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Chapter 104 This is... the Evil Court?!

Zhao squeezed through the crowd from behind, slapped her thigh, and shouted at the top of her lungs, "Hey! I knew Laiyun was lucky to be alive!"

"Look! Isn't it lively and energetic?!"

As she spoke, she grabbed Cheng Laiyun's hand, looked him up and down, and muttered, "You've lost weight, you've lost weight, you need to eat more! Grandma will make you some chicken soup later!"

Cheng Laiyun was overwhelmed by her enthusiasm and could only smile and nod, "Okay, okay, thank you, Auntie."

Zhou Linghe stood aside, watching the family, a rare smile appearing on his usually cold face.

He clasped his hands in a fist salute to Cheng Laiyun: "Brother Cheng, it's good that you're alright."

"Thank you for saving my life."

"Thank you so much for saving all the people of Qingzhou City!"

Cheng Laiyun looked at the solemn expression on Zhou Linghe's face.

My opinion of him rose even higher.

He is a good official.

He quickly waved his hand: "Lord Zhou, you flatter me. The rise and fall of the nation is the responsibility of every citizen. I believe that even if I hadn't entered those dark clouds, you and Lord Gao would have made the same choice as me!"

After saying that...

Zhou Linghe and Gao Heyun both looked somewhat unnatural.

Both of them were indeed present at the time.

I also thought about rushing into the dark clouds.

But they all hesitated.

Only Cheng Laiyun's departure was so decisive, so resolute—

Hearing Cheng Laiyun's words now, they felt somewhat ashamed.

However, Cheng Laiyun didn't leave them embarrassed for long. He paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "I'll invite Lord Zhou for a drink to apologize later."

Zhou Linghe nodded and said without any formalities, "Okay."

Cheng Laiyun looked at Gao Heyun again, and was about to say something when he saw a figure with a clear blue sky slowly walk out from the crowd.

Xu Miaozhen.

She remained as calm and collected as ever, a faint smile playing on her lips. Her gaze swept over Cheng Laiyun, and she nodded slightly: "All done?"

Cheng Laiyun quickly bowed and said, "Thank you for your concern, Master. I am fine."

Xu Miaozhen nodded and didn't say anything more.

She turned to Gao Heyun and asked casually, "Supervisor Gao, how is Zhang Hong's case progressing?"

Gao Heyun was slightly taken aback, then said seriously, "It's being handled."

"Everyone in Zhang Hong's residence has been taken into custody, and all files and valuables have been sealed for further investigation."

"Hmm." Xu Miaozhen nodded, casually mentioning, "It's strange, when I killed that snake, I examined it carefully—there was no Xuan Pearl inside it."

The courtyard fell silent instantly upon hearing this.

Especially Cheng Laiyun and Xu Jiayin.

His body stiffened at the same time.

Cheng Laiyun remained outwardly calm, but his heart was pounding wildly.

This is an emergency.

At first, all they thought about was throwing all the dirty water on Zhang Hong, but they never imagined that Zhang Hong would choose to sacrifice himself to help Hei Yun achieve rebirth in such a critical moment.

They never expected that their master, Xu Miaozhen, would actually kill the black snake.

In his mind, killing Black Snake and Zhang Hong was a matter that Gao Heyun, Zhou Linghe, and himself were enough to handle.

Gao Heyun's expression was also somewhat unnatural. She frowned, trying to hide the strangeness on her face by pretending to be thinking.

Xu Miaozhen, however, seemed oblivious to everything, still smiling, "It seems that Zhang Hong did not give that Xuanzhu to that snake."

"They should still be at his residence."

She turned to Gao Heyun: "Supervisor Gao, I'll leave this matter to you. When you search the Zhang residence, please look carefully."

Gao Heyun was silent for a moment, then clasped his hands in a fist and said, "I understand."

Xu Miaozhen nodded, then took out a small booklet from her sleeve and handed it to Xu Jiayin.

"Oh, right, this is for you."

Xu Jiayin took it and looked down.

The cover had a few words written on it—

[A colossal jade statue crafted from a single mysterious pearl]

Xu Jiayin looked up, her face blank: "Master, what is this—"

"The method of creating a colossal statue using a single Xuanzhu," Xu Miaozhen said calmly. "Compared to traditional methods, its upper limit is very low, but it's enough to reach the sixth rank."

Cheng Laiyun, who was listening nearby, was completely stunned.

Is there another way to do this?

How much more does the Mo Sect still not know about him?

He secretly glanced up at Xu Miaozhen.

Xu Miaozhen was looking at him.

There was a faint smile in those phoenix eyes.

In just a moment, his gaze shifted away.

Cheng Laiyun felt that glance was like a hook that had caught in his heart.

Did Master know something?

Or was it just something he said offhand?

He couldn't tell.

Xu Miaozhen's face was expressionless.

She simply continued, "Cheng Laiyun has rendered meritorious service this time, and the imperial court has rewarded him."

"As a sect, our Mo Sect naturally cannot fall behind."

She looked at the booklet in Xu Jiayin's hand: "Consider the method for creating this Mystic Pearl and the incomplete version of the Colossus as a reward for our sect."

Xu Jiayin stood there, stunned, not knowing what to say for a moment.

Cheng Laiyun was also stunned.

The two exchanged a furtive glance.

They could all see that strange look in each other's eyes.

This... this is how it is!

Once Gao Heyun "finds the Mysterious Pearl" in Zhang Hong's mansion, and with the method at hand, he will no longer need the Mo Clan armor to conceal his control of the colossus!

Just do it openly and honestly!

Oh my god?

What a coincidence!

But he always felt that something was wrong.

Master's words sound reasonable in themselves, but when put together—

He secretly glanced at Xu Miaozhen again.

Xu Miaozhen remained calm, showing no sign of anything amiss.

Cheng Laiyun felt a little uneasy.

Master, did this on purpose?

Was it an accident?

Xu Miaozhen turned to Gao Heyun and said, "I'll leave the matter of the Mysterious Pearl of my Mo Sect to Supervisor Gao."

Gao Heyun remained expressionless, clasped her hands in a fist and said, "I understand."

"Mm." Xu Miaozhen nodded.

Then, she turned around and looked at Cheng Laiyun.

Cheng Laiyun immediately straightened his back.

Xu Miaozhen looked at him, a slight smile playing on her lips: "I will return to the capital first and wait for you."

Cheng Laiyun was taken aback: "Master, you—"

"With the affairs of Qingzhou settled, there's no use for me staying here," Xu Miaozhen said calmly. "After you've made your arrangements, set off for the capital to take up your new post."

Cheng Laiyun quickly bowed and said, "This disciple understands."

Xu Miaozhen nodded and glanced at Xu Jiayin again.

Xu Jiayin felt extremely guilty at this moment.

He kept his head down, not daring to look around.

Xu Miaozhen chuckled softly, said nothing more, and turned to walk out the door.

That day, Shui Bi's figure gradually faded into the distance under the sunlight, eventually disappearing at the courtyard gate.

The courtyard was quiet for a moment.

Gao Heyun watched Xu Miaozhen's disappearing figure, then turned back thoughtfully, her gaze falling on Cheng Laiyun. She said with a half-smile, "Then I'll bring the Xuanzhu to you immediately after I 'find' it."

Cheng Laiyun nodded and bowed repeatedly, saying, "Then I'll have to trouble you, Lord Gao."

"hehe."

Two happy events recently occurred for Zhao Huaili's family.

The first issue, Zhao Huaili's livelihood problem, was resolved at lightning speed.

Zhou Linghe stepped in and arranged a leisurely job for him in the Tongpan Division—managing the warehouse. The work was easy, the monthly salary was quite good, and there was extra income during holidays.

This position of "official lord," which is considered the highest rank in the eyes of ordinary people, was just a matter of Zhou Linghe's casual remark.

Secondly, Zhou Linghe accepted Xiao Hu as his apprentice.

He personally taught him martial arts.

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Zhou Linghe!

A genius disciple of the Wuji Sect! This year's second-place finisher in the martial arts examination! A fifth-rank martial artist with supernatural abilities, personally selected by the imperial court!

It's safe to say that as long as Xiaohu's character isn't bad, he can do whatever he wants in Qingzhou.

Now, Zhao tells everyone she meets, "My daughter-in-law's brother! Cheng Laiyun! The little immortal of the Mohist school! You know him? He's my nephew! And that Lord Zhou, such a high-ranking official, even he nods to me when he sees me! Do you know why? Because of my nephew!"

The neighbors had heard her say it dozens of times, rolling their eyes behind her back, but they still had to smile and say to her face, "The old lady is so lucky."

The Zhao family didn't care about any of that.

Having lived most of her life, this was the first time she felt that life was truly wonderful!

Tiangong Institute.

Cheng Laiyun sat cross-legged in the quiet room, closing his eyes and regulating his breathing.

He has reached the seventh rank and his True Martial Body is now solidified.

The next step is to solidify the foundation and familiarize ourselves with the new power.

He immersed his mind in his consciousness.

The ancestral master's talisman and all other things are as usual.

But Cheng Laiyun's gaze fell on the emerald green crystal in the corner.

This is what burrowed into his consciousness after the black viper died.

These days I've been busy playing dead, making breakthroughs, and socializing, and haven't had time to study it.

"What's the use of this thing?"

Cheng Laiyun frowned, quite curiously using his divine sense to reach towards the crystal.

"Buzz"

Suddenly everything went black!

Ah? ?

No—what exactly is this thing?

next moment.

When Cheng Laiyun opened his eyes again, he was no longer in the quiet room.

He stood in a strange space.

The sky was azure.

It wasn't an ordinary blue sky; it was a deep, clear blue, like the finest jade that had been polished.

There were no clouds, and no sun.

But light still shone down.

There was a grassy area under my feet.

Ahead was a pool of extremely clear water, so clear that you could see the fine sand at the bottom.

"Where am I?!" Cheng Laiyun was a little confused. He tried to take a step forward and stepped into the water.

The water wasn't deep, just up to my ankles.

It's cool but not biting; instead, it has a comforting and calming effect.

Cheng Laiyun looked down at the water.

In the reflection, it was indeed him—his figure, his silhouette, it was all him.

But his face was shrouded in a mist.

No matter how hard I try, I can't see clearly.

He looked up and around.

The area is only a hundred feet in circumference, and you can see the edge at a glance.

At the edge, there was a vast expanse of fog, grayish-white, churning but never spreading inward.

Within a hundred feet, there was nothing but the blue sky and clear water.

Cheng Laiyun frowned.

The words had barely left his mouth—

"Splash!"

The sound of water came from not far away.

Cheng Laiyun suddenly looked up.

Ten feet ahead, a figure was slowly rising from the water.

It was a woman.

She had her back to him, and it seemed she had just been in the water—taking a bath?

Water droplets rolled down her back, tracing alluring arcs.

Her back was very white, as white as the finest mutton fat jade, gleaming with a warm glow under the azure sky.

Her waist was extremely thin.

It's so thin it looks like it could be held in one hand.

But downwards, the lines suddenly widen, outlining a breathtaking arc.

Full, round, and perky —

The thin shirt, soaked with water, clung tightly to her body, outlining her perfect shape.

Ripples danced around her, one after another.

She seemed to be admiring her own reflection.

She tilted her head slightly, raised her hand to brush her wet, long hair aside, her movements languid and casual.

That posture was natural and effortless, yet it exuded a captivating charm that was impossible to look away from.

Cheng Laiyun's Adam's apple bobbed.

He recalled a saying: "Like a lotus emerging from clear water, naturally beautiful without any adornment."

But he also knew that he shouldn't speak up at this time.

Unfortunately, it was too late.

The woman seemed to sense something, and her body stiffened slightly.

The next moment, she suddenly turned around!

Cheng Laiyun couldn't see her face clearly at all.

Her face was the same as her reflection in the water.

They were all obscured by a thin layer of mist.

"Whoosh."

In the blink of an eye, a layer of clothing appeared, instantly enveloping that suffocating body.

The beautiful scenery has vanished.

Only a pair of feet remained exposed.

Those were extremely beautiful feet.

Fair-skinned, slender, with toes rounded like pearls.

Her toenails were neatly trimmed and had a faint pink hue.

The arch of the foot is just right, neither too high nor too low, like a crescent moon.

The most eye-catching thing is the red string tied around the left ankle.

The extremely thin red string, wrapped three times, hung loosely around her ankle, making her skin appear even more breathtakingly white.

A tiny, golden bead appeared to be attached to the red string, shimmering slightly in the azure light of the sky.

Before he could think it through, the woman spoke.

"New here?"

His voice was languid, carrying a hint of displeasure at being startled, and a touch of playful interest.

The voice sounded like someone in their early thirties, neither young nor old, just the right amount of maturity.

It exudes a kind of inexplicable charm.

Cheng Laiyun quickly clasped his hands in a respectful greeting: "I apologize for my intrusion, young lady—"

"girl?"

The woman interrupted him with a soft laugh.

The laughter was short, but it carried a hint of teasing.

"She does know how to talk."

Cheng Laiyun didn't know how to respond.

After all, the woman's face was also shrouded in mist.

I can't see it clearly no matter how I look at it.

"May I ask—where is this place?" Cheng Laiyun hesitated for a moment, then bowed and asked.

The woman stood with her hands behind her back, her posture leisurely.

Although he couldn't see the expression clearly, Cheng Laiyun could sense that those eyes were scrutinizing him.

"This world is called Another World."

She spoke slowly.

Cheng Laiyun was taken aback: "Another land?"

The woman chuckled softly, paused, and then slowly said, "Here, there is no such thing as cultivation level, no difference in realm."

"From sect leaders to common laborers, anyone with the 'Mysterious Female' can enter this place."

"Everyone is equal, and no one can use their power to oppress others."

Mysterious female?

Cheng Laiyun was slightly dazed; this was the name of the green crystal in his sea of ​​consciousness.

"Who established this alien realm?" Cheng Laiyun wondered.

"I don't know," the woman answered readily.

Cheng Laiyun was stunned for a moment.

"have no idea?"

"Things that have existed since ancient times, who can say for sure who built them?" the woman said casually. "Just know that those who can enter are people with a special destiny."

Fine.

A destined person.

Cheng Laiyun felt his lips twitch twice. He blinked and asked, "So what benefits can I get here?"

The woman chuckled softly, as if she had anticipated his eagerness.

"The most precious thing in the Realm of Mysterious Female is information."

"Because the Xuanpin appears randomly, the people who can enter this place are also random. Moreover, nothing in this foreign land is physical; nothing can be brought in."

"Therefore, the only thing that can be traded is—information."

"Information??" Cheng Laiyun nodded in a daze.

That is indeed true.

The woman continued, "The most advanced cultivation techniques, the most secluded secret realms, the oldest secrets—these things are hidden in the minds of certain people, and you can never get them out of them in reality."

"But here, you can exchange it with anyone as long as you can provide the same valuable information."

Cheng Laiyun nodded thoughtfully, then bowed to the woman and said, "We've been chatting for so long, and I still don't know your name, miss."

"Hehe." The woman naturally sensed his probing and smiled calmly, "You can call me Fairy Miao Zhen."

"And you?"

Cheng Laiyun knew immediately that this was definitely an alias and not the woman's real name.

A slight thought crossed his mind, and he greeted the crowd with a fist salute: "I am the Fire Cloud Evil God."

"Haha." Upon hearing Cheng Laiyun's report, the woman chuckled softly and nodded in approval, "You're quite clever."

"Indeed, remember that when you encounter anyone in this foreign land, do not reveal any information about yourself in reality."

"I understand," Cheng Laiyun said with a sigh of relief.

You guessed right.

Fairy Miao Zhen looked at him and chuckled, saying, "By the way, besides the alien realm, this place has another name."

"Oh?" Cheng Laiyun asked curiously, "What?"

"Evil Court." The woman's voice carried a hint of mischief.

boom!!

Cheng Laiyun's pupils suddenly contracted!

Evil Court!

He certainly knew about the Evil Court!

I grass!

No wonder this woman's voice sounded so familiar!

Everyone is equal —

No cultivation level —

Cheng Laiyun felt as if something had suddenly exploded in his mind.

It turns out that the so-called Evil Court is not a cult or a crazy force.

Or is it a strange space that exists independently of reality, a space that has existed since ancient times?!

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