Watching the Xuanqiong disciple so close at hand, yet unable to detect him due to the restraint of their cultivation methods, Ze fell into deep thought. He had indeed sensed that something was off about this treasure land, but when he truly thought it over, everything seemed reasonable, leaving him unable to find any fault.
Since he had made no substantive discovery, it was better to let sleeping dogs lie. He did not dare report recklessly to Bao Qiong based on nothing but his own suspicions, lest there truly be nothing in the end and he be punished for it. Besides, since the calamity cycle, he had not seen any trace of other Hidden Forces remaining. What ability did these frogs at the bottom of the well in the All Heavens have to learn of Xuanqiong's existence, much less dare scheme against them?
After confirming his thoughts once more, Ze felt that the first task Bao Qiong had assigned him this time was complete. There was no need to remain at this Xuanqiong disciple's side and continue protecting him. Seeing that the disciple had no intention of lingering outside for long and would soon return to Xuanqiong, Ze cast a spell and ceased following him, instead flying toward the direction Shun had last been in.
Compared to the first task, Ze's second task was much simpler. He only needed to meet Shun, who had not returned to Xuanqiong for some time, and check whether there were any signs that he had been coerced.
In the 967,757th year, after receiving Shun's message, you understood that your plan of casting a long line to catch a big fish had been completed. Next came the second phase of the plan you had set long ago. You released Shun from the restraints of the