Otherworld Advance Team-Chapter 1778 - 1771: Love Has Its Belonging

After leaving Huayu Xuan, Cheng Ziang returned to his original spot feeling disgruntled. Huayu Xuan hadn’t made things difficult for him but instead left the street hurriedly with his entourage.

Cheng Ziang hadn’t expected to be manipulated by this fellow, so the more he thought about it, the angrier he became, yet there was nothing he could do.

Indeed, Huayu Xuan remained the same as before, cunning with his tricks. He dared to manipulate Feng back then, and now he’s bold enough to manipulate Cheng Ziang.

Hun Jiansi watched Huayu Xuan leave and cautiously approached Cheng Ziang, asking softly, "Are you alright?"

"Would you believe me if I said I was alright?" Cheng Ziang replied, feeling frustrated.

"Why do you hate him so much? Did he do something to wrong you?" Hun Jiansi asked.

"What do you think of him as a person?" Cheng Ziang retorted.

"Hmm, someone with deep scheming," Hun Jiansi thought for a moment and responded.

"So, what kind of conflict do you think I could have with him?" Cheng Ziang shrugged.

"Stop playing riddles," Hun Jiansi said unhappily, "I’ve told you not to provoke him, now he might be keeping an eye on you. He’s very petty."

"You really know a lot of intelligence from the Emperor’s Sect." Cheng Ziang changed the topic.

"What else would it be? After all, we’re a spy organization," Hun Jiansi replied, taken aback.

"Let me ask you something; you can choose to answer or not," Cheng Ziang said.

"Can you not make things difficult for me all the time?" Hun Jiansi said, looking troubled.

"If, and I’m just saying if, Huayu Xuan asked you to do something, would you? I mean, since he’s with the Gongxin Association, does he have the authority to command you?" Cheng Ziang asked.

"Keep your voice down, this is a public street. Do you want the whole world to know about this?" Hun Jiansi said with a frown, displeased.

"Sorry, sorry, I’ll be more careful." Cheng Ziang pressed his hands together in apology.

Hun Jiansi glared at him, sighed helplessly, then pursed her lips and slowly said, "Though the Emperor’s Sect takes orders from the Gongxin Association, it doesn’t mean the Emperor’s Sect will follow every Gongxin Association member. Only, only the Young Lord’s orders will be executed by the Emperor’s Sect."

"Who exactly is the Young Lord?" Cheng Ziang couldn’t help but ask.

"Stop asking," Hun Jiansi bit her lip and muttered, "you’ve all met anyway..."

"What did you say?"

"Nothing, I’m leaving." Hun Jiansi shook her head and said.

"Weren’t you going to monitor me?" Cheng Ziang asked.

"I’m not just monitoring you; I have other things to do," she paused, giving Cheng Ziang an exasperated look, "I need to check back. If that person wants to deal with you all, I can at least alert you in time."

"You’re really good," Cheng Ziang said, slightly moved.

"Hmph..." Upon hearing this, Hun Jiansi turned her face away, mumbling unconvincingly.

"Then let’s meet back at the prefecture."

"Don’t wander around aimlessly; just stay in the prefecture. With Yichuan Xv and the Forbidden Army protecting you, it’s very safe. Even Huayu Xuan can’t easily manipulate you all." Hun Jiansi said, turning back.

"I don’t feel it’s that safe; didn’t you come and go as you pleased?" Cheng Ziang asked, looking at her.

"What do you mean? Are you saying my presence is unnecessary?" Hun Jiansi asked, glaring at him.

"I didn’t mean that. Please don’t get angry." Cheng Ziang quickly comforted, sensing the anger in her tone.

"A-anyway, I’m off now, you better head back." Hun Jiansi turned away, speaking with a slight stutter.

Having said that, she ignored Cheng Ziang and quickly vanished from everyone’s sight.

Crossing the wide street, she arrived at a deserted path. At that moment, she also noticed a black crow circling silently overhead, clearly following her.

Though the Fog Concealment Skill seems invincible, it isn’t completely unbeatable. Aside from Nascent Soul Realm experts, these birds and beasts are its nemesis.

Of course, as an inheritor of the Fog Concealment Skill, Hun Jiansi naturally knew how to evade such beast tracking, though it clearly wasn’t necessary now.

Before long, a black silhouette appeared at the other end of the path, blocking Hun Jiansi’s way. It was a woman with a graceful figure, dressed in black. She was beautiful with a tear mole at the corner of her eye, adding a unique charm.

"The Young Lord instructed you to watch over the delegation, yet you seem entranced by a foreigner. Are you infatuated with his looks?" The woman glanced at Hun Jiansi and asked leisurely.

Though she was able to track Hun Jiansi, the woman couldn’t immediately recall her name, so she didn’t address her directly.

"Having a good relationship with him didn’t affect the mission, so what’s the problem? I’ve tirelessly followed them all the way from Hua State to Shengyuan Prefecture, yet you disregard my hard work and concern yourselves with my connections." Hun Jiansi was unflustered, speaking with righteousness.

"Aren’t you muddled, spilling everything to your little lover?" The woman jested.

Hun Jiansi was momentarily speechless, stifled by her retort. After a while, she finally retorted, "What right do you have to say anything? Aren’t you also longing for the Young Lord night and day, unable to sleep?"

"Don’t you dare use the Young Lord to absolve yourself." The woman’s expression changed, scolding fiercely.

"Why is it that only you’re allowed to be affectionate, but I can’t admire someone?" Hun Jiansi retorted fiercely.

"What’s your status? Just do your job properly, no need to complicate things," the woman mocked.

The woman’s words clearly struck Hun Jiansi’s pride, whereupon she gritted her teeth and cursed harshly, "You’re just a household servant, yet you dream of your master. If I’m just a weed, then you’re merely a dog, foolishly fantasizing about becoming the Young Lord’s concubine."

"How dare you!"

Hun Jiansi’s words were evidently more damaging, directly angering the woman. Instantly, Hun Jiansi could feel the burst of murderous intent.

"Don’t think a mere bird can keep track of me. If I wish to hide, you’ll never find me in this life." Hun Jiansi instinctively took a step back, ready to flee.

Just as a confrontation seemed imminent, Changyi, the owner of the black crow, finally appeared, intervening between the two, and persuading calmly, "Let’s all say less, Hun Jiansi, hurry and report back to the Young Lord."

"Hmph!" Hearing his words, Hun Jiansi glared at both and cautiously retreated.

"You’re actually defending her. Didn’t you dislike her the most?" Once Hun Jiansi disappeared, the woman glared at Changyi and asked.

"The major event takes precedence," Changyi glared back at the woman, speaking annoyed, "as a Shadow Guard, you nearly confronted her over trivial matters, almost ruining the Young Lord’s plan. If he finds out, what do you think he would do?"

"You’re mocking me with this too." The woman glared at him and said.

"A woman entangled in affairs of the heart tends to act impulsively. Now with significant matters at hand, if you don’t want the Young Lord to grow distant, you should calm down a bit." Changyi advised.

Luo’er’s meeting with Ichuan Fei concluded, with both sides exchanging views and reaching a basic consensus.

Luo’er recognized the Wen Family’s ultimate intent, and they also joined forces with Luo’er to fool Emperor Wu.

Actually, the word "fool" might not be entirely accurate, as it was just as Ichuan Fei said, Emperor Wu is quite advanced in age. Although well-maintained, appearing youthful, his body can no longer endure much.

And most importantly, Luo’er wasn’t sure about Emperor Wu’s magic aptitude. Bear in mind that the aptitude for cultivation and magic are entirely different; Emperor Wu being unfit for cultivation doesn’t necessarily mean he’s suitable for learning magic.

Luo’er didn’t expect that by being proactive, he could obtain so much valuable information. It seems that as long as one takes initiative, unexpected rewards can follow.

The Wen Family’s intent was clear: they admired what the Advance Team had done at West Outer Heaven and hoped to replicate it in the Dongsheng military reforms.

However, they overlooked one point: the military reforms of the Demon Clan weren’t solely due to the Advance Team. In fact, the accompanying High-peak people also played a significant role. It was just that the Advance Team’s performance was so remarkable that it became the symbol of successful reform.

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