[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-evil-force-roaming-the-heavens":3,"chapter-the-evil-force-roaming-the-heavens-the-evil-force-roaming-the-heavens-chapter-23":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Rogue Evil Forces Across the Heavens",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},2230152,4178,"Chapter 23","the-evil-force-roaming-the-heavens-chapter-23",23,"\u003Cp>Bianliang, Heaven on Earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wisps of white smoke shrouded the place, turning this building into a fairyland on earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who had already been here appeared very calm, but those entering for the first time were shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because this place simply didn't look like the human world!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leading Bao Zheng, Gongsun Ce, and the others to a private room on the second floor, Zhan Zhao skillfully began to order things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Zhan Zhao with curiosity, Gongsun Ce asked: \"Does this place also provide betel nut and cigarettes?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, here, as long as you have money, you can buy anything!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking with a face full of smiles, Zhan Zhao waved his hand, signaling the woman dressed in light gauze at the side to come forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Master Zhan, what are your orders!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the attire of the woman before him, Zhan Zhao couldn't help but blush: \"Please don't do this, Magistrate Bao and the others are still here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That means, if Magistrate Bao and the others weren't here, it would be okay to do this!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Teasing Zhan Zhao, the maid couldn't help but purse her red lips and speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And seeing such a scene, Zhan Zhao couldn't help but take two steps back: \"Stop playing around, hurry up and go get the things!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait for me, Young Master Zhan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arching her eyebrows, the maid turned and left in a seductive manner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking a deep breath, Zhan Zhao couldn't help but smooth his chest, because every time he came here, he would be teased; it was simply too much!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as Zhan Zhao turned around, he saw Zhang Long, Zhao Hu, Wang Chao, and Ma Han staring at him with serious faces, their eyes wide as lanterns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You, why are you looking at me like that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Retreating slightly in fear, Zhan Zhao couldn't help but ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guard Zhan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Zhan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Zhan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just after the few of them spoke one after another, Zhan Zhao clearly sensed that something was wrong: \"If you have something to say, say it properly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How are you so familiar with the fairy? Teach us, would you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Zhan Zhao excitedly, the few of them hurriedly turned serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was at the peak of their vigor; seeing women dressed in light gauze qipao with silk stockings on their feet, how could they not lose their heads?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This, I don't know either!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the words of Zhang Long, Zhao Hu, and the others, Zhan Zhao also spread his hands with a speechless face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ugh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Zhan Zhao with disdain, everyone turned their heads away one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And just after the items were brought up, Gongsun Ce was the first to light a cigarette: \"Phew, it's really been a long time since I've tasted this!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This item is indeed good for refreshing the mind!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lighting a cigarette just like Gongsun Ce, Bao Zheng also couldn't help but laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And just as the room was filled with smoke, the performance below also began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Accompanied by the sound of classical music, women dressed in light gauze appeared holding musical instruments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at their appearance, cheers erupted from below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Music, start!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snapping his fingers, Zhang Cheng glanced at a location not far away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Receiving Zhang Cheng's order, Wang Erya signaled to the person beside her to turn on the sound system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the classical electronic music started, the guests in each private room couldn't help but freeze in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because they had never heard such music before!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is this music? It is simply an insult to refinement!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking with anger, Bao Zheng couldn't help but roar while slapping the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just at this moment, Zhang Long looked at Gongsun Ce and said: \"Mr. Gongsun, I feel that Magistrate Bao needs a vocabulary more severe than 'the collapse of rites and music' right now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This, I can't think of one either!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Zhang Long's words, Gongsun Ce was also dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the initial music was still relatively soft and beautiful, but how did it suddenly become so intense?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just when people were confused, fairies dressed in Tang and Song dynasty clothing appeared on the dance floor below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The large strings clattered like sudden rain, the small strings whispered like private words; like private words, clattering and whispering mixed, large pearls and small pearls falling onto a jade plate!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this actually Bai Juyi's 'Pipa Song'?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How wonderful, who composed this music!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not just 'Pipa Song', there's actually opera singing...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Listening to the music below, people couldn't help but praise it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because this kind of music was truly refreshing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Gongsun, why are you shaking?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Gongsun Ce with confusion, Zhang Long and Zhao Hu became somewhat bewildered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And looking at Zhang Long and Zhao Hu, Gongsun Ce waved his hand and said: \"I don't know, I can't control myself either!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guard Zhan's dance moves are truly graceful!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as everyone was looking at Gongsun Ce, Zhan Zhao smiled and said: \"Everyone, let's dance together; we came to this place to relax, why be so restrained!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guard Zhan is right, everyone, let's dance together!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pulling Wang Chao and Ma Han beside him, Gongsun Ce couldn't help but laugh loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And just as the scene gradually became heated, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but bite his cigar and say: \"How about it, satisfied, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not bad, I really didn't see that you had this kind of method!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Zhang Cheng with a face full of smiles, Chai Wenyi's eyes flickered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because making money is not important; what he needs is \"connections.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Likewise, Zhang Cheng was the same!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone had the same goal, which is why there was a foundation for cooperation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just at this moment, Pang Yu stepped forward and said: \"Brother Zhang, I wonder, are there any more of those silk stockings?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Silk stockings? What do you need this item for?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Pang Yu, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but become curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My sister!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Zhang Cheng with surprise, Pang Yu's eyes couldn't help but flicker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because these women were dressed so beautifully and seductively; if his sister, Imperial Consort Pang, wore them, wouldn't Zhao Zhen be easily won over?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Pang Yu with sudden realization, the corners of Zhang Cheng's and Chai Wenyi's mouths both lifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The current Emperor does not yet have a legitimate son!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Imperial Consort Pang can be productive, then the future Pang family will be the relatives of the Emperor!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grand Tutor Pang is not easy to fool, but Pang Yu is different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Exchanging a glance, Zhang Cheng and Chai Wenyi immediately grabbed Pang Yu's shoulders and walked out: \"Come, come, Brother Pang, let's discuss a matter!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After eight o'clock in the evening, the curfew began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though it was silent outside, Heaven on Earth remained brightly lit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In order to avoid exposing too much advanced technology, Zhang Cheng had used lanterns in advance to wrap the incandescent bulbs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the power source, it was a diesel generator and solar panels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At present, it could power one central air conditioning unit, but any more would be troublesome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lying in the office on the top floor, Zhang Cheng looked at Wang Erya and said: \"How is it, are today's accounts clear!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Today we sold a total of eight thousand strings of cash...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Covering her mouth, Wang Erya kept fiddling with the abacus, as if she couldn't believe all of this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And looking at Wang Erya's appearance, Zhang Cheng was very indifferent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, what the Song dynasty prided itself on was commerce, and the number of wealthy people was like crucian carp crossing the river.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But even if they had money, the Song dynasty couldn't withstand a beating!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just when Zhang Cheng intended to develop slowly first, Feng Suzhen ran in, her face full of panic as she said: \"Zhang Xinzhi, something big has happened!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Something happened? What happened to me? Isn't everything fine?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Feng Suzhen with confusion, Zhang Cheng became puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's not that something happened to you, it's me; it's over, I've really become the Imperial Son-in-Law!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Zhang Cheng in disbelief, Feng Suzhen finally remembered the Huangmei opera he had sung that day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because she had actually hit the imperial list and become the Imperial Son-in-Law!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're amazing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Giving a thumbs up, Zhang Cheng spoke with some shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, she thought Feng Suzhen was just a little prettier, but she didn't expect that she was even more amazing than Li Xunhuan!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how arrogant Li Xunhuan is, he was only a Tanhua.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Cheng: Alright, only handsome people can become Tanhua; this is a tear-jerking fact!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xunhuan:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Feng Suzhen is different; singing her name outside the Donghua Gate—this is the talent of a Zhuangyuan!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did I come to hear you praise me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Zhang Cheng, Feng Suzhen couldn't help but grit her teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And looking at Feng Suzhen, Zhang Cheng spread his hands blankly and said: \"Then what else? Do you want me to be the Imperial Son-in-Law for you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning her head, Wang Erya was shocked, but at this moment, Feng Suzhen widened her eyes and said: \"Good idea!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good idea your grandfather, that's execution of the nine clans, execution of the nine clans!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Feng Suzhen with anger, Zhang Cheng roared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don't these people know that the Song dynasty has an organization similar to the Embroidered Uniform Guard called the Imperial City Department?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My health has really been poor recently, but the company will definitely not owe any debts. Thanks to the major shareholder [Huan Yin Guan Yue] and the old shareholder [Blue Star's Five Major Mobile Vendors]. I will pay back the debts in a few days!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>",1622,"2026-06-18T01:05:47.158Z","2026-06-18T03:13:38.468Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","79801c47b9a426dd1fa84cdf2f72dfb87483705d48db90e49e97ee85a884f8a7","the-evil-force-roaming-the-heavens-chapter-24","the-evil-force-roaming-the-heavens-chapter-22",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frogue-evil-forces-across-the-heavens-cover.jpg"]