This Chessboard-Wonderful!

The moment Xu Bai stepped inside, he realized something was wrong.

On the ground lay twelve corpses, the remains of the previous Twelve Sword Formation.

The manner of his death was extremely gruesome; his entire body was covered with countless wounds, not a single spot was intact.

If an ordinary person saw this, they would probably have nightmares every night.

Apart from the Twelve Sword Formation who were already dead, everyone else present was injured to varying degrees.

Song De had a long scar on his right arm, stretching from his shoulder to his wrist, from which blood was constantly oozing.

"What's going on?" Xu Bai asked, frowning as he stepped into the Prefectural Office.

Upon hearing Xu Bai 'Xu Bai voice, everyone realized what was happening and looked in the direction of the sound.

"Lord Xu, a master has come here specifically to silence us," Song De said with a wry smile.

A master?

Xu Bai pondered for a moment and said, "Even you have been defeated?"

With so many people here, and Song De, Prefect Zhou, and the Pavilion Master Ji being among the experts, how could they have been defeated so easily?

If such a master truly existed, it wouldn't make sense to use him to silence Xu Bai instead of using him to deal with him.

"The opponent is using an extremely advanced hidden weapon technique." Prefect Zhou, who was also injured, explained, "Hidden weapons are a very broad category, and at the moment, I can't figure out the secrets."

At this point, Prefect Zhou took out a round bead and handed it to Xu Bai.

Xu Bai took it and examined it carefully.

Iron beads.

They were just ordinary iron beads.

And these iron beads were also the murder weapon that killed the Twelve Sword Formation.

"To kill the Twelve Sword Formation with just iron beads, and to do so under your protection, this hidden weapon technique is truly unparalleled." Xu Bai compared it with his own Returning Wind Flowing Snow.

He discovered that if he used copper coins to unleash the Returning Wind Flowing Snow, it would take a great deal of effort to kill the Twelve Sword Formation while surrounded by so many people.

The surrounding situation showed that there was not much damage, indicating that the enemy was not fighting a hard battle.

Of course, if Xu Bai went all out, he could easily kill the Twelve Sword Formation even when surrounded by everyone, but that would be a different story.

The opponent's use of this hidden weapon alone is enough to warrant attention.

"Back then, the hidden weapons were everywhere, but most importantly, they were aimed at the Twelve Sword Formation. We were only affected by a portion of the Iron Beads," the Pavilion Master Ji that Xu Bai was still deep in thought.

Xu Bai nodded and showed a paper crane.

After the paper crane appeared, the Seeking Traces was immediately used.

But when the paper crane landed on the Iron Beads, it turned to ashes.

The Seeking Traces failed; the other party left no trace.

"That's strange. Why doesn't such a powerful expert, stronger than Wang Shu from before, come to deal with me?" Xu Bai pondered.

This is what he can't understand the most.

Sending such a skilled expert just to silence him—what other intention could there be? "Ahem, Lord Xu, I must remind you," Song De to cover his embarrassment upon hearing Xu Bai's mutterings, "If he were to confront us directly, he might not gain any advantage. We simply lack the ability to protect him."

Then, he recounted the whole story in detail, and Xu Bai finally understood the reason.

Being able to fight is one thing, but protecting others is another.

Song De and his men are very good at fighting, but when it comes to protection, that's not their forte.

It was obvious that the opponent was an expert in assassination. From a distance, they used hidden weapons to confuse them. By the time they reacted, a large number of hidden weapons were aimed at the Twelve Sword Formation. At that time, the Twelve Sword Formation had no power to retaliate, which led to this situation.

"Lord Xu may have underestimated his own strength. If he really came to assassinate you, he might not necessarily come out on top," Song De said.

The others nodded silently as well.

"I see." Xu Bai stroked his chin and said, "In Lord Song's opinion, is there someone else pulling the strings behind the scenes?"

Song De shook his head, indicating that he couldn't think of anything.

He had no idea whether there was anyone behind this.

But he knew one thing.

"Lord Xu Lord Xu, congratulations on your exoneration." Song De raised his hands, clasped them into fists, and bowed to Xu Bai.

Now that everything is clear, if one still does not understand the true meaning, then Song De would be unworthy of being the Director of the Bureau of Surveillance.

"Congratulations, Lord Xu."

"I knew it. How could a righteous man like Lord Xu do such a thing?"

"Now that the person who framed Lord Xu is dead, Lord Xu can rest easy."

Upon seeing this, the surrounding family heads all offered their congratulations, having long forgotten about their previous joint pressure.

These days, people can throw away their pride. They are all heads of their families. If they don't take this opportunity to congratulate them, or if they congratulate them too late, Xu Bai will hold a grudge and report them to the Capital City. Wouldn't that be the end of them?

Faced with all the flattery around him, Xu Bai's lips curled up slightly.

That's how it is these days. When you have nothing, you have to call everyone "big brother." But when you're already standing above others, even if you fart, they'll think it smells good.

"Lord Song, Lord Zhou, I'll leave the finishing touches to you. Also, this must be the Pavilion Master Ji, right? Shall we talk somewhere else?" Xu Bai was tired of hearing the congratulations all around him, so he could only say one sentence before walking outside.

If there are no clues, then let's leave it for now and finish up what's going on here first.

Song De and Prefect Zhou exchanged a glance, preparing to do as Xu Bai said. Unexpectedly, the next moment, Xu Bai began to bend down and touch the corpse in front of everyone.

The crowd's expressions were like this: "(òó)"

It's no wonder they had such expressions. After all, Xu Bai was a fourth-rank expert, yet he was now committing murder and looting. The contrast between the two was simply too great.

"Ahem... Lord Xu, you truly have a genuine character." The Pavilion Master Ji racked his brains and finally came up with this statement.

Those around him immediately echoed his sentiments, praising Xu Bai for his genuine character.

Several family heads looked at the Pavilion Master Ji with eyes full of admiration.

"As expected of the Pavilion Master Ji, while we were all wondering which angle to use to flatter him, he had already found a novel angle. Brilliant, truly brilliant."

The heads of the families were thinking to themselves.

Xu Bai: "..."

He endured the cloying praise around him while putting the silver he had just found into his pocket.

It's a pity there's no progress bar, just some money reeking of greed.

As Xu Bai stuffed the money into his pocket, he looked at Song De and Prefect Zhou, "My lords, how about we divide it into three parts?"

"No, no, these are Lord Xu's spoils of war, we don't need to be so shameless as to take them." Song De and Prefect Zhou their hands repeatedly.

"Then I'll leave this to you two. Pavilion Master Ji, let's find a place to talk." Xu Bai put away all the silver notes before looking at the Pavilion Master Ji.

The Pavilion Master Ji didn't know what Xu Bai wanted to say to him, but upon hearing Xu Bai's words, he could only nod. "Why don't you go sit in the Ingenious Craft Pavilion for a while?"

As he spoke, he led the way.

Xu Bai did not refuse and followed behind, the two of them heading towards the Ingenious Craft Pavilion.

No one spoke along the way, but the Pavilion Master Ji always walked behind Xu Bai.

The two remained silent and eventually arrived at an upper room in the Ingenious Craft Pavilion.

Sitting in the chair, two elegant maids served him fine tea. Xu Bai took a sip and squinted his eyes.

"Xiaoshan, there's nothing more for you here. You can go now." Although the Pavilion Master Ji didn't know what Xu Bai had to do, he knew it must be something important, otherwise he wouldn't have asked him to go somewhere else to talk. So he told Ji Xiaoshan to go down first.

Ji Xiaoshan understood, nodded, said goodbye, and left the room.

After leaving, the room became quiet again. Xu Bai took a sip of water and was about to speak when the Pavilion Master Ji spoke first.

"Lord Xu, let's not beat around the bush. Everything I've done is for the sake of the Ingenious Craft Pavilion, as you know." The Pavilion Master Ji said, "This time, although the Ingenious Craft Pavilion didn't play a significant role, it did its best. I hope Lord Xu will put in a good word for us."

He tried to keep a low profile. Even though he was once a top-tier power, he was now nearing the end of his days and his strength had declined. He still had to rely on the emperor for everything.

"If you want anything, Pavilion Master Ji, just tell me. I will definitely do it for you, but I can't guarantee success," Xu Bai said with a smile, putting down his teacup.

The Pavilion Master Ji nodded repeatedly. "I know that. I just hope that Lord Xu can mention the Skill Pavilion at that time."

He needed medicine from the Imperial Palace to save his life and to restore his strength. He had mentioned this to the royal family many times, but never received a satisfactory answer. As long as Xu Bai mentioned it, the emperor would know his intentions.

"Okay." Xu Bai nodded in agreement.

"Lord Xu, you must have other matters to attend to, otherwise you wouldn't have asked me to come out alone," the Pavilion Master Ji asked.

Unlike the other families in the Purple Wood Prefecture, he lacked the resources and foundation that he possessed.

As a family that was once one of the most powerful in the world, they naturally understand many social dynamics, including the present.

"Pavilion Master Ji, let's not beat around the bush. I'd like to ask if you have any more Machinery Secret Technique?" Xu Bai filtered the words in his mind before speaking slowly.

The Pavilion Master Ji was slightly taken aback.

He hadn't expected Xu Bai to ask that question, so he was stunned.

This was indeed Xu Bai's true intention, and the reason was quite simple.

This battle made him fully realize how important it is to have a good weapon.

The Black Saber Hundred Rends combines his two skills into one, making its execution far more complex than simply 1+1=2.

With the Severing Break Three Styles and the Returning Wind Flowing Snow, he could skillfully combine the two without even manipulating the copper coins.

As the saying goes, "A skilled craftsman must first have the right tools."

If there are more Machinery Secret Technique or similar skills, they can be used to enhance the strength of one's weapon.

This is something that could greatly improve his chances, and he can't let it pass him by.

"Uh..." The Pavilion Master Ji was only slightly stunned before he realized what was happening. In the end, he shook his head with a wry smile, "No, it was all destroyed by that madman. Even I was severely injured. If I hadn't paid a huge price, I wouldn't have been able to drive that madman away."

"Oh?" Xu Bai took another sip of tea and asked, "Who is that madman?"

"I don't know her identity, but he is definitely a madman, or rather, an idiot." The Pavilion Master Ji recalled the scene that day and couldn't help but turn pale, "He seemed to have lost his soul, and what he was looking for was related to the soul."

As he spoke, the Pavilion Master Ji took out the crossbow he had used earlier from his bosom.

This crossbow has a very ordinary design, the kind that you wouldn't notice in a crowd, but it played a brilliant role in the Twelve Sword Formation, with tremendous power.

"This Heaven Slaughtering Crossbow may seem to have been restored by me, but it has actually lost its most precious part," said the Pavilion Master Ji. "Since Lord Xu has seen the Machinery Secret Technique, he should be able to figure it out as well."

Xu Bai took the crossbow in his hands, studied it carefully for a moment, and then looked up and said, "It seems that there is something connected in the middle. If we put it there, the power of this crossbow will be greatly enhanced."

In the middle of the crossbow, there is a small, oval-shaped hole, about the size of a thumb.

Based on Xu Bai's mastery of Machinery Secret Technique, some clues can be discerned.

The Pavilion Master Ji began to explain...

"Each disciple of the Ingenious Craft Pavilion wears a personal talisman they made themselves. After death, the talisman will absorb the soul once and finally condense into the talisman."

"Of course, all of this was done willingly by the disciples. They collected their life-bound tokens and finally condensed them onto the bow and crossbow. Countless outstanding disciples condensed them, but in the end, they could only severely injure that madman."

"After the crossbow lost its soul, the madman left, and I suspected that he came for that."

"To be a coward, I still don't dare to restore the original crossbow, just because I'm afraid of running into it again."

At this point, the Pavilion Master Ji sighed, looking as if he had aged several years.

A person is not afraid of being weak, but of losing their former spirit. And the current Pavilion Master Ji has truly lost that most important thing.

"Without a soul, yet yearning for something that does?" Xu Bai stroked his chin, and for some reason, suddenly thought of someone.

Isn't this the person the Feng Shui Master mentioned back in Yunlai Prefecture? A peerless genius born in the Great Feng Kingdom, who created the Undying Body technique, but ultimately destroyed Undying Body.

The so-called Undying Body has one major flaw: it cannot preserve the soul. However, the genius suffered a terrible failure when he tried to modify it, and ended up losing his soul and becoming an idiot.

Xu Bai felt that it was somewhat similar to what the Pavilion Master Ji had described, but he didn't say it aloud.

There's no point in telling them, since that's all the information the other side knows, and they're unlikely to uncover any clues.

In fact, Xu Bai was also quite eager to find clues, after all, the Undying Body skill was very powerful, and even though it was still incomplete in his hands, it had already shown amazing potential.

Unfortunately, there weren't any major clues.

But it doesn't matter, this is just an extra bonus; he hasn't fully figured out what he needs yet.

"So, Pavilion Master Ji means you don't have any more books on techniques here?" Xu Bai asked, recalling their conversation.

The Pavilion Master Ji nodded bitterly. "I really didn't lie to Lord Xu Lord Xu. You can go and look for it yourself. There really isn't any left. If Lord Xu interested in this, there are actually quite a few places that have similar products. After all, we're in the same line of work."

He didn't ask Xu Bai why he wanted these things; that wasn't something he needed to know. He just needed to answer truthfully.

Rumors circulate in the martial arts world that Xu Bai has another characteristic: he is unpredictable and capricious.

Although the Pavilion Master Ji is a seasoned veteran who knows that there is a lot of exaggeration in the rumors, it is best to avoid these things if possible.

Xu Bai was initially slightly disappointed when he heard that there were none here, but his eyes lit up when he heard the Pavilion Master Ji mention that there were some in other places. "Pavilion Master Ji, do you know which places they are?"

"Since that time, I have been stationed here for most of the year and rarely go out. But I know of one place, a family not far from the Purple Wood Prefecture." The Pavilion Master Ji racked his brains and replied.

"A prefecture not far away..." Xu Bai raised an eyebrow. "The Pottery Earth Prefecture?"

"Yes, it's the Pottery Earth Prefecture." The Pavilion Master Ji said, "The Ou Family there is a branch of our business, but they are better at making human soldiers."

Soldiers.

Xu Bai, after all, was someone who had mastered the skills and secret techniques to the maximum level, and he quickly searched his mind for some of the information.

The Machinery Secret Technique were indeed described, but only briefly.

To put it simply, what he's using now is to create a unique mechanism and then have a person operate it.

However, the Human-Soldier branch is completely different; it implants various skills into its own body, allowing the skills to control the human.

And the Pottery Earth Prefecture...

Coincidentally, this was the place he was going to next, where he could stay for a long time.

Do you want this skill?

He definitely wants it; he'll take anything that allows him to grind the progress bar.

"I understand." Xu Bai finished his tea. "I will do whatever the Pavilion Master Ji needs me to do. Since there's nothing else, I'll take my leave."

When asked what he wanted, Xu Bai didn't want to linger here. He still had the Nameless Saber Scripture to work on, so he certainly didn't want to waste time.

"I'll see Lord Xu off," the Pavilion Master Ji said, rising to his feet.

He escorted Xu Bai all the way to the door before turning back.

After leaving the Ingenious Craft Pavilion, Xu Bai headed towards the Prefectural Office.

The other side is still being handled by Song De and the others. I should at least go and take a look myself, otherwise I would seem too insensitive.

By the time he arrived at the Prefectural Office, it was almost over.

Just then, Song De saw Xu Bai and greeted him with clasped hands, "Lord Xu, I must take my leave tonight. The matters here have been settled, and I will report back to the Bureau of Surveillance later."

The Bureau of Surveillance has quite a few rules. For example, after handling various matters, they must write a detailed report on the ins and outs of the incident and submit it to the higher authorities.

After it is submitted, the higher-ups will conduct a more detailed investigation to verify its authenticity before it is officially filed.

"I need to stay here for a few more days. May you have a safe journey, Lord Song," Xu Bai said, bowing.

"This collaboration with Lord Xu has been very pleasant. I won't linger any longer and will be leaving now. If Lord Xu has time in the future, please feel free to visit the Heavenly Saber Pavilion and mention my name." Song De also cupped his hands in greeting.

Just like when he came, Song De left very quickly. After saying those words, he left straight away.

"I may need to bother the Prefectural Office for the next few days." Xu Bai watched Song De until Song De disappeared around the corner of the street before turning to Prefect Zhou and saying this.

The Prefect Zhou said generously, "Lord Xu can stay in my place for as long as he wants. However, what you said about inviting the girls from the Spring Rain Pavilion was really a joke."

Xu Bai shook his head dismissively, indicating that he was just joking.

As the two were talking, the heads of those families exchanged glances and then walked up to Xu Bai.

"Lord Xu, we..." It was still the Zhao family head who had led the way at the beginning, hesitatingly speaking.

Xu Bai waved his hand and said, "There's no need for you all to say anything more. Since you've all contributed to this matter, let's just wipe the slate clean and pretend no one knows anything about it."

Xu Bai originally wanted to ask these people for the secret manuals again, but then he thought that if he did it too openly, it would attract the attention of those with ulterior motives.

He didn't want his cheat code to be discovered.

"Thank you so much, Lord Xu! Lord Xu, please feel free to come to Purple Wood Prefecture with any questions you may have, and we will do our best to help." When Patriarch Zhao Family heard Xu Bai say that he would not pursue the matter further, his face was full of joy and he patted his chest to make the promise.

Not only him, but the other family heads also showed joy, after all, it would be of great benefit to them if this matter could be resolved.

Next, everyone present left one after another, and the heads of the families all looked relaxed, no longer as solemn as before.

The Prefect Zhou found Xu Bai a superior room for Xu Bai to stay in, and the first thing Xu Bai did after moving in was to take out the Nameless Saber Scripture.

As for the person who killed the Twelve Sword Formation, he had no clue about it for the time being and didn't care. He wanted to finish reading this book first.

Time passed slowly, and in the blink of an eye, Xu Bai had spent another day in the Prefectural Office.

That day, he did nothing but grind the progress bar; he had already maxed out the Nameless Saber Scripture.

The newly acquired skill didn't have any particularly novel changes; it changed from the Severing Break Three Styles to the Severing Break Four Styles, becoming a fifth-tier skill.

[Severing Break Four Styles (Tier 5): Max Level.]

Besides these, there were eighteen Nameless Saber Scripture left, which he temporarily set aside and began working on the wooden chessboard he had obtained from Wang Shu.

Speaking of the chessboard, he carefully checked it before setting up the progress bar.

It is carved with exquisite detail, so much so that not a single line of the pattern has been omitted, making it even more detailed than some normal chessboards.

These are not the most important things, after all, the changes in appearance did not bring him any surprises.

Most importantly, the progress bar was moving much slower than he had expected.

According to his recent estimate, it is at least a sixth-tier skill, which corresponds to the fourth-grade level.

Xu Bai was overjoyed to receive this accurate estimate, so he focused all his energy on the chessboard.

"Lord Xu, your breakfast has arrived."

A maid's soft, clear voice rang out from outside the door.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner were all delivered by people sent by the Prefect Zhou. This was the first thing Xu Bai did upon entering the Prefectural Office.

"Come in," Xu Bai said with a smile, toying with the chessboard in his hand.

The maid carefully pushed open the door, carrying a tray of breakfast, and walked up to Xu Bai, placing the tray on the table.

Before becoming a scholar and taking this position, Prefect Zhou was from a wealthy family and was known for his good fortune.

Therefore, his Prefectural Office was quite wealthy.

"Lord Xu, please eat first. Call me when you're done, and I'll come and clear the dishes," the maid said, very sensible and well-mannered.

After saying that, he carefully stepped out of the door and closed it behind him.

Xu Bai ate breakfast while playing with the chessboard in his hands, multitasking.

Some people eat while enjoying delicious food, some while enjoying beautiful women, and some while enjoying fine wine, but Xu Bai only eats while enjoying the progress bar.

But... it smells so good! "Even the girls from the Spring Rain Pavilion can't compare to the aroma of this 'Progress Bar'." Xu Bai thought to himself as he ate with relish.

Soon, the food in front of him reached the bottom.

Xu Bai placed the bowls and chopsticks on the tray and was about to call the maid at the door to come in when he suddenly realized something was wrong.

The tray was placed on the table, which should have been perfectly stable, but it was tilted slightly to one side.

One side is higher than the other; you really can't tell unless you look closely.

In this situation, there is usually something underneath; otherwise, it would be impossible for the structure to tilt.

"Something's wrong," Xu Bai muttered to himself, stroking his chin.

Given the wealth of the Prefect Zhou, how could they possibly use such broken tableware to entertain guests? Moreover, Xu Bai's status is extraordinary, and he would never stoop to such a shabby manner in this place.

Xu Bai looked around, took a step back, and drew the Black Saber Hundred Rends from his waist.

The knife tip lightly grazed the wooden tray, splitting it in two. Then, the object beneath the tray appeared.

It was a letter, a very simple letter.

The letter was unsigned, and it's unclear who got it from it.

Xu Bai pondered for a moment, then opened the letter in front of him.

The contents of the letter were vividly displayed on the page. Xu Bai read it carefully, but his brows furrowed.

[To Lord Xu]

"My lord, the Upper Capital will undoubtedly be fraught with difficulties. I have witnessed your actions at the Purple Wood Prefecture, and while I admire them, I am concerned that they may disrupt your plans."

"I was the one who killed the Twelve Sword Formation members, Lord Xu. Please do not doubt me. I was not trying to assassinate you; I simply couldn't stand seeing these people commit arson, murder, and looting, and wanted to give them the punishment they deserved."

That night, I thought Lord Xu would spare their lives and allow them to atone for their crimes, so I took action; after all, people like them deserved to die.

[Aside from this, I have no other purpose. Lord Xu may continue his Upper Capital. As for my identity, I cannot disclose it.]

At this point, the letter ends, but it has already explained things very clearly.

First of all, the person who wrote the letter has made it clear that he is not against Xu Bai.

Secondly, the reason he killed the Twelve Sword Formation was because he was worried that Xu Bai would give them a chance to live and make them atone for their crimes, so he took direct action.

Finally, he also stated that Xu Bai should not investigate his identity.

"Interesting. You've piqued my interest." Xu Bai put down the letter in front of him, a slight smile of interest playing on his lips.

Although he didn't know the other person's identity yet, it had already piqued his interest.

"Since you're in such a hurry for me to Upper Capital, I'll stay for two more days before leaving," Xu Bai thought, sheathing his Black Saber Hundred Rends.

Thinking of this, he called the maid in to tidy up the dishes and chopsticks, and then continued playing chess.

The maid was somewhat surprised to see the tray split in two, but she tried her best to hide it, tidied up the items with her head down, and left the room.

Xu Bai didn't cause trouble for the maid. Since the other party dared to use this method to send a message, they must have made a backup plan. After all, if they couldn't even Seeking Traces, it would be too stupid of them to make a mistake here.

"It's not that I'm not leaving, but I have to finish this. So, Your Majesty, this isn't because I'm being lazy. After all, my abilities are also beneficial to your plans," Xu Bai thought, looking at the chessboard in his hand.

On one side, Xu Bai was working on the progress bar, while on the other side, in the Imperial Palace, the head eunuch, Eunuch Wei, politely raised his hand and knocked on the door.

This is the emperor's study. He would come here every day to review various memorials.

At this moment, the door was tightly closed, but through the window, one could see that the Chu Emperor was sitting inside, writing at his desk.

Seemingly hearing a knock on the door, the Chu Emperor finished writing the last character before raising his head.

"Enter."

It was a soft voice, yet it was filled with an air of nobility.

When the Chu Emperor's voice came from inside the room, Eunuch Wei gently pushed open the door, respectfully entered, and placed the letter in front of the Chu Emperor.

"Your Majesty, this is the latest news: the crisis at Purple Wood Prefecture has been resolved."

After saying just this one sentence, Eunuch Wei lowered his hands and stood respectfully to the side.

"Coiled Sword Mountain, Chessboard Mountain." The Chu Emperor picked up the letter, looked at its contents, and sneered.

"This servant will go immediately and wipe out those two forces." Eunuch Wei's tone was effeminate, as if he were talking about a trivial matter.

"No need." The Chu Emperor shook his head and said, "If we were to wipe them out now, wouldn't that expose that I'm constantly observing Xu Bai? Let's wait until the normal time, and then I'll get the news normally. But until then, keep a close watch on them and don't let them make any moves."

"Yes!" Eunuch Wei bowed and said.

The initial murderous intent vanished completely because of a single sentence from the Chu Emperor.

"Go then." The Chu Emperor waved his hand, dismissing Eunuch Wei.

"This servant takes his leave." Eunuch Wei said this without lingering, then turned and left.

After Eunuch Wei left, the Chu Emperor put the letter in his hand into the drawer, leaned back in his chair, and closed his eyes.

"The real big fish hasn't appeared yet; perhaps they'll wait until the very last moment before making their move."

Xu Bai had no idea what was happening in the Imperial Palace, but as time passed, a long time had gone by since he had seen that letter.

During this period, Xu Bai did not stop and kept working on the progress bar every day.

Aside from the progress bar on the chessboard, it's just normal eating and drinking.

After working tirelessly on this project, he finally reaped new rewards.