Chapter 729: Zhou Qing Is in Trouble

Chapter 729: Chapter 220: Zhou Qing Is in Trouble

Qu Yongfeng’s face was filled with admiration. “If he hadn’t projected that vision, if he hadn’t strained to hold that gate, he might have gone much further. But to benefit everyone, he gave up so many of his own opportunities. Why did he have to suffer so?”

Xue Caixiang shook her head. “I’ve heard stories about the Drunken Daoist in the Salvation Society. They say he accumulated heavy killing karma in his day. But this scene today… while it may not atone for his past slaughter, it has brought genuine benefit to all the world’s cultivators. I feel like I’m about to have a breakthrough.”

Qu Yongfeng nodded as well. “I feel the same way.”

Hearing their exchange, Shen Bai clasped his hands behind his back. “You’ve seen what there was to see and said what needed to be said. If you have other matters to attend to, you are free to go.”

The matter of the traitor from the Era of Ten Thousand Cities was resolved. ‘If they stay in Lingyun Dao for too long, I’ll have to waste time monitoring them, and I don’t have the patience for that.’

The Drunken Daoist’s final act had been spectacular, but once the vision in the sky vanished, it all became a fleeting memory.

Shen Bai was not a sentimental man. ‘The future and the present are what matter,’ he thought. He decided to send the two of them off so he could get back to grinding his Skill Level.

‘As for that Small Forbidden Area, it’s not time for it to open yet. I’ll wait until I’ve stabilized the situation in Lingyun Dao.’

Hearing Shen Bai’s words, Qu Yongfeng came to his senses. He cupped his fist. “Lord Shen, we will take our leave, then.”

They did, in fact, need to return to the Celestial Pride Salvation Society at once to report the incident to their superiors.

Their recent mission was complete. And while there had been a small mishap—the Ten Thousand Strange Map becoming an ordinary object—at least they hadn’t failed.

Shen Bai didn’t press them to stay, simply nodding.

Without any further delay, Qu Yongfeng promptly left the Observatory.

Once the two had left, Shen Bai turned his attention to Wang Teng. “You and your men need to hurry up and stabilize Lingyun Dao. Also, I hear Xuanjing City will soon be sending a new Daoist Order to take charge of civil affairs here. When he arrives, ensure a thorough handover. There can be no mistakes.”

Shen Bai had killed Zhang Dao Ling, and it took time for the higher-ups to appoint a new Daoist Order.

In the meantime, the Observatory had been in temporary control.

To be honest, the Observatory was already busy enough. Continuing to manage these extra duties left them stretched thin at times.

That was why Shen Bai planned to have the Observatory hand over responsibilities as soon as the replacement arrived, so they could get back to their own duties.

Wang Teng cupped his fist. “I will obey, Lord Shen. I will be sure to complete the task you’ve assigned.”

Shen Bai waved a dismissive hand and said no more, turning to walk toward the five-story building.

‘I need to hurry up and grind the Ten Thousand Water Technique to Level 6,’ he thought. ‘After that, I’ll figure out a way to grind all my other Divine Powers to Level 6.’

‘There was plenty of time, but for a Gan Di, the schedule still felt tight.’

After Shen Bai’s departure, the Observatory returned to its usual operations.

The Drunken Daoist’s affair had caused quite a stir, but ultimately, it was a distant event for the Observatory in Lingyun Dao.

Although everyone had benefited greatly from the incident, they didn’t forget their duties.

…

「Time flowed by, and several days passed in an instant.」

In that short time, Lingyun Dao had undergone tremendous changes.

With the threat from the Demonic Forces gone, Lingyun Dao grew more prosperous with each passing day.

A few days prior, the higher-ups had dispatched a new Daoist Order. After completing the handover from the Observatory, he immediately began implementing his plans for Lingyun Dao.

First, gathering rights at Lianyun Medicine Mountain were restored.

The people’s livelihoods were once again secure.

But amid these improving days, a column of soldiers was now slowly marching toward Lingyun Dao.

Their leader cut an imposing figure. Though clad in armor and reeking of the battlefield, he also exuded a noble aura unique to the Royal Family.

A scar ran across his cheek, marring his otherwise handsome face and giving him an air of Evil Qi.

The young man carried a pair of twin hammers at his waist, which pulsed with an unnerving red light.

The army, numbering over ten thousand strong, was currently making camp outside Lingyun Dao.

Standing before the man were Yang Chuan and other generals who had once served under the Marquis of Ren De.

Yang Chuan stood at the forefront. He cupped his fist and said, “I am Yang Chuan. Greetings, Your Highness, the Eldest Prince.”

He was not the most distinguished among the generals, but because he had been the first to cross paths with Shen Bai, his status now far outstripped his actual abilities.

After all, everyone in the Jianghu knew that while Shen Bai was only the Daoist Si of the Observatory in Lingyun Dao, even the new Daoist Order had to show him a measure of respect.

The young man before them was none other than the Eldest Prince of the Great Zhou Country.

The Saint Martial Emperor had many sons, but most had already died in battle.

The three who remained each had their own unique traits.

The Third Prince managed the various internal factions of Great Zhou. The Second Prince was obsessed with the study of Daoist Skills and had recently been placed in the Celestial Pride Salvation Society by the Saint Martial Emperor.

As for the Eldest Prince, he was permanently stationed in the Border Region. He was the strongest of the three Princes, his immense power having already reached the peak of the Celestial Spirit Realm.

Moreover, because he was stationed in the Border Region, many of the Great Zhou Country’s generals secretly supported the Eldest Prince.

After hearing Yang Chuan speak, the Eldest Prince nodded. “Before, you were like fallen leaves without roots. Now, you have a place to belong. This Prince has come specifically to take you under my command. From now on, this Prince will personally preside over all military matters in Lingyun Dao.”