Damn, the Sinister Eye Judge really was slain by the Demon Lord, Zhang Yuanqing felt a surge of emotions like a tempest in his heart.
Although it was Zhang Yuanqing who had hypothesized that the Demon Lord had killed the Sinister Eye Judge, it was a bold assumption without careful verification.
Thus, when he heard Fu Qingyang confidently assert that the Fallen Grail was influenced by the Demon Lord and that the Sinister Eye Judge was indeed killed by him, Zhang Yuanqing felt that the Centurion’s judgment was too confident and too arbitrary.
But now, after listening to this conversation, Zhang Yuanqing believed that the Sinister Eye Judge was indeed killed by the Demon Lord.
Even the reason that the Black Guards of Impermanence had gotten involved with Dark Rose was because of the Demon Lord.
The cause and effect all linked together in an instant.
“The power of Dark Rose has infiltrated the Director-level? Damn, the Five Elements Alliance is too vast, avoiding demons and snakes is impossible. Brother Bing said not to trust the Official too much, maybe there’s a reason for that.”
“Why does the Demon Lord say that killing ten Lawful Classes every month is his mission? Where does this mission come from, arranged by the spirit realm? Is this why he became one of the Fallen and is detested by the Taiyi Sect?”
In any case, the Demon Lord indeed had ties with the Sinister Eye Judge and the Black Guards of Impermanence, so the reason Brother Bing wanted me to get the Register makes sense now.
Zhang Yuanqing immediately thought whether to subtly convey this information to Fu Qingyang?
This was undoubtedly an opportunity to accomplish a great deed and earn favor.
“No, there’s no need, the memories of Reckless Rampage have already provided a Prompt, I don’t need to say anything more. Moreover, since Dark Rose can infiltrate a Director-level person, whether Fu Qingyang is trustworthy is a question mark.”
Zhang Yuanqing waited for a moment, but the Cat King Speaker did not Play any more Audio.
He quickly wrapped the speaker in a thin blanket for soundproofing and crawled into his bed.
“The Demon Lord experienced an Instance from the Ming Dynasty, where characters relied on cultivation, isn’t this consistent with what I saw in the notes at the Temple of Sandao Mountain Deity? If the spirit realm is a parallel universe, then are we ‘system’ outsiders who level up by completing tasks?”
“It’s not just me who has realized that there might be secrets in the spirit realm. The Demon Lord is a High-level spirit realm walker, I wonder if he has continued to investigate this matter. Actually, the best approach would be to meet the Sandao Mountain Deity, but that old lady is too terrifying.”
“The Cat King Speaker has recorded too many secrets, it can bring me a lot of information beyond my authority, by using the informational advantage, I can control more secrets and knowledge than other spirit realm walkers.”
His thoughts dispersed as he gradually drifted into dreams.
In the morning.
In the luxurious and splendid private room of the Huayu Hotel’s restaurant, Xie Lingxi warmly received two distinguished guests—Xiahou Xin and Xiahou Tianyuan.
“Speaking of which, it’s been a few years since I’ve seen my niece, she’s become even more charming.”
Xiahou Xin lifted his coffee and took a sip, then with a gesture, he conjured a small mirror with a bronze handle and a brass mirror, about the size of a palm.
He smiled and said, “This is a little Item from your grand-uncle, a small prop with no great use, just a toy.”
“Thank you, grand-uncle,” Xie Lingxi’s eyes sparkled as she spoke coquettishly.
Xiahou Tianyuan couldn’t help but take a few extra glances at his niece. It had been many years since he last saw her. The last time, she was still in middle school. Although she was pretty and delicate, she was still too young.
But to his surprise, after not seeing her for a few years, she had blossomed into such a pure and elegant beauty, with a sweet and tender voice, bright eyes, and white teeth, and an innocence about her.
After presenting the gift, Xiahou Xin got straight to the point: “Lingxi, I heard you came to Songhai to see the Palace Master of the Ending Killing Sect?”
“Yes, I haven’t seen my sister, the Palace Master, for a long time, so I came to visit her,” Xie Lingxi nodded obediently.
Xiahou Xin nodded in approval and gently asked, “Do you know where she is?”
Xie Lingxi shook her head: “After she fought with grandfather Xiahou, she went into hiding. I don’t know where she is.”
Xiahou Xin wasn’t surprised by her answer and smiled slightly, changing the subject:
“You and Tianyuan are of the same generation; you should get closer to each other. Tianyuan may not be the most accomplished, but he has also reached Level 3. It’s only a matter of time before he becomes a Saint.”
Xie Lingxi immediately put on an admiring expression, clasped her hands together, and her eyes sparkled:
“Brother Tianyuan is so impressive.”
Xiahou Tianyuan was taken aback. He had seen many women’s flattery and pleasantry, but this kind of pure admiration was like a little girl admiring her older neighbor brother, so beautiful, so pure.
He couldn’t help feeling a little elated.
Xie Lingxi changed the topic: “I heard that there is a young man called the Primordial Celestial Lord in the Five Elements Alliance, a genius.”
Xiahou Tianyuan’s face darkened, a rush of anger surged without reason, as if his own glory had been taken away. He glanced at his father and casually replied:
“He does have some skill to clear two S-level spirit realms.”
Xie Lingxi looked at him and said with a smile: “I believe Brother Tianyuan is stronger than him.”
After breakfast, the father and son Xiahou left.
Once they were gone, the innocence and sweetness on Xie Lingxi’s face receded, becoming calm.
Had Xiahou Tianyuan and the Primordial Celestial Lord had a conflict? Hmm, at least something unpleasant had happened.
The day before yesterday, the Primordial Celestial Lord called to inquire about the Xiahou Family’s information, which she found strange. If it was just out of curiosity, a little investigation within the Five Elements Alliance would suffice.
Basic information could still be found out, enough to satisfy curiosity. Why ask her?
So, she had just tested the waters. Given Xiahou Tianyuan’s arrogant nature, he would most likely get carried away with her subtly flattering musical abilities. But when she turned around to praise the Primordial Celestial Lord, Xiahou Tianyuan’s temper suddenly reined in.
It was likely they had a conflict, and the Xiahou Family didn’t want it known. After all, the Primordial Celestial Lord had Merit to his name. Ah, was he bullied by Xiahou Tianyuan?
Xie Lingxi was considering whether to call and comfort her brother when her female assistant spoke up:
“Miss, they were using a lie detector Item to test you.”
Xie Lingxi responded with a “hmm” and said: “Go find out if there was a conflict between the Xiahou Family and the Primordial Celestial Lord, and look into the reasons.”
Assistant: “Yes!”
In the elevator, Xiahou Tianyuan clicked his tongue:
“This girl is getting prettier and prettier. Dad, I want to marry her and bring her home. Could you go to the Xie Family to propose on my behalf?”
Xiahou Tianyuan and his brother Xiahou Tianwen are not alike. The latter is dissipated in his indulgence with women, while the former has issues with his personality—domineering, arrogant, and tyrannical.
Xiahou Xin pondered and said:
“Speaking of which, your Aunt is a collateral member of the Xie Family, she could try to sound them out. With your talent, you are more than a match for her.”
The father and son did not speak further, exited the elevator, and, surrounded by their bodyguards, got into the car.
Xiahou Xin looked straight ahead and got down to business:
“That girl really doesn’t know the whereabouts of the Palace Master of the Ending Killing Sect. She might have a way to contact her, but it’s no longer important. We can’t force the legitimate daughter of the Xie Family. Now the leads on several other members of the Ending Killing Sect have also been cut. You’ve come out with me to gain experience, after watching for so long, what are your thoughts?”
Just as the Official organization searches for the Black Guards of Impermanence like finding a needle in a haystack, it is equally difficult for the Xiahou Family to find the Palace Master of the Ending Killing Sect.
It’s extremely difficult to find a High-level spirit realm walker in the vast sea of people; they have too many methods to evade the investigative techniques of the real world.
Xiahou Tianyuan laughed:
“No matter how powerful a spirit realm walker is, as long as we understand their real-world roots, we can make them comply obediently. The Xie Family has contact with her, they must have some understanding of her real-world identity, and she must care about someone in the real world.
“We can’t do anything about the Core members of the Xie Family, but we can bribe the ordinary people of the Xie Family to gather information.”
Xiahou Xin glanced at his son. Compared to his eldest, he preferred his youngest. Although domineering and arrogant, his son’s disregard for the rules meant he wasn’t bound by them.
Xiahou Xin had seen this advantage in his son from a young age, and over the years, he has been indulging him, occasionally correcting him, and consciously cultivating him quite well.
Xiahou Tianyuan indeed did not disappoint him. There were many young people in the family with Talent, but when it came down to it, the one who was bullied was definitely not Xiahou Tianyuan.
After a few more years of tempering, and once he learns to control his “arrogance” properly, his achievements will undoubtedly be greater than his elder brother Xiahou Tianwen.
“Anything else?” Xiahou Xin asked.
“Of course.” Xiahou Tianyuan, touching his silver earring, sneered:
“That guy named Wang Qian, although he has gone into hiding, his family can’t hide, and neither can his relatives and friends. I’ll have someone run over his family with a car as a warning, and he will naturally come out.”
Xiahou Xin shook his head: “That’s too extreme. This isn’t our turf; it will draw the intervention of the Five Elements Alliance.”
Xiahou Tianyuan seemed to have anticipated his father’s response and continued with a second plan:
“Then we kidnap his family, capture but do not kill. We wait to lure out Wang Qian, then release his family. The Five Elements Alliance naturally won’t turn against us.”
Xiahou Xin nodded slightly:
“Execute both plans.”
He didn’t speak further, his gaze turned towards the car window, a look of concern between his brows.
That woman was able to trace back to the Xiahou Family; there must be someone behind her.
This incident is very tricky, even the most radical methods must be tried.
Xie Lingxi changed into her workout clothes, ready to stretch her willowy figure by the window, planning to go to the hotel gym for a half-hour workout.
Regrettably, I’ve been overindulging lately, feasting on rich meals, followed by desserts. As a Musician in the Supernatural Stage, my physical enhancements are somewhat limited, and without regular workouts, I’m at risk of gaining weight.
Of course, gaining weight isn’t bad in itself. The concern is when the wrong areas expand and the right ones don’t.
Xie Lingxi glanced down at her modest chest and consoled herself:
“This is actually better, more conducive for combat. Women with larger chests tend to meet their demise faster.”
At that moment, her female assistant, dressed in a petite suit and skirt set, entered the room and said:
“Miss, we just found out that the Xiahou Family has approached the Primordial Celestial Lord. A member of the Ending Killing Sect is their Informant, and the Xiahou Family hoped the Primordial Celestial Lord would help draw out that member.
“But it seems there was no conflict between them.”
Xie Lingxi’s brow furrowed upon hearing this, but her expression brightened with the latter half of the report:
“It looks like after being rejected by Brother Primordial, the Xiahou Family secretly sought him out. Bring me my phone; I need to show some concern for my brother. He must have had a run-in with Xiahou Tianyuan.”
The assistant immediately went to the bedside, unplugged the charging phone, and walked towards the floor-to-ceiling windows, adding:
“There’s one more thing, from last night.”
Damn, the Sinister Eye Judge really was slain by the Demon Lord, Zhang Yuanqing felt a surge of emotions like a tempest in his heart.
Although it was Zhang Yuanqing who had hypothesized that the Demon Lord had killed the Sinister Eye Judge, it was a bold assumption without careful verification.
Thus, when he heard Fu Qingyang confidently assert that the Fallen Grail was influenced by the Demon Lord and that the Sinister Eye Judge was indeed killed by him, Zhang Yuanqing felt that the Centurion’s judgment was too confident and too arbitrary.
But now, after listening to this conversation, Zhang Yuanqing believed that the Sinister Eye Judge was indeed killed by the Demon Lord.
Even the reason that the Black Guards of Impermanence had gotten involved with Dark Rose was because of the Demon Lord.
The cause and effect all linked together in an instant.
“The power of Dark Rose has infiltrated the Director-level? Damn, the Five Elements Alliance is too vast, avoiding demons and snakes is impossible. Brother Bing said not to trust the Official too much, maybe there’s a reason for that.”
“Why does the Demon Lord say that killing ten Lawful Classes every month is his mission? Where does this mission come from, arranged by the spirit realm? Is this why he became one of the Fallen and is detested by the Taiyi Sect?”
In any case, the Demon Lord indeed had ties with the Sinister Eye Judge and the Black Guards of Impermanence, so the reason Brother Bing wanted me to get the Register makes sense now.
Zhang Yuanqing immediately thought whether to subtly convey this information to Fu Qingyang?
This was undoubtedly an opportunity to accomplish a great deed and earn favor.
“No, there’s no need, the memories of Reckless Rampage have already provided a Prompt, I don’t need to say anything more. Moreover, since Dark Rose can infiltrate a Director-level person, whether Fu Qingyang is trustworthy is a question mark.”
Zhang Yuanqing waited for a moment, but the Cat King Speaker did not Play any more Audio.
He quickly wrapped the speaker in a thin blanket for soundproofing and crawled into his bed.
“The Demon Lord experienced an Instance from the Ming Dynasty, where characters relied on cultivation, isn’t this consistent with what I saw in the notes at the Temple of Sandao Mountain Deity? If the spirit realm is a parallel universe, then are we ‘system’ outsiders who level up by completing tasks?”
“It’s not just me who has realized that there might be secrets in the spirit realm. The Demon Lord is a High-level spirit realm walker, I wonder if he has continued to investigate this matter. Actually, the best approach would be to meet the Sandao Mountain Deity, but that old lady is too terrifying.”
“The Cat King Speaker has recorded too many secrets, it can bring me a lot of information beyond my authority, by using the informational advantage, I can control more secrets and knowledge than other spirit realm walkers.”
His thoughts dispersed as he gradually drifted into dreams.
In the morning.
In the luxurious and splendid private room of the Huayu Hotel’s restaurant, Xie Lingxi warmly received two distinguished guests—Xiahou Xin and Xiahou Tianyuan.
“Speaking of which, it’s been a few years since I’ve seen my niece, she’s become even more charming.”
Xiahou Xin lifted his coffee and took a sip, then with a gesture, he conjured a small mirror with a bronze handle and a brass mirror, about the size of a palm.
He smiled and said, “This is a little Item from your grand-uncle, a small prop with no great use, just a toy.”
“Thank you, grand-uncle,” Xie Lingxi’s eyes sparkled as she spoke coquettishly.
Xiahou Tianyuan couldn’t help but take a few extra glances at his niece. It had been many years since he last saw her. The last time, she was still in middle school. Although she was pretty and delicate, she was still too young.
But to his surprise, after not seeing her for a few years, she had blossomed into such a pure and elegant beauty, with a sweet and tender voice, bright eyes, and white teeth, and an innocence about her.
After presenting the gift, Xiahou Xin got straight to the point: “Lingxi, I heard you came to Songhai to see the Palace Master of the Ending Killing Sect?”
“Yes, I haven’t seen my sister, the Palace Master, for a long time, so I came to visit her,” Xie Lingxi nodded obediently.
Xiahou Xin nodded in approval and gently asked, “Do you know where she is?”
Xie Lingxi shook her head: “After she fought with grandfather Xiahou, she went into hiding. I don’t know where she is.”
Xiahou Xin wasn’t surprised by her answer and smiled slightly, changing the subject:
“You and Tianyuan are of the same generation; you should get closer to each other. Tianyuan may not be the most accomplished, but he has also reached Level 3. It’s only a matter of time before he becomes a Saint.”
Xie Lingxi immediately put on an admiring expression, clasped her hands together, and her eyes sparkled:
“Brother Tianyuan is so impressive.”
Xiahou Tianyuan was taken aback. He had seen many women’s flattery and pleasantry, but this kind of pure admiration was like a little girl admiring her older neighbor brother, so beautiful, so pure.
He couldn’t help feeling a little elated.
Xie Lingxi changed the topic: “I heard that there is a young man called the Primordial Celestial Lord in the Five Elements Alliance, a genius.”
Xiahou Tianyuan’s face darkened, a rush of anger surged without reason, as if his own glory had been taken away. He glanced at his father and casually replied:
“He does have some skill to clear two S-level spirit realms.”
Xie Lingxi looked at him and said with a smile: “I believe Brother Tianyuan is stronger than him.”
After breakfast, the father and son Xiahou left.
Once they were gone, the innocence and sweetness on Xie Lingxi’s face receded, becoming calm.
Had Xiahou Tianyuan and the Primordial Celestial Lord had a conflict? Hmm, at least something unpleasant had happened.
The day before yesterday, the Primordial Celestial Lord called to inquire about the Xiahou Family’s information, which she found strange. If it was just out of curiosity, a little investigation within the Five Elements Alliance would suffice.
Basic information could still be found out, enough to satisfy curiosity. Why ask her?
So, she had just tested the waters. Given Xiahou Tianyuan’s arrogant nature, he would most likely get carried away with her subtly flattering musical abilities. But when she turned around to praise the Primordial Celestial Lord, Xiahou Tianyuan’s temper suddenly reined in.
It was likely they had a conflict, and the Xiahou Family didn’t want it known. After all, the Primordial Celestial Lord had Merit to his name. Ah, was he bullied by Xiahou Tianyuan?
Xie Lingxi was considering whether to call and comfort her brother when her female assistant spoke up:
“Miss, they were using a lie detector Item to test you.”
Xie Lingxi responded with a “hmm” and said: “Go find out if there was a conflict between the Xiahou Family and the Primordial Celestial Lord, and look into the reasons.”
Assistant: “Yes!”
In the elevator, Xiahou Tianyuan clicked his tongue:
“This girl is getting prettier and prettier. Dad, I want to marry her and bring her home. Could you go to the Xie Family to propose on my behalf?”
Xiahou Tianyuan and his brother Xiahou Tianwen are not alike. The latter is dissipated in his indulgence with women, while the former has issues with his personality—domineering, arrogant, and tyrannical.
Xiahou Xin pondered and said:
“Speaking of which, your Aunt is a collateral member of the Xie Family, she could try to sound them out. With your talent, you are more than a match for her.”
The father and son did not speak further, exited the elevator, and, surrounded by their bodyguards, got into the car.
Xiahou Xin looked straight ahead and got down to business:
“That girl really doesn’t know the whereabouts of the Palace Master of the Ending Killing Sect. She might have a way to contact her, but it’s no longer important. We can’t force the legitimate daughter of the Xie Family. Now the leads on several other members of the Ending Killing Sect have also been cut. You’ve come out with me to gain experience, after watching for so long, what are your thoughts?”
Just as the Official organization searches for the Black Guards of Impermanence like finding a needle in a haystack, it is equally difficult for the Xiahou Family to find the Palace Master of the Ending Killing Sect.
It’s extremely difficult to find a High-level spirit realm walker in the vast sea of people; they have too many methods to evade the investigative techniques of the real world.
Xiahou Tianyuan laughed:
“No matter how powerful a spirit realm walker is, as long as we understand their real-world roots, we can make them comply obediently. The Xie Family has contact with her, they must have some understanding of her real-world identity, and she must care about someone in the real world.
“We can’t do anything about the Core members of the Xie Family, but we can bribe the ordinary people of the Xie Family to gather information.”
Xiahou Xin glanced at his son. Compared to his eldest, he preferred his youngest. Although domineering and arrogant, his son’s disregard for the rules meant he wasn’t bound by them.
Xiahou Xin had seen this advantage in his son from a young age, and over the years, he has been indulging him, occasionally correcting him, and consciously cultivating him quite well.
Xiahou Tianyuan indeed did not disappoint him. There were many young people in the family with Talent, but when it came down to it, the one who was bullied was definitely not Xiahou Tianyuan.
After a few more years of tempering, and once he learns to control his “arrogance” properly, his achievements will undoubtedly be greater than his elder brother Xiahou Tianwen.
“Anything else?” Xiahou Xin asked.
“Of course.” Xiahou Tianyuan, touching his silver earring, sneered:
“That guy named Wang Qian, although he has gone into hiding, his family can’t hide, and neither can his relatives and friends. I’ll have someone run over his family with a car as a warning, and he will naturally come out.”
Xiahou Xin shook his head: “That’s too extreme. This isn’t our turf; it will draw the intervention of the Five Elements Alliance.”
Xiahou Tianyuan seemed to have anticipated his father’s response and continued with a second plan:
“Then we kidnap his family, capture but do not kill. We wait to lure out Wang Qian, then release his family. The Five Elements Alliance naturally won’t turn against us.”
Xiahou Xin nodded slightly:
“Execute both plans.”
He didn’t speak further, his gaze turned towards the car window, a look of concern between his brows.
That woman was able to trace back to the Xiahou Family; there must be someone behind her.
This incident is very tricky, even the most radical methods must be tried.
Xie Lingxi changed into her workout clothes, ready to stretch her willowy figure by the window, planning to go to the hotel gym for a half-hour workout.
Regrettably, I’ve been overindulging lately, feasting on rich meals, followed by desserts. As a Musician in the Supernatural Stage, my physical enhancements are somewhat limited, and without regular workouts, I’m at risk of gaining weight.
Of course, gaining weight isn’t bad in itself. The concern is when the wrong areas expand and the right ones don’t.
Xie Lingxi glanced down at her modest chest and consoled herself:
“This is actually better, more conducive for combat. Women with larger chests tend to meet their demise faster.”
At that moment, her female assistant, dressed in a petite suit and skirt set, entered the room and said:
“Miss, we just found out that the Xiahou Family has approached the Primordial Celestial Lord. A member of the Ending Killing Sect is their Informant, and the Xiahou Family hoped the Primordial Celestial Lord would help draw out that member.
“But it seems there was no conflict between them.”
Xie Lingxi’s brow furrowed upon hearing this, but her expression brightened with the latter half of the report:
“It looks like after being rejected by Brother Primordial, the Xiahou Family secretly sought him out. Bring me my phone; I need to show some concern for my brother. He must have had a run-in with Xiahou Tianyuan.”
The assistant immediately went to the bedside, unplugged the charging phone, and walked towards the floor-to-ceiling windows, adding:
“There’s one more thing, from last night.”
