Southwest of the Tang Dynasty, the border city of Dongling.

After the destruction of the Zhuo family, the economy and real power here were controlled by the city lord's mansion.

Of course, the benefits that should be given up must be given up. After all, many people have put in the effort in the past, such as the Xilou family, the Black Armored Army on the Border, and even the Xi family.

Unfortunately, the destruction of the Zhuo family did not make Dongling City more prosperous. Instead, it lost many business opportunities due to the changes, which gradually made the business line depressed.

In order to change this situation, the City Lord's Mansion deliberately supported several families and re-formulated development strategies, and finally made some improvements.

...

It was deserted in the restaurant.

Occasionally singing and dancing to entertain you, but you can't stop the indifferent atmosphere.

"Haha, there are no people in Dongling City now listening to any small songs. With this time, it's better to find something to do in the Taixu Illusion Realm. Maybe you can get an opportunity and you can reach the sky in one step."

"That's right, it's said that someone found a secret room in a medium ruin not long ago, and got a page of ancient elixir recipes. They were directly bought by people from the Immortal Doctor Valley for 100,000 Taixu Absolute Coins. They won't have to smoke in their next life."

"Isn't it? One hundred thousand Tai Illusion Coins, that's a whole hundred thousand immortal stones. They can be exchanged for gold, silver and jewelry, and they can be said to be rich overnight!"

"Okay, okay, don't think about it in one step, just live a down-to-earth life!"

"Hey! Who doesn't want to live a down-to-earth life? The key is that life is getting harder and harder now."

"Yes! Have you read the notice from the City Lord's Mansion? The commercial tax this year has increased by 10%, and many small vendors are reluctant to come here to do business. Without commercial circulation, there will be no taxes. In the end, it has been cheated of us ordinary people?"

"There is no choice. Now the Shangzhi is controlled by the City Lord's Mansion, and prices and tariffs are soaring. The benefits are taken by several families, so we have no choice."

"Oh! It's better when the Zhuo family was there. The commerce and trade in Dongling City are booming, and our lives are still good here."

"Isn't that true? I really don't know who the Zhuo family has offended and ended up like this."

"Okay, don't talk nonsense. Be careful of being heard by the people from the City Lord's Mansion. Life will be even more difficult in the future."

"It's really annoying!"

...

The table of people was idle, chatting and complaining, and finally they lost interest and then they broke up.

At the height of the restaurant, Zhuo Yunxian sat alone by the window, silently listening to the conversations of the people around him, and looking up from time to time outside.

After four years of leaving, Dongling City has not changed much. It is still a familiar street, a familiar environment, or a familiar atmosphere... Unfortunately, there are no relatives and friends here, and things change?

It should have been the most familiar place, but Zhuo Yunxian felt extremely unfamiliar.

After leaving the restaurant, Zhuo Yunxian went to the Immortal Taoist Academy, and he still read the sound of books and was full of vitality. The Master who once taught him was no longer here.

Then Zhuo Yunxian went to Baozi's house again. The door was closed and no one was in and out, and he didn't know what the situation was. But he didn't go to inquire because his identity was very sensitive and it was easy to implicate others.

...

The Zhuo family’s former residence is decorated with gold paint and elegant and noble.

However, the door sign here is no longer "Zhuo Mansion", but is replaced by "Duan Mansion". The first immortal family in Dongling was also replaced by the Duan family.

On the southwest border, there are two masters, the Golden Sword and Crane Sword... Among them is Zhuo Fuhai, and Duan Wuhen.

However, Duan Wuhen has no relationship with the Zhuo family, but now he occupies the Zhuo family's mansion, which is somewhat unexpected.

Zhuo Yunxian stood outside the Duan Mansion for a long time, silent and thoughts surged.

Familiar pictures flashed through Zhuo Yunxian's mind, joy, anger, sorrow, joy, sorrow, and separation. This place carries too many memories of him, how can he forget it?

...

"Brother, who are you looking for?"

While speaking, an old man in a civilian dressed in a housekeeper walked out of Duan's mansion.

He just received a message from his servant that a young man in white with a sword box on his back wandered outside the door of the mansion for a long time, so he came out to see what was going on.

"Am I..."

Zhuo Yunxian hesitated for a moment and said with emotion: "I am visiting the old place again and want to visit the head of the Duan family."

"Visit the head of the family!?" The old housekeeper was slightly stunned: "Who are you...you are you?? Is there anything wrong with visiting our head of the family?"

If it was an ordinary person, the old housekeeper would send him away. However, Zhuo Yunxian had extraordinary temperament and had spiritual power fluctuations in his body. He was obviously a cultivator, so he had to be careful.

Zhuo Yunxian said bluntly: "My name is Baihe. Maybe the housekeeper has never heard of it, but my surname is Zhuo. This was my home."

"What!? You you..."

The old butler's expression changed drastically, and it seemed that he thought of Zhuo Yunxian's identity: "Please wait, please wait. I will find a way to notify the person in the family."

After saying that, the old housekeeper took out the Xuanguang Mirror and contacted him, and a young and handsome man appeared inside.

"Bo Wei, what are you asking for me?"

"Report to the eldest young master, there is a young man named Bai He outside the Duan Mansion. He...he wants to visit the head of the family and ask the eldest young master to decide."

"White Crane? Who?"

"He said that his surname was Zhuo, and this was his home."

"People from the Zhuo family!?"

The eldest young master frowned and fell into deep thought. Obviously he thought of something: "Bo Wei, please invite Baihe in. What should be come."

With a sigh, the eldest young master broke off contact.

The conversation between the two was not hidden, so Zhuo Yunxian could naturally hear it clearly.

Wei Bo smiled awkwardly, then raised his hand to invite Zhuo Yunxian into Duan Mansion.

...

In the hall, tea and desserts are ready.

After taking his seat, Zhuo Yunxian looked around and casually observed the situation in the hall.

The layout and decoration here are very novel, and there is no scene that is familiar to memorize. It seems that the Duan family has newly decorated this place.

Zhuo Yunxian couldn't say that he was angry or unwilling to do so, but just sighed secretly.

Soon, a tall and handsome man in brocade clothes walked out of the back hall, followed by a maid and maid... This person was Duan Jiangtian, the eldest son of the Duan family.

"You...you are the young master of the Zhuo family, Zhuo Yunxian?"

Duan Jiangtian revealed Zhuo Yunxian's identity in one sentence, which made Zhuo Yunxian frown slightly. However, his current identity and name are not shameful, so he didn't say much.

"Zhuo Yunxian was his former name, and now I am Baihe."

Hearing Zhuo Yunxian's answer, Duan Jiangtian said disapprovingly: "Whether it is Zhuo Yunxian or Baihe, you are the young masters of the Zhuo family. Now we occupy your Zhuo family's residence. No matter what, we owe you Zhuo family. However, the matter back then was quite complicated, and we couldn't help it!"

Duan Jiangtian shook his head with emotion. His confession surprised Zhuo Yunxian a little. At least the other party's attitude was quite good.

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