Hearing that the other party wanted him to display the Clear Sky Hammer, Lin Ziyi suddenly revealed an innocent, guileless smile.
He moved close to Tushan Lingling, tugged her little hand, and took the chance to slip the Rat Head Duck into her palm.
Only then did he walk toward the wary Soldier Captain.
Within the field of vision visible only to him and the Soldier Captain, Lin Ziyi slowly raised his right hand.
A hammer-shaped martial soul wrapped in eerie black mist immediately appeared before the Soldier Captain.
Yet before the Soldier Captain could make out its exact appearance, Lin Ziyi immediately withdrew it.
"Did you see it clearly?" Lin Ziyi asked with a smile.
Of course, the Soldier Captain had not seen it clearly. Yet when he spoke, he went against his own thoughts and said, "I saw it clearly."
While the Soldier Captain was still bewildered, Lin Ziyi asked again, "Was it the Clear Sky Hammer?"
The Soldier Captain thought, I didn't see a damn thing. How would I know whether it was the Clear Sky Hammer?
Yet when the words reached his lips, they changed again. "I saw it clearly. It was the Clear Sky Hammer!"
Lin Ziyi nodded in satisfaction, making an inconspicuous gesture toward Tushan Lingling with his left hand behind his back.
He then turned to the soldiers whom Tushan Lingling had sent flying, but who had already run back from afar.
"Your Soldier Captain has already said so. Do you still have any doubts?"
The soldiers immediately looked at the Soldier Captain with uncertain, suspicious expressions.
Although the Soldier Captain had no idea why he had just said something completely contrary to his thoughts.
Now that he had said it, suddenly changing his words would undoubtedly damage his tall and imposing image and make future management more difficult.
With that in mind, he could only nod stiffly, only to discover that he could finally speak his true thoughts again.
"That's right. His martial soul truly is the Clear Sky Hammer. He is undoubtedly a disciple of the Clear Sky Sect! I will personally report this matter to the general."
Seeing the Soldier Captain say so, the soldiers no longer harbored much doubt.
The Soldier Captain could only go along with it and clasp his hands toward Lin Ziyi and Tushan Lingling.
"The Clear Sky Sect is the number one sect in the world and the pride of our Heaven Dou Empire.
"We were discourteous just now. Please forgive us both!
"If you do not mind, why not accompany me into Jialing Pass for a short rest? I will have our general properly entertain you!"
Seeing the faint flicker in the Soldier Captain's eyes, how could Lin Ziyi not understand his little scheme?
For now, he did not know exactly how strong that general was.
Although the possibility of him being a Titled Douluo was nearly nonexistent, the place would certainly be heavily guarded!
If they really went there, leaving again would not be easy... so Lin Ziyi decisively declined.
"No need. The reason I vanished and reappeared just now was because I tried to teleport back to the sect, but failed.
"Now, I can only walk back slowly.
"But that works out well. I can take the opportunity to see what the continent looks like these days, so I can report it to our Sect Master when I return."
The Soldier Captain still wanted to persuade him to stay, but the beautiful Fox Demon beside him suddenly shot him a glare.
His courage instantly withered, and he did not dare say another word.
Suppressing a laugh, Lin Ziyi asked, "Which direction is the nearest city?"
The Soldier Captain did not dare hide anything. "The nearest city is Barack Royal City to the east..."
"Royal City? It should be a bustling metropolis. Perfect, I can go take a look."
Lin Ziyi waved to the Soldier Captain, took Tushan Lingling's hand, and headed east.
As Soul Power lifted the young man's body, he and Tushan Lingling immediately rose into the sky, vanishing from the soldiers' sight below as swiftly as a pair of fighting roosters!
Watching the black dots disappear into the distance, the Soldier Captain felt incomparably conflicted.
But after struggling for a moment, he chose to carry on with the mistake and continue the lie!
As Lin Ziyi and Tushan Lingling traveled toward Barack Royal City, certain forces across the continent were thrown into considerable turmoil!
Spirit Hall, Worship Hall.
Qian Daoliu stood before an angel statue radiating a sacred aura, his eyes slightly closed and his expression grave.
Behind him stood six other figures dressed differently but all possessing overwhelmingly powerful auras. They were the Second through Seventh Enshrined of the Worship Hall!
The middle-aged man at the front, clad in golden armor with shoulders as broad as a crocodile's, asked Qian Daoliu in a low voice.
"Great Enshriner, is what you just said... all true?"
Qian Daoliu's voice was so grave that it seemed as though ten thousand stones weighed upon his heart.
"Of course it is true... that auction house shrouded in black mist, that humanoid existence wrapped in black mist, that profound sense of helplessness when all power was blocked...
"One day, perhaps you too will face this unknown terror!
"It has been nearly a hundred years since I last experienced such panic..."
Hearing Qian Daoliu's words, the six Enshrined behind him exchanged looks.
Standing opposite Golden Crocodile Douluo was a handsome man with long azure hair.
He plucked an azure feather from his bird-feathered robes and spoke gently.
"Great Enshriner, leave this matter to Azure Luan. Azure Luan will investigate it across the continent on your behalf."
Qian Daoliu fell silent for a long while before shaking his head slightly.
"That power even surpasses mine! You alone are clearly not enough.
"...The six of you should go together. It has been a long time since you old shut-ins went out to take a look.
"Take this chance to see how the continent has developed. As for investigating this matter... do so in secret.
"Do not display any hostility. Do not let that unknown existence feel any displeasure. Do you understand?"
A trace of disdain surfaced in Golden Crocodile Douluo's eyes, but he answered respectfully.
"Yes, Great Enshriner."
Sea God Island, Sea God Hall.
Bo Saixi sat upon a glazed treasure throne, looking delightedly at the two Thousand Mile Sound Transmitters in her hands.
But soon, a trace of melancholy appeared on her beautiful, intoxicating face.
If she could give one of those sound transmitters to that man, then no matter where he went, she would be able to contact him at any time...
Once the longing in her heart had been ignited, it could no longer be restrained.
Bo Saixi believed that man was definitely not dead. With the strength of a Level 99 Limit Douluo, finding him should not be too difficult!
After pondering for a long time, Bo Saixi suddenly made a major decision.
She would temporarily leave Sea God Island to search for that man!
As long as she placed one Thousand Mile Sound Transmitter in his hands, she would immediately return to Sea God Island and continue her duties!
With that thought, Bo Saixi immediately ordered someone to summon the Seven Sacred Pillar Douluo!
Slaughter City.
Upon the crimson throne, the King of Slaughter viciously smashed the cup of "Yellow Springs Dew" he had only taken one sip from onto the ground!
"What the hell is that thing? Putting on a mysterious act! Isn't it just relying on that powerful domain?
"Without that domain, I could tear you apart and turn you into drinking snacks in minutes!"
Even after cursing fiercely twice, the King of Slaughter's fury did not diminish.
Suddenly, he tilted his head slightly and barked toward the dark corner behind him.
"Mary!"
Countless tiny blood-red bats flew from the corner and swiftly formed into a wickedly alluring figure before the King of Slaughter.
The woman bent down, extending her slender tongue to lick the "Yellow Springs Dew" scattered across the floor as she asked in a soul-stirring voice.
"My King~ What would you like Mary to do for you?"
Ignoring the woman's coquettish seduction, the King of Slaughter coldly ordered.
"Take people to investigate all information concerning the 'Misty Auction House' across the continent!
"Also, investigate the Rat Head Duck, the Thousand Mile Sound Transmitter, and a newly appeared Level 95 Fox Demon!
"The moment you find any information about them, immediately have someone report back to me!"
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