Plans and Arrangements

He actually found out?

Upon hearing this news, Yin Yunze's first reaction was also to wonder if she had really been exposed.

However, after careful consideration, Yin Yunze realized that he had done it so discreetly, so how could he have been exposed!

The entire process involved few people and took a very short time.

Even if the other party was the City God, Yin Yunze felt that he could find out some specific information.

After all, Xu Yue was still confused and only knew that Yin Yunze had suddenly come by.

Xu Hanxian knew a little more, but if Xu Hanxian really been exposed, he wouldn't have dared to come so boldly in front of Yin Yunze.

With the Dynastic Karmic Luck, many of the methods that the City God could use on ordinary people were ineffective against Xu Hanxian.

Otherwise, Yin Yunze wouldn't have been so brazen as to inform Xu Hanxian.

Therefore, after calming down, Yin Yunze felt that this information was most likely a trick by the City God.

After all, Yin Yunze's side had just suffered a great loss at the hands of the Third Prison Warden because of the machinations of the City God's faction.

As a result, just a few days later, the City God was silently bombed.

Could something that hasn't happened in centuries really be such a coincidence?

Therefore, even without any evidence, the City God would inevitably suspect the person behind Yin Yunze.

This is the most logical and reasonable conjecture.

Of course, the City God was right; it really was Yin Yunze who did it.

However, the City God did not find any concrete evidence for this speculation, and this action did indeed effectively deter the City God.

That's why the City God asked Xu Hanxian deliver this message.

Of course, if the City God finds evidence that Yin Yunze was behind it, that's a different story. Given the City God's style, he would never let Xu Hanxian casually drop a sentence like that.

At the very least, Judge Li, the Black and White Impermanence, Ox-Head and Horse-Face should come again to take Yin Yunze back for a proper trial.

That's how many things are; you know I did it, and I know you know I did it.

But the problem is, you have no evidence, so you can't do anything to me.

After all, even if the City God is trash, he is still an Orthodox God, not a cult member like the Third Prison Warden.

Even when facing Yin Yunze, who is also Orthodox God, one cannot bring oneself to kill your entire family in a matter of minutes without evidence or based solely on speculation.

But if Yin Yunze actually believed the City God's nonsense about each side taking a step back and thought the matter was over, he probably wouldn't have a good ending.

Because that statement itself is actually a test, a trap.

If Yin Yunze were to foolishly respond directly, he would likely face not a handshake and Yin Yunze, but rather the City God's revenge!

Even if we don't take action now, we've already given them ammunition and leverage over us.

When it will be used depends on the City God's mood.

"Go back and tell the City God that I don't understand what he's talking about."

Therefore, the correct answer is to pretend you know nothing at all.

After replying with that sentence, to avoid saying anything inappropriate, Yin Yunze immediately changed the subject, saying, "Actually, the main reason I called you here is to tell you some bad news! You've been targeted by someone! The Heavenly Wheel Sect, are you aware of that?"

"The Heavenly Wheel Sect?" Xu Hanxian frowned upon hearing this and said, "I seem to have heard of it. It's a large sect active in the south—Your Majesty, you said I'm being targeted? What's going on? I have no connection with them whatsoever, so how could this be—"

Upon hearing this, Yin Yunze brought up the matter concerning Xu Yue: "You should know that I was the one who treated Yue'er when she was sick, right?"

"I heard Xiaoyu mention it, and I haven't yet thanked Her Majesty for repaying evil with kindness!" After casually thanking Yin Yunze, Xu Hanxian frowned slightly and said, "Could it be that Yue'er's illness—"

"Yes, Yue'er's illness is caused by the Heavenly Wheel Sect— " After briefly introducing the Heavenly Wheel Sect, Yin Yunze said softly, "Moreover, not only you, but also the county magistrates of this drought-stricken half-prefecture are their targets."

"These scoundrels! Their hearts are wicked!" After hearing Yin Yunze's account, Xu Hanxian's face showed anger, and he hurriedly asked, "Your Majesty, do you have any evidence? If so, I can report this to the Prefect—"

"I have witnesses, and I also have physical evidence." Looking at Xu Hanxian, Yin Yunze shook his head and said, "However, proving that this evidence wasn't fabricated by me is very difficult—"

"..--"

Upon hearing Yin Yunze's words, Xu Hanxian fell silent.

After all, Yin Yunze is a god; so-called evidence is nothing more than something she can conjure up out of thin air.

Upon meeting the prefect, who demanded that Xu Hanxian explain the origin of this evidence, Xu Hanxian supposed to reply that it was given to him by the Lady Qingnü?

Xu Hanxian naturally believed in Yin Yunze, but the prefect might not necessarily believe in Yin Yunze, this village god.

After all, a cult that wants to rebel is a momentous event.

Especially a large sect like the Heavenly Wheel Sect, which spans several prefectures, may have vested interests with those prefects. This is not something that a mere village god or a county magistrate can easily sway.

Even a prefect might not be qualified to refer to the Heavenly Wheel Sect.

In fact, Yin Yunze didn't want to make a big deal out of this.

After all, if this matter blows up, it's hard to say whether the Heavenly Wheel Sect will be destroyed, but tens of thousands of ordinary people will definitely be involved.

At that time, the Karmic Force resentment and grievances of tens of thousands of people may fall on Yin Yunze.

Karmic Force resentment and public anger don't care whether you mean well or not. They've already lost their lives, so why would they listen to anything you say?

Therefore, to de-escalate the situation, Yin Yunze added, "However, the mastermind behind this whole affair has already been killed by me. So, for the time being, there's no need to worry about the situation escalating further."

This is a newly entered area for the Heavenly Wheel Sect, and they inexplicably lost a Third Prison Warden. Even if they do discover this, they won't act rashly.

After all, if a normal person gets slashed while reaching out, their first thought would be to pull back and investigate carefully, not to immediately stick their foot back in!

"That's good, that's good!"

Upon Xu Hanxian breathed a sigh of relief, as this matter was indeed beyond his capabilities.

Seeing this, Yin Yunze continued, "However, although the ringleader has been eliminated, he still has subordinates lurking in various counties. Therefore, I think what you need to do is to summon all the county magistrates you can find to me for a consultation and discussion."

Yin Yunze had already collected interest from the City God, so how could he let the Heavenly Wheel Sect Yin Yunze the hook? As for the remaining followers of the Heavenly Wheel Sect, Yin Yunze planned to have the officials deal with them.

"This—" Xu Hanxian said with some difficulty, "Your Majesty, it's not that I'm unwilling, but I'm afraid I really can't get him to come. After all, I'm alright, thanks to Your Majesty's great kindness, the situation is still stable—"

However, the situation in other counties—based solely on my word, those colleagues might not be willing to attend this banquet—and besides, if too much information about the Heavenly Wheel Sect is revealed, I fear it might leak out—"

"What if I said I was willing to provide them with food?"

Looking at Xu Hanxian, Yin Yunze smiled mischievously and said, "Hanxian, do you remember the suggestion we made when we first met? Are you willing to make it happen now? Three copper coins a pound of Fox Rice, unlimited supply!"

Upon hearing this, Xu Hanxian's expression turned somewhat embarrassed, and he gave a slightly awkward smile, "However, it must be stated that this is all thanks to Your Majesty, the Lady Qingnü!"

"Hanxian, you've finally learned your lesson." Hearing Xu Hanxian's cooperative attitude, Yin Yunze poured him another cup. "With these terms, those county magistrates should be willing to come and have a chat, right?"

"Definitely!" Xu Hanxian nodded in agreement, "Actually, some people had inquired about my Fox Rice purchasing channels before. However, out of consideration for Your Majesty, I turned them all away—"

Upon hearing this, Yin Yunze smiled and said, "After you return this time, sincerely recite my name, and I will bestow upon you 100,000 catties of grain. Tell those county magistrates that each county can receive 10,000 catties as a gift from me to those county magistrates. As for the rest, Hanxian, you can decide for yourself."

Although Yin Yunze intends to develop followers in the real world, this world will not stop.

Within Qingling County alone, Yin Yunze would indeed be restrained by the City God.

But as long as the overall perspective is broadened, it shouldn't be limited to just one county.

If enough followers are developed in the other counties, will Yin Yunze still be bullied?

Moreover, the City God of Qingling County has territorial jurisdiction, while the City God of other counties cannot extend their reach so far.

They are all birds of a feather, and Yin Yunze only needs to face the Qingling County City God.

The matter had been preliminarily settled, and after Xu Hanxian took some small gifts he had prepared back with him, the exchange was considered to have come to an end.

Taking advantage of the fact that some of the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi and earth had recovered, Yin Yunze practiced the Immovable Wisdom King Seal once more before returning to the mortal world.

However, the moment he returned to reality, Yin Yunze was stunned by the scene in the room.

"What the heck? Is there a fire somewhere? Even if there is a fire, why is it pink?"

For some reason, Yin Yunze discovered that his room in the real world was filled with a thick pink mist.

Upon closer inspection, Yin Yunze discovered that the pink mist was densest around the divine body.

Subconsciously, Yin Yunze assumed it was the work of the divine body, so he transferred a portion of his consciousness into it.

"Idiot! What have you done?!"

The next moment, Yin Yunze heard a tremendous explosion emanating from the divine body.

Furthermore, the god's originally soft fur was now all sticking up and turning into a fluffy ball.

Moreover, after finishing his rant, he didn't utter another word before his divine body expelled his consciousness from his body.

Immediately, Yin Yunze understood what had happened. The fur on her nine tails stood on end!

"Holy shit!"

Only then did Yin Yunze realize that the pink smoke was actually all the Power of Incense Offerings.

It was just that Yin Yunze had never seen this color before, so he didn't recognize it at first.

However, Yin Yunze felt that if he absorbed this ominous-looking Power of Incense Offerings, something bad would definitely happen!

Thinking this way, Yin Yunze still tried to sense the composition of the Power of Incense Offerings.

The next moment, Yin Yunze's fair face flushed red, and he felt a surge of heat throughout his body; even his tail seemed to go limp.

Almost grinding his teeth to powder, Yin Yunze said in shame and anger, "Bastard! Beast! What kind of people are you?! Can't you think of anything other than this?!"