Become a true immortal by emulating all demons.

"It's a bit basic, please make yourself at home."

Lin Shu's mind stirred slightly as she touched the essence blood, controlling the resentful immortal offspring cub to crawl back into the bedding.

Yu Sheng's words contained very important information.

But this County Magistrate Gu first looked up at the sky, and then happened to stop in front of the formation. He saw through it but didn't say anything. It was clear that he came specifically for Chang Yi and didn't want to meddle in other people's business.

Then there's no need to let the little guy inside get involved.

"It's a bit run-down, but it's quiet, which is nice."

Gu Nanzhi followed Lin Shu to the low table and sat down generously: "I won't beat around the bush. Thanks to you, Chang Yi has solved many mysterious cases in the city in one fell swoop. The yamen plans to promote him to head constable. He can be said to be enjoying great prestige."

"I came on behalf of his family to express our gratitude."

She noticed the young man glance at her empty hands and couldn't help but smile wryly.

"I am a government official. It's not quite appropriate for me to visit a ferocious wolf with gifts. Besides, when it comes to money, I'm definitely not as wealthy as you."

"However, gratitude can't just be expressed with words. I sent someone to warn Xia Mingtang for you. As long as you don't offend him again, he won't bother you."

Upon hearing this, Lin Shu withdrew her gaze, slowly sat down, and politely said, "Thank you."

The name Xia Mingtang appeared repeatedly in the ledger; he was the very same fiend Liu Zhen had been trying so hard to curry favor with.

Although he had long been prepared to be targeted by this tiger, he was ultimately not strong enough, so it was always good to have someone help buy him some time.

Gu Nanzhi continued, "Liu Zhen's death ends here. The yamen has officially handed it over to Chang Yi to investigate, but they will not inquire about it privately anymore, after all, they also have their reputation to maintain."

Upon hearing the words "have a sense of shame," Lin Shu didn't respond, only a fleeting, strange look flashed across her eyes.

"..." Gu Nanzhi paused, as if she had guessed the young man's thoughts.

The city is in such chaos that the government has to rely on a ferocious wolf to provide evidence.

After obtaining the ledger, instead of thinking about how to thoroughly investigate the corrupt practices among the constables, he wanted to suppress the matter directly.

It's hard for anyone to understand.

But instead of explaining directly, she changed the subject: "Let's not talk about the child anymore, let's talk about you now."

"I?"

Lin Shu looked up with a hint of surprise.

He initially thought the county magistrate was efficient and clear-headed, explaining things in just a few words, but he didn't expect the key point to come later.

Gu Nanzhi smiled calmly and said, "Don't misunderstand, these are just some of my personal thoughts, and have nothing to do with the government. If you think they make sense, then listen to them; if you think they are inappropriate, then you don't have to take them to heart."

"Go ahead," Lin Shu said, nodding slightly, her attitude very proper.

Whether in terms of strength or knowledge of the area, this county magistrate far surpasses me, so what he says must have some merit.

"That's enough." Gu Nanzhi's eyes suddenly turned serious, and her voice became solemn: "I know you come from the southern suburbs and have been living a hard life for too long. You hope to climb the social ladder, but for now, you should just settle down a bit."

She picked up the worn-out teapot on the low table and poured a glass of water for the young man in front of her.

"Blackwater City has been sealed off for a full ten years."

Everyone is in a daze, not knowing what tomorrow will bring, whether they live or die, all in the hands of someone else.

Gu Nanzhi gently pushed the cup in front of Lin Shu and finally began to explain what had happened earlier.

"I won't go into making excuses for the government. All you need to know is that, without the deterrent power of the imperial court, coupled with the fear in everyone's hearts, Blackwater City is now a powder keg that could explode at any moment. Who dares to touch it recklessly..."

"It will not only harm itself, but also destroy this fragile balance."

"There's no need to seek your future in a place like this. You already have territory and a reputation, enough to live a life free from want. All that's left is to preserve your life and wait patiently for the outcome."

With just a few words, the other party pointed out the way for Lin Shu.

He hesitated for a moment, then asked, "So you can only wait too?"

"Otherwise what? I tried to force my way in ten years ago, and the injuries I sustained are still not healed."

Gu Nanzhi smiled seemingly relievedly, but it sent a chill down Lin Shu's spine.

A disciple with keen observation skills, a sharp mind, and a high probability of being at the Foundation Establishment stage, and also having a status within a celestial sect.

So all we can do is wait to die?

"Actually, there's no need to be too nervous." Gu Nanzhi slowly stood up, a hint of fatigue appearing on her delicate face. "The people in the White Tiger Hall are all independent cultivators who don't understand the intricacies of the art, which is why they're so panicked and spend all day trying to come up with ways to break through and increase their chances of survival."

"It's not exactly a secret that they use human lives to refine pills, but if you don't let them do it, cutting off their last hope, and you don't have the ability to wipe them out in one fell swoop, the pent-up emotions of these madmen will only be vented on the people in the city in a more terrifying way."

It's something like... since I can't live, then we'll all die together.

"In reality, if that immortal descendant really wanted to take the lives of everyone in this city, he wouldn't have needed to go to such great lengths. He probably just wanted to gather something. It's hard to say what will happen if they can hold out until the city opens, but more than 90% of the people will definitely survive."

"It's a pity that the tens of thousands of elderly, weak, sick and disabled people in the southern suburbs probably won't make it to that day."

Gu Nanzhi turned away, concealing the faint anger on her face.

In the presence of immortals, mortals are far too weak. It is already difficult enough for them to survive, let alone dream of perfection.

She herself was powerless to change the situation, neither was her brother-in-law, who worked in the government office, and as for the young man in front of her, she was lucky to even be able to protect himself.

If your status isn't high enough and your strength isn't strong enough, then you can only endure it!

"Oh, there's one more thing."

She stopped and said with some helplessness, "Chang Yi's parents have already experienced the pain of losing a son once, which is why they have raised this only child into the strange state he is in now."

"Although I sometimes think that children have to grow up eventually."

"But since I'm not his parents, I can't interfere too much. I can only pass on a message to you on behalf of my sister."

"This child is too stupid and has no ability. I hope you will not consider him again for things like this, as he is not capable of handling them."

"..."

Lin Shu didn't say much, but got up and escorted the county magistrate to the courtyard gate.

It turns out that the little black-faced boy was the only son left in his family. Judging from his family's attitude, they didn't intend for him to pursue a career in government. They just wanted to raise him as a good boy and keep him safe and sound.

Just as Gu Nanzhi said, this is someone else's child, and now we have expressed our gratitude and repaid the favor.

We outsiders naturally have no right to criticize.

"Take care." He nodded slightly.

Although I don't agree with some of the county constable's statements, I can't deny that the other party did have good intentions.

"I have something else to say." Gu Nanzhi suddenly remembered something, turned around and raised her eyebrows: "Could you please stop looking at me like that when you're looking at a corrupt official? I just came here to visit relatives back then, and unfortunately got stuck here. My brother-in-law conscripted me."

"The government is short of money. I've never received a single grain of rice from the imperial treasury, nor do I have any relevant experience. It's already quite good that I've managed to keep things in this state."

Leaving behind this sarcastic remark, Gu Nanzhi strode away from the alley with her long legs.

"call."

Lin Shu let out a long breath, silently returned to her room, and sat down on the bed.

The porcelain doll suddenly sprang out from under the covers, clung to his neck, and gritted her little white teeth, saying, "Why do you look so lost in thought!"

Could it be because that big-breasted woman left?

"Don't shout."

Lin Shu wasn't in the mood to play with the little chick, so she simply picked it up and pressed it head down on the bed.

From the moment he opened his eyes in the southern suburbs until now, he finally has a moment to relax and carefully consider his future.

Lin Shu had already heard Yu Sheng mention the sealing off of Blackwater City once.

But compared to the nonchalant tone of the fairy offspring.

Gu Nanzhi, being a cultivator, offers a different perspective.

The sense of powerlessness in his voice gave Lin Shu a different perspective.

Whether in terms of temperament, status, or strength, the other party is superior to me. If we're talking about the relationship with the immortal sect, the other party is already an inner disciple, while my matter is just beginning.

While the coins representing good and evil are indeed mysterious, to transform them into concrete cultivation levels, one still has to earn them little by little.

Even this woman was trapped and died in Blackwater City, so what makes me so sure I can guarantee I'll get out?

Everyone says the city will open sooner or later.

But according to Gu Nanzhi, even if the city opens, the people inside may not be able to return to their former lives and will most likely still be enslaved and kept in captivity.

Even if they do manage to get out, who knows if they might be inexplicably trapped by another immortal descendant?

"One must be strong to forge iron," Lin Shu thought, and she didn't want to place all her hopes on this silly little chick.

The most effective factor is definitely one's cultivation level, followed by status and position.

"Over ten thousand elderly and infirm people in the southern suburbs..."

If this group of people can't survive until Kaicheng, does that mean people without hearts can?

We still need to be more proactive.

Lin Shu closed her eyes, hoping to find a way to break through the Blackwater City's restrictions and earn the ten thousand coins of merit.

Perhaps only I can find some way to protect myself in a place like this.

Sigh, I'm already dreaming in broad daylight.

I don't even have a clue how to get out of here yet.

However, Gu Nanzhi seems to know more about it. If I gain the strength, I can ask her for information.

Lin Shu released the cub from her arms, rubbed her temples, and turned to look at it:

What is a disciple who practices worldly affairs?