Three punches shattered the demonic soul, young hero, I'm an honest man!

"Um?"

The three of them turned to look at each other.

The senior student with a square face saw that it was a strange young man.

Dressed in casual clothes, appearing relaxed and leisurely, he suddenly showed displeasure.

"Who are you? How dare you speak so presumptuously!"

In his view, the three of them, his senior brothers, were all gathered together.

The only people in the entire Imperial Observatory qualified to correct them, besides the Director, were the Senior Sister.

How could we tolerate others interfering with the astronomical calculations of the Imperial Observatory?

His senior brother, with slightly graying hair and beard, stopped him, his gaze fixed on Pei Yun with a searching look.

"Young man, what do you mean by that?"

Yunwei also recognized Pei Yun and was taken aback at first.

"Commander Pei, what are you doing here?"

Yun was slightly surprised; she never expected Pei Yun to appear here.

Pei Yun shook the token in his hand.

"I came to Cangxing Pavilion to check something and just happened to pass by."

Yunwei understood and began to introduce the two senior brothers.

"Senior brother, this is the one I mentioned to you."

"Pei Yun, the centurion of the Northern Garrison, was the one who helped us find the Star-Guiding Sand a few days ago."

"Oh? So it's Commander Pei in person. My apologies for not recognizing you in person."

The white-haired senior brother quickly cupped his hands in a respectful gesture.

The senior student with the square face also realized what was happening.

He looked a little embarrassed and bowed in return.

"I was being presumptuous just now, please forgive me, Commander Pei."

Pei Yun smiled and waved his hand.

"It's nothing, I just happened to be passing by and said it casually."

At this moment, Yunwei, who had been observing Pei Yun, seemed to realize something, and an expression of disbelief appeared on her face.

It wasn't a misperception; Pei Yun's feeling towards her was indeed completely different from the last time at the Northern Garrison Command!

The last time they met, she could vaguely see that Pei Yun's inner energy was dormant, like stagnant water.

But when I saw him again today, he stood there, his aura calm and restrained, like a deep pool and a towering mountain.

It gave her a feeling of unfathomable depth!

This feeling is...

"Commander Pei, could it be...?"

Yunwei tentatively spoke.

"Has your foundation been restored?"

Pei Yun's smile remained unchanged, but his peach blossom eyes narrowed slightly.

"Some progress has been made."

He patted his waist, where the Concentration Stargazing Pendant, a gift from Yun Wei, was now hanging.

"Speaking of which, I must thank Miss Yunwei for her Star Gazing Pendant; it is indeed a fine item."

He didn't admit it directly, but the meaning was clear.

Yun Wei and her two senior brothers were all deeply shocked and began to re-examine Pei Yun.

They naturally knew that Pei Yun had encountered the Holy Maiden of Candlelight in the major case a year ago, and that his foundation had been completely destroyed.

They had discussed it before and even felt a pang of regret.

But now that his foundation is completely destroyed, how can he still cultivate again?

Moreover, judging from this aura, he is definitely not an ordinary beginner in cultivation!

How is this possible?!

"Commander Pei is indeed no ordinary man!"

The white-haired senior brother sighed, his gaze towards Pei Yun becoming more solemn.

"I am Qi Xuanzhen, a disciple of the Imperial Observatory."

"Greetings, Senior Brother Qi."

Pei Yun cupped his hands in greeting.

The senior student with a square face also introduced himself.

"The Director of the Imperial Observatory, Shi Hong."

"Senior Brother Shi."

Pei Yun greeted them one by one.

Qi Xuanzhen, Shi Hong.

To be ranked alongside Yun Wei, they must both be officials of the Imperial Observatory, and highly skilled disciples of the Director of the Observatory, whose cultivation must be extraordinary.

Pei Yun was naturally happy to get to know more experts from the Imperial Observatory.

These people who play with celestial phenomena are a bit mystical, but sometimes they do manage to get some crucial information.

If I had to say something, it's somewhat similar to his cheat code.

The Imperial Observatory observed the stars and the qi (vital energy) to predict good or bad fortune, but the results were vague and unclear.

While the information provided by his cheat system was accurate, it was a bit too random.

It was randomly discovered that Pei Yun had to wash his face before each intelligence update.

If the two are combined, then that is true prediction of the future.

Qi Xuanzhen and Shi Hong were also quite friendly towards Pei Yun.

They had heard about Pei Yun's past.

Having been valued by Luo Qingyi, and now that his cultivation has been restored, his foundation seems to be even stronger than before, and his future is limitless.

Such a person is naturally worth befriending.

Qi Xuanzhen, in particular, looked at Pei Yun with a meaningful gaze.

He was clearly very interested in Pei Yun.

"Commander Pei just said we're getting stuck on a rut. What's your insight?" Qi Xuanzhen asked.

Pei Yun shrugged.

"I wouldn't call it insightful."

"I just think that instead of staring at that 'demon star' that you can't see clearly, you should try looking at it from a different angle."

"Look at the changes in the stars around it; perhaps we can find some clues."

Qi Xuanzhen and Shi Hong exchanged a glance, both seemingly lost in thought.

Pei Yun's words, though seemingly simple, had a profound impact on them.

Those involved are often blinded by their own perspective; they focus too much on that unusual star and overlook the subtle changes in the overall situation.

"Thank you for your guidance, Commander Pei," Qi Xuanzhen said sincerely.

The group exchanged a few brief pleasantries.

Pei Yun explained his purpose: he wanted to go to the Star Gazing Pavilion to consult the ancient texts.

Yun Wei offered, "I'll take Commander Pei there."

After Pei Yun and Yun Wei left.

As Shi Hong watched their retreating figures, he couldn't help but ask Qi Xuanzhen a question.

"Senior Brother, although this Commander Pei is exceptionally talented, as disciples of the Imperial Observatory, perhaps... we don't need to lower ourselves like this?"

Qi Xuanzhen shook his head, his eyes deep as he gazed out the window.

"Junior Brother Shi, you've misjudged him."

"Huh?" Shi Hong asked, puzzled.

"This person's aura is harmonious, restrained and profound, far surpassing that of an ordinary eighth-grade innate being," Qi Xuanzhen said slowly.

"I sensed it secretly just now; his foundation is terrifyingly solid, with a faint flow of Daoist energy, unfathomable!"

"Even with his foundation destroyed, he can still rebuild from the ashes. This kind of mentality, this kind of opportunity, and that indescribable charm about him..."

"The person Luo Qingyi values ​​is indeed extraordinary!"

Shi Hong felt a chill run down his spine.

For Senior Brother Qi to give such an evaluation, this Commander Pei's strength must far exceed their expectations.

"There's one more thing..."

Qi Xuanzhen paused, lowering his voice slightly.

"Are you aware that some time ago, Commander Luo entered the palace late at night and had a private audience with His Majesty?"

Shi Hong didn't understand, but he still nodded.

I've heard a little about it.

"However, everyone in the capital knows that Luo Qingyi has an excellent relationship with Her Majesty the Empress."

"It's quite normal for someone to enter the palace alone to meet the emperor, isn't it?"

"more than."

Qi Xuanzhen shook his head.

"I have some personal connections with Commander Yan of the Northern Garrison, so I asked him a few questions indirectly."

"Commander Yan was tight-lipped about the matter, only vaguely revealing that Commander Luo's audience with the Emperor was closely related to the case recently solved by Commander Pei."

"Even Commander Yan dared not elaborate on the specifics of the case, only telling us not to ask any further questions."

Qi Xuanzhen looked in the direction where Pei Yun had disappeared, his gaze complex.

"Commander Yan only said one sentence at the end..."

"What?" Shi Hong pressed.

Qi Xuanzhen paused, his tone carrying a hint of solemnity.

He said that this Commander Pei has probably already caught His Majesty's eye.

"What?!"

Shi Hong gasped.

Could he possibly catch the eye of Her Majesty the Empress?

That was Commander Pei just now?

These few words alone are enough to shake the entire capital!

the other side.

The Imperial Observatory, the Star-Storing Pavilion.

It was completely different from the gloomy secret vault of the Northern Garrison Command.

This Hidden Star Pavilion truly lives up to its name, resembling a vast and boundless sea of ​​stars.

Pei Yun followed Yun Wei into the room.

Suddenly, the surrounding light dimmed, and then tiny points of light appeared, like stars floating in the air.

Countless jade slips, animal hides, gold books, and silk books were not neatly stacked on the bookshelf.

Instead, they each follow their own mysterious paths, slowly flowing, gathering and dispersing, forming a silent, flowing galaxy of knowledge.

It is said to contain all the myriad phenomena of Taoism and the core of the Imperial Observatory.

Pei Yun's eyes swept over this extraordinary sight, and he clicked his tongue in amazement.

Yunwei was not surprised by Pei Yun's reaction.

Those who enter the Hidden Star Pavilion for the first time are invariably awestruck by this sight.

"The books in the Hidden Star Pavilion are as vast as the ocean, all arranged in a star-track array."

"For ordinary people to come in, let alone look through the information, it would be as difficult as climbing to heaven to find what they want."

Yun Wei's tone carried a hint of the pride unique to disciples of the Imperial Observatory.

She took out a warm, smooth jade talisman and handed it to Pei Yun.

"This is a 'Star-Guiding Symbol.' You can infuse it with the key information you wish to access, and it will guide you to the star region where the relevant texts are located."

"There are such good things?"

Pei Yun took the jade talisman; it felt slightly cool to the touch and had a delicate texture.

He tried to infuse the pattern and spirit of "ancient intertwined branches" into it.

The jade talisman trembled slightly, emitting a soft, clear light that pointed towards a certain direction deep within the starry river.

"Let's go."

Yunwei said softly, "I will lead the way."