140: Chapter 140: My son joins the Cult of All Beings?

In the following days, the outer city of White Cloud City gradually began reconstruction.

However, White Cloud City now appeared exceptionally desolate, with a sharp decrease in population.

The small city, which originally had over a thousand people, now only had a little over five hundred, including Wang Bin's Family and the orphanage patrol team; more than half of the people had chosen to leave after the beast tide.

Wang Bin, however, was quite open-minded about this. With a wave of his hand, he announced a piece of news: for the next ten years, all rent outside the city would be free, and the construction plan for the outer city would be entirely decided by the residents themselves. They could build houses and shops as they wished.

At the same time, a piece of news reached Wang Bin's ears.

It was said that in the past few days, West Sea City and the Zhong Sheng Sect had a fierce battle deep within the Demon Beast Mountain Range, but Wang Bin did not know the specific details of the battle.

The final result was that the Chu Family, the Zuo Family from Four Seas City, and several families from North Sea City and East Sea City all withdrew from the Demon Beast Mountain Range. Both sides suffered some casualties, and the Zhong Sheng Sect was not completely annihilated.

This time, the Chu Family, taking advantage of Chu Qingluan's Golden Core Grand Ceremony, gathered several families who had grievances with the Zhong Sheng Sect, hoping to eliminate the Zhong Sheng Sect in one fell swoop, but unfortunately, the plan was leaked.

The beast tide launched by the Zhong Sheng Sect this time led to extremely severe consequences. Dozens of small cities near the Demon Beast Mountain Range, like White Cloud City, disappeared during this beast tide.

Many Cultivators in the city went missing. It was unknown whether they were devoured by Yao Beasts, fled due to fear of accountability, or were captured by the Zhong Sheng Sect.

However, Wang Bin secretly guessed that these Cultivators were likely captured by the Zhong Sheng Sect. After all, although the Zhong Sheng Sect had the ability to transplant Spiritual Roots onto Mortals,

this also required obtaining Spiritual Roots from Cultivators with Spiritual Roots. This was just his speculation, but he felt it was highly probable.

On this day, Wang Bin was focused on improving the Lei Sha Pearl when suddenly, Wang Zhaojun rushed in, crying.

“Husband! Something happened! Yuan’er was taken by people from the Zhong Sheng Sect! Quickly, think of a way!”

Wang Zhaojun said anxiously, her face covered in tears.

“Yuan’er?”

Wang Bin was stunned at first, then after a moment, he realized that Wang Yuan was his and Wang Zhaojun's son.

But Wang Yuan had no Spiritual Root, hadn't he already been sent to Qin State to live?

“Why did they take Yuan’er? He's just a Mortal, he doesn't even have a Spiritual Root!”

“Uh!”

Wang Zhaojun wiped her tears, feeling a bit at a loss.

“I... I'm not too sure. Just now, someone from Wen Jun Sister's Family came specifically to report this matter. I didn't even finish hearing the rest of the situation before I rushed to find you.”

Wang Bin sighed helplessly and said, “Let's go. Let's go ask for clarity first. Sigh!”

Wang Bin put down his work and hurried with Wang Zhaojun to the City Lord's Mansion hall.

As soon as they entered the hall, they saw Qin Wenjun talking with a male Cultivator at Qi Refining fifth level. Seeing Wang Bin and Wang Zhaojun enter, the two stopped chatting.

“Husband, this is my elder brother, Qin Wenxuan. He brought the news about Wang Yuan. He hadn't finished telling Zhaojun younger sister just now, and she rushed off.”

Qin Wenjun explained.

“Greetings, Senior. This humble one is Qin Wenxuan.” Qin Wenxuan respectfully bowed to Wang Bin.

“No need for formalities! Don't call me Senior, you are my elder brother-in-law after all. Quickly tell me what happened with Yuan’er.”

Wang Bin asked eagerly.

Qin Wenxuan nodded quickly and began to recount the events:

“A few years ago, an organization called the Zhong Sheng Sect suddenly appeared in our Qin State. They went around proclaiming that all beings are equal, and they also provided free medical treatment and eliminated corrupt officials and tyrants. For a time, they caused quite a stir in Qin State.

As the controllers of Qin State, our Qin Family naturally could not stand idly by. After all, this was on our territory, and our own 'Family matters' had to be resolved by ourselves. Even a big dog has to look at its master.

So we sent people to apprehend them, but we ran into trouble. Later, we discovered that there were even Foundation Establishment Cultivators in the Zhong Sheng Sect.

After some 'friendly' sparring, our Qin Family was truly powerless and could only temporarily let them be.

Unexpectedly, this Zhong Sheng Sect actually incited people, claiming that Mortals also had a chance to possess Spiritual Roots. This was a big deal, and many people were attracted.

They also secretly scoured Qin State for a group of children with Spiritual Roots. Of course, our Qin Family only found out about this after the fact.”

“Stop, my Yuan’er doesn't have a Spiritual Root. What do they want with him?”

Wang Bin interrupted Qin Wenxuan and pressed for an answer.

Qin Wenxuan glanced at Wang Bin and said carefully:

“Although Young Master Wang Yuan is only ten years old, he is exceptionally intelligent and clever. He was noticed by the person in charge of the Zhong Sheng Sect in Qin State, and he voluntarily joined the Zhong Sheng Sect.

Some time ago, they evacuated with the children they found who had Spiritual Roots and a group of followers like Young Master Wang Yuan.

On the third day, West Sea Immortal City sent people to Qin State to eradicate the evil cult. Only then did we know that the Zhong Sheng Sect was an evil cult. As for Young Master Wang Yuan, we don't know where he was taken.”

“What? Wang Yuan joined the Zhong Sheng Sect?”

Wang Bin could hardly believe his ears; his own son had actually joined the Zhong Sheng Sect!

Qin Wenxuan's face was full of embarrassment, and for a moment, he didn't know what to say.

Wang Bin was silent for a moment, then slowly said:

“Elder brother-in-law, let's leave this matter at that. Don't widely publicize it. If people from West Sea City ask you, just tell them the truth.

This isn't a big deal. There are tens of thousands of Mortals from the same clan in every Cultivation Family, and there must be many who join the Zhong Sheng Sect to obtain Spiritual Roots.

You came all this way to bring me news, and you've had a hard journey.

I see that you Cultivate a fire-attribute Cultivation Technique. Here are a hundred fire-attribute Low-Grade Spirit Stones. Take them for your Cultivation; they should be helpful to you.

Additionally, as my elder brother-in-law, for our first meeting, I'll give you two drops of Spirit Liquid. This Spirit Liquid has a very good effect on Cultivation,

especially when Breaking Through minor Realms, it provides great assistance. One drop of Spirit Liquid is worth at least ten thousand Low-Grade Spirit Stones. You must keep them safe and absolutely not let others know.”

When Qin Wenxuan heard this, he was overjoyed.

He had never seen so many Spirit Stones and such precious Spirit Liquid in his life. To him, this was simply an astronomical amount of wealth.

He excitedly knelt down involuntarily, his face flushed, as he took the items Wang Bin handed him. He carefully put them away, then repeatedly thanked him and, knowing when to leave, respectfully departed.

“Husband, please forgive my brother; he hasn't seen much of the world and was truly out of line.

This is the first time I've seen him like this. When he was at home, his talent was considered the best in the Qin Family, and he usually had his nose in the air. Today, I almost don't recognize him.”

Qin Wenjun said somewhat sheepishly.

“Zhaojun, you understand the situation now. Yuan’er joined the Zhong Sheng Sect, and he went with them voluntarily.

Although Yuan’er doesn't have a Spiritual Root, he is my son after all, and I love him very much. It's just that things have come to this point, and I, your husband, am powerless.

The power gap between us and the Zhong Sheng Sect is too great, and this matter cannot be publicized. You also know that West Sea City is currently searching for remnants of the Zhong Sheng Sect everywhere.”

Wang Bin said helplessly to Wang Zhaojun.

Wang Zhaojun had already stopped crying, but her eyes were still full of worry.

“This matter can only be like this. Yuan’er isn't dead, and besides, we don't know where he is right now.

You must Cultivate well and not do anything foolish. We still have four children, and the one in your belly is also due soon.”

Although Wang Zhaojun was in pain, she could only reluctantly accept this fact.

In fact, Wang Bin still had some words he hadn't spoken.

He knew in his heart that the success rate of transplanting Spiritual Roots in Mortals was extremely low, only one percent. He was worried that Wang Zhaojun would be even sadder and more emotional if she knew, so he chose to conceal it for now.

Alas, originally, because Wang Yuan had no Spiritual Root, Wang Bin sending him to Qin State was already considered halfway abandoning him.

In his plan, the main purpose of these children without Spiritual Roots was to marry wives and take concubines, to add more offspring to the Wang Family, hoping to give birth to descendants with Spiritual Roots.

This time, the Zhong Sheng Sect scoured an unknown number of children with Spiritual Roots within West Sea City's dominion, plus their means of transplanting Spiritual Roots,

the potential of this Zhong Sheng Sect was undoubtedly growing. No wonder West Sea City wanted to annihilate it in one fell swoop, but unfortunately, it ultimately failed.