News Brought Back by the Doppelganger

After emerging from the Myriad Things Space, Chen Ze immediately arranged for his doppelganger Zhao Ling'er to prepare a meal.

Chen Ze lay leisurely on a recliner, watching the busy figure of the doppelganger Zhao Ling'er.

Is it too much of a grievance to have a doppelganger with Zhao Ling'er's appearance cook for me?

Although this thought crossed Chen Ze's mind, he did not stop the doppelganger Zhao Ling'er.

Food made by such a beautiful and moving cook was bound to taste even better.

Soon, Zhao Ling'er had prepared a table full of dishes.

"Master, the meal is ready. Please, come and have a taste."

"Good, you sit down and eat with me too."

"There is no need, Master. Ling'er does not require sustenance."

Chen Ze shook his head and smiled; he had almost forgotten that doppelgangers did not need to eat, as they could sustain themselves by absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.

"Very well."

A short while later, Chen Ze finished his meal. It was the most delicious food he had eaten since arriving in this world of cultivation.

Just as Chen Ze finished, the doppelganger Zhao Ling'er moved to clear the table.

Chen Ze stopped her actions. "There is no need for you to do the dishes."

"It is fine, Master. Serving you is my honor," Zhao Ling'er said, moving to continue cleaning.

"Leave it! Someone will be back to do it shortly."

The doppelganger Zhao Ling'er could not defy Chen Ze's orders, so she obediently stopped.

At this moment, Chen Ze's mind stirred. "Did you manage to gather any useful information?"

"I did," the doppelganger Chen Fan replied to Chen Ze through their mental connection.

"Good, then return for now."

"Understood."

A moment later, the doppelganger Chen Fan entered the Myriad Things Space, and Chen Ze summoned him out directly.

The doppelganger Chen Fan was about to speak and report the information he had gathered.

However, Chen Ze interrupted him immediately. "Go and clear the table first."

Only then did the doppelganger Chen Fan notice that there was another doppelganger in the residence.

There was a subtle resonance between the doppelgangers, allowing them to distinguish between the true person and the other constructs.

Chen Fan glanced at the uncleared table and then at the new doppelganger, unable to help but shake his head and smile bitterly to himself.

Although he was merely a doppelganger, they all possessed autonomous consciousness and intelligence.

Why is there such a huge difference between us? Just because she is beautiful? But I am just as handsome as the Master!

The doppelganger Chen Fan could only complain in his heart; they were all eternally loyal to Chen Ze, and the thought of rebellion was impossible.

In the end, Chen Fan obediently went to clear the table.

Chen Ze seemed to sense Chen Fan's recent thoughts, and black lines appeared on his forehead.

What kind of messy things are these doppelgangers thinking about?

However, Chen Ze did not pay it much mind and continued to lie back and rest.

At this time, the doppelganger Zhao Ling'er felt she should be doing something, so she walked slowly behind Chen Ze.

She placed her hands gently on Chen Ze's shoulders and began to massage him tenderly.

Feeling the gentle pressure on his shoulders, Chen Ze was surprised. Are all doppelgangers this considerate?

He had not expected the doppelgangers to have such high levels of autonomy.

However, since the doppelganger Zhao Ling'er was only giving him a simple shoulder massage, Chen Ze said nothing and enjoyed it in silence.

After the doppelganger Chen Fan finished cleaning the dishes and returned to the courtyard, he saw the doppelganger Zhao Ling'er massaging Chen Ze, and a thought rose in his mind involuntarily.

Are the new doppelgangers this competitive? No, I must work harder too. I must earn the Master's favor.

"Master, I have finished cleaning up," the doppelganger Chen Fan said respectfully.

"Good. Tell me, what information did you gather?"

"Yes."

"While I was investigating outside, I found that the City Lord's Mansion seems a bit strange today. They only conducted a simple inquiry into Shopkeeper Tong's disappearance and then let it drop; they did not carry out any large-scale investigation."

Chen Ze pondered for a moment, feeling a bit suspicious. "That shouldn't be right. Shopkeeper Tong was, after all, a wealthy resident of Wannan City.

Furthermore, Shopkeeper Tong was a cultivator, and there were signs of a struggle when he disappeared. Isn't fighting prohibited in Wannan City?

Is the City Lord's Mansion doing this on purpose? Or do they have other motives?"

Chen Fan replied, "I do not know yet. The time was too short, and their true intentions are not yet clear."

Chen Ze thought for a moment and said, "Very well, keep monitoring that lead. If necessary, you may use your special skills."

"Yes."

Following this, the doppelganger Chen Fan continued to recount the information he had gathered regarding the Ye Family.

"The Ye Family has always maintained a low profile, rarely clashing with other families in the city, yet their arrogance is plain to see.

Their businesses span the entirety of Wannan City, and they hold the status of the preeminent family here.

Furthermore, it is rumored that the Ye Family Ancestor is still alive, and the family has been operating in Wannan City for over a century.

As for the current cultivation realm of the Ye Family Ancestor, it is impossible to ascertain.

Moreover, there are many outstanding disciples from the Ye Family within the Qingyun Sect; every ten years, the family sends more of their kin to join them."

After listening to Chen Fan's account, Chen Ze pondered for a moment. "Heh, they are relying on the Qingyun Sect as a great tree to develop and strengthen their own family.

However, since the Ye Family is already backed by the Qingyun Sect, why would they need to cooperate with someone like Shopkeeper Tong? It is truly bizarre.

Given the Ye Family's influence, they could easily mine the Mysterious Iron Ore through legitimate channels.

There is absolutely no need for such underhanded, sneaky behavior. Could there be some hidden agenda?"

Chen Ze felt puzzled and added, "Still, I underestimated the strength of the Ye Family. It seems the situation at the Mysterious Iron Ore mine requires careful deliberation."

"Continue gathering information outside; try to collect as much as you can regarding the Ye Family."

"Yes." Chen Fan cupped his hands and withdrew.

After the doppelganger Chen Fan left, Chen Ze fell into deep thought. Remembering that he had Zhao Ling'er by his side, and operating on the principle that two heads are better than one, he decided to consult her.

"Ling'er, what do you think the Ye Family is planning? Are they not afraid that their actions will be exposed?

Private mining might not be a major issue, but the fact that they are coercing cultivators to work the mines—if that were to become public knowledge, the consequences would be unimaginable."

Although Zhao Ling'er was a doppelganger, she possessed her own capacity for thought. After a moment of reflection, she replied, "Master, could the Ye Family be planning to Feigning One Way While Taking Another?"

"What do you mean by that?"

Chen Ze looked at Zhao Ling'er with a startled expression, surprised that his casual question had elicited such a unique perspective.

"Master, the Ye Family is already the number one family in Wannan City, and they have an ancestor who has lived for over a century with an unknown level of cultivation.

Coupled with the many Ye Family disciples within the Qingyun Sect, the family is already a behemoth.

If the Ye Family wishes to advance further, they must start with the Qingyun Sect.

However, the Qingyun Sect is, after all, a cultivation sect; its foundation is naturally incomparable to that of an ordinary family.

If the Ye Family wants to progress, they must first secure more Cultivation Resources. With more resources, they can better enhance their family's strength.

They can also provide assistance to their disciples within the Qingyun Sect, allowing them to improve their cultivation more rapidly.

This would make it easier for the Ye Family disciples to occupy higher positions within the sect.

Over time, the Ye Family's influence would naturally grow stronger and stronger. Perhaps one day, the Qingyun Sect itself might be secretly controlled by the Ye Family."

Chen Ze pondered for a moment, considering the possibility Zhao Ling'er had analyzed. "If what you say is true, then the Ye Family is indeed playing a very long game.

However, replacing the status of the Qingyun Sect is not something that can be achieved overnight.

The Qingyun Sect is a cultivation sect with a thousand-year history. If the Ye Family could infiltrate it so easily, there must be some great secret behind it that we are unaware of."

After speaking, Chen Ze fell into deep contemplation once more.

He partially agreed with Zhao Ling'er's analysis, and it certainly held merit.

He simply hadn't expected the doppelganger Zhao Ling'er to possess such forward-thinking insight.

He couldn't help but feel puzzled—was Zhao Ling'er truly just a doppelganger?

Weren't all doppelgangers exchanged from the system supposed to share his level of intelligence?

How was it that Zhao Ling'er's cognitive response was actually several steps faster than his own?