The Three Realms were no place to linger

Zhang Xuezhou rarely interacts with mallards, but this time he must explain the relevant matters to the mallards to prevent them from causing problems by messing around with their bodies.

They met in the tavern, an area they had commissioned the ancient tree to create, which had also once attracted Ren Anran's spirit.

Zhang Xuezhou used to feel like a tenant when he moved around there, but now he has a different feeling.

He even discovered that he possessed the ability to reshape the tavern.

This was a skill he had never possessed before. In the past, Zhang Xuezhou was just a talker in the void, unable to do anything other than express himself mentally, and could only endure Hongjun's attacks.

At that moment, Zhang Xuezhou felt as if he had shed his constraints and become free in the void.

Although he couldn't use his own Technique Method like in the real world, Zhang Xuezhou discovered that mental Technique Method was exempt, such as the ability to intimidate and suppress. He could even unleash the Soul-Upsetting Beast Control Technique.

This undoubtedly made Zhang Xuezhou feel a completely new change.

"Quack, did you call me here for some kind of little meeting?"

The cacophony of the mallards brought Zhang Xuezhou back to his senses.

He looked at the mallard, then at Ren Yisheng and Yishuo, whose consciousness was gradually returning.

"My body is undergoing some changes, so be careful. If there are any unusual movements, suppress them; if there are no unusual movements, don't do anything reckless," Zhang Xuezhou instructed.

"What's changed?" the mallard quacked. "Explain yourself clearly! Don't blame me for everything that went wrong when I didn't do anything!"

Like Zhang Xuezhou, the mallard duck places great emphasis on survival and resolutely refuses to take the blame.

After it made a fuss for a while, Zhang Xuezhou had no choice but to briefly explain the matter of the tiger feather, and also mentioned the various doubts and unknowns he had after refining the origin of the world.

"Oh my god, I've finally overcome all the hardships by following you! If you become rich and powerful, you must never forget me!" the mallard duck quacked. "I promise I'll do everything in my power to cooperate with you!"

"You're thoughtful," Zhang Xuezhou nodded. "I'm different from Donghua. As long as I can survive, you can definitely survive too!"

"I definitely believe you!"

The mallard happily agreed.

Donghua, who has refined the origin of the world, is a half-step ascendant. Zhang Xuezhou is also currently refining, and has even defeated Hu Yu, a half-step ascendant. Green-headed Duck dares not say that Zhang Xuezhou has surpassed the former Donghua, but the once invincible Donghua is undoubtedly not so scary anymore. Their continuous growth is approaching Donghua's level, and they may surpass Donghua in the future.

When perceptions differ, mindsets will inevitably differ.

The mallard duck was in a great mood, knowing it would likely never have to live in fear and hiding again.

Living with Zhang Xuezhou like this is inconvenient, but it's okay once you get used to it. The mallard thinks experiencing two different lives isn't bad.

It even gave him a sense of superiority, since Zhang Xuezhou did all the dirty and hard work, while he only needed to enjoy himself.

Once you change your mindset, there's an undeniable sense of excitement that comes with a little bit of quirky thinking.

"Rest assured, I will definitely use poison avoidance and Grain Avoidance Technique to ward off all dangers until you take over the body again!"

"Okay, it's settled then!"

Zhang Xuezhou repeatedly entrusted the relevant matters to him, and only after confirming that the real world was safe and sound did he signal Ren Yisheng and Yishuo to change their positions.

"Professor, have you gained any insights in the past two weeks?" Zhang Xuezhou asked with a smile, looking at Ren Yisheng, who was barely regaining Ren Yisheng.

"Zhu Jiuyin and Zhang Hao took me on a tour of Chang'an City. Our cursory glance only revealed the hardships faced by the people. If even the most prosperous Chang'an City is like this, it's easy to imagine the plight of other counties and towns. If you have a good relationship with that emperor, you can ask him to come and see Western Capital City) sometime," Ren Yisheng said, trying to rouse his spirits. "The people's livelihood is the foundation of everything; this is a lesson we've learned from thousands of years of development!"

"He did a very good job under the limited conditions!"

Zhang Xuezhou shared Ren Yisheng's ideas in his early years, believing that the real world was more advanced and that bringing something from the past could change the world.

But Zhang Xuezhou eventually discovered that different paths of social development exist, and the best approach is one that adapts to the current state of social development.

Everyone knows that peace is important, and that having enough to eat and wear is important, but achieving these things cannot be done by simply talking about them. Nor can Zhang Xuezhou solve the problem with just one idea and one technology. Moreover, the cultivator groups in the Three Realms are vast, and the interests involved are extremely complex, making it very difficult to achieve both universal benefits for the people and positive feedback.

But Zhang Xuezhou didn't mind the new emperor visiting the real world; he was good at connecting the dots, and the new emperor was the one who would change the Great Han Dynasty.

"I originally thought you would delve into the world of cultivators in Chang'an City, but I didn't expect you to be interested in the lives of ordinary people!"

Zhang Xuezhou smiled, realizing that they were indeed focusing on different things.

"By the way, Zhang Hao's wife has come to Chang'an City. She met with Zhang Hao and brought a warning, mentioning that we are Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon, and if we lose our value, we might be killed by Houtu and Hongjun. The Three Realms are not a place for you to stay for long!"

Ren Yisheng was somewhat dazed, as if sleepwalking in the void, but he still managed to clearly recount the things he had been instructed to do.

This made Zhang Xuezhou nod, indicating that he understood the situation.

Hongjun had a history of attacking Donghua and constantly searching for the whereabouts of 'Hei' in an attempt to eliminate him. He was not some kind and amiable great cultivator. As for Houtu Niangniang, who was always ready to fight, let's not even talk about her.

Zhang Xuezhou even suspected that Hongjun might be waiting for him in the Three Realms to intercept him.

He succeeded in his maneuvering regarding the Void Heaven Palace and suppressed and sealed Hu Yu in a secret place, but his struggle with Hongjun and other cultivators was not completely over.

Zhang Xuezhou was unwilling to waste his efforts in vain, so he repeatedly tested his abilities in the void in the tavern.

Besides his verbal sparring, he now also has the ability to take action, which undoubtedly gives him an equal advantage.

Zhang Xuezhou felt he could overcome the difficulties in the Three Realms, but when he regained his ability to travel to the Three Realms, Zhang Xuezhou felt that the Three Realms seemed to have undergone different changes.

"You've noticed the difference, haven't you?"

Zhang Xuezhou's spirit stood upright in the greenhouse, looking at the planet with a sense of eeriness, as if he would be recorded as soon as he entered it.

A figure slipped into the greenhouse that had been opened ahead of time, followed by Hongjun's voice.

"Houtu is currently in charge of the investigation Three Realms. She won't be as easy to talk to as I am when she encounters unfamiliar cultivators from outside the realms!"

Hongjun looked at Zhang Xuezhou.

Contrary to Zhang Xuezhou's expectations, Hongjun showed no anger at the failure of the Void Heaven Palace; instead, he offered a very friendly reminder.

This kind of good attitude made Zhang Xuezhou's heart tighten. He immediately knew that Hongjun would back down when facing Houtu and would not interfere in creating a situation where the snipe and the clam fight, so that he, the fisherman, could benefit.

The challenge he faced upon returning to the Three Realms was not Hongjun, but Houtu.

Hongjun even vaguely speculated about Zhang Xuezhou's situation, and thus wanted to let Zhang Xuezhou and Houtu meet to see the outcome.