Chapter 40: Ambitious Goals

"Could it be her?"
Zeng Yi held a bronze needle in his hand, and an image of a woman flashed in his mind.
She was clearly killed by a toad and a loach. Even if she miraculously survived, she is already in old age. But this bronze needle is exactly the same as the one she used back then, with a plum blossom imprint on the tail.
This Zeng family princess must be thoroughly investigated, there must be hidden facts.
"Mom, sis and I were waiting on the side of the main road for our elder brother. If the wild boar was killed by that Zeng family princess, how come we didn't hear any movement around us?"
"Lan, she must have been not far from you at that time."
"Even if she wasn't far from us, it's impossible to kill a wild boar with such a thin copper needle, right?"
"There is someone who can kill through walls with this copper needle."
"Huh?"
"Could it be that she is her disciple?"
"Mom, who is whose disciple?"
"Lan, let's not talk about that for now. Yang, is the Princess from the Zeng family still at Qianren Peak?"
Turning around, Zeng asked Yang.
"Lady, after you returned to the small courtyard, she led her followers and left Qianren Peak. Niu Shu and I came here to report to you."
"You have made efforts. This time, Bu and Wen have been scared by the Banyao and will take action. They have taken their family to the city of Fengcheng."
“斑蝥老管家还健在？”
“是的，这两位就是他的孙女，现在是我女儿。”
“想不到斑蝥老管家还健在，孙女也这么大了。”
"Congratulations, Lady. If the old butler Ban Mao is still here, the revival of the Zeng family is just around the corner."
Both Niu and Yang were overjoyed.
"I never expected outsiders to revive the Zeng family, nor did I expect Ban Mao to do anything for the Zeng family. Although he used to be our Zeng family's head butler and was loyal to my father, he disappointed us when he left during the attacks from the Ba Kingdom and Zeng Kingdom. I only hope that your young master can grow up soon, take on the great responsibility, and rescue his grandfather and father."
"The servant was young back then and felt puzzled by the sudden departure of the old butler, Banmeng. But the servant believes that the young master will definitely be able to shoulder the responsibility, rescue the father and the master in Longdu, regain the city of Yiguo Fengcheng and the market of Zengguo Butterfly, and revive the Zeng family."
"I have watched the young master grow up, and he will definitely not disappoint everyone's expectations."
"The child is still young and needs to gain experience. Thanks to the care of the two of you and the villagers all these years, he will one day repay everyone."
"The mistress speaks harshly, and we servants were originally the servants of the Zeng family."
"Mistress, without Lord Zeng, there would be no us. Besides, our young master's grandfather and father were also trapped in the capital of Ba State because of the Zeng Kingdom and the people of the Yi State."
"It is precisely because of this that I have decided to temporarily leave the Thousand Peaks Sect, so as not to bring trouble to the villagers."
"Miss, are you really leaving?"
"I am just temporarily leaving, going to the capital city Fengcheng to investigate the truth, while observing the next move of the Tieshi Tuo and Wen."
"Madam, when do you plan to leave?"
"Tomorrow morning after breakfast."
"Do you want to travel overnight today?"
"No need, the toad and the catfish dare not act openly yet. Please distribute the prey to the villagers and take care of the courtyard."
Zeng Yi asked the Mei and Lan sisters to rest first, and he took Mojin with him to the study.
"Shi'er, this place is the culmination of your grandfather and father's efforts. If I can't come back, you must protect it well."
"Mom, didn't you say we were just leaving temporarily?"
"In the complex world of Kunjie, especially in the city of Fengcheng where the dark forces prevail, I wonder what kind of game the Dappled Wasp is playing."
"Then let's not go to the city-state of Fengcheng. Whoever dares to provoke us at Qianren Peak will have no way back."
"The trees desire to be still, but the wind keeps blowing. It's time for you to slowly take action!"
"Take action?"
"Yes, you need to start taking action to dominate Yiguo and Zengguo, and trample upon Bajia."
"To dominate Yiguo and Zengguo? And trample upon Bajia? Mom, are you feeling okay?"
"Don't think that I am talking nonsense, I am perfectly normal."
"Mom, nowadays even when I go to the Butterfly City, I have to be sneaky. In the Phoenix City, I have to hide my identity. I dare not even go to the Dragon City. Yet, they are still in control of the state and have crushed the Ba Kingdom under their feet."
"Do you still want to save your grandfather and father?"
"Of course I do, I even dream about it."
"Then within three years, you must seize control of the states of Yiguo and Zhenguo, and trample over the state of Bajia."
"Three years? Is it possible?"
"You must do it!"
"I heard that all the people in the Country of Dragon Kings are different, each one different from ordinary people. They coexist with dark beasts, practice magic, and can control the wind and rain."
"Not bad, Baguo Longdu is full of people with extraordinary abilities, but it's not that terrifying. Although your grandfather and father were imprisoned there, the people with extraordinary abilities there have great respect for them."
"Mom, can you tell me what exactly happened with my grandfather and father?"
"Once we arrive in Fengcheng, the capital of the city-state, and meet with Banmeng, I will explain everything to you after I have some clarity on the situation. By then, please don't think that three years is too long."
"Three years is too long, isn't it?"
"Yes, from now on, you must abandon all earthly distractions and focus on cultivation. When we reach Fengcheng, you will also need to learn how to handle various business matters. Within three years, you must become a controller with enough power, both in terms of martial force and wealth, to rule Zengguo, Yiguo, and Baguo."
"Oh my goodness, are you talking in your sleep?"
Mojin reached out to touch Zeng Yi's forehead.
"Take your hand off, I've told you I'm perfectly fine, don't assume I have a fever and say nonsense."
Ye You forcefully pushes away Mo Jin's outstretched hand.
"Ouch, that must be real, not in a dream."
"Don't talk back to me!"
"Mom, you should think about it yourself. Three years, just three short years, no matter how hard I try, it's impossible for me to achieve that."