I Have A Dual World Seal

After staying at Phoenix Mountain for some time and waiting for the Lantern Festival on the fifteenth of the first month to pass, the group flew towards... the Primordial Saint Sect.

Within the Primordial Saint Sect, ten or so people had been selected to prepare to accompany Du Yueyao in returning to Tonglin County to establish a branch of the sect.

Fan Boyu was constantly reassuring the disciples of the Primordial Saint Sect who were preparing to head to the Central Plains.

"This time, we’re not going to stir up trouble in the Central Plains, so don’t break the law or act recklessly. Don’t worry about being hunted down by the Anomaly Suppression Bureau if we’re discovered.

Saintess Yue Yao’s father is a Da Jing Prefecture-level Official who has a good relationship with the Anomaly Suppression Bureau. As long as we abide by the law, even if we greet the people from the Bureau face-to-face, it won’t be a problem.

When spreading teachings, do not force anyone. You cannot use curing diseases or saving people as a condition to compel others to join the sect. You cannot collect more than thirty percent of any believer’s property, even if they volunteer.

Our return to the Central Plains this time is to spread the name of Su Nu throughout the world. Anyone who dares to misbehave and embarrass the Holy Sect, don’t blame me, Fan Boyu, for showing no leniency; at best, your cultivation will be abolished and you will be sent back to the Southern Border; at worst, the sect will be cleansed according to our rules!

Did you all hear that?"

"Yes!"

After hearing everyone’s response, Fan Boyu turned his head to look at Lu Zheng and his group, along with Saintess Yuanlu and Saintess Zhilan.

"Saintess Yue Yao, Young Master Lu, what do you think of them?"

Lu Zheng looked at the eleven people standing before Fan Boyu. Besides Feng Yiyin, there were five middle-aged people and five young people.

Each had dignified appearances and a gentle demeanor.

They were specifically chosen by Fan Boyu to be brought back to Tonglin County. With such appearances and demeanor, they would be more easily trusted by common people.

Just like the hosts in Buddhist Temples and Daoist Temples who always have peaceful faces and eloquence.

"Are you all preparing to spread teachings in the Central Plains?" Lu Zheng asked.

"We dare not contend with the court, but Lingbei Dao doesn’t have particularly large forces. It’s not a problem for us to have a share in the Yizhou Prefecture." Fan Boyu quickly replied.

Lu Zheng thought for a moment; Lingbei Dao only had notable sects in Yu State and Yanzhou, and the most powerful Jade Sun Temple in Yizhou Prefecture wasn’t large in scale; moreover, its top experts were comparable to Fan Boyu.

The Central Plains has ample resources to allow the Primordial Saint Sect to have a share, without overly infringing on other forces’ interests.

Of course, there would inevitably be influence. The Primordial Saint Sect certainly wouldn’t be satisfied with just one county. As it grows in the future, there’ll definitely be conflicts with local forces.

Since that’s the case...

Lu Zheng rubbed his chin, "Why not let the Primordial Saint Sect set up its branch in Pingtan County?"

Among the counties in Yizhou Prefecture, Yuhe County has a secular sect, East Mountain Sect, which runs inns, escort agencies, and carriages; Dingshan County has Xuanhe Temple and Lanshan Temple.

It wouldn’t be appropriate to host it in Tonglin County, competing with our own Renxin Hall and White Cloud Temple for business.

"Pingtan County is right next to Tonglin County, making communication convenient," Lu Zheng said. "It’s close to Yizhou Prefecture, facilitating future growth."

Pingtan County has only one Jiming Temple, which accepts merit coins through incense offerings and divination solutions. It’s just the right place for the Primordial Saint Sect to enter, and blend with the secular world, complementing each other.

Guangyue: (╯°Д°)╯︵┻━┻

Seeing several women trying to suppress their mirth, yet having no objections, Lu Zheng clapped his hands and nodded, "Then it’s decided. Everyone, prepare yourselves; we will set off shortly."

"Stay for the night in the sect; let us fulfill our duties as hosts," Saintess Yuanlu proposed.

And so, under the sincere invitation of the two saintesses, the group stayed another night at the Primordial Saint Sect, flying towards the Central Plains with Fan Boyu and twelve others the next day.

...

As soon as they returned to Tonglin County, Fan Boyu wasted no time and directly led the group to the neighboring Pingtan County. They visited the County Government Office and bought land on a desolate hill in the southern outskirts, establishing the Primordial Saint Sect’s Pingtan County branch.

As for the expenses for setting up the branch...

Is that a problem?

"By the way, with Miss Liu’s suggestion, the sect will import some rare Central Plains medicinal ingredients, dry fruits, and other goods from the Southern Border every year."

Fan Boyu said confidently, "These things are more useful than money; not only are they priceless, but many items are unseen by local people, allowing us to better integrate into the Great Jing and coexist peacefully with the local populace."

Lu Zheng gave a thumbs up, "Great, Renxin Hall will purchase medicinal ingredients from you in the future."

Fan Boyu pounded his chest in assurance, "No problem!"

Of course, there’s no problem in the foreseeable future; the Primordial Saint Sect will need Lu Zheng’s support.

...

They hired locals for construction and the ten disciples of the Primordial Saint Sect spread out to surrounding fields and villages, conducting visits and consultations.

It was as if a few drops of water were poured into a cup, hardly causing a ripple.

...

Meanwhile, Du Yueyao planned to fly to Pingdong Dao’s Yuezhou to pick up Du Yuru and his wife, preparing to send them to Zhongjing.

Before heading to Phoenix Mountain, she had escorted Du Yuru and his wife back to their hometown in Yuezhou together with Liu Qingyan; Du Yuru needed to return to Zhongjing to report to duty before the fifth day of February.

This time, Lu Zheng didn’t make Liu Qingyan run; instead, he accompanied Du Yueyao, transporting Du Yuru and his wife, along with their guards, steward, and their family property—three large carts—to outside Zhongjing.

"Thank you, dear nephew. Without you, we would have needed to leave for Zhongjing before the end of the year," Du Yuru thanked with a smile.

"You’re too kind, uncle," Lu Zheng responded with a smile, "it’s just a trivial matter, and no trouble at all."

Du Yueyao’s mother was holding Du Yueyao’s hands, advising her not to come frequently in the future, as the journey was long, to avoid any accidents.

Du Yuru sighed, having heard about the happenings of the Southern Border Primordial Saint Sect, knowing Du Yueyao was now the sect leader and had opened a branch in Tonglin County.

In Du Yueyao’s future path, it would be hard for him to provide assistance.

"Dear nephew, please take good care of Yue Yao in the future," Du Yuru said solemnly.

"Yue Yao and Qingyan are like sisters. You don’t need to worry. With me around, nothing will happen to Yue Yao," Lu Zheng assuredly replied.

"Also, your status serves as a guarantee for Yueyao. She will need your support in the official world in the future," Lu Zheng said with a smile.

"Good, good," Du Yuru nodded repeatedly.

With Lu Zheng’s assurance, he felt at ease.

...

After seeing Du Yuru and his wife into the city, Lu Zheng and Du Yueyao did not linger long, instead directly taking to the sky, returning to Tonglin County.

On the way, they also took a trip to Pingtan County, allowing Du Yueyao to visit Guangyue, the host of Jiming Temple, in her capacity as sect leader of the Primordial Saint Sect.

In the days that followed, Du Yueyao turned into a template for Lu Zheng.

Running back and forth between Tonglin County and Pingtan County, attending consultations at Renxin Hall in Tonglin County and participating in the establishment of the branch in Pingtan County.

Meanwhile, Lu Zheng and his group entered another phase of idleness after a short period of rest and recuperation.