As dusk fell, the dim light of the sky illuminated the Purple Cloud Cave area.
A gentle breeze blows, and the once towering mountains are leveled, creating an exceptionally vast and desolate landscape.
The members of the Heavenly Supervision Department who arrived at this place couldn't help but gasp in astonishment.
I've been a member of the Eastern Continent Heavenly Supervision Department for many years.
This was the first time; the mission was already over before they even realized what had happened.
A figure in Baiyi descended from the sky, slaying all the dragons who were considered invincible by the people of Qinggu Prefecture in the simplest and most brutal way!
Even the legendary Master of Purple Cloud Cave, who was said to be at the Divine Connection Realm, had his head smashed and his body crushed in public...
The entire clan, from top to bottom, was almost completely wiped out, leaving no trace of their remains!
They now felt only deep awe for this somewhat unfamiliar Guest Elder.
Such methods are nothing short of divine.
"..."
Lian Mo, the Manager of Qinggu Prefecture, stood with his hands at his sides, watching the golden streak of light disappear into the horizon in an instant.
After a long while, he turned around and repeatedly gave orders to his subordinates:
"Search carefully, and afterwards compile a list of the treasures in Purple Cloud Cave. I will personally deliver it to Elder Ye!"
I wanted to properly express my gratitude.
Unexpectedly, after resolving the Trouble here, Elder Ye chose to leave directly.
Clearly, he has important matters to attend to.
If that's the case, now it's time to test his ability to act.
The idea is good.
Little did he know that, in order to avoid leaving any traces during the transaction with Du An, most of the treasures and secrets of Purple Cloud Cave were stored in the Storage Ring of the Master of Purple Cloud Cave.
This Storage Ring had already been broken off by Ye Li during the previous clash.
This is why he was able to leave so decisively.
"Father, as the Manager of the prefecture, wouldn't it be better for you to stay and oversee things at Qinggu Prefecture at a time like this?"
Once they were alone, Lian Shi approached the old man and said, "The Purple Cloud Cave has just been wiped out, and there are many things that require your attention... How about I deliver the list to the Minister of Works' residence?"
A list is provided, and if the eldest daughter of the Manager goes there personally, it shouldn't be considered impolite.
"It's not entirely impossible..."
Lian Mo turned his head and looked over, then chuckled, "But never mind."
"Why?" Lian Shi asked anxiously.
"As your father, I always feel that you have ulterior motives, and I'm worried that you might say something wrong and displease Elder Ye."
Lian Mo was silent for a moment, then said frankly, "It's not surprising that you're moved by the life-saving grace; I can understand that. But you should also be able to see it."
"Elder Ye is no ordinary person."
"The entire Wanjing Grand Commandery would find it difficult to restrain or help him,"
"Listen to your father's advice, you can't control it."
"..."
Listen to the old man's advice.
A self-deprecating smile gradually appeared in Lian Shi's eyes, but she never uttered a word in rebuttal.
That's true.
In less than three hours, they had destroyed a once-powerful Mountain Gate, leaving it in ruins and its backbone broken.
Such a divine figure is indeed beyond her reach.
However, the fact that she had been saved earlier made her indulge in some wishful thinking.
"I see."
"Then I'll Trouble Father to deliver the list."
Lian Shi forced a smile, turned and walked towards the depths of the Mountain Gate: "I'll go help with the statistics; that should speed things up a bit."
"Well..."
Looking at her slightly dejected figure from behind.
Lian Mo shook his head, ultimately choosing to remain silent.
There's no point in saying more about this; it's better to give up on the idea early and find a more suitable partner.
He then took out his Manager badge and, according to the regulations of the Heavenly Supervision Department, submitted a report on the operation to the Sicheng Mansion.
"Elder Ye charged into the enemy formation alone, using his ten-thousand-foot-long Divine Spear to shatter the Sect Protection Array of the Purple Cloud Cave, and slaying the cave master before the formation..."
Wanjing Grand Commandery, the inner boundary of Songshan Prefecture.
Outside the Sicheng Mansion.
The night was deep.
Wearing a long purple dress, Fu Yunshu arrived at this place, travel-worn, riding her flying shuttle.
"Call--"
She gazed at the magnificent mansion before her, took a deep breath, and calmed herself.
This matter concerns the investiture of the Supreme Elder.
Naturally, only with her, the [Record Keeper], personally present could the sincerity of the Eastern Continent Heavenly Supervision Department be truly demonstrated.
However, appointments of this rank must be reported to the headquarters of the Heavenly Supervision Department in the Central Continent afterward.
Once they learn of Elder Ye's existence, they will definitely be restless.
It seems they're going to try and steal people from the Eastern Continent.
If that's the case, we need to use substantial benefits to build relationships so that Elder Ye can stay in the Eastern Continent in the long run.
"Success or failure hinges on this."
Fu Yunshu clenched her fist secretly. In her opinion, Ye Li's tenure in this place was probably not going smoothly.
The official in charge of Wanjing Grand Commandery was far from being a loyal and virtuous official.
The only reason it has been kept until now is because there are powerful enemies eyeing it covetously from the outside, and internal turmoil must not be allowed to occur again.
A single hair can affect the whole situation.
Directly eliminating them by force is absolutely out of the question, as that would inevitably provoke the dissatisfaction of the two top-tier forces in the area, causing the entire Wanjing Grand Commandery to become unstable once again.
We can only proceed gradually.
Fu Yunshu believed that Elder Ye also understood this principle.
Both sides are intelligent people; there's no need to bring many things to the forefront.
Ye Li only needs to use his own strength, which is enough to suppress two early-stage Divine Connection Realm, to balance the three forces here, form alliances, and unite them into one force.
Only then can this place achieve a stable and peaceful outcome.
"..."
But as mentioned earlier, Du An, the chief clerk of Wanjing Grand Commandery, was not a loyal and virtuous official.
Such actions would greatly reduce the benefits he could gain, and therefore he would definitely try every means to obstruct Elder Ye's actions.
In this case.
The position of the Supreme Elder of the Heavenly Supervision Department is very important.
Fu Yunshu believed that her trip was like that of a child offering charcoal in the snow, which would at least win some favor from Elder Ye.
Squeak--
Using her waist token to dismiss those around her, she walked straight into the most magnificent mansion in the area, intending to put some pressure on the Prefect of Wanjing Prefecture.
However, Fu Yunshu froze on the spot.
The figure in front of me was not the annoying Si Cheng I remembered at all.
Instead, it was someone he knew extremely well.
"Junior Brother Qin?" Fu Yunshu looked astonished. "What are you doing here?!"
Qin Han, who was behind the desk, looked up and was taken aback when he saw who it was:
"I've been helping Mr. Ye organize the Yun family's past documents, doing my bit... But what brings you here all of a sudden, Senior Sister?"
"Master promoted Elder Ye, so I came to present the Supreme Elder's seal and robes," Fu Yunshu replied, but a bad feeling crept into her heart.
Then she asked very quickly:
"Where is that Assistant Magistrate Du here?"
"Du Sicheng's crimes were exposed this morning, and he was slapped to death on the spot by Mr. Ye."
Qin Han's slightly surprised answer struck like a thunderbolt, causing the Record Keeper's heart to race. "I thought you already knew."
"I was in a hurry and wasn't at the Record Keeper, how could I possibly know..."
Fu Yunshu's voice was somewhat hoarse.
Her mind is completely blank!
Based on the timeline, Ye Li should have arrived here by this morning at the earliest!
Judging from Qin Han's words...
The other party killed Du An the moment they met; that's a bit too swift and decisive!
Fu Yunshu quickly asked:
Where is Elder Ye right now?!
"We just went to Qinggu Prefecture this morning to besiege Purple Cloud Cave."
Qin Han, oblivious to the horror in her eyes, pushed a scroll across the table and chuckled softly:
"As you know, Mr. Ye's actions are always swift and efficient; by 5 PM today—"
True energy swirled up the cyan scroll, revealing large golden characters on it before Fu Yunshu's eyes:
"The Purple Cloud Cave has been wiped out."