Chapter 789: Chapter 261: True Inheritance Meng Yaoyin_2
“White Paper City once conducted a seven-day and night closed-door session with your mother, discussing the Array and fighting side by side. But when you revealed your identity, she deceived you.”
“She gave you three Talisman Papers and let you exit through the South Gate, obviously scheming against you.”
“There’s no need for us to stay here. Leaving is the best way to remain undefeated.”
Ning Zhuo nodded, “Boss, you’re right. The White Paper City Lord is scheming against me.”
He then shook his head, “But my mother paid a great price to protect this Immortal City. As her son, I should try my best to maintain her legacy, shouldn’t I?”
“Of course, if the situation turns unfavorable, like a mantis trying to stop a cart, we’ll retreat as we see fit, without hesitation.”
“But now that the White Paper City Lord knows I am the son of an old friend, and my mother has such strong recognition from all the city’s citizens, what kind of support will she provide me?”
“Putting future aside, I’ve captured these three Golden Core-level Ghost Generals alive for her; there should be some acknowledgment, right?”
“And…”
“I’m very curious about what treasure my mother left hidden in White Paper Immortal City. Whatever it is, I’m eager to get it back.”
Sun Lingtong nodded, “Little Zhuo, you’re more aware of the importance of this than I am, and that’s for the best.”
He knew what decision Ning Zhuo would make before even persuading him.
As his own brother’s decision, he of course fully supports him.
However, he added, “Let me give you a heads-up: if in the future, Little Zhuo, you let emotions get the best of you, I’ll forcibly intervene to bring you back alive.”
Ning Zhuo responded, “Boss, I understand.”
Wen Ruanyu issued some instructions to have the present cultivators repair the place, while he took Ning Zhuo straight back to the City Lord’s Mansion.
They traveled smoothly all the way to the inner hall.
Wen Ruanyu said to Ning Zhuo, “I’ll go inside to report first, you stay here and don’t move; you will be summoned shortly.”
Just as he finished speaking, a Paperman Servant opened the door, walked up to them, and delivered a command from the City Lord’s avatar: “Lord Wen, please wait a moment, the City Lord will see Young Master Jiao Ma alone.”
Wen Ruanyu: ?
“Then, Senior Wen, I’ll go in first.” Ning Zhuo clasped his hands towards Wen Ruanyu.
After witnessing Ning Zhuo’s battle prowess, Wen Ruanyu immediately returned the salute with a smile.
Ning Zhuo entered the inner hall and saw the City Lord’s Paper Avatar weaving her long hair in front of a huge mirror.
She kneaded the Talisman Papers into long thin strips, then glued them to her head, swiftly using Mana to tightly bond them together.
“Alas! Now, with internal and external troubles besetting White Paper Immortal City, I am worried and cannot rest peacefully, losing a lot of hair these days.”
The Paper Avatar said as she turned around to look at Ning Zhuo, “Little Ning Zhuo, you are indeed Meng Yaoyin’s son. Like your mother, you’ve done much to help me.”
Ning Zhuo frowned slightly, first saluted, then said, “City Lord, you arranged this well, allowing me to know my mother’s past deeds.”
“Those three Golden Core-level Ghost Generals who attacked were captured alive by me, fulfilling your expectations.”
“Additionally, Lord Wen reminded me that you would certainly give me a generous reward.”
The Paper Avatar was momentarily stunned, then smiled lightly, “In this respect, you’re a bit different from your mother. However, I appreciate your forthrightness.”
“Little Wen is right, I will surely reward you richly.”
“But before that, there are many secrets I need to tell you.”
“The ghost tide engulfs White Paper in danger, a lone goose carries a candle to break the heavenly veil. A guest star should shine on the northern pole of scholarly fate, myriad lights will extinguish the disaster by themselves… this Omen Poem was composed by Sang Le Youling when alive.”
“I believe, this poem very likely pertains to you.”
“Little Ning Zhuo, you might be the savior of my city, just as your mother was the great savior of White Paper Immortal City thirty years ago!”
The Paper Avatar deliberately paused, leaving time for Ning Zhuo to absorb and respond.
Ning Zhuo’s mind felt as if it gently exploded, blurting out, “No wonder Lord Wen took Yang Weida away separately before.”
Pausing, Ning Zhuo said, “From the bottom of my heart, I certainly don’t want my mother’s efforts and sacrifices in White Paper Immortal City to come to nothing.”
“But if you want me to step in, we need to discuss the terms.”
“Moreover, I do not guarantee the final outcome, so I won’t sign any contracts.”
“In my opinion, I’d rather see the savior in the poem isn’t me, but someone else.”
The Paper Avatar laughed heartily thrice, sweeping her sleeves with flourishing spirit, “That’s easily said.”
“I observe you are young, yet your cultivation level is high, reaching mid to late Foundation Establishment, with the spirit treasures abundantly full, comparable to the excellent True Inheritance of major sects.”
“You also show a deep foundation in your corporeal body, harmoniously matching heaven and earth, indicating an immense expenditure of resources, which is quite remarkable.”
“Only your soul is relatively shallow. Therefore, at first glance, when I saw the truth of your soul, I deduced you aren’t Jiao Ma, and inadvertently discovered how much you resemble Meng Yaoyin.”
“White Paper Immortal City has an abundance of Soul Cultivators.”
“One land nurtures one type of cultivator; your coming here is the fortune of White Paper Immortal City and an opportunity for your cultivation, Ning Zhuo.”
The White Paper Avatar then presented four treasures.
One was “Underworld Penal Book,” another was Cold Bone Moon Dew Wine, the third was Nine Springs Rest-Incense, and the last was a Hungry Ghost Retribution Cauldron.
“You captured three Golden Core Ghost Generals alive; this Cold Bone Moon Dew Wine is your reward.”
“The remaining three items are given to you as an advance.”
“This Jade Slip records detailed usage methods.”
“These treasures are all of Nascent Soul Level, without exception. Even within the Soul Devouring Sect, they are top-notch treasures.”
Ning Zhuo agreed with the White Paper Avatar’s judgment on their value.
Ning Zhuo had “seized” almost the entire fortune of the Heavenly Ghost cultivator among the Heaven and Earth Twin Ghosts, which included a large number of Jade Slips with many secret messages about soul cultivation, ghost cultivation, and the Soul Devouring Sect itself, priceless.
Therefore, Ning Zhuo was quite surprised, not expecting the White Paper City Lord to be so generous. This reward was far more bountiful than he had anticipated.
In fact, the Cold Bone Moon Dew Wine alone exceeded the upper limit of Ning Zhuo’s expectations.
“I’ll use most of this wine, leaving some as a gift for Brother Linghu when I return to the Ten Thousand Medicine Sect. He will certainly like it.”
The White Paper City Lord sighed softly, seeing Ning Zhuo accept the four treasures, “Back in the day, I promised your mother the position of Deputy City Lord.”
“But ultimately, your mother declined.”
“Little Ning Zhuo, if you indeed prove to be the savior of this city, then my past promise still stands!”
“You will be the Deputy City Lord of White Paper Immortal City.”
Ning Zhuo was stunned again, then promptly clasped his hands inquiring how many Deputy City Lords there were in White Paper Immortal City.
The White Paper Avatar: “Currently none, very seldom established. If you can succeed, you’ll be the only Deputy City Lord. Rest assured, it won’t constrain your freedom. You can remain outside the city for long periods, and you’ll still have a share of White Paper Immortal City’s various outputs.”
Even Sun Lingtong was taken aback by this.
This status and benefit were akin to being second only to one person yet above thousands.
Receiving this, Sun Lingtong couldn’t help but worry, transmitting thoughts to Ning Zhuo: “Little Zhuo, these papery women offering such a high price suggests the state of their main body must be quite dire.”
Ning Zhuo nodded in his heart, analyzing, “On one hand, things are not looking good; the Omen Poem has prompted her to stake a huge bet on me. On the other hand, my mother gave so much, displaying selflessness and refusing many offers back then. Therefore, this rewarding has fallen upon me.”
“I am benefiting from the advantages my mother left behind.”
Ning Zhuo decided to lend a hand but also reminded the White Paper City Lord: he wants to maintain the identity of Jiao Ma as much as possible and hopes she doesn’t inform others.
The White Paper City Lord agreed, “Now, with Sang Le Youling gone, the greatest danger to White Paper Immortal City is within the city. Little Ning Zhuo, I observe your quick thinking and composure in emergencies. Previously, after being slandered, you quickly thought of a way to prove yourself, indicating you have the talent for investigation.”
“Please, investigate the identity of the traitor within the city, and if you can uncover it, even greater rewards await you!”