row of houses further ahead, some grain was scattered on the ground at the doorways, and the doors were also locked, clearly serving as granaries.

Luo Zijun's gaze turned toward the two water wells in the front and back courtyards.

"Whoosh!"

He jumped down from the large tree and landed on the courtyard wall.

At this moment, a black shadow suddenly stood up in the corner of the wall and began to bark "Woof, woof, woof" at him.

It was a black dog.

At this time, the doors of the two ear-rooms suddenly opened.

Two men holding knives and swords walked out of the rooms, checked around, and saw the black cat on the courtyard wall.

"Where did this wild cat come from? Get lost!"

One man cursed and waved the knife in his hand to scare it off.

The black cat's amber eyes glanced at him, and with a light leap, it jumped outside the courtyard wall.

The man cursed a few more times, then went back into the room.

Luo Zijun did not stay any longer and returned to the Bai Mansion.

Judging from the situation tonight, this Laishi Winery is much easier to deal with than that Jile Villa in the suburbs.

He had never even considered using legitimate methods to deal with them.

The grain and water used for brewing can both be tampered with; just adding some laxatives or other medicine will do.

The New Year is coming soon, and this winery has likely stockpiled a large amount of wine ready to be sold; if something happens at this time, the losses will surely be heavy.

First, let the other party suffer some losses, and when they have urgently bought more grain and are ready to brew again, burn it all down with a fire.

Thinking along the way, he soon returned to the Bai Mansion.

Just as he jumped onto the courtyard wall of the Junzi Residence and prepared to return to his room, a white cat suddenly appeared on the roof, its pair of blue eyes flickering slightly as it looked down at him from above with an arrogant expression.

Seeing that it seemed to have something on its mind, Luo Zijun walked along the courtyard wall and jumped onto the roof.

"Daidai, what's the matter?"

Arriving close by, he asked.

As the saying goes, humans have human speech, and cats have cat language; all things have their own language for communication.

The white cat immediately glared: "Don't call me Daidai!"

Luo Zijun said: "Alright Daidai, what do you want with me?"

The white cat glared at him, seemingly wanting to beat him up, but after thinking about it, it said: "Hmph, I was originally planning to take you to a good place that could let you advance as quickly as possible, but since you are so impolite..."

Upon hearing this, Luo Zijun was shocked and immediately changed his tone: "Sister Bai! Great-Aunt Bai!"

Advancement of the soul? Object Manipulation Realm? Never mind calling her sister or great-aunt, he would even call her his ancestor if he had to!

The white cat snorted again, thought for a moment, and said: "I am called Moon Palace Fairy; you can call me Fairy from now on."

Luo Zijun was shaken upon hearing this: "Moon Palace... Fairy?"

The white cat: "What's wrong? You don't want to?"

Luo Zijun was stunned for a moment, took a deep look at it, and hurriedly said: "I want to, of course I want to. Fairy, please accept this one's bow!"

Saying this, he immediately raised his two cat paws and performed a proper bow.

The white cat seemed quite satisfied, its chin slightly raised: "Little Black, listen to me from now on, and I will take you to cultivate together. If you dare to make me angry, hmph..."

Luo Zijun immediately lowered his head and looked submissive: "This one will definitely listen to the Fairy's words from now on, and will go through fire and water for the Fairy, serving as a beast of burden without hesitation!"

"Let's go."

The white cat didn't waste any more time, turned around and walked toward the back of the house, saying: "When your soul comes out in a moment, I will take you to the Ghost Realm."

"Ghost Realm?"

(End of this chapter)