Once the array restrictions outside Nether City were broken, there was no longer any protection beyond the city walls. The Reserve Guard immediately advanced. Whenever they encountered resistance, they blasted it apart with mystic weapons, their momentum utterly unstoppable.
Seeing that the Reserve Guard had more or less brought the situation under control, and having no intention of dealing with the army's upper ranks himself, Zhang Yu found a Kui Lodge flying vessel and informed them that he had finished what he needed to do and would be returning first.
When the main vessel received the news, Cong Fu reported to Captain Li, "Captain, Inspector Zhang said that tomorrow is the New Year, so he has returned to Kui Lodge first."
Captain Li sounded somewhat regretful when he heard this. "I had wanted to invite Inspector Zhang for a drink. What a pity."
Cong Fu reminded him, "Captain, Nether City is still here. How to deal with it cannot be avoided where Inspector Zhang is concerned. There will always be another opportunity afterward."
Captain Li said, "True. Nether City cannot remain here forever; it will have to be hauled back eventually. We will still need Inspector Zhang's help in the future. For now, pacifying this place is what matters most."
Zhang Yu was already guiding the White Boat through the Heavenly Gate, returning in the direction of Kui Lodge.
He sent Xu Chengtong down to one of the lower cabins while he sat alone in the main cabin. After sitting there for a while, he took out Zhan Ziji's star pouch.
He had already examined the items inside. Aside from a jade talisman, there were some medicinal powders and magical implements, all intended for use alongside supernatural abilities. Nothing was particularly noteworthy.
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