I am a full-level celestial master, you let me enter the strange talk of rules?

Since a task has been offered to him, the chairman naturally has no reason to refuse.

He crouched down and began to patiently communicate with the boy with one white eye, carefully asking him for more details about what he saw in his dream, such as whether there were any special sounds, smells or landmarks in that "very dark and cold place".

The two chattered away, and the chairman tried to extract useful information from the boy's somewhat confused and vague description.

At this moment, Zhang Yangqing keenly noticed that the beautiful woman with peach blossom eyes standing to the side, watching the chairman's slightly clumsy yet sincere profile as he interacted with the little boy, had a very complex emotion flash in her eyes.

There was regret, confusion, and even a hint of barely perceptible envy in it.

But all of this disappeared so quickly that it was almost an illusion.

She noticed Zhang Yangqing looking at her, her heart tightened, and she quickly tried to explain, "It's not what you think, actually..."

Zhang Yangqing waved his hand, interrupting her.

His gaze remained calm, but his tone carried a penetrating power, as if he weren't targeting her, but rather stating a universal truth:

When you realize you've missed something, there's no need to dwell on regret. Our lives are a constant series of missed opportunities: missing magnificent sunsets, missing the exuberance of youth, missing the people we should have cherished.
Even if you have many regrets in your heart, you must learn to look forward. If you keep dwelling on the past and can't see the road ahead, you'll only miss out on more, won't you?

These seemingly ordinary, even philosophical, words struck the heart of the beautiful woman with peach blossom eyes like a heavy hammer.

She stood frozen in place, her heart pounding uncontrollably, her beautiful eyes fixed on Zhang Yangqing, her mind a complete mess, utterly unaware of what she was thinking.

How much has this man truly seen through?
He doesn't talk much, but every time he speaks, it seems to strike the softest, most unpleasant part of a person's heart.

She believed that she had endured countless hardships and that her heart had hardened to the point of being cold as iron; all her outward behavior was merely a disguise necessary for survival.

But in front of this man, her layers of defenses always seemed to be easily penetrated, causing her to experience rare emotional fluctuations.

Viewers watching on the big screen immediately noticed this, and the live chat instantly went live:

Has Zhang Tianshi started his pursuit of that beautiful woman yet? I used to think Zhang Tianshi only had top-notch judgment and strength, but I never imagined his seduction skills were so amazing! He's so versatile!
This is strange. This is the first time I've seen Zhang Tianshi talk so much in a supernatural world. In other instances, he basically only talks and never wastes words when he can take action.

You don't understand! The 'teammates' and 'NPCs' in this supernatural world are clearly on different levels. Their strength and intelligence are close to Zhang Tianshi's. They are not the kind of little followers who can only shout "666". This seems to be a strategy guide, but on a deeper level, it is to give the other party a warning - once you choose this path, don't regret it. If you want to betray, think about the consequences first.

Actually, I feel that this beautiful woman with peach blossom eyes is definitely not telling the whole truth. She has killed quite a few outsiders and has many secrets. Zhang Tianshi's words sound like advice, but they are actually a warning! He wants her to face reality and not have any crooked thoughts!
+1, I also think it was a warning. How could Zhang Tianshi suddenly start confiding in a strange woman? He must have sensed the potential risk posed by her momentary emotional fluctuation and was giving her a heads-up!
In the world of ghost stories, Zhang Yangqing saw that the chairman and the little boy seemed to have finished their conversation, so he turned around and said to the still dazed beauty with peach blossom eyes, "Let's go, the road ahead is still long."

The beautiful woman with peach blossom eyes suddenly came to her senses, nodded quickly, and silently followed.

She began to forcibly suppress the chaotic emotions in her heart, only occasionally glancing at Zhang Yangqing's tall and straight back with a probing gaze, as if trying to see through this mysterious man completely, but it was always like looking at flowers through fog, the more she looked, the more unfathomable he seemed.

Zhang Yangqing handed over the special task for the boy with the single eye to the chairman.

His eyes conveyed a clear meaning: I've taught you for so long, analyzed so many rules and social dynamics, your comprehension must have improved. This side quest is a good opportunity to test and train you, otherwise why would I bring you here? Just to watch the show?

Zhang Yangqing's former lackeys, though loyal, were generally quite weak. Only a few with exceptional judgment were allowed to handle these situations alone; otherwise, Zhang Yangqing had to cover for them himself.

The chairman understood that this was Zhang Yangqing's trust in him and a test, so he immediately perked up and began to take action.

At this moment, this guy completely forgot that outside, he was the chairman, and Zhang Yangqing was still his subordinate. Zhang Yangqing wanted to bring out his eagerness to prove himself, which was why he took the initiative to work.

After all, Zhang Yangqing had already reprimanded him many times.

The chairman first took the little boy back to the village and subtly inquired about the information from the villagers who seemed kind or might know the truth.

He combined the dream memories described by the little boy.

For example, the unique landscape feature of "a mountain with a blue summit and red and black colors continuing downwards" might be analyzed to determine which specific area of ​​the Immortal Mountain it might correspond to.

To obtain valuable information from the villagers, one must naturally follow the principle of "equivalent exchange" here.

The chairman carefully observed and determined whose profession in the village might be most familiar with this geographical information.

Obviously, an experienced hunter would have traveled all over the country and know some special terrain features.

So, finding the hunter is the task the chairman needs to complete after making his judgment.

Ultimately, he set his sights on a house where dried animal hides hung at the door and a hunting bow leaned against the wall.

Isn't this the very sign that a hunter exists? There's no need to search house to house.

Upon finding this place, the chairman glanced at Zhang Yangqing with a smug look, his expression seemingly saying: See? This is my judgment.

What Zhang Yangqing really wanted to say was: Why are you wasting your brainpower? The woman next to you definitely knows. Why don't you just ask her?

In order not to dampen the chairman's enthusiasm and thinking ability, Zhang Yangqing did not point it out.

After finding the target, the chairman did not directly ask about the location of the mountain, as that would be too obvious and could arouse suspicion or lead to him demanding a higher price.

I learned this from Zhang Yangqing.

He first casually praised the hunter's equipment, and then subtly mentioned that he and his companion wanted to learn how to hunt. After chatting for a while, he finally asked if anyone had ever seen a unique mountain peak with a blue summit and red and black slopes.

This shows that the chairman only learned a little bit. If it were Zhang Yangqing, he definitely wouldn't have pointed out the characteristics of this place. Instead, he would have tricked the hunter into thinking there was treasure there. It was only after he figured out what the hunter needed that he revealed the treasure.

Then the hunter would definitely take them there on his own initiative, or even beg them to go, turning the tables and turning the tables.

Hearing the chairman's words, the hunter villager indeed knew something, but he didn't answer directly. Instead, he proposed a deal:
The most crucial bowstring on his hunting bow had recently been snapped by a ferocious beast, and he urgently needed to use the toughest golden whiskers from the Shadow Leopard's forehead to reconnect it.

If the chairman could help him retrieve the "Shadow Panther's Golden Beard," he would reveal all the information he knew about the mountain.

Throughout the entire process of accepting the mission, analyzing clues, and negotiating with the NPC, Zhang Yangqing simply watched from afar without interfering in the slightest.

The chairman, accompanied by the one-eyed white boy, embarked on their "mission journey" based on clues provided by the hunter regarding the area where the Shadow Panther was spotted.

Zhang Yangqing, however, began another investigation—a clue concerning the life-or-death ship. (End of Chapter)