The Way of The Dao

"I apologize for not being able to offer you a better place."

Inside a big, elegant room, a man of a 50-something appearance wearing a slightly ostentatious white robe, clenched his fists together expressing respect and ashamed towards a person.

"It's okay, it doesn't matter."

The person to whom the man was apologizing was a young man with an appearance of about 18 years old, with a noble bearing and calm temperament, a handsome and youthful face with peculiar thin eyebrows, could make any woman fall in love. Behind him, there was an old man with an appearance of about 80 years old, without saying a word and always behind the young man, as if he were a simple servant.

The 40-year-old man waved his hand, indicating the young man to take a seat before him. The young man sat quietly, as if not feeling bad about the way the atmosphere was developing.

A maid quickly set down two glasses of wine for both the man and the young man before retreating a few steps, waiting like a proper servant, along with other maids who looked beautiful.

"Senior..."

"You can call me Wang."

"Then I'll call you Young Master Wang!" The man nodded with obvious respect and at once added, "As I had told you before, this Junior's name is Feng Rao and you can ask for anything and I will gladly do anything to please you."

"All right, Patriarch Feng." Wang Xiao nodded as he casually glanced at the glass of wine on the table that the maid had left earlier, noting that there was only one for him and Feng Rao. The atmosphere he clearly exuded was one that belonged to the upper ranks, a life where his origins were clearly extraordinary.

"As I told you at the time, this is Ronchen City, one of the places closest to the imperial capital, where the Profound Sky Academy is located." Feng Rao explained grandly, slyly observing Wang Xiao's expression which remained undeterred and nodded inwardly, as if he had expected this when he mentioned such an Academy.

"Do you think it will take a long time to carry out this request?"

This time, the voice of the old man behind Wang Xiao was heard, making Feng Rao scowl slightly, which did not go unnoticed by Wang Xiao who continued with an indifferent face.

"If we're talking about what can be found in this city, then it shouldn't be long." As if annoyed that the servant spoke, Feng Rao still replied respectfully without showing displeasure, although he was only addressing toward Wang Xiao. Then he added, "Although this place is low-level, my humble Feng family still has some power and voice in the whole county, so for the request you have asked for, there will be no problem in carrying it out."

Feng Rao looked expectantly but still respectfully at this young man in front of him, as if this young man's identity and origin was powerful and he could not afford to offend him. Therefore, he did not say anything about the servant speaking in this kind of situation.

"The faster it is, the better." Wang Xiao nodded and then took out a storage ring and put it on the table, lightly pushing it towards Feng Rao and added, "You will obviously be rewarded for helping this Young Master, this ring has 500 thousand Lower Grade Spirit Crystals. If you manage to find the things I asked for, I will reward you with more." His hand finally left the exquisite storage ring in front of Feng Rao before withdrawing his hand.

Feng Rao swallowed hard inwardly as he saw the ring in front of him, feeling excited. This was a great fortune in which his family could upgrade several layers and become the leader of this city! 500 thousand Lower Grade Spirit Crystals is the current 2-year net profit of his Feng family!

Furthermore, if they managed to find what this person was looking for, they could attach themselves to him and have the backing of a powerful family! If this young man managed to easily bring out all those Spirit Crystals, then his family should be a very strong and powerful one!

It was a good choice to have dared to talk to this person and offer his help in anything!

"In the ring also comes a record of the herbs we are looking for, if you could find just one of them, let us know as soon as you can." Wang Xiao added for the last time after sipping the last portion of wine.

"Of course, Young Master Wang! Right now I will order all the family warriors to go out and get it!" Feng Rao took the storage ring with his hands slightly shaking due to excitement and confidently assured Wang Xiao.

"Then we'll be retreating. We need to look for a place to spend the night." Wang Xiao stood up and the old man behind him stood up almost at once, as if waiting for orders from the young man in front of him.

"Wait! Don't hurry!"

"Is there any inconvenience?" Wang Xiao asked before walking and leaving the room they were in.

"Although this family is low level, we still have some rooms available." Feng Rao cupped his hands and said with a smile, "There is no need for Young Master Wang to look for a place to stay. Right now I will take you to one of the best courtyards for you to rest, I hope the honorable guest can accept my invitation."

Wang Xiao raised his eyebrow, as if he was a little surprised by this man's invitation before showing an indifferent face again, easily knowing what this man had in mind.

Feng Rao was expectant, hoping that this young man would accept the invitation. If he could make him stay, then his Feng family would have a powerful backup if there was any trouble!

"Thank you." Wang Xiao nodded gratefully and waited for Feng Rao to lead the way.

Feng Rao happily led the way inside to one of the personal courtyards inside the Feng residence.

"Patriarch!"

A slightly shocked voice, made Feng Rao frown slightly as he saw the leader of the family guards coming, showing off a still surprised expression.

"What's wrong, is there a problem?"

"No, Patriarch, it's unthinkable!"

The guard thought for a few seconds as he saw Wang Xiao and the old man following Feng Rao before approaching the latter and whispering, "The former Young Master Feng Yu is here!"

"What?!"

Feng Rao furrowed his eyebrows in a daze before he finally turned to look at the guard, who the latter nodded and again explained, "Young Master is alive and is currently here at the current Young Master's residence!"

Finally, Feng Rao blinked several times before he felt it was ridiculous. But thinking of the presence behind him following him, Feng Rao quickly calmed down and said to the guard, "Alright, let me take the honored guests to his resting place and then I will personally go to see Feng Yu. Let the other Elders know to go as well."

Feng Rao said nothing more and continued walking, leaving a surprised guard before he moved quickly and relayed the news to the family Elders.

"Sorry for the commotion, it's just that something unexpected happened." Feng Rao spoke calmly, as if he was not emotionally affected by the news he had received, "Nothing to worry about."

Wang Xiao nodded solemnly and followed Feng Roa along with the old man with him.

"We have arrived."

After passing a few personal courtyards and walking further into the residence, Feng Rao arrived at a large and luxurious personal courtyard.

"This place may be humble but I hope it will be to your liking." Feng Rao pointed to the rooms in the personal courtyard and looked with slight shame at Wang Xiao.

"I will arrange for several maidservants to be at your service."

"No need. I'm fine like this."

Before Feng Rao could call the maidservants, Wang Xiao waved his hand calmly.

"It's fine. Whatever you need, I'll leave a servant outside the courtyard for your orders." Feng Rao hesitated and then said.

"Okay, I think Patriarch Feng needs to settle some special matters." Wang Xiao said.

"There's nothing to worry about, there's nothing more important than taking good care of Young Master Wang." Feng Rao shook his head and then added, "Then, I will let you rest, Young Master."

Feng Rao respectfully took his leave and walked out of the personal courtyard where only Wang Xiao and the old man remained.

"Haa... it really is common to meet these kinds of people anywhere... isn't it, grandfather?"

Wang Xiao sighed as he looked at the old man beside him, calling him in an affectionate yet regretful manner, remembering from a moment ago.

The old man smiled slightly and said, "This is what a Cultivation World is, where only strength and power is the most important thing."