Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest-Chapter 679 - keep a low profile

Chapter 679: 679 keep a low profile

In the silent chamber.

An ancient-looking mirror hovered soundlessly in mid-air, reflecting Wang Chen’s face on its spotless surface.

He reached out to touch his cheek, feeling the warmth and smoothness indistinguishable from real skin.

Although Wang Chen’s visage hadn’t changed at all, he was actually wearing the Thousand Mechanisms Changing mask.

Wang Chen hadn’t used this treasure for quite some time.

Now was the moment for it to shine anew!

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As Wang Chen infused the mask with his mana, subtle changes began to manifest in his reflection in the mirror.

He was still himself, but his complexion and expression started to look haggard and gloomy, his eyes dimmed, his lips turned pale, and a trace of dark energy seemed to seep from his brow, all giving the impression of someone not long for this world!

In just a short time, although his nose and eyes remained the same, Wang Chen looked as if he had become a different person.

His essence, qi, and spirit were entirely absent!

But Wang Chen was quite satisfied with this.

His recent perilous encounter, being targeted by a Golden Core True Person, made Wang Chen realize he had inadvertently revealed some secrets.

Other Purple Mansion cultivators who fell into the Demon Den and Yin Sha Lands struggled incessantly and barely scraped by.

Yet, he showed no abnormalities and even managed to improve his cultivation level.

Such circumstances would appear too normal in the eyes of the observant!

Wang Chen had no desire to attract another Golden Core True Person’s coveting.

Defeating True Person Ye was a stroke of luck, and he couldn’t bet on being that fortunate all the time.

Hence, mending the pen after the sheep have been lost, and keeping a low profile was imperative!

And that’s where Thousand Mechanisms Changing proved useful.

With Wang Chen’s current strength and cultivation level, even if he wore this mask for twelve hours every day, the mana consumed was trivial.

Additionally, the Hidden God Technique at Great Perfection level, would also greatly aid him in concealing his true cultivation level.

It hadn’t been necessary before, but now caution was a must!

And indeed, his approach proved to be entirely correct.

One day, after Wang Chen finished his patrol and returned, he once again found a visitor in the Free Residence.

It was someone he knew.

One of the three great prison guards from the Demon Den with a cultivation level at the peak of the Purple Mansion, Changsun Yong!

Wang Chen didn’t dare to be negligent and hurried forward to pay his respects, “Junior cultivator Wang Chen greets Warden Changsun.”

“No need for formalities.”

Changsun Yong gestured with his hand and said, “Sit down, I have come to ask about a matter.”

He looked into Wang Chen’s eyes, revealing a trace of pity.

Because Wang Chen’s situation appeared quite dire.

Guarding the Evil Eye was the most unfortunate task for a prison guard, and Wang Chen had been stationed at the Northern Evil Eye for more than half a year without being relieved, which was about as bad as it could get.

To have survived until now was an accomplishment in itself, so his condition couldn’t possibly be good!

Changsun Yong wasn’t a bad person, and he knew a thing or two about the inside story, so he felt some sympathy in his heart.

But the warden kept a neutral face and asked in a deep voice, “Wang Chen, have you seen Sima Changming recently?”

“Steward Sima?”

Wang Chen paused, swallowing before he answered, “Junior has seen him three months ago, by all accounts Steward Sima should have returned a few days ago, but I have yet to see him.”

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Prison guards stationed at the Evil Eye are not allowed to leave lightly, and their pay and required supplies are delivered by a designated person.

Generally, this task is performed by the director of the Supervisory Hall, who, besides delivering supplies, bears the responsibility of inspection.

After all, if there were issues with the Evil Eye, it could affect the safety of the entire prison, even Yongle Immortal City.

In this case, Wang Chen was clearly lying.

But his performance was flawless, worthy of an Oscar for Best Actor.

The most important thing was that Wang Chen believed that neither Steward Sima nor True Person Ye’s schemes against him were likely to be known by a third party.

For a high-ranking Golden Core True Person to covet the fortune of a junior cultivator was a disgrace that would tarnish one’s reputation should it be known.

As expected, Changsun Yong showed no suspicion, frowning slightly as he nodded in agreement.

Wang Chen observed his expressions carefully and asked cautiously, “Director Changsun, has something happened to Steward Sima?”

Changsun Yong waved his hand dismissively, “That’s none of your concern.”

Wang Chen replied with a wry smile, “But I’ve run out of pills.”

The Yin Sha Energy in the Demon Den was very strong, not to mention in the area where the Evil Eye existed; prison guards stationed there needed to take Meridian Opening Pills daily to fend off the invasion of Evil Qi.

In addition, there were talismans for body protection.

Actually, Wang Chen didn’t need to take any Meridian Opening Pills at all, but it would be abnormal not to mention it!

“Right.”

Changsun Yong felt a bit embarrassed, “I wasn’t prepared this time, I’ll send someone to bring it to you when I return.”

He had come to the Northern Evil Eye solely to investigate the disappearance and soul extinction of Sima Changming and hadn’t thought to bring Wang Chen his salary and supplies, feeling suddenly that he had neglected him.

After reflecting, the Director lowered his voice and said, “Stay calm and remain here; you should be able to return after a while.”

It had been Sima Changming who had secretly made things difficult for Wang Chen initially, and True Person Ye was his backing.

Now that both had disappeared without a trace, alive or dead, it was said their Soul Lamps had even gone out.

They naturally wouldn’t be able to trouble Wang Chen any longer.

Changsun Yong, not completely without conscience, saw that Wang Chen was having a hard time and couldn’t help giving him some hope.

Wang Chen’s eyes immediately lit up, “Really?”

Changsun Yong looked displeased, “Why would I deceive you!”

Wang Chen hastily apologized, “I spoke out of turn, Director Changsun, please forgive me, it’s just that…”

He sighed deeply.

Changsun Yong wasn’t actually angry and said upon seeing this, “Don’t be disheartened. It’s not a bad thing for young people to go through hardships, I actually have high hopes for you!”

Wang Chen bowed in gratitude, “Thank you for your kindness, Director!”

“Enough,”

Changsun Yong stood up and said, “I am very busy with official duties, so I can’t stay here any longer. Take good care of the Evil Eye and don’t botch your duty, otherwise even I wouldn’t be able to speak up for you.”

The environment at the site of the Evil Eye was extremely harsh with no nature’s spiritual energy, the higher one’s cultivation level, the more one would loathe such a place.

Although Free Residence could isolate the Yin Sha Energy, it was still not a comfortable place to be.

It was no wonder Changsun Yong didn’t wish to stay any longer.

After respectfully sending off the Director, Wang Chen closed the door and pondered.

In fact, he was already fully adapted to life here, and with the Heaven-Ensnaring Punisher Net, he nearly exterminated all the Monster Spirits and Evil Wraiths in the inner and outer districts of the Evil Eye’s territory, accumulating a large amount of Human Virtue points.

His cultivation was unaffected, with no one to disturb him; being on his own was quite pleasant.

Once he returned to the Demon Den, he would lose such freedom.

But Wang Chen couldn’t possibly reject Changsun Yong’s kindness.

That would be completely illogical.

After weighing his options, Wang Chen decided to play it by ear and react accordingly as situations arose.

The next day, he received his full salary and supplies.

In the following days, Wang Chen intensified his “monster hunting” efforts.

To gain more Human Virtue, he began venturing into the core area of the Evil Eye, hunting even stronger Evil Spirits!

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