Qinghu was not making trouble for no reason. Liuguang City had always presented itself to outsiders as an excellent place for tourism and recuperation.
The Nascent Soul Realm cultivator opposite them was an exceptionally tall and burly man. Even without releasing his Nascent Soul aura, he gave off an oppressive presence.
He spoke with natural authority, "Liuguang City has the right to conduct Routine Inspections. This is also to better ensure everyone's safety."
"More and more people in Central Province have fallen to demonic corruption. We are acting under Great Leaf City's orders to conduct a comprehensive screening."
He had actually invoked that first-tier city above them. Even if an ordinary Nascent Soul Realm cultivator was dissatisfied, they would have to cooperate to some extent.
However, Qinghu paused for a moment before sending out her divine sense. "You You, bring the token over."
With a flicker, You You appeared and handed over a token—the Residence Certificate given by True Immortal Huo Jiujian.
With this token, they could reside at the estate built atop the Tier 4 Spirit Vein in Great Leaf City.
The burly Nascent Soul Realm cultivator accepted the token, looking slightly stunned. "Great Leaf City Lord's Mansion?"
Then he glanced suspiciously at Qinghu. "May I ask from whom this token was obtained?"
"Of course, from City Lord Huo Jiujian," Qinghu answered, calm and collected. Then she asked in return, "Do you still need to inspect us?"
"My apologies for disturbing you." The burly Nascent Soul Realm cultivator cupped his hands and led his people away.
Yet Qu Jianlei, within the estate, frowned and then shook his head helplessly. He muttered softly, "Something else is happening again."
He was exactly right. Two days later, toward evening, when the sky was neither fully bright nor dark, an inconspicuous flying shuttle