Dao Yi at He Piaojian, who was standing to the side, seemingly confused but whose ability level was rapidly increasing.
If he didn't speak up to stop Dao Er from causing trouble, he wouldn't know what excuse to use to fool this fool.
In the name of maintaining balance, why is He Piaojian being singled out and targeted?
He Piaojian, excited and proud, looked up and exclaimed, "Dao Yi, look, I'm exceptionally talented!"
Dao Yi nodded perfunctorily, then turned and urged Dao Er.
"No matter what, tone it down quickly; things are developing somewhat unexpectedly."
Dao Er replied casually, "Okay, okay, I got it."
Then, he raised his head, casually spread his hands, glanced at the four people below, a smile appeared on his face behind his mask, and said loudly, "Alright, everyone, just take what I said earlier as a joke."
Those who pledged allegiance to Guixu betrayed Guixu; what a failed leader! That's quite interesting, isn't it?
Dao Er laughed heartily, while Dao Yi pinched the bridge of his nose.
When he faced He Piaojian again, his upward mobility had ceased.
Currently, he is at the fifth level of the Governance Realm.
He Piaojian, still somewhat unsatisfied, muttered, "Why did you stop...?"
Fan Daoyi looked at him helplessly and said coldly, "If you continue like this, you'll be dissected and studied by Kan Water. Don't forget, he broke through a few months before you, and he's still stuck at the second level."
"I really am a genius."
Make money during the day, make money at night, make money while sleeping, make money when you wake up, make money while eating, make money while walking...
Just then, He Piaojian's phone rang.
He casually answered the video call, and Qian Heaven Tian's refined and gentle face instantly appeared on the screen.
At this Qian Heaven Tian is wearing a floral apron and standing in front of the steaming stove. He is constantly turning the golden fried food in the pot with long chopsticks, and the sizzling sound of frying can be heard from the video.
In the corner of the video, tufts of black hair peeked out, guarding a bunch of other people eagerly waiting to be fed [Eight Trigrams].
He Piaojian noticed a hand cautiously and slowly reaching onto the table. The hand moved very stealthily, quickly stealing a piece of fried food from the bowl above and then making a swift escape.
"How did things go, you two?" Qian Heaven asked with a smile, his hands moving constantly as he skillfully controlled the oil temperature.
He Piaojian replied earnestly, "The locations of all twelve sites have been confirmed, leaving approximately three or four remaining. Furthermore, with the Spring Festival approaching, patrol routes and schedules have been adjusted. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, everyone should be able to have a peaceful New Year this year."
"Okay, you two should come back soon, everyone's waiting for you." Qian Heaven said, picking up his phone which was fixed in place, and slowly turning the camera to show the food.
As the camera pans, a group of people appear squatting on the ground, excitedly sharing the stolen explosives they just bought, their hands covered in evidence and traces of their crimes lingering on their lips.
After all that deep-frying, Qian Heaven got nothing.
"Hehe, boss..." they chuckled sheepishly.
He Piaojian chuckled and said, "Wow, the cleaning isn't very thorough. How come there's a bunch of rat-men inhabiting this kitchen?"
Kun Earth kindly took the phone from Qian Heaven's hand, and her gloating laughter was clearly heard through the microphone as she took the photos and recorded the moment.
Qian Heaven rolled up his sleeves, grabbed the escape net, and chased after the fleeing crowd.
The cheerful atmosphere was transmitted to He Piaojian, He Piaojian immediately became full of energy. "Dao Yi, let's finish counting quickly so we can go back for the New Year!"
"Good."
Soon, after ensuring that the inspection of several abnormal points in Azure Cloud City was completed, Fan Daoyi Teleportation back with He Piaojian.
"You're back?" Qian Heaven was sitting in front of an antique mahogany tea table, leisurely sipping tea, the fragrant aroma of tea swirling around him.
Inside the kitchen, several other figures were busily working, the clatter of pots and pans echoing through the air. Qian Heaven raised his hand to pour tea, "There are still a few dishes to prepare. You all take a break, dinner will be ready soon..."
Before the words were even finished, thick black smoke suddenly billowed from the kitchen, followed by several loud bangs that sounded particularly abrupt in the quiet space.
Qian Heaven's lips twitched, his face full of speechlessness. "Never mind what I said."
He reluctantly got up, preparing to walk towards the kitchen, but as he passed He Piaojian, he suddenly stopped, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes. "Huh, you broke through the barrier?"
"Yes, just as the fortune teller predicted, we encountered Taowu, one of the Four Fiends Cult, but..." He Piaojian recalled the scene, "Hmm, they looked a bit foolish, or maybe they were just trying to deceive us."
As He Piaojian recounted everything he had seen and heard, Qian Heaven remained calm.
After listening to He Piaojian's explanation, Qian Heaven slowly nodded. "Alright, I will investigate this matter. But what's strange is that you clearly just broke through, yet I can't quite see through you."
He Piaojian touched his nose somewhat embarrassedly, with a mixture of confusion and surprise. "I just don't know why, but it seems like I 'Governance the fifth tier!"
Qian Heaven's expression froze. He trembled as he fumbled for his phone, put on a bright smile, and dialed one number after another to share the good news and show off.
When the call didn't connect, he covered the microphone, turned around, and said in a warm, gentle voice, "You're a real talent, damn it."
"Hey, how did you know that Little Cheapie just broke through to the fifth rank? Yes, that's right, this isn't bragging." Qian Heaven said excitedly into the phone, very satisfied with the other party's response.
It wasn't until he dialed Chen Dragon's number that Chen Dragon spoke first, "Qian Heaven, I only realized today that Weiyang is a genius!"
"Hmm?" Qian Heaven listened patiently upon hearing this.
Chen Dragon exclaimed excitedly, "Just recently, for some reason, the level of the Weiyang class skyrocketed, almost surpassing mine!"
Because Qian Heaven liked to use the speakerphone when talking, Fan Daoyi, who was next to him, heard everything he said.
This inevitably led him to other conclusions.
In order to maintain balance, the Scales suspended high in the sky seemed to be targeting more than just He Piaojian.
The key to maintaining balance in the Scales lies in him...
"Hehe, the chicken soup is here."
A bowl of dark chicken soup was served, and the group of people standing behind Kun Earth had shifty eyes.
"Is this even drinkable?" Fan Daoyi asked, his eyes filled with disdain.
"My soup was simmering perfectly, and the timing was just right. Tell me, who touched my soup?" The joy on Qian Heaven's face was replaced by an aura of pressure that spread through everyone's hearts.
"Boss... Boss, you can't get angry on such a special day..." Zhen Thunder said softly.
Li Fire avoided eye contact, saying, "I suddenly had a brilliant idea, to add something new to it..."
Their words sounded guilty.
"OK."
Soon, Qian Heaven finished serving the bowl of chicken soup and gestured for it to be drunk. "Drink."
"Ahem, in these wonderful years, looking back, we've experienced so much." Xun Wind raised his glass and stood up. "How about we drink to that first?"
"Ah, right, right, cheers!" The others quickly stood up to greet them, shifting the atmosphere in another direction.
Looking at the lively scene, Qian Heaven shook his head helplessly, but a doting smile appeared on his face. He slowly raised his wine glass, his movements elegant and composed.
"Dao Yi." He Piaojian nodded to Fan Daoyi.
Fan Daoyi, who was focused on cooking, looked up.
The group exchanged glances, as if they had planned it beforehand, and simultaneously turned their cups towards Fan Daoyi.
"Let bygones be bygones, let's welcome the new year, wishing you all the best in the coming year, cheers!" Kun Earth wrote in his inscription.
Fan Daoyi smiled, raised his hand to his glass, and said, "Happy New Year's Eve."