Guan Ya stopped twirling her pen, looking at him meaningfully:
"Why are you asking about this? The Xiahou family won't cause you any more trouble. In fact, other factions of the Xiahou family might even want to celebrate with you."
Zhang Yuanqing looked back at her, equally meaningfully, and said, "I just want to know." Guan Ya pondered for a moment, then lowered her voice and said, "Come with me."
She rose from her office chair, her heels clicking as she walked toward the restroom.
Huh? Talk in the restroom? Wouldn't it be better to go downstairs? Zhang Yuanqing glanced at Wang Tai, who was focused on his work, and quickly followed the experienced driver.
They entered the restroom one after the other, and Zhang Yuanqing closed the door. Guan Ya crossed her arms and said:
"The current ancestors of the Spirit Realm aristocratic families, including the five alliance leaders of the government, were all in the first batch of Spirit Realm Descenders. Oh, except for the Marshal of our White Tiger Army. The first batch of Spirit Realm Descenders emerged during the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China."
Zhang Yuanqing's expression changed.
He was silent for a long time, then pinched his brow and said, "I see..." Guan Ya's answer solved a long-standing puzzle for him.
Spirit Realm Descenders haven't existed since ancient times, and the appearance of role cards is a modern phenomenon. That means if various professions existed in ancient times, their method of advancement was indeed through breathing exercises and cultivation.
The notes from the Mountain God Temple and the Yin-Yang Sanren's cultivation records weren't just fabricated backgrounds by the Spirit Realm. Ancient people really cultivated that way.
The possibility that the Old Bastard and the Yin-Yang Sanren actually existed just increased significantly.
Furthermore, this neatly explains the advanced concept of role cards. The Spirit Realm might even have version updates.
The initial version didn't have so many attributes. Guan Ya looked at him, smiling:
"This matter is classified. The official statement is that the Spirit Realm has existed since ancient times. I only know these secrets because of my family. Normally, I wouldn't be able to tell you. Remember to keep it a secret."
Zhang Yuanqing quickly said, "Thank you for your trust, Guan Ya-jie. I'll be your simp from now on." Her meaning was clear: we have a good relationship, so I'm telling you this.
Guan Ya giggled and said, "How will you simp?"
I could start now... Zhang Yuanqing grumbled inwardly.
Guan Ya slammed on the brakes, put away her smile, and said seriously, "Have you noticed something?"
"Don't you think the existence of morality points is unreasonable? The essence of this world is survival of the fittest. Since ancient times, humans have established tribes, dynasties, and regimes. These organizations established order, but in essence, they still respected the strong." Zhang Yuanqing said in a low voice:
"Because these organizations are strong enough, they make the rules. The existence of morality points is part of the rules, so there must be someone powerful above. Therefore, the Spirit Realm isn't a supernatural phenomenon at all, but artificially created." Guan Ya carefully sized him up, a woman's appreciation shining in her eyes:
"Not bad, very perceptive. You've only been a Spirit Realm Descender for less than two months and you've already realized this problem. Most people don't think about things that don't concern them, and even if they have doubts, they won't investigate deeply, choosing to accept things as they are, going with the flow."
Zhang Yuanqing then told Guan Ya about the Three Daoshan's notes and the Yin-Yang Sanren's cultivation records.
Guan Ya frowned: "I haven't heard of that, but it makes sense. Hmm, what do you think 'the world has changed' means?"
Zhang Yuanqing shook his head: "Guan Ya-jie, did you suddenly lose your mind? That question is too high-level. Even the Yin-Yang Sanren who lived in that era didn't know. How would I know?"
Guan Ya said angrily, "What's wrong with not having a brain? Do you have a problem with that?"
Having a brain is good, but you have such big breasts, you don't need one... Zhang Yuanqing said, "It's better to not have a brain when you're so pretty."
Guan Ya rolled her eyes and snorted, "I'll take that as a compliment. What I mean is, since the world has changed and the cultivation limit has been lowered, why can people suddenly cultivate again now?"
Zhang Yuanqing immediately said, "Because the Spirit Realm appeared."
Guan Ya nodded: "Then how did the Spirit Realm appear? Hmm, that question is even higher-level, but we can still deduce some things from it. For example, who created the Spirit Realm? In what way was the Spirit Realm created? What was the purpose of creating the Spirit Realm?"
The old driver's three questions made Zhang Yuanqing fall into deep thought. After about ten seconds, he slowly said:
"First of all, it definitely wasn't the people of the Ming Dynasty who created the Spirit Realm. If they had that ability, they wouldn't have been limited by the End of Dharma Era."
The Yin-Yang Sanren's cultivation was already top-notch at the time, and he still had to sigh and say "Alas."
Even reclusive experts like the Old Bastard were reduced to being part of the Spirit Realm. It's terrifying to think about.
"End of Dharma Era?" Guan Ya was stunned: "That's a good way to put it." "Oh, I saw it on the internet." Zhang Yuanqing continued to analyze:
"I think instead of thinking about how the Spirit Realm was created, it's better to think about how that kind of existence reversed the End of Dharma Era. In fact, Guan Ya-jie, do you think the End of Dharma Era might be related to that kind of existence?"
Guan Ya: "Continue."
"As for the purpose of creating the Spirit Realm, I have two ideas. One, we can start by studying the Spirit Realm Descenders. Two, decipher and study the Spirit Realm." Zhang Yuanqing followed this line of thought and continued to delve deeper:
"For example, what consistent, common directions or tasks do Spirit Realm Descenders have? There must be a purpose for creating Spirit Realm Descenders, right? My idea is... factional conflict."
Guan Ya narrowed her eyes and asked, "Why do you think so?"
"Because the orderly and evil factions in ancient times didn't seem to have mandatory killing missions. It was more that the orderly professions couldn't stand the evil professions and took action to punish them. But among Spirit Realm Descenders, factional conflicts have reputation rewards and morality point rewards. There are also factional conflicts in instances, especially the latter, which are mandatory. Of course, this is just my guess, without any evidence."
"You know a lot, kid. Is it recorded in that *Jiazi Cultivation Record*?"
"Guan Ya-jie is wise, I can't hide anything from you. I'll continue with the second point, deciphering the Spirit Realm. All the information I know comes from the Spirit Realm. In fact, the Spirit Realm instances provide many subtle clues, and so do the item descriptions. There's always an 'indescribable existence', a 'great and supreme existence', etc. How should I put it? I always feel like the Spirit Realm doesn't mind us deciphering it."
Guan Ya nodded slightly: "Do you remember what Li Chunfeng said? The background of the transcendent stage instances is the modern era and the Ming Dynasty."
That means in the saint and dominator stages, there will be other historical backgrounds, and what information will be hidden in those more ancient Spirit Realms?
Zhang Yuanqing had no way of guessing these things, but he suddenly understood Guan Ya's meaning, and a shock went through him: "You mean, the Five Elements Alliance's higher-ups may have already understood the secrets of the Spirit Realm."
Guan Ya smiled: "At least they know more than we do."
Seeing that they had talked enough, she put on a stern face and reminded him, "Don't spread these things around. Don't tell anyone, including the Squad Leader."
After Zhang Yuanqing nodded, she smiled and said, "You're such a good boy. Oh, right, I was chatting with the Queen earlier, and she told me something interesting."
"Interesting thing?"
"A while ago, Yuan Ting was captured by Elder Sun. Since then, very few people on the Taiyi Sect's forums and chat groups have dared to say 'Elder Sun is muddle-headed', but that meme has made a comeback since yesterday." Guan Ya said with a smile as she walked out:
"I'm afraid even Elder Sun won't be able to suppress it this time. You killing Li Xianzong in the instance had too much of an impact." Zhang Yuanqing: "...."
In the office area, Li Dongze came out from inside, poked his head out and looked around, not seeing Guan Ya, and asked, "Why isn't Yuanshi here yet? Wang Tai, where did Guan Ya go?"
Wang Tai didn't even lift his head, and said calmly, "The two of them went to the restroom suspiciously."
"What?" Li Dongze doubted his ears.
Wang Tai repeated, "The two of them went to the restroom suspiciously and have been there for more than ten minutes." "Oh, my God, these two..."
When did these two get together? Did their shared hardships in Yin-Yang Town allow them to break through the shackles of feudal ethics? At this moment, the restroom door opened, and Guan Ya and Zhang Yuanqing walked out one after the other.
"Squad Leader!" Zhang Yuanqing raised his hand to greet him.
Li Dongze leaned on his cane and said in a deep voice, "Centurion Fu just informed me that if you come, remember to go to Fubai Village immediately."
The Centurion wants to see me? Zhang Yuanqing said "Oh" and asked, "Should I go now?"
Li Dongze nodded slightly, glanced at Guan Ya who had returned to her seat, and then looked at Zhang Yuanqing, slowly saying:
"Our work has always been relatively free. When there are no emergencies, being a bit lax is fine, so we don't lack time. There's a hotel outside the Security Bureau. Don't do this again."
After speaking, he returned to his office with his cane, taking large strides. Huh? What is he talking about... Zhang Yuanqing looked confused. Beijing.
In a courtyard house, under a banyan tree.
Elder Sun was lying on a rocking chair enjoying the cool breeze. The breeze was gentle and the shadows of the trees swayed.
The branches and leaves of the banyan tree rustled, carrying the crisp voices of children: "Grandpa, Grandpa~" Footsteps sounded from outside the courtyard, and the clear shouts immediately stopped.
A middle-aged man in black crossed the threshold, entered the courtyard, stopped in front of the rocking chair, and said respectfully, "Elder Sun, Yuan Ting has completed ten days of training camp. He knows he was wrong." Elder Sun waved his fan and nodded slightly: "How is Yuan Ting's cultivation progressing?"
"His abilities in all aspects have greatly improved, and he may be able to participate in the killing instance in June," the middle-aged man replied. "Good!" Elder Sun narrowed his eyes and said slowly, "I sent him to the training camp to cultivate him."
The middle-aged man immediately said, "Elder Sun's painstaking efforts."
Elder Sun said, "Ten days have passed, let Yuan Ting go back. By the way, has anyone dared to make fun of me these days?"
Elder Sun initially attached great importance to this question and paid close attention to it. Later, with the video of Yuan Ting's hard work in the training camp serving as a warning to others, no one in the Taiyi Sect dared to tease him about it again. Elder Sun gradually stopped paying attention, but out of habit, he asked every day.
"This..." The middle-aged man hesitated.
Elder Sun opened his eyes instantly, changing his lazy posture. His gaze was sharp and he sneered, "Oh? Which other audacious brat is making fun of me?"
The middle-aged man: "Everyone is making fun of you. The unhealthy trend has made a comeback."
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Elder Sun stood up abruptly, the rocking chair creaking, both shocked and angry: "What's going on?"
"It's like this. Yuanshi Tianzun entered Yin-Yang Town the other day and encountered Li Xianzong in the instance..." The middle-aged man told Elder Sun the whole story of their feud.
He finally concluded: "The colleagues in the sect all think that Yuanshi Tianzun is a rare genius who might become the next Fu Qingyang, so..."
So Elder Sun is muddle-headed!
Elder Sun, a Dominator, wouldn't pay attention to the conflict between two juniors. At this moment, he was stunned to hear this, thinking that his efforts over the past few days had been in vain?
"Bastard!" Elder Sun slammed his hand on the armrest of the rocking chair and shouted, "Keep Yuan Ting for ten more days, double the training intensity, and send a video to the forum every day. If anyone dares to make fun of me after ten days, I'll settle the score with them one by one!"
The middle-aged man bowed and retreated. Fu Family Bay, villa study.
Fu Qingyang, dressed in a white suit with chiseled features, sat behind his desk, looking at his trusted subordinate, and said:
"You are already Level 3, you can be directly promoted to Captain. There are currently no Captain positions vacant in Kangyang District. According to the rules, you can only wait. But you are different from others. Dog Elder agreed to build an official squad for you again.
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"You can freely choose a subordinate, and you will have to recruit the remaining number of people yourself." Zhang Yuanqing immediately said, "I want Guan Ya."
Fu Qingyang raised an eyebrow, a dangerous light flashing in his eyes: "Oh? Why Guan Ya?"
Of course, it's because Guan Ya is capable and efficient. Don't tell me you want to be your brother-in-law... Zhang Yuanqing complained inwardly and said:
"Centurion, do you think there is a possibility that after June, I will be an Executor? At that time, you can just give the Second Squad to me."
Fu Qingyang showed a rare smile and said, "That's what I think too. Then wait until you clear the killing instance and advance to Saint. At that time, as an Elder, I can appoint you as the Kangyang District Executor, sitting in my current position."
Huh? Zhang Yuanqing was stunned and almost didn't react.
He thought, did you get the wrong script? Shouldn't you express your speechless feelings and then warn me not to be too ambitious? Fu Qingyang looked at him and said lightly:
"You are a talent I admire. I admit that you can be compared to me back then. With geniuses like us, what can't we do?"
I was wrong. Compared to you, I'm too modest! Zhang Yuanqing said loudly, "Centurion is right, but I think Centurion is wrong."
Fu Qingyang frowned: "What's wrong?"
"I think I'm still far behind Centurion. It should be a genius like me who can almost be compared to Centurion."
Fu Qingyang laughed: "Let's not talk about this for now. There is one more thing. The Tiger Seal was sent to Songhai yesterday. The general physical examination will start today, and each district will take turns. Kangyang District is the day after tomorrow."
Is the general physical examination finally here! Zhang Yuanqing felt an instinctive chill in his heart: "Understood!"
Fu Qingyang nodded: "Go back first, and rest well these two days."
After Zhang Yuanqing left, Ling Jun knocked on the door of the study again. This son of the Taiyi Sect Leader, wearing flip-flops, loose capri pants, and messy hair, was in a casual state.
"Elder Sun contacted me just now. He asked me to tell you to remember to ask Yuanshi when the general physical examination comes, whether he is the Devil Lord's successor." Ling Jun picked out a bottle of wine from the wine cabinet and said:
"It's better to screen talented people like this a few more times. Heh, no one can lie under the Tiger Seal. If he passes this screening, then he can completely draw a line with the Devil Lord."
Fu Qingyang pondered slightly and nodded slightly: "Okay."
Outside Fubai Village, Zhang Yuanqing walked slowly along the street, his brows furrowed.
"My only secret now is that I am the Devil Lord's successor. The Red Dancing Shoes, Vajra Pestle, etc. have all been confessed. At most, I have some interaction with Aunt Xiao Yuan, which is more troublesome."
"Contact with evil professions is a relatively serious problem in the Five Elements Alliance. Even if there is no deep interaction, no financial or romantic transactions, it is still a serious personal conduct problem."
"The most troublesome thing is the Devil Lord's successor. So far, I still don't know the attitude of the Taiyi Sect and the Five Elements Alliance towards the Devil Lord's successor, but one thing is certain, the Devil Lord's level is too high. If the government is hostile to his successor, then my achievements will probably not be able to withstand it..."
After all, the Devil Lord has already touched the great secret of the Spirit Realm.
"If the government has a friendly attitude towards the Devil Lord's successor, it wouldn't be such an ambiguous attitude. Sigh, this is difficult!"
"In fact, the general physical examination also has benefits, that is, it can find out where my always headache illness comes from. Normal medical methods can't do anything, but the Spirit Realm Descender's methods can always find the cause."
His strange illness is the knot in the hearts of his whole family, and it is also a nightmare that has entangled him for several years.
Zhang Yuanqing thought for a moment, took out his mobile phone, used the unregistered phone card, and dialed Aunt Xiao Yuan's phone. Ask the boss when things are uncertain.
By the way, he can ask Xiao Yuan if she wants to join his gang.
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