The Fairy: From the Traveling Merchant

Chapter 903 Candidates
Mo Qiu almost wanted to cover his disciple's mouth. How could he just blurt out something like this?

Her face was burning hot, and she didn't even dare to look up at the young master.

Zhao Chen was equally embarrassed, so he could only pretend to cough and change the subject, saying, "In short, don't let your guard down in the capital. If you encounter anything you can't handle, notify me immediately."

Mo Qiu and Ning Meng both knew of the existence of the "Lord of the Star Chariot," so they naturally knew how to contact him.

"Don't worry, young master, we understand," Mo Qiu nodded in response after adjusting his mindset.

After giving the master and apprentice a few more instructions, Zhao Chen finally stood in front of Yan Hongxia and solemnly said, "After I leave, I'll leave the affairs of the capital to you, Sister Hongxia."

Although Yan Hongxia's cultivation level is only at the ninth level of magic power, she has the "White Jade Sect Register Position" and can use supernatural magical artifacts. Her actual combat strength is no less than that of an ordinary mid-grade supernatural power user. Even if the Qiu brothers joined forces, they might not be her match.

Moreover, Yan Hongxia is experienced in political maneuvering and a seasoned veteran of officialdom, so Zhao Chen is at ease entrusting her with all his influence in the capital.

He will definitely return to Kyushu in the future, even if it's just to stay informed, because the power he has already established needs to be developed properly.

It should be noted that Zhao Chen now owns not only the Shenmu Gang and the shops on that street, but also the Liehuo Gang, which Feng Wuxian secretly subdued in Mianchi, and the Baishui Gang's assets, which he just took back from Liang Wangfu after the "business battle" the other day.

This is not only wealth, but also a huge intelligence network.

Yan Hongxia, who was often away on business trips, was already used to parting and wasn't particularly sad. She smiled and said, "Don't worry, I can still protect those gangs."

"Moreover, because of your previous 'righteous deeds,' many forces in Kyushu are willing to help me, so we can settle our karmic debts."

This whole thing was a setup by the emperor to settle some karmic debt! Zhao Chen sighed helplessly, then secretly transmitted his voice, "You can't trust any other forces. If you really want help, you can go to the Yu family."

Yan Hongxia was taken aback upon hearing this, then nodded thoughtfully: "I understand."

"Also, keep an eye on the Liang Prince's residence for me. If the Liang Prince and his men return, notify me immediately." After saying this, the train whistle sounded throughout the platform, and the train was about to depart. Zhao Chen waved to his friends and subordinates, and then boarded the "Longhua" with Ming Xueling.

The "Longhua" and the "Longxiang" that Zhao Chen and his party rode on when they came to Beijing are the same type of aircraft, only the paint scheme is slightly different. The latter is white and blue, while the former is entirely red.

After entering the "space-expanded" private room, Zhao Chen sat on the comfortable sofa and asked Ming Xueling, who had come closer, "Is there a 'tail' in the car?"

“Yes… but I don’t know which side they’re from.” Ming Xueling nodded slightly and continued, “They are a supernatural cultivator who is good at concealing their aura.”

“Perhaps they are hired assassins from the Underworld.” Zhao Chen smiled, not taking it seriously, and then said, “I have recently made some progress in my research on the ‘Puppet Master Inheritance’ and the ‘Night Light’ supernatural power. If I can find suitable materials, perhaps I can make your body a real human as well.”

Upon hearing this, Ming Xueling's expression shifted slightly, and she asked, "What materials are needed?"

“A rare and precious material that possesses both Yin and Yang attributes, such as the ‘Yin-Yang Jade Tablet’ or the ‘Chaos Divine Fish’,” Zhao Chen replied, then took out the “extraterrestrial meteorite iron” again. “Or perhaps a complete fruit produced by the True Monarch of the ‘Flower God Sect’ using his own supernatural powers could also be given a try.”

Ming Xueling frowned her beautiful eyebrows: "These materials are not easy to obtain."

Rare and precious materials are generally the main materials for forging "magical weapons," equivalent to the body tissue of demons at the "Demon King" level. They are very difficult to obtain within the Great Xia Dynasty, and may only be produced in the cave heavens occupied by the major sects and aristocratic families. As for the divine creations of the True Monarch of the "Flower Goddess Sect," she should forget about it; she hasn't even had the face to ask the True Monarch of "Ascension."

“Just take your time searching…and the further I go, the deeper my research on this path will become, and the more perfect the body I create will be.” After giving Ming Xueling a “big promise,” Zhao Chen proposed continuing the previous “project.”

Without hesitation, Ming Xueling shed her current professional attire and began to cooperate with his research.

This is also the norm for Zhao Chen after he received the "Puppet Master" inheritance and discovered that Ming Xueling also created works using similar techniques.

……

Meanwhile, inside the Great Sun Star Raft.

Zhao Chen, who was multitasking, diverted part of his attention to the Six Dragon Throne and opened the iron box that the emperor had sent Eunuch Cao to deliver.

After removing the complex seals on its surface, a blue light bound by dense runes appeared before Zhao Chen's eyes.

This is... a manifestation and constraint of "knowledge"? The "Mysterious Capital Laws" are truly powerful!
With a sigh, Zhao Chen carefully extended his divine sense and focused it on the blue light.

In an instant, strands of information appeared before his eyes, containing terrifying "pollution." If he hadn't been inside the Starship, making it difficult to communicate with the source, even Zhao Chen's "Investigator" rank's inherent ability to resist mental pollution would not have been able to completely shield him from it.

Zhao Chen gritted his teeth, enduring the throbbing pain in his brain, and painstakingly began to decipher:

"The term 'candidate' is derived from the fact that it is essentially a candidate for captain of the 'Star God's Promised Ship', or it can also be called a candidate for the 'concept' of the 'Lord of the Star Raft'."

"The 'candidate' is very likely a part of the 'Promised Ship of the Star God'. It is unknown why he has transformed into a 'human'. However, if he cannot sever his connection with the 'Promised Ship' or eventually take over the 'Promised Ship', then his 'fate' will only be to become a 'relic of the Star God' after his death."

"No candidate has been successfully elected so far, but at least three candidates have clearly severed their ties with the Promised Ship."

"One of them is Zhang Zongwang, the founder of the 'Dragon and Tiger Sect'. It is said that he transferred his karma to a 'vermilion pen', which has the effect of suppressing demons and monsters. However, Zhang Zongwang has disappeared, and the specific time of his disappearance is unknown. He may have entered the 'mystery of history'."

"The second is 'Fairy of the Clouds,' who falsely claims to be an ancient immortal or deity. She is suspected to be a Taoist practitioner who believed in the gods in ancient times. She also appears from time to time in this era, but she is elusive and hard to find."

"The third one is a Western sorcerer, known as the 'Queen Medusa,' whose whereabouts are unknown after the destruction of the 'Giant Serpent Fang' organization."

"Furthermore, before a candidate achieves the 'Ascension' realm, they can only perish due to their predetermined fate."

"There was once a True Lord who wanted to kill a candidate by force, but he suddenly encountered a 'historical fog' and was trapped inside and unable to escape."

"It is speculated that this is some kind of 'destiny,' involving the destiny of the 'Star God's Relic' taking shape."

(End of this chapter)