A heretical cultivator in Bureau 749, I'm the fiercest at pulling out tendons and skinning peop

There's a problem. This secret realm has a big problem.

Zhu Cheng, Zhu Cheng, I knew you weren't spouting any good nonsense.

But...

Ji Zuodao slowly curled a meaningful smile at the corner of his mouth.

Not urgent.

How can we not enjoy such a fun secret realm?

Want to play, huh?

Row.

Alone Better Together.

And so—

Leaving aside Qiqi, Ji Zuodao is increasingly treating himself like an outsider.

In the first few days, he and Dog Lord just ordered the palace maids around and directed the imperial kitchen, asking them to prepare roast duck, stewed chicken soup, and steamed crabs for him. They ate until their mouths were full of oil and they were too lazy to even spit out the bones.

Later, he started wandering around the Forbidden City.

Today I stroll through the Imperial Garden, tomorrow I visit the three main halls, and the day after tomorrow I climb the corner tower to watch the sunset. It's like strolling through a park, so leisurely it makes my teeth itch.

Later, he and Qiqi started bringing people into the secret realm.

When it came to Qiqi, the first person she thought of was Zhao Lingling.

That afternoon, Qiqi held Ji Zuodao's hand, tilted her little face up, and looked at him with her big, watery eyes, her voice filled with a cautious expectation:

"Brother... Qiqi, can you bring Lingling along to play too? Lingling is so bored at home all by herself."

Ji Zuodao looked down at her and reached out to rub her head: "Okay, we'll bring her over tomorrow."

Qiqi's eyes lit up instantly, like two stars that had been lit up. She jumped up and gave Ji Zuodao a big kiss on the cheek: "Brother is the best!"

The next day, Zhao Lingling was taken to the Great Ming Secret Realm.

The little girl was completely dumbfounded when she entered Yongning Palace.

Standing at the door, mouth agape, eyes wide, staring at the carved beams and painted rafters, the golden bricks and green tiles, at the palace maids in their ruqun skirts and the guards in their armor, he couldn't close his mouth for a long time.

"Wow... Qiqi, this... this is your house?!"

Qiqi held her hand, a hint of pride on her face:

"Okay! Lingling, I'll take you to play! The Imperial Garden is huge, and there are lots and lots of fish!"

The two little girls held hands and ran out with a "da da da" sound, followed by a string of palace maids, whooshing around like a flock of chicks following their mother hen.

Zhao Lingling's laughter echoed through the corridor, crisp and clear, like the sound of silver bells.

"Qiqi, you're amazing! I want to stay here! I'm not leaving!"

Ji Zuodao leaned against the door frame, watching the two little girls run away, and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

Then he turned around and strolled out of the courtyard gate of Yongning Palace.

He has some important business to attend to.

That evening, the monsters in the Demon Management Department received a group message from their department head:

"I'll take you to a nice place tomorrow since we'll be working separately."

The group chat exploded instantly.

Xiong Meng was the first to chime in: "What great place is it, Section Chief?"

Jin Xiaoman followed closely behind: "Are we going on another field assignment? I've already been on three field assignments this week, my legs are so tired from running around!"

Su Xiaoxiao sent a fox tilting its head emoji: "Little Daodao, what mischief are you plotting now?"

Ji Zuodao replied, "Meet at the entrance of Chenggu Zhai at eight o'clock tomorrow morning. Latecomers will have their performance bonuses deducted."

The group chat went silent instantly.

The next morning at eight o'clock, at the entrance of Chenggu Zhai.

Every single monster from the Demon Management Department was present.

"Is this the place Xiaodao was talking about?" Su Xiaoxiao tilted her head, a mischievous glint in her foxy eyes. "An antique shop?"

Ji Zuodao glanced at the group of demons and grinned, "Everyone's here? Alright, let's go."

He turned around, pushed open the moon gate in the backyard of Chengguzhai, and went inside.

The monsters looked at each other in bewilderment, then followed him in single file.

Then they saw the glittering golden entrance.

"Holy crap?!"

Xiong Meng was the first to shout, his voice as loud as thunder, shaking down a few strands of dust from the eaves.

Ao Yan stared wide-eyed at the entrance, at the majestic Forbidden City beyond it, and at the five-clawed golden dragon circling above the city. He was completely petrified.

Ni Yu covered her mouth, her eyes wide with shock.

Jin Xiaoman's soy milk fell to the ground with a "plop," splattering everywhere. He was completely unaware, staring blankly at the entrance, muttering to himself, "My goodness..."

Su Xiaoxiao remained calm, but a hint of surprise flashed in her fox-like eyes.

Ji Zuodao waved his hand, with an expression that said, "This is nothing." "Let's go in and take a look. It's nicer inside than outside."

After he finished speaking, he took the lead and stepped into the golden light.

The monsters looked at each other, then gritted their teeth, stomped their feet, and followed them inside.

Then, they completely let loose.

Well, these monsters are a bunch of people who don't really follow the rules.

When I worked in the Demon Management Department, at least there were rules and regulations to keep me in check, and everyone acted like proper civil servants.

But once they entered this Ming Dynasty secret realm, with no one to care for them or watch over them, their true nature, like a wild horse that had been set free, was unleashed in an instant.

Ao Yan was the first to rush out.

He ran to the white marble steps in front of the Hall of Supreme Harmony, looked up at the magnificent hall, at the golden glazed tiles, the vermilion pillars, and the carved window frames, and let out a heartfelt sigh:

"Holy crap! That's absolutely spectacular!"

Then he rushed into the Hall of Supreme Harmony and plopped down on the dragon throne.

The dragon throne was made of Phoebe zhennan wood, carved with nine coiled dragons, and a huge jade stone was inlaid on the backrest, which gleamed with a warm luster in the sunlight.

Ao Yan sat atop the throne, hands gripping the armrests, legs crossed, a "I've ascended the throne!" expression on his face. He called out to Jin Xiaoman below, "Xiaoman! Pour me a cup of tea!"

Jin Xiaoman rolled her eyes at him: "You really think you're the emperor?"

Despite saying that, he still picked up a cup of tea from the table next to him and respectfully handed it to him, saying, "Your Majesty, please have some tea."

Ao Yan took the tea, pretended to sip it, and then nodded: "Hmm, good tea. Please enjoy!"

He pulled a one-yuan coin from his pocket and threw it on the ground with a clang: "Here you go!"

Jin Xiaoman bent down to pick up the coin, her lips twitching slightly: "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty."

Yuan Xiaotong strolled into the Imperial Garden, admiring the exotic flowers and plants, the artificial hills and flowing water, and the butterflies fluttering among the blossoms. He let out a satisfied sigh: "This is life..."

He found a pavilion, sat down, took out a flask of wine and a packet of peanuts from his pocket, and slowly began to drink by himself.

Jin Xiaoman developed a strong interest in the bottles and jars in the palace.

He slipped into the Qianqing Palace and stared wide-eyed at the porcelain, jade, and bronze artifacts.

He picked up a blue-and-white porcelain vase, examined it from all angles, then put it down. He picked up a white jade ruyi scepter, touched it, then put it down again. Next, he picked up a gilded bronze incense burner, weighed it in his hand, and his eyes gleamed with greed.

"If I sold this... I'd be fucking rich..."

As for Li Shuwen and Liu Ming, these two were specially invited by Ji Zuodao.

Liu Ming was quite well-behaved, walking around with his hands behind his back, occasionally commenting on the architectural style, just like an expert who had come to inspect the site.

Li Shuwen was different.

The moment this young man entered the Forbidden City, his eyes lit up, like two searchlights, scanning the surrounding buildings and palace maids with a "whoosh".

He rubbed his hands together, leaned closer to Ji Zuodao, and asked in a low voice, "Boss, um... which direction is the harem in?"

Ji Zuodao glanced at him sideways: "What do you want?"

"Source material! Purely source material!"

Li Shuwen, with an upright expression, said, "I'm currently working on a new project and need some reference scenes from ancient courts. Absolutely no other intentions!"

Ji Zuodao looked at him, remained silent for two seconds, and then pointed westward:

"Over there. Don't get caught. If you do, don't say I brought you here."

"Alright!"

Li Shuwen disappeared in a flash.