Chapter 294: His Name... Xu Ling (Thanks to [Li Jun] for the 3,000 reward)

Wei Jue chatted with Liu Yuze, while many wicked thoughts flashed through his mind.

At this moment, Liu Yuze turned around: "A friend of mine has arrived, so I won't chat with Young Master Wei anymore."

Wei Jue glanced at the person who had arrived: "So it is Cheng Yang?"

Cheng Yang was also from the First Immortal Academy and could be considered a genius.

In the First Immortal Academy, Cheng Yang and Liu Yuze were on good terms and had a decent relationship.

However, Wei Jue and Cheng Yang had a grudge, so when he saw Cheng Yang, a trace of gloom flashed in his eyes.

Liu Yuze walked toward Cheng Yang with a smile in his eyes: "I thought you weren't going to attend the Spring Festival."

As Liu Yuze spoke, he swept a glance at Wang Shu, the girl beside Cheng Yang.

"Nothing to do, just wandering around," Cheng Yang said with a steady gaze.

In the Red Fish Building, Cheng Yang had experienced dozens of missions; his character and will had long been tempered, and his strength was much greater than what he showed on the surface.

He swept a glance at Wei Jue in front of him and withdrew his gaze: "I heard you are almost at the Second Tier?"

Cheng Yang looked at Liu Yuze.

"A thin line away." Mentioning this, a smile appeared on Liu Yuze's face.

As long as he stepped into the Second Tier, he could become an Inner Sect Disciple of the Fengxue Sect at any time.

For students like them from Zhonglian Country, this was a tremendous honor.

After all, the First Immortal Academy only held a high status within Zhonglian Country; placed in the Ancient Origin Realm, it counted for nothing.

The two exchanged a few words, and Liu Yuze said: "Let's go, let's head to the cafeteria downstairs."

The Crown Hotel had a cafeteria; meals could be delivered to hotel rooms, or one could choose to dine in.

"Alright," Cheng Yang did not refuse.

At this moment, in the dining area.

Lin Chao sat, casually drinking tea and savoring some delicacies.

Opposite Lin Chao, Huang Hun sat with a trace of respect on his face.

"Sir, it has been many years since we last met, yet your elegance remains the same," Huang Hun could not help but say.

It had been nearly ten years since he parted ways with Xu Ling.

Now, he was no longer young; he had entered middle age and had a pair of children.

Yet, the Mr. Xu Ling before him was the same as when they had parted, with no major changes.

In his heart, he had many guesses regarding the identity of Xu Ling.

It was very likely that this Mr. Xu Ling was an Immortal among the Outsiders, just like the Immortals in the Ancient Origin Realm.

"Your life has been going quite well, too," Lin Chao glanced at Huang Hun and said slowly.

Indeed, the current Huang Hun was far better off than when he had been imprisoned like a puppet.

Although his status as king was far more symbolic than practically significant, in Zhonglian Country, Huang Hun's power was definitely among the top tier.

"This is all thanks to you, Sir," Huang Hun said with a respectful expression.

If not for Xu Ling slaying Zhang Yuanmou, this kind of landscape would not exist in the world.

His Royal Family bloodline would have counted for nothing at all.

"My uncle is currently handling matters on Fengsheng Island and cannot return; I hope you will forgive him, Sir," Huang Hun said.

Mr. Xu Ling had bestowed teachings upon and saved the life of Huang Zhongqian.

Since Xu Ling had come to Kyoto, logically, Huang Zhongqian would certainly have come at the first opportunity.

"It is fine," Lin Chao did not care about these things, "For this Spring Festival, why did you think to invite me?"

Huang Hun paused for a moment.

Before Xu Ling left back then, he had said not to disturb him if there was nothing important.

This Spring Festival happened to coincide with the centennial count of the Huang clan.

The current Zhonglian Country was also experiencing undercurrents.

Huang Hun felt himself trapped in a quagmire.

He could not help but think of the heroic feat of Mr. Xu Ling at that time, so he had extended an invitation.

He had not expected that Xu Ling would actually come.

Sometimes, the world is full of many coincidences.

"I thought of you, Sir," Huang Hun smiled and did not elaborate.

Lin Chao continued to drink his tea, and the two chatted casually from time to time.

For some reason, seeing Huang Hun, Lin Chao could not help but think of Lao Huangtou.

Once, the two of them in Weiyang Palace had been just like this, drinking wine and tea.

Only, Lao Huangtou had held no such awe for him.

That way of interacting was more comfortable.

At this time, Cheng Yang, Liu Yuze, Wang Shu, and others also arrived at the dining area.

The three of them found a spot and sat down.

Liu Yuze raised an eyebrow: "King Huang Hun?"

He had not expected to encounter King Huang Hun here, just a short distance away.

At this moment, King Huang Hun was accompanying a young man, though it was unclear what they were discussing.

Liu Yuze suddenly remembered the provocation from Wei Jue earlier; could it be that this young man was the honored guest of King Huang Hun?

However, Liu Yuze took a look and felt that the young man looked very ordinary, except for being a bit handsome.

Cheng Yang was slightly stunned; he subconsciously followed Liu Yuze's gaze.

After all, when meeting a king while eating, anyone would be curious enough to take a look.

However, upon seeing the person's face clearly, Cheng Yang's expression shifted slightly.

Beside him, Liu Yuze caught Cheng Yang's change in expression.

Wang Shu was even more so.

She had followed Cheng Yang with a specific purpose in mind; their paranormal investigation organization existed precisely to look into strange events.

Cheng Yang was the target she was trying to get close to.

"Do you know the guest of His Majesty Huang Hun?" Liu Yuze asked the question Wang Shu had wanted to ask.

After all, the change in Cheng Yang's eyes certainly wasn't because of Huang Hun, so it must be because of Huang Hun's guest.

"He..." Cheng Yang hesitated for a moment.

He naturally knew that senior.

Among the Residents of the Building, who didn't know the legend of that person?

Nowadays, the overall strength of the Residents in the Red Fish Building had improved by a significant margin.

This was all because of Mr. Xu Ling.

Meeting Xu Ling outside the residential complex was the greatest stroke of fortune in Cheng Yang's life.

"He and I are both from Wangjiao Shi, and... he even lives in the same residential complex as me," Cheng Yang admitted openly.

There was a bookstore outside his complex; there was no need to avoid such a fact.

As for information regarding Mr. Xu Ling inside the Building, Cheng Yang naturally could not reveal it.

If he revealed it, he would be erased by the Building.

"People from your residential complex?" Liu Yuze was stunned.

He had not expected such a coincidence.

"His name is Xu Ling, and he is a bookstore owner.

When I was young, I would often buy books at his shop.

I didn't expect to meet him here today, and... he is actually a guest of His Majesty Huang Hun; this is truly... shocking.

Isn't he... just an Ordinary bookstore owner?"

Cheng Yang tried hard to make his expression look more surprised.

In fact, he was truly surprised; he hadn't expected to meet Mr. Xu Ling here, and that Mr. Xu Ling was still a guest of His Majesty Huang Hun.

Beside them, Wang Shu watched Xu Ling and silently memorized what Cheng Yang had just said.

She would record any useful clues and report them to the organization; what if they turned out to be useful?

"A bookstore owner?" Liu Yuze pondered carefully.

This was starting to get interesting.

At four o'clock in the afternoon, Wang Shu left the Crown Hotel.

She recorded the events that had occurred today.

"That Xu Ling is definitely not an ordinary person.

When Cheng Yang mentioned him... I always felt something was not quite right.

Could it be... that he is the person we are looking for?

Are those abnormal events related to him?

Moreover, he is also a distinguished guest of His Majesty Huang Hun; the Water here runs very deep."

After thinking for a while, Wang Shu organized the data and reported this matter to her superiors.

"Let's set the priority level to... A-Rank," Wang Shu noted after some thought.

Observers like Wang Shu reported information daily, which was then submitted to the upper levels for review and processing.

The importance of information was divided into many levels.

S-Rank was the most important, followed by A-Rank.

That Xu Ling had a special identity, but he might not necessarily be helpful to their investigation.

However, hindered by the fact that his status appeared very noble and he knew the target person, she marked him as A-Rank.

After finishing the report, Wang Shu's figure disappeared from sight.

Not far away, Cheng Yang watched Wang Shu's retreating back, his eyes flickering.

As night fell, Cheng Yang's figure appeared on the twenty-ninth floor.

The twenty-ninth floor was the top floor of the Crown Hotel, and distinguished guests also resided there.

Cheng Yang knew that Jianhua Gongzi from the Ancient Origin Realm lived on the twenty-ninth floor.

Of course, Senior Xu Ling also lived on the twenty-ninth floor.

He hesitated for a while but still chose to go see Xu Ling.

Just as he reached the floor, Cheng Yang faintly heard the charming laughter of many women.

Cheng Yang frowned; he had long heard that this Jianhua Gongzi had a noble status but behaved dissolutely.

He was the Young Sect Master of a sect much stronger than the Fengxue Sect, and he had only been driven here because he had molested a woman of noble status.

Cheng Yang avoided the area where Jianhua Gongzi was located and walked toward Xu Ling's room.

The doorbell rang, followed by a crisp voice.

"Come in."

Cheng Yang entered the spacious room, his posture reserved.

"Sir... long time no see."

There was a look of reverence in Cheng Yang's eyes.

In his eyes, Senior Xu Ling was far stronger than the Immortals of the Ancient Origin Realm.

As a talented student of the First Immortal Academy, he also had a fair understanding of the Fengxue Sect and the Ancient Origin Realm.

He also knew a lot about the descriptions of Immortals.

Even the Sect Master of the Fengxue Sect was far inferior to someone with the methods of Mr. Xu Ling.

Xu Ling sipped his tea and extended a hand: "Sit."

Cheng Yang sat down cautiously, then got straight to the point and revealed his origins: "Sir, I suspect that our Building has already attracted the attention of many people."

Only beside Xu Ling did he dare to mention the Building.

If he mentioned it at other times, he would definitely be erased by the Building.

"Is that so?" Xu Ling did not care about these things.

Although the Building's methods were very strong.

Residents would not take the initiative to expose the existence of the Building.

But it was common for residents of the Building to behave abnormally before and after entering the Building, attracting the attention of others.

"Through secret investigation, I discovered an official organization called 'Evil-Seeking' that has been observing the residents of our Building.

This Evil-Seeking organization has a very deep background and seems to be related to the world beyond."

Cheng Yang did not say Ancient Origin Realm, but used "the world beyond" instead.

"The higher-ups of this organization seem very strong; I fear they hold very high status even in the Ancient Origin Realm."

After thinking about it, Cheng Yang felt it was better to report such matters to Senior Xu Ling.

"Mm, no matter," Lin Chao replied softly.

He did not care about such things.

Since the other party was still using observation methods to deal with the residents of the Building.

This showed that the other party's strength was certainly not equal to, or perhaps inferior to, the god behind the Building.

With such strength, they could not threaten him, so Lin Chao naturally would not care.

"You all continue as before."

"Understood," Cheng Yang replied.

Having received such a response from Xu Ling, the confidence in his heart grew.

Following Mr. Xu Ling's response, he did not take that so-called Evil-Seeking organization seriously.

After chatting for a while, Cheng Yang took his leave.

However, before leaving, he heard the cries of many women again.

This time it was not just laughter; there seemed to be screams as well.

Subconsciously, Cheng Yang looked over.

He immediately met a gaze full of brutality, and his mind shook violently.

In the distance, a shirtless man with a face full of murderous intent had his hand gripping the neck of a young girl wearing thin, scant clothing; he glanced at Cheng Yang, a look of mockery appearing in his eyes.

It was as if he were looking at an animal.

He loosened his hand, and the young girl immediately fell to the ground, a feeling of surviving a disaster appearing on her face.

Cheng Yang clenched his fists, acted as if he had not seen this scene, and left the place.

Fengsheng Island.

Inside the Mawang Tomb, the figures of two women appeared.

"The things that happened here... might be related to what we have been investigating.

It seems we might also come to know what the Evil God Alliance wants."

Yusu looked at this area, pondering something.

After all, they had never been clear about what the Evil God Chosen were doing.

Now, the things happening here had a great deal to do with the Evil God Chosen.

The Evil God Chosen were also gradually being exposed to their view.

"Now that the matter here is over, we can finally go back," Xu Xiaojing said with a look of joy on her face.

She wanted to go back.

"Mm," Yusu nodded.

"By the way, Sister, are we not going to the Spring Festival tomorrow?" Xu Xiaojing asked.

Originally, Yusu had agreed to go to the Spring Festival.

"No."

Now that they had arrived at Fengsheng Island, they naturally would not turn back to attend the Spring Festival.

To them, the Spring Festival did not count for anything at all.

"What a pity," Xu Xiaojing smiled; she had always loved joining in the fun.

The two left the Mawang Tomb and returned to the hotel.

Xu Xiaojing stretched her back.

"Busy for a day, and still have to handle official business when I get back; when will days like this end?"

Yusu chuckled from the side: "If there is no important information, just take a casual look."

"Mm," Xu Xiaojing said, opening the computer.

Inside the computer, there were many files, all of which were the daily work progress and reports of the evil-investigation organization.

She mostly just glanced at the titles and skipped over them.

In all likelihood, they were all repetitive and useless information.

"Huh, there is even an A-rank piece of information today.

It was provided by Wang Shu; she is following... Cheng Yang.

An A-rank piece of information... what could it be?"

Xiao Jing clicked on the information and took a casual look.

But... the next second, her gaze flickered slightly.

Her brow twitched, as if a small insect had landed on it.

Beside her, Yusu was cultivating with her eyes closed.

"Sister... this A-rank information is actually quite interesting," Xiao Jing's voice came over.

"Oh?"

"How is it interesting?" Yusu remained with her eyes closed.

"This A-rank information mentions... Huang Hun has an honored guest, whom Cheng Yang knows; it seems to be someone from Cheng Yang's residential complex... this is too much of a coincidence.

That is why Wang Shu recorded these and reported them to us."

A smile was on Xiao Jing's face, though it was unclear what she was smiling about.

"That person was invited by Huang Hun to attend tomorrow's Spring Festival," Xiao Jing added.

"Oh," Yusu replied.

This matter was indeed quite a coincidence.

But to her, it did not count as important information, nor was it interesting.

She did not take it to heart.

Just then, Xiao Jing leaned close to Yusu and parted her red lips: "It's just that this person's name... is interesting; his name is... Xu Ling."

Yusu's heart skipped a beat, and the Spirit Power on her body surged slightly.

This name... so familiar, so hauntingly missed.

"Sister, should we attend tomorrow's Spring Festival?" Xiao Jing had a smile on her face.

Her speaking pace was very slow.

It seemed she was also expecting something.

Of course, she also knew that in all likelihood, her expectations would come to nothing.

When she was at the Tianfang Alliance, she had also seen many people named Xu Ling, but unfortunately, none of them were the one she wanted to see.

Yusu's figure appeared in front of the computer; she looked at the data on it, her gaze focused.

"With nothing better to do... let's go take a look tomorrow."

Thanks to 【Li Jun】 for the three thousand reward; 【Goodnight to the Whole World】 for the one thousand reward!

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