[{"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-172":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},2279189,4458,"Chapter 172","dimension-park-i-am-the-summoning-apostle-chapter-172",172,"\u003Cp>The next day, Ma Yunfeng, armed with intelligence and ledgers, launched a new purge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia Simou, knowing Deng Cheng had not returned overnight, suspected trouble and had prepared accordingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He chose to confront Ma Yunfeng head-on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, Jia Simou had been on the verge of siding with the Shuo Emperor’s faction, but Deng Cheng brought him news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shuo Emperor was not about to make a sudden strike—he planned a final, desperate counterattack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Empress Dowager intended to depose the emperor and install a new one; that’s why the Shuo Emperor decided to gamble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet there was a problem: even if LinYuan City succeeded, its impact on the capital would be minimal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he switched sides now, Jia Simou would surely die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Deng Cheng lying to him? Possible—but unnecessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shuo Emperor was cornered; even Ma Yunfeng had been sent. Otherwise, why would the Chancellor himself come for such a matter?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Jia Simou could just hold out until Qi Qianshan’s arrival, the rest would become far easier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he couldn’t hold out much longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Yunfeng had come from the capital and held high rank—he saw things more clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He understood that LinYuan City’s affairs must be handled swiftly, accurately, and ruthlessly to best secure the capital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Danqing, as usual, accompanied Ma Yunfeng as his personal guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he had promised Chen Jiunan, and he thought Ma Yunfeng might trigger another side quest for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest, if he weren’t so unfamiliar with Ma Yunfeng, after observing how he handled affairs and planned strategy, he’d have considered signing a Shanhe Covenant with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He and Xiong Zhigang were not the same type—he was more like a strategist or advisor, neither rigid nor conventional, but balanced between innovation and tradition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His actions were flawless, meticulously considered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, their paths diverged and they had little rapport; Chu Danqing abandoned those thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being near someone doesn’t mean you’re close—both operated strictly by official duty. How many employees want personal ties with their boss?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“New intelligence: Qi Qianshan will likely arrive tomorrow,” Ma Yunfeng said suddenly, still reviewing and annotating documents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wasn’t the earliest estimate five days? It’s only the third day,” Chu Danqing finally understood why the last side quest had a three-day deadline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Qi Qianshan arrived on the fourth day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“False information,” Ma Yunfeng said. “Qi Qianshan anticipated the leak.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Or perhaps he deliberately caused it—to catch us off guard.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fortunately, Zhao Ming Hui kept an extra eye out and uncovered it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Chu Danqing nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Zhao Ming Hui could gather intelligence, Qi Qianshan could counter it too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So what?” Chu Danqing asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’ve been caught off guard,” Ma Yunfeng said bluntly. “Moreover, the Empress Dowager has ordered the Black Flag Army to enter the city to assist the investigation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zhao Tiechuan, commander of the Black Flag Army, was originally a bandit surrendered under amnesty; later, he became the Empress Dowager’s favorite, and rose to his current rank.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He still acts like a bandit, having committed numerous atrocities—killing civilians to claim military merit—but all were suppressed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Though Qi Qianshan and Zhao Tiechuan dislike each other, their interests align.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Once they enter the city, it’s essentially over—especially once they unite,” Ma Yunfeng said calmly, yet his words made clear they were at a disadvantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just tell me what you want me to do,” Chu Danqing said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Delay the Black Flag Army for one day. Qi Qianshan will be handled by Zhao Ming Hui,” Ma Yunfeng said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Side Quest: Delay the Black Flag Army for 48 Hours】\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>“May I ask, how many men are in the Black Flag Army?” Chu Danqing asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“One day” meant tomorrow, but counting today, it was two days—forty-eight hours was standard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was essentially forcing Chu Danqing to correct the timeline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Three thousand: five hundred cavalry, five hundred archers, two thousand infantry,” Ma Yunfeng paused. “All heavily armored.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Two solutions,” Chu Danqing said immediately. “Either Zhao Tiechuan dies, or the Black Flag Army is crippled.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No,” Ma Yunfeng rejected outright—he knew the stakes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he clashed with the Black Flag Army, it remained one of Da Shuo’s most formidable elite forces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Tiechuan’s rise was despicable, but his battlefield prowess was unmatched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He earned his ability first, then climbed the ranks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Black Flag Army is among Da Shuo’s few elite units.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zhao Tiechuan is corrupt, but he cannot be killed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He built this army himself—you kill him, and it will mutiny,” Ma Yunfeng explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This won’t work, that won’t work—how am I supposed to stop them with my head?” Chu Danqing said, exasperated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Either summon Xiong Zhigang to crush them with heavy cavalry, or have Guo Ming stab Zhao Tiechuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, how could he possibly hold three thousand men for a day?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You can use your heavy cavalry to hold them in stalemate,” Ma Yunfeng said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Yunfeng didn’t know where Chu Danqing’s heavy cavalry came from, but if he was willing to stall, it could be done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was one option.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second was to uncover the origin of the cavalry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew Chu Danqing’s public identity was fake; even his former title as a Qinyi Guard Battalion Commander held no real military authority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More importantly—how could Chu Danqing possibly afford such a force?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mystery unsettled Ma Yunfeng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And then?” Chu Danqing didn’t answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You just ask me to deploy heavy cavalry? That’s not how this works.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cost of Paradise Points was secondary—the real problem was wasting Xiong Zhigang’s twenty-four hours.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’s busy with official duties—how could he possibly waste a day standing guard?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Danqing didn’t doubt Xiong Zhigang or the Flying Bear Iron Cavalry’s strength—but he had to respect their work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Did you know? Zhao Ming Hui’s treasury in the capital is actually the Emperor’s private vault,” Ma Yunfeng said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Danqing frowned. “So? Are you threatening to withhold what’s owed me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No,” Ma Yunfeng replied. “I mean we settle the final payment together.” He wouldn’t stoop to such petty threats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such narrow-mindedness wouldn’t get anything done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, but at least show me some tangible reward before you keep asking for more.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’ve had me investigate cases before—but now you want me to stop a three-thousand-man army? Do I look like a fool?” Chu Danqing thought more and more of his first internship boss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The kind who made you work twelve hours a day, weekends off, no salary—just an internship certificate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fine. I’ll handle Qi Qianshan. You let Zhao Ming Hui deal with the Black Flag Army,” Chu Danqing said, demanding an easier task.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zhao Ming Hui can’t stop him. Only you and your heavy cavalry can,” Ma Yunfeng was determined to make Chu Danqing shoulder the burden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he shifted tone, conceding: “You’re right—I’ve made many promises without giving you anything tangible.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He unfastened the seal from his belt and handed it to Chu Danqing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This will serve as interest. What do you say?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Danqing looked—and saw it had attributes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Yunfeng White Jade Seal】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Type: Equipment · Seal】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Quality: Excellent】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Durability: 100\u002F100】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Official Aura (Passive): Charm +1】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Equipment Requirement: None】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fine. I’ll take it,” Chu Danqing snatched the small seal, equipped it immediately, and accepted the side quest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The effect was simple, but in Excellent-tier gear, direct attribute bonuses were rare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially a Charm bonus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Here is the Black Flag Army’s route. Depart tonight; you must reach this point by tomorrow,” Ma Yunfeng said, unfolding a pre-prepared map and explaining it to Chu Danqing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Danqing listened carefully, then said he’d relay the details to Guo Ming once he arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes—Chu Danqing wasn’t going to ask Xiong Zhigang. He was going to ask Guo Ming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a way to avoid casualties: capture them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If capturing Zhao Tiechuan wasn’t enough, capture several Black Flag Army officers, leave a few to maintain order, and order them to remain encamped for a day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without their leaders, the rest would be easy to handle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Ming had time; wasting twenty-four hours wasn’t a problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Danqing could also borrow his cultivation equipment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“One last question—who is Zhao Ming Hui sending to handle Qi Qianshan?” Chu Danqing suspected it was the apostle known as Lian Yun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"May I ask a question— who did Zhao Ming Hui send to handle Qi Qianshan?\" Chu Danqing suspected it was the apostle known as Lianyun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For something of this magnitude, the Apostle would certainly be involved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’ve met her—Lian Yun,” Ma Yunfeng’s reply turned Chu Danqing’s suspicion into certainty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can she even do it?” Chu Danqing was certain Lian Yun, like himself, was not cut out for combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We can’t go trying to charm Qi Qianshan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Danqing doubted Lian Yun could even charm Liu Bai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t know—Chen Hui arranged it.” Ma Yunfeng had met Lian Yun once, but didn’t know her well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If Master Chen arranged it this way, he must have his reasons.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I have no reason to interfere.” Ma Yunfeng wasn’t of the Zhao Ming Society—he couldn’t meddle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he knew Chen Jiunan wasn’t the type to be swayed by beauty; choosing Lian Yun must have been deliberate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fine, then prepare for Qi Qianshan to block you anyway.” Chu Danqing had confidence—it came from his two allies, Guo Ming and Xiong Mou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether Lian Yun had a card as unconventional as his, Chu Danqing didn’t know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she didn’t, the chance of failure was high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You seem to have little faith in Lian Yun.” Ma Yunfeng knew Chu Danqing’s capabilities and thus valued his opinion: “I’ve heard you two don’t get along—I’d like to hear your reasons.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No reason—it’s just how it is,” Chu Danqing replied. “I’ll go prepare Da Bao and the others. Watch your own safety.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t say it outright—it involved the Paradise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trying to deceive him wouldn’t work either; the man had too much experience—he’d spot the flaws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Better to say too little than too much, so Chu Danqing simply brushed him off with no explanation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a partnership, there was no need to reveal so many cards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1691,"2026-06-20T00:54:40.605Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","a948048993e209c716e2ebdc35ab1c6ab135e85e94660d700342bb6a9353358c","dimension-park-i-am-the-summoning-apostle-chapter-173","dimension-park-i-am-the-summoning-apostle-chapter-171",305,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdimension-park-i-am-the-summoning-apostle-cover.jpg"]