"The rules of the Divine Realm are quite numerous!"
Lu Fan narrowed his eyes, feeling displeased. He believed he should be able to go wherever he pleased and not be easily constrained. However, it seemed things were not as he wished.
"How about this, you stay here. I need to go to Bei Yuan!" Tian Long stated directly, "If I can return alive from Bei Yuan and find my father, I will surely be able to take you out!"
"Since that's the case, you must be extra careful on your journey!"
Lu Fan said with a solemn expression, "After all, this matter is extraordinary. The hardships along the way are likely something only you can bear alone!"
As these words were spoken, the gazes of everyone present became somewhat serious, and they could not help but agree.
After Tian Long left, Zhao Xiaoyu turned to Lu Fan. "From now on, you must tread on thin ice in the handyman quarters. If you offend someone you shouldn't, you might meet an untimely end, even if you've already entered the Divine Realm!"
"Thank you for the reminder, Sister Xiaoyu!"
Lu Fan cupped his fists, his expression also growing heavy. He was well aware of this. He now realized that the Divine Realm was also a purgatory. To rise from this purgatory, one had to become powerful enough to deter anyone from approaching.
Meanwhile, on Yuqing Mountain, Zhang Feng sat with several other men, chatting and observing.
"Senior Brother Zhang, this is the meat of a divine beast. If we can cook it, it will greatly enhance our cultivation!"
"Yes, yes! I haven't eaten meat in a long time!"
With faint smiles, everyone spoke, their expressions earnest. In their eyes, Tian Long was already the most delicious prize.
At the same time, Zhang Feng's expression turned cold. "Don't worry, everyone. Today, I will surely let you eat meat, and not a single piece of this divine beast's flesh will go to waste!"
"But according to the rules of our Yuqing Mountain, once someone is registered in the Yuqing Mountain roster, they cannot be changed at will. If we really kill him, won't that cause unnecessary trouble?"
With an awkward expression, the men present spoke again, their countenances serious. After all, this was no small matter. If it escalated, even they would struggle to control it.
"So what if he's on the roster? He's just someone from the handyman quarters!" Zhang Feng shrugged. "As direct disciples of Yuqing Mountain, why should we fear them!"
Upon hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement. If someone from the handyman quarters died, no one would care. They quite agreed with this point.
Not long after, after delivering some items, Zhang Feng led his men to the handyman quarters.
"Senior Brother Zhang, why are you here again?"
Zhao Xiaoyu quickly went to greet him. "May I know what business you have?"
"Where is the divine beast from the handyman quarters?"
Zhang Feng stated, "A Heavenly God wishes to see him. Let him come with me!"
"This..."
Zhao Xiaoyu's expression was slightly awkward, and her brows furrowed.
"What, is there a problem?"
Zhang Feng asked again, this time with a hint of coldness.
"Senior Brother Zhang, that divine beast has already left the handyman quarters. I don't know where he went," Zhao Xiaoyu shook her head. "Perhaps you could look for him yourself?"
"Zhao Xiaoyu, are you playing with me?" Zhang Feng's voice turned cold. "Let me tell you honestly, in my eyes, you are all ants. If you want to oppose me, think carefully?"
"Senior Brother Zhang, please don't misunderstand. I truly don't intend to oppose you," Zhao Xiaoyu shook her head. "Perhaps the divine beast sensed something was amiss and left long ago. There's nothing I can do, as this is not my doing!"
"If you don't hand over the divine beast today, you will be the one to suffer!" Zhang Feng sneered. "You should know my personality!"
"Senior Brother Zhang, this is the handyman quarters, and it is guarded by Heavenly Gods. Please don't act recklessly!" Zhao Xiaoyu pleaded.
"You are merely a supervisor of the handyman quarters. If I say a word to that Heavenly God, you will have to obediently come with me!"
Zhang Feng sneered. "Do you believe me or not?"
"Of course, I believe in Senior Brother Zhang's abilities!"
Zhao Xiaoyu quickly nodded. "However, I truly don't know the whereabouts of that divine beast. I hope Senior Brother Zhang can understand!"
"Enough nonsense. Since I can't have the divine beast meat, you should compensate me in some other way!"
Zhang Feng sneered. "After all, I care about you greatly. I'm sure you won't disappoint me!"
"Senior Brother Zhang, this is the handyman quarters. For you, as a disciple of Yuqing Mountain, to say such things, it might tarnish the majesty of Yuqing Mountain!"
Zhao Xiaoyu said repeatedly. "How about we let this matter go? Why stir up trouble?"
"What kind of person do you think you are to threaten me!"
Zhang Feng sneered and grabbed Zhao Xiaoyu. Zhao Xiaoyu's expression changed. Although she was a supervisor in the handyman quarters, she was only at the first level of the Divine Realm, having not yet broken through to the second level.
As for Zhang Feng, as a disciple of Yuqing Mountain, he had clearly reached the second level of the Divine Realm.
Within Yuqing Mountain, achieving the second level of the Divine Realm was sufficient to be selected as a disciple of Yuqing Mountain. This was a watershed.
And after so many years, if one's strength could not break through to the second level of the Divine Realm, they could only remain in the handyman quarters.
This was also the rule of the Divine Realm. The strong still reigned supreme. Powerful talent could grant you different resources. Above the Divine Realm existed the existence of Heavenly Gods. Everyone understood this clearly.
Liu Datong and the others, seeing this, became extremely anxious, not knowing what to do, yet not daring to speak out. Although he had feelings for Zhao Xiaoyu, this scene was beyond his ability to handle.
"Sister Xiaoyu doesn't know his whereabouts. Why do you have to make things difficult for him!"
Lu Fan could no longer bear to watch and spoke out, his words appearing somewhat earnest.
"What are you, boy? Is this your place to speak?" Zhang Feng asked coldly, his gaze suddenly shifting to Lu Fan. "Are you trying to be a brave bird and support him? Unfortunately, with your strength, no one can help you!"
"I am indeed not strong. I have just arrived in the Divine Realm and am among the lowest existence!" Lu Fan shrugged. "However, if I'm not mistaken, there should be rules in this Divine Realm too. You are so unrestrained. Aren't you afraid that the higher-ups in Yuqing Mountain will hold you accountable and make you suffer the consequences!"
"It's not your place to threaten me!" Zhang Feng said coldly. "No one can stop what I want to do. You, boy, had better behave yourself. If you dare to speak nonsense again, I'll deal with you as well!"
"This has nothing to do with you. Don't get involved!" Zhao Xiaoyu looked at Lu Fan.