Meng Zhang has no time to think about it now, let alone red tape.
As a close disciple of Taoist Master Xuanling, the old head of Taiyi Sect, and a rising star that Taiyi Sect focuses on cultivating, in the minds of Taiyi Sect disciples like Li Baofu, even if Meng Zhang is the leader of Taiyi Sect, they would not dare to do so. Not the slightest bit of neglect.
Li Baofu was also very straightforward and got to the point directly.
It turned out that the person who awakened his spiritual roots this time was a ten-year-old boy named Tian Li. Speaking of which, he can be regarded as Tian Zhen's distant nephew.
Tian Li's father died long ago, leaving only his mother in the family. His mother is the sister of Fang Meng, a grown disciple of Xuanling Dao, the old head of Taiyi Sect.
This kind of thing is not surprising. The disciples of Taiyi Sect are basically from Tianshui Oasis. Not only do they have family members in Tianshui Oasis, but they are also related to each other.
Fang Meng left the Taiyi Sect and joined the Zhao family.
This time, he went back to his hometown to visit relatives, and he was accompanied by Zhao Dong, a descendant of the Zhao family with whom he had made friends.
Probably, this guy was somewhat interested in returning home in glory, and wanted to show off to his relatives and friends what a good life he had lived after joining the Zhao family.
Tianshui Oasis and Taiyi Sect are connected by the same spirit, and many people here can't stand Fang Meng's move to leave Taiyi Sect. But his own relatives and friends did not turn him away.
Coincidentally, when Fang Meng was visiting his sister's house, his sister's son Tian Li, who was also his nephew, happened to awaken his spiritual roots.
For ordinary people, after awakening their spiritual roots, some strange phenomena will often appear around them.
It automatically absorbs the surrounding aura and creates whirlwinds around the body. This type is the most common phenomenon.
Depending on the physical attributes of each person, there are many obvious anomalies.
For example, the body suddenly floats, or breathes flames from the mouth, or the body directly burns, but you do not suffer any harm.
In this world where cultivation is prevalent, the visions related to the awakening of spiritual roots are not necessarily known to everyone, but at least they are widely spread.
When seeing these phenomena occurring, no one would think of evil spirits, but everyone would know what is going on.
Moreover, there are many Taiyi Sect disciples who are taking care of themselves in the Tianshui Oasis.
Soon, these Taiyi Sect old disciples rushed to Tian Li's house to help Tian Li control his spiritual roots and put an end to the vision.
And this guy Fang Meng actually wanted to take his nephew away as his uncle at this time.
Fang Meng's sister was a woman with no independent opinions, and was persuaded by Fang Meng's sweet words.
But the residents of Tianshui Oasis present, especially those old disciples of Taiyi Sect, would not let Fang Meng take people away like this.
The two sides refused to give in to each other, but because they had concerns about each other, neither side took the initiative to take action. Instead, they argued with each other and remained at a stalemate.
As a garrison disciple appointed by Taiyi Sect, Li Baofu is quite clever.
Taking this opportunity, he quickly took out the communication talisman and sent the news to Tian Zhen, who was currently in charge of the general affairs of the Taiyi Sect.
After listening to Li Baofu's words, Meng Zhang and Tian Zhen became angry.
Tian Zhen even took the initiative to ask for a fight.
"Reporting to the leader, Fang Meng betrayed the sect and deserves death. Disciple please order him to be taken down and let the leader do as he pleases."
"Fang Meng has nothing to worry about. There are children from the Zhao family getting involved, so we must be careful."
"You guys go with me to see what Fang Meng, who has taken refuge with his new master, is going to do?"
Meng Zhang did not let Tian Zhen do what he did, but led them towards sister Fang Meng's house.
When I was a child, I lived in the Sweet Water Oasis for a period of time. Later, after I joined the Taiyi Sect, I also visited this place many times. Meng Zhang had some knowledge of the relatives of his disciples.
Meng Zhang, who was familiar with the situation, did not need Li Baofu to lead the way. He took the lead and reached his destination in just a moment.
Before they even got close, a flurry of quarrels could be heard. Especially a man with such a powerful voice that no sound can suppress him.
"Fang Meng, you are a bitch who eats inside and outside. You think that if you climb a high branch, you can come here to dominate and do whatever you want."
"If you want to take Tian Li away, first step on the old man's body."
Hearing this voice, Meng Zhang smiled.
"Mr. Tian is so old, but he is still in good spirits."
While talking, Meng Zhang and others came outside a small courtyard.
The area outside the courtyard was already surrounded by neighbors.
At the entrance of the small courtyard, an old man with white beard and hair and a face covered with age spots was leading a group of old men, surrounding Fang Meng and a middle-aged man, shouting and cursing.
Seeing Meng Zhang coming on horseback, some people around him recognized him.
"The leader is here, everyone, please give way."
The originally crowded crowd parted to both sides, making way for a passage.
Even the people who were originally arguing became quiet.
Meng Zhang ordered Li Baofu behind him: "Let everyone around you disperse."
As the ruler of the Sweetwater Oasis, Taiyimen has sufficient authority here.
Li Baofu dispersed the surrounding crowd without spending much effort. The streets that were once packed became empty.
Meng Zhang glanced at Fang Meng and ignored him, but looked at the middle-aged man next to him.
"I don't know what kind of master you are, but you came to my Taiyi Sect's territory as a guest, and you didn't even inform this master."
This middle-aged man was about the same age as Fang Meng, and his face looked very kind.
He cupped his hands towards Meng Zhang.
"Your Excellency is the head of the Taiyi Sect, Meng. I am Zhao Dong, speaking of which, I am still a neighbor of the Taiyi Sect."
"This time I accompanied my good friend Brother Fang back to my hometown to visit relatives, and I also casually visited my neighbors. I didn't say hello in advance. I'm really sorry."
Meng Zhang got off his horse and first walked to the old man with white beard and hair.
"Mr. Tian, if the juniors don't live up to their expectations, you will suffer."
"Everyone, thank you for your hard work. You and the old man can rest together. I will take care of the rest."
Meng Zhang bowed his hands to the old men.
Mr. Tian is also a disciple of Taiyi Sect, but he left Taiyi Sect and returned to live in Tianshui Oasis decades ago.
Theoretically speaking, a monk in the Qi Refining Stage can have up to two Jiazi, which is the maximum lifespan of one hundred and twenty years. However, this is only the most ideal situation. In fact, few Qi-refining monks can live beyond a hundred years.
The reasons are very complicated and involve personal cultivation conditions, different physical conditions of each person, etc.
Mr. Tian has lived for over a hundred years, and his body is still strong, which is really an anomaly.
More than ninety years ago, Taiyimen was rebuilt here for the third time. At that time, Mr. Tian, who was less than ten years old, was the first group of disciples recruited by the Taiyi Sect.
Mr. Tian, who has experienced almost all the history of Taiyi Sect since its third reconstruction, can be regarded as a living fossil and auspicious person in the sect.
