Chapter 2547: Ubiquitous Surveillance

He Lingchuan, disguised as Wang Guanbi using a clam horn, passed the Yun Tai inspection smoothly and then entered Lian Valley.

Upon entering this small world, the air felt fresher.

Unlike the extensive construction in Baiwan Mountain, this place is tranquil everywhere, with birdsong and floral fragrance. The so-called "Lian Valley" is actually a deep valley in a high mountain, where waterfalls cascading from the mountain form emerald-like deep pools and winding streams.

Even more special is that the river flows through more than a dozen large and small deep pools, filling them all into ponds.

He Lingchuan saw at a glance that this place was originally mostly a glacier, and later glacial meltwater continuously eroded the bedrock, forming the unique ice pool spectacle.

More than half of the water pools transformed from these ice pits grow various water lilies and duckweed, with petals delicate and tender, adding a touch of brilliance to the entire emerald valley.

The name Lian Valley likely comes from this.

On the mountain and in the valley, dozens of buildings are hidden among the green trees, either exquisite or grand, clearly in the style of Lingxu City!

It seems the designers of these buildings probably came from Beijia.

Just after entering the small world, the grass by the roadside revealed the large heads of two gate guardian beasts, their eyes like searchlights, fixed on He Lingchuan.

He Lingchuan flashed the rune in his hand at them, and the two gatekeepers lost interest, burying their heads to continue sleeping.

In the forest, the humidity was high; he pushed aside branches and walked less than ten zhang before encountering a mountain gate inscribed with the two characters "Lian Valley".

The mountain path descends to the valley floor, with steps neatly arranged. Lamps are lit in the stone pillars on both sides, illuminating the way at any time.

Soon, He Lingchuan reached the valley floor, where an ice pool lotus pond lay before him, as if instantly transporting him back to midsummer.

After passing the pond, one officially enters the outer area of Lian Valley.

At this moment, He Lingchuan, while pushing aside branches, quickly made two hand gestures, then continued forward, everything as usual.

Dong Rui in the Doukou Garden exclaimed: "No way?"

Zhu Xiuer also said: "Not good either."

Those nearby asked: "What's the situation?"

"Jiuyou was just using sign language," Zhu Xiuer translated, "He said, upon entering this small world, it felt as if he were being surveilled!"

Mingke Xianren and others were all startled: "Who is watching him?"

"Could it be that our disguise has a flaw?"

"No. This feeling of being surveilled is all-encompassing, not directed at him." Dong Rui knew that over these years, He Lingchuan's spiritual sense had become increasingly powerful and subtle; even if it were someone else, even Mingke Xianren walking through Lian Valley, they might not feel this, "I fear Lian Valley this small world has long been under the surveillance of a great power. Any suspicious move by Jiuyou would be caught by him!"

Zhu Xiuer muttered: "Indeed, words shouldn't be spoken too freely. Earlier we were happy we weren't under surveillance, and now here it is?"

On this side, the Blood Demon was also consulting experts: "Hey, how come we're being surveilled?"

"This small world probably has an owner." The Soul-Capturing Mirror appeared and spoke, "Look at the mirror world I created—I know everything inside it like the back of my hand?"

"Eh? You mean this Lian Valley small world is set up by the one secretly surveilling him?"

"Very likely." The mirror also looked worried, "Troublesome. The owner originally planned to seize an opportunity to capture Deng Yanlong, but now this plan won't work."

When under surveillance, it's bad to do nefarious deeds.

The Blood Demon agreed: "Right, Mingke Xianren and Zhu Xiuer and others, they can't even come out now."

Their greatest reliance for sneaking into Yunxia Bay this time was that Tiangong thought the secrets of Lingyun Palace were unknown to outsiders? Once they exposed their whereabouts, who knows how many forces Tiangong has stationed here!

At this time, He Lingchuan also walked to the pond's edge, saw another steward approaching, and similarly stopped by the pond.

This one also has no permission to enter?

The other party nodded toward "Wang Guanbi": "Old Wang."

He Lingchuan didn't know who this person was at all, but it didn't matter; he showed a kind smile and said: "You're here too."

"Mm, I was summoned by Wang Zujian."

Behind the large stone, two spear-wielding guards saw He Lingchuan as this "Wang Guanbi" and still polite:

"Old Wang, Old Pan, which one shall I announce for you two?"

Wang Guanbi's permission only extends to this large stone; to go further inside, one needs an order from above, or someone from inside Lian Valley to come out.

"The items Deng Zujian wants, I've delivered. Trouble you two."

Upon hearing it was official business, one guard turned and went inside to relay the message.

He Lingchuan waited patiently, while listening to the people in the Doukou Garden discussing their plan.

After about a quarter of an hour, the guard returned, followed by a man in his forties. He had a long horse-faced visage, eight-character mustache, and from the side, his face looked somewhat like a shoe last.

Is this Wang Zujian or Deng Zujian? He Lingchuan couldn't tell, but fortunately, there was also another Pan Guanbi nearby.

"Eh, Hu Guan Dai? Why have you come out?"

The steward's attitude was very respectful, but the core meaning was just one: this person is not the one they're looking for.

Hu Guan Dai nodded:

"You Wang Zujian are on duty today at Liuli Hai, temporarily assigning several tasks to me. Take this token, go to Warehouse No. 2 to collect eighty catties of 'Taoyin' medicinal powder, dilute it according to the original ratio, do not tamper with it arbitrarily! Three months ago, over-dilution caused the peach blossom imprint in Baishan City to fade, creating great trouble for the night demon's mission!"

Pan Guanbi responded with a respectful face, repeatedly agreeing, and took the token.

He Lingchuan, upon hearing "Taoyin," made an association; indeed, Hu Guan Dai then directly spoke of the peach blossom imprint and night demon, so it could be matched.

Zhu Xiuer also said: "Good, so originally the women of Baishan City applying peach blossom makeup was indeed because Lingyun Palace secretly administered medicine."

This Hu Guan Dai has a very distinctive face; Zhu Xiuer, in the Doukou Garden, after speaking with Wang Guanbi, he muttered dazedly, "That is indeed Deng Zujian's confidant, Hu Xin, Hu Guan Dai."

He had previously said that the two Zujian have different divisions of labor: Wang Zujian is responsible for the transport of living supplies in and out of Yunxia Bay.

This matter was assigned to Wang Zujian's subordinates, meaning it falls under the "living supplies" column.

Here there must be a major hidden secret, so, "After going out, should we detain this Pan Guanbi who took on the task, interrogate him?"

He Lingchuan imperceptibly shook his head.

No need, perhaps this person's knowledge is also limited. For now, if our side increases involvement, we must bear more risk.

He Lingchuan already saw that Lingyun Palace manages personnel very strictly, each person confined to their own duty range, not allowed to overstep or overreach.

The less they know, the better the palace's secrets are preserved.

Pan Guanbi left, and Hu Guan Dai's gaze then fell upon "Wang Guanbi".

(This chapter ends)