In the latter half of this year, the leisure in Zhang Chen's heart had gradually faded as the one-year deadline drew near.
Zhang Chen had been weighing two matters. The first was to begin learning some basic common knowledge about the Zero Realm, making thorough preparations for his journey there. The second concerned the circumstances under which a Prison Officer could become a Prison Warden.
Zhang Chen knew that he already possessed the strength of that level, yet he knew nothing about Prison Wardens.
After asking his wife for a week-long leave, settling her at home with Chong Ying to keep her company, Zhang Chen set off for the Imperial Capital Floating City.
"Master Shen Hou." Zhang Chen arrived at the gates of Shen Hou Mansion early in the morning.
"Come directly to the main hall."
Following Master Shen Hou's voice, Zhang Chen headed straight to the main hall. To his surprise, Master Shen Hou and Lian Yuxin were having breakfast.
"Junior Brother, have you eaten breakfast? Shall I get you a bowl of cured-meat porridge?" Lian Yuxin asked warmly.
"I've already eaten. Thank you for your kindness, Senior Sister. I came today because I wanted to go with Master Shen Hou to the Information Department and learn some basic information about the Zero Realm. I may be heading there in a month."
"Have you made up your mind already?" Master Shen Hou asked.
"Yes." Zhang Chen nodded.
"After breakfast, come with me to Information Headquarters. Yuxin will guide you in looking up the relevant files. If you have any questions, come ask me personally."
"Thank you for the trouble, Master and Senior Sister."
Zhang Chen waited quietly for the two to finish breakfast, then traveled through the Teleportation Array inside Shen Hou Mansion and arrived directly at the top