[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-dimension-park-i-am-the-summoning-apostle":3,"chapter-dimension-park-i-am-the-summoning-apostle-dimension-park-i-am-the-summoning-apostle-chapter-168":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Dimension Park: I Am the Summoning Apostle",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2279185,4458,"Chapter 168: Mei Xiang Garden: The Opera Actor Lou Yuesheng","dimension-park-i-am-the-summoning-apostle-chapter-168",168,"\u003Cp>Wei Chu’s intelligence network was ordered disbanded by Chu Danqing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did value intelligence channels, but he wasn’t so heartless as to make children risk their lives for his information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Danqing understood that if he were harsher, he might fare better—but he knew what to do and what not to do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, over these few days, he properly arranged new livelihoods for the former members of the intelligence network.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These people had relied on Wei Chu for wages, and their living standards had risen significantly; now that the income had abruptly cut off, the drop was inevitable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Danqing used the power he’d gained through intimidation to handle it privately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he only built the basic framework, guided Wei Chu, then let them handle the rest themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would leave this trial world eventually; their future path could only be walked by Wei Chu alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Danqing couldn’t possibly arrange every detail for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Wei Chu’s learning, comprehension, and practical abilities were strong; Chu Danqing had given him the platform—if he couldn’t seize it, Chu Danqing couldn’t help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was willing to lend a hand, but that didn’t mean he’d act as a babysitter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for signing an alliance with Wei Chu? Forget it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His alliance with Xiong Zhigang wasn’t just for his talent, but because Xiong Zhigang’s trial world was unusually special, capable of producing strategic resources.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Investment isn’t arbitrary—it requires investigation first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is this trial world meant for evaluation? Then it only means high difficulty, not high potential.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The simplest point is that the people in this trial world have average attribute panels—they don’t stand out like those in the previous trial world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Chu Danqing stopped interfering, as the three days were up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Danqing went to the city gate with Da Bao and the Beast-Mask Soldiers to meet them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Yunfeng, the renowned chancellor of Da Shuo, was returning home today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only he came—Jia Simou and others also came to greet him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Yunfeng was a chancellor, after all; his homecoming couldn’t lack proper pomp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Long time no see, Young Master Chu,” Ma Yunfeng stepped down from his carriage and greeted Chu Danqing immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t actually know Chu Danqing, but Chen Jiunan had already informed him beforehand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Da Bao and the Beast-Mask Soldiers so obviously present, it was natural for Ma Yunfeng to recognize them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Danqing nodded slightly in response, acting like an old acquaintance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia Simou’s heart sank—Chu Danqing’s status was higher than he’d imagined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This scene alone confirmed everything Chu Danqing had claimed; what was fake became real.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t that Ma Yunfeng was a kind old man—it was that there was profit to be had.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The simplest point: shifting blame onto Chu Danqing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone gained benefits, everyone paid a price—it was mutual development.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Elder, a welcoming banquet has been prepared for you at Mei Xiang Opera House; please grace us with your presence.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lord Lou Yuesheng, upon hearing of your arrival, specially prepared his signature performance,” Jia Simou hurried over, his face beaming with flattery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already confirmed: Ma Yunfeng, the famed chancellor, cared nothing for gold, jewels, beauties, or fine food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was obsessed with opera.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Getting him to watch a good play was better than any gift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia Simou needed something from him, so naturally he catered to Ma Yunfeng’s tastes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Yunfeng, looking like a kind old man, stroked his long beard and said: “Jia Provincial Governor, you’ve thought of everything—let’s go to Mei Xiang Garden.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lord Lou Yuesheng’s martial role—I’ve long heard of it; now I shall see it for myself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia Simou’s face lit up with joy, and he personally took the reins to drive Ma Yunfeng’s carriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Chu Danqing naturally followed along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had promised Chen Jiunan he’d ensure Ma Yunfeng’s safety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He scanned the crowd—no danger detected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group arrived safely at Mei Xiang Opera House; everyone inside had been cleared out—it had been rented out entirely by Jia Simou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone took their seats, and the performance began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All present appeared cheerful and harmonious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But mostly, Ma Yunfeng conversed with Chu Danqing; Jia Simou couldn’t insert a word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He bore no resentment—he only feared Ma Yunfeng would suddenly challenge him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This indifference was normal; what was his status compared to Ma Yunfeng’s?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet as the play continued, something felt off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Jia Provincial Governor, I recall this script should have reached Lord Lou Yuesheng’s scene—why has a different martial actor taken his place?” Ma Yunfeng frowned at the stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia Simou looked closely and realized it was true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t paid attention to the play—he’d been distracted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Yunfeng had come solely for Lou Yuesheng; now that the role was missing, the blame would fall squarely on Jia Simou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Elder, please wait a moment—I’ll check backstage.” Jia Simou hurried off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon inquiry, he learned that early that morning, Lou Yuesheng had vanished without a trace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The troupe had no choice but to replace him with another actor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This enraged Jia Simou—but he also felt uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lou Yuesheng had no reason to leave on his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d been paid generously, even better treatment than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actors were low-class, bottom-rung outcasts; no matter how famous, they remained so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How would he dare offend a Provincial Governor like himself?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After questioning yielded nothing, Jia Simou could only return with a forced smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If he’s gone, then let it be,” Ma Yunfeng didn’t care—he loved opera and music, but he wouldn’t rage over such a small matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Jia Simou suddenly felt immense pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the act ended; as the curtain slowly drew shut, a heavy object fell from the top of the stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It hit the ground with a thud, startling many.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a large sack stained with dark red, dried blood, landing with a heavy thump.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The impact caused secondary damage, and fresh blood seeped out again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia Simou’s face turned pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He already knew where the missing Lou Yuesheng had gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Danqing and Ma Yunfeng remained expressionless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia Simou apologized and immediately ordered an investigation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the sack was opened, it was indeed Lou Yuesheng—but his body was unrecognizable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one could tell if the torture occurred before or after death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone present knew this was aimed at Jia Simou—to ruin his plans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Danqing sent the Zhi Ge Soldiers to inspect the body; they returned shortly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Professional work—throat slit first, then heart pierced. No resistance, no sound.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The current state of the body was post-mortem dismemberment,” the Zhi Ge Soldier summarized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In my view, this isn’t aimed at Jia Provincial Governor—it’s aimed at me,” Ma Yunfeng said coldly. “Jia Provincial Governor, your jurisdiction is lax.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There are such vicious criminals in Lin Yuan City,” Ma Yunfeng said, filled with disappointment, rising to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Danqing was puzzled—he couldn’t figure out who was behind this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his view, the prime suspect was clearly Zhao Ming Hui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Zhao Ming Hui gained the most—so their suspicion was highest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Danqing followed them out, about to board his war chariot, when Ma Yunfeng invited him: “Young Master Chu, my carriage is far more comfortable than your bumpy war chariot.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why not ride with me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, he had something to say to Chu Danqing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Danqing didn’t refuse—he stepped directly into the carriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Something happened,” Ma Yunfeng whispered once inside. “Lou Yuesheng is a covert agent of Zhao Ming Hui. Today’s performance was meant to be our meeting.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I planned to use him as a breakthrough to investigate the Bai Xiaohe and Yang Wenju case.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three simple sentences left Chu Danqing stunned—it was completely unexpected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So Jia Simou staged this himself?” Since Zhao Ming Hui was ruled out, it must be Jia Simou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sensed Lou Yuesheng’s situation, acted first to eliminate the threat, and simultaneously delivered a warning to Ma Yunfeng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Ma Yunfeng shook his head: “It doesn’t seem like it. So I want you to investigate why Lou Yuesheng died.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I suspect something’s off.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll be focused on cleaning up Lin Yuan City—I won’t have time. I’m counting on you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he finished speaking, a side quest refreshed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Side Quest: Uncover the truth behind Lou Yuesheng’s death within three days】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Trial Difficulty: A-Rank (Hero）】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Trial Reward: Paradise Points ×10000, Attribute Points +4】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Trial Failure: Paradise Points -20000, Random Attribute -1】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Danqing accepted it casually and asked, “Is it this urgent?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Very urgent,” Ma Yunfeng said directly. “When you saved Chen Jiunan, thirty Ironclad Guards died.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s no small number. The matter reached the Empress Dowager’s ears, and she used it as an excuse to order Commander Qi Qianshan to purge the rebels.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We both know what this is really about.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“According to my estimate, Qi Qianshan will arrive in LinYuan City with his troops within five days at most.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I must seize control of the situation within five days if I’m to have any real chance of confronting Qi Qianshan.” Ma Yunfeng understood this was unavoidable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The difficulties of the previous A-rank side quest were beginning to take effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That meant only if he completed this side quest within three days might he be able to resolve the lingering problems from the previous one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That implied Lou Yuesheng’s death was probably not so simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fine, I’ll do my best,” Chu Danqing could only agree—he had already accepted the quest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for how to investigate, Chu Danqing had no idea yet, so he needed leverage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I need real authority. I’ll get it done for you within three days.” Chu Danqing said bluntly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, was he really expected to investigate this case alone? What could he possibly uncover that way?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Yunfeng gave Chu Danqing a meaningful look and said, “The earliest I can give it to you is tomorrow. Today is impossible—I still need to set things in motion.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d only entered LinYuan City one day ago; even speed has its limits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fine, but today you must use your name as Ma Xiang.” Chu Danqing continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No problem—use it freely,” Ma Yunfeng agreed without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1674,"2026-06-20T00:54:40.605Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","98a7116e6649619fd24874a1c05464b79265dff4366f15bbd7abe1610ff5a207","dimension-park-i-am-the-summoning-apostle-chapter-169","dimension-park-i-am-the-summoning-apostle-chapter-167",305,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdimension-park-i-am-the-summoning-apostle-cover.jpg"]