Chapter 995: Intentions of Establishing Relations

In the days that followed, Meng Zhang temporarily stayed in this inn.

Although he had already submitted his memorial to the Ministry of Government Affairs, he wouldn't receive a response in the short term.

With the vast territory of the Dali Dynasty and its large population, there were countless governmental matters to handle every day.

For a mere Taiyi Sect Sect Master coming to pay a visit, it was hardly a matter of great importance.

His memorial was placed beneath a pile of official documents, waiting quietly for the higher echelons of the court to gradually address it.

When his turn came, someone would naturally inform him.

As for when that might be, it was uncertain.

If luck wasn't on his side, he might wait for three to five years, which wasn't an uncommon occurrence.

Meng Zhang wasn't in a hurry. He treated it as a way to relax in the capital city.

He wandered around the city, mainly assessing the business environment.

Indeed, the capital city was incredibly bustling, with numerous shops and countless Shang Family establishments. All sorts of cultivation resources flowed here like the sea, never-ending.

The amount of spirit stones flowing between shops on a daily basis was astronomical.

If Meng Zhang wanted to make large-scale purchases here, it was definitely a favorable place.

In terms of the quality of items, it still fell far short of the Heavenly Palace. However, the goods available here were more suitable for Taiyi Sect.

After careful observation, Meng Zhang ultimately decided against having Taiyi Sect develop its commercial trade here.

While there were many shops in the capital city, the sources of goods were monopolized by major merchant families like the Grand Trade Alliance.

Any Shang Family that managed to hold a place in the business world had strong support behind them.

Cultivation World didn't adhere to principles of free economy or market economy.

When expanding into the market, if one's fist wasn't strong enough and their influence wasn't significant, they would merely be delivering themselves to others as prey.

But if they had the kind of formidable strength possessed by the Grand Trade Alliance, they could easily break open numerous closed and conservative markets.

Given Taiyi Sect's current strength, they were far from having the qualifications to claim a share in the capital city's business world.

The capital city had an abundance of cultivation goods, and many rare spirit items could be bought here.Meng Zhang wandered around the city for a few rounds and spent a substantial amount of spirit stones to purchase a large quantity of goods.

Additionally, he made a specific trip to the Great Court to visit the residence of the Five Punishments Guard and formally introduced himself.

Although he didn't hold a favorable view of Han Yao in his heart, up to this point, Meng Zhang hadn't entertained the thought of betraying the Five Punishments Guard.

His time with the Five Punishments Guard had been relatively short, but he had already gained many conveniences and benefits through his identity as a member.

Meng Zhang stayed in the inn for several days when Sun Sheng, that guy, surprisingly came to him on his own initiative.

After completing his tasks in the Crossing Severing Mountain Range, Sun Sheng had arrived in the capital city to find his temporary companion, Meng Zhang.

Having fought side by side before, they had a certain bond between them.

Sun Sheng had sought out Meng Zhang to primarily build a rapport and deepen their understanding of each other.

Sun Sheng was serving in a local garrison within the Dali Dynasty, and though his job was undemanding, his future prospects were limited.

Unaware that Meng Zhang had recently joined the Five Punishments Guard, he assumed Meng Zhang had been part of it for a while.

Sun Sheng's main goal in befriending Meng Zhang was to potentially secure an opportunity to join the Five Punishments Guard through Meng Zhang's recommendation.

He might have spoken somewhat disparagingly about the Five Punishments Guard, but in reality, he was quite eager to join.

While the Five Punishments Guard might not be a top-tier force in the Dali Dynasty, it held more promise compared to the local garrison where he previously served.

After understanding Sun Sheng's intentions, Meng Zhang was left speechless. He himself was a newcomer to the Five Punishments Guard, so how could he possibly recommend others?

Meng Zhang couldn't say much, and he definitely couldn't directly refuse Sun Sheng. He could only delay for now and consider mentioning it casually the next time he had the chance to see Han Yao.

Sun Sheng seemed to be acting rather out of character, becoming almost fixated on Meng Zhang. He would visit Meng Zhang's residence almost daily, pestering him for quite some time.

One morning, Sun Sheng appeared at Meng Zhang's courtyard once again, wearing a mysterious smile on his face.

After days of interaction, Meng Zhang and Sun Sheng had grown quite familiar, so there was no need for formalities. Meng Zhang asked him directly what he wanted.

Without beating around the bush, Sun Sheng said he wanted to introduce an old friend to Meng Zhang.

Soon, an elderly man arrived in front of Meng Zhang.

Upon hearing his name, Meng Zhang immediately recognized his background.

The old man introduced himself as Gu Yue Du. Without a doubt, he was a cultivator from the Gu Yue Family.

Sure enough, in the ensuing conversation, Meng Zhang roughly understood the man's background.Within the Gu Yue Family, female cultivators were always held in high esteem. Male cultivators were inferior to female cultivators in various aspects.

Gu Yue Du was the sole Primordial Spirit True Monarch among the male cultivators of the Gu Yue Family.

Apart from his personal efforts, his current Cultivation Base could also be attributed to the fact that Ba Wudi's harem included a woman from the Gu Yue Family, who happened to be Gu Yue Du's own daughter.

With such a special status, Gu Yue Du held a significant position within the Gu Yue Family.

There wasn't any deep-seated enmity or insurmountable barrier between Meng Zhang and the Gu Yue Family of the Dali Dynasty.

Given that Gu Yue Du was at least a State Duke, it was appropriate for Meng Zhang to observe some courtesy when he visited.

Gu Yue Du had an extensive network of acquaintances and was somewhat familiar with Sun Sheng as well.

Upon learning of Sun Sheng's acquaintance with Meng Zhang, Gu Yue Du asked Sun Sheng to introduce him to Meng Zhang.

Sun Sheng was quite enthusiastic about networking among the elite, and he didn't hesitate to do this small favor for Gu Yue Du.

On the surface, Meng Zhang engaged in a rather friendly conversation with Gu Yue Du, showing no signs of past disagreements with the Gu Yue Family.

Gu Yue Du lavished praise on Meng Zhang, expressing admiration for various aspects of his character.

They engaged in casual conversation and pleasantries for a while before finally concluding their discussion.

As Gu Yue Du's figure disappeared, Meng Zhang felt somewhat puzzled about the purpose of his visit—why would Gu Yue Du come all this way for mere small talk?

At this moment, Sun Sheng, who had been accompanying them, began chatting with Meng Zhang with a beaming smile.

It turned out that Gu Yue Du, upon learning that Meng Zhang hadn't married yet, had some inexplicable idea of forming a marital connection with him.

His purpose in visiting Meng Zhang was to become acquainted with him and, at the same time, validate Sun Sheng's relationship with the Gu Yue Family.

To avoid direct refusal from Meng Zhang, which might lead to no room for further discussion, Gu Yue Du had Sun Sheng bring up the matter after he had left.

Hearing Sun Sheng's words, Meng Zhang's expression became quite peculiar, and he felt a mix of emotions ranging from laughter to frustration.

Could it be that the Gu Yue Family, realizing their inability to contend with Taiyi Sect, resorted to using a seductive strategy, tossing out this sweet offer?

However, Sun Sheng paid no heed to Meng Zhang's thoughts and carried on like a hawker, extolling the virtues of the Gu Yue Family's female cultivators.

To be frank, female cultivators of the Gu Yue Family were indeed exceptional. They were renowned figures throughout the entire Cultivation World.

Considering that Meng Zhang had never married, the prospect of forming a marital connection with the Gu Yue Family seemed to carry immense benefits.

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