Chapter 279: Destiny's 'Red Arrow

Zhang Gui seemed as if he hadn't noticed the Enclosed Citizen Officer's change of expression.

He stretched his leg and tapped the Secret Realm entrance he had created.

"Is there nothing here?"

"There's nothing at all."

An Yang forced a few stiff words out of his mouth.

If the enforcers of the True Dragon Kingdom didn't have strict disciplinary constraints, he would have already knocked the grimy fellow before him flat on his back.

"So that's how it is; then there's no problem."

Zhang Gui merely smiled with satisfaction.

Indeed, just as written in .

A sealed Secret Realm entrance can be perceived only if the owner actively shares it or fully opens it.

Otherwise, it cannot be sensed by others.

Seeing his flippant, smiling demeanor, An Yang's anger only grew.

His voice unintentionally rose considerably,

"You have no problem, but I do have something to ask…"

"An Yang Enclosed Citizen Officer, please remain calm while on duty."

Suddenly, the solemn admonition from True Spider Maya beside them rang out again,

"You are too agitated right now; as a first‑star Enclosed Citizen Officer, you have not kept your emotions in check.

Therefore, I will be the one to question this gentleman this time."

Enclosed Citizen Officers from first to third star are all 'Wei', but the third‑star can already hold basic managerial positions.

Thus the distinction in status has indeed become apparent.

However, first‑ and second‑star officers can only serve as 'troop leaders', so their ranks differ little.

Under normal circumstances, no one would take the lead.

But where there is 'general', there is also a 'secondary' rule; in exigent cases, a second‑star Enclosed Citizen Officer overseeing a first‑star is an industry tacit rule.

And True Spider Maya happens to be a second‑star Enclosed Citizen Officer.

So An Yang was stunned, then retreated to the side with a pallid complexion.

True Spider Maya, seeing this, suddenly whispered,

"If my eyes are not mistaken and the idea is correct, you will thank me for a lifetime."

She then performed a solemn bow toward Zhang Gui,

"Sir, may I ask where you reside…"

But Zhang Gui cut her off outright,

"Enough, Enclosed Citizen Officer miss, I have matters to attend to and no time to beat around the bush with you.

You aren't mistaken; I am Zhang Gui.

Go do what you are supposed to do.

Stop wasting Judicial Authority resources here."

He then crouched on the ground again, continuing to observe the changes at the Secret Realm entrance.

True Spider Maya and An Yang fell silent for a moment.

Because the psychological transition time was too brief, there was no significant emotional shift for a while.

Finally, the more composed True Spider Maya spoke again:

"Sir, we came to inquire after receiving a report.

We cannot simply leave just because you mentioned the Emperor's name…"

"Very well, Enclosed Citizen Officer miss, it seems you are not overly superstitious about 'idols'.

Then, according to enforcement procedure, tell me your name first."

"True Spider Maya, second‑star Enclosed Citizen Officer of the Enclosed Citizen Department, MF County.

Now I need you to provide…"

"Miss True Spider Maya, congratulations; you will soon be 'simply promoted' to Enclosed Citizen School.

And you will serve as the chief of the Enclosed Citizen Department in the next newly built city."

Zhang Gui waved his hand in farewell, then immediately wielded the rule‑binding power of Divine Authority linked with Capital Element.

He transferred True Spider Maya and An Yang back to MF County…

His promotion promise seemed childish, yet it was a subtle trick to balance power.

This influx of new residents in the True Dragon Kingdom over six months—ninety percent of whom are Dongzhou People—was deliberately fabricated,

When the Emperor, in his White Dragon Fish Suit among the people, was moved by the ability and character of a South Chi girl serving as a Enclosed Citizen Officer,

He was swiftly promoted to chief of a local Enclosed Citizen Department—a legendary tale.

In an instant, heaven and earth shifted.

In a flash, An Yang, now standing again on the east platform of MF County, stared face‑to‑face with True Spider Maya.

Suddenly feeling parched, he stammered,

"Divine relocation, this—this must be divine relocation!

I was, a year and a half ago, rescued—rescued—by this great power from the Dongzhou inferno back to our True Dragon humane haven!

That person—no, no, that saint must undoubtedly be His Majesty!

True Spider Maya, True Spider Maya, we… we… how, how should we proceed?"

"His Majesty said not to waste Judicial Authority resources, so we can only keep working."

You should calm your mind here first, then patrol the platform.

I'll go patrol the street, and after an hour we'll switch.

How could this be, the Emperor arriving alone in our MF County is such a huge matter!

We, we, we report—ugh, it's not good…

So we can only follow the Emperor's orders and continue doing what we ought to do.

Do you remember the profound maxim the Emperor once said?

"When I am Emperor, it's really just about serving the Zhenlong people, doing a good 'job'."

True Spider Maya feels Anyang's current restlessness is three parts due to being at a loss.

The remaining seven parts are because she only gave a few proper replies in front of the Emperor.

Thus she obtained a status change from Two-Star Civilian Guard Captain to a Civilian Guard Officer promoted to a local security chief.

Moreover, the benefit feels like it was gained by stepping on him, so she feels reluctant.

To avoid creating further complications, she can only try her best to dissuade.

And Anyang is actually a plain person who looks shiny on the surface like a 'donkey‑shit egg'.

Usually he looks this and that, but when the crucial moment arrives he suddenly shows his 'true form'.

He stared blankly for a moment, then, like a deflated ball, nodded.

"Alright, I'll keep patrolling at the station, you go to the street.

True Spider Maya, Civilian Guard Captain, you are stronger than me.

You have broader experience, greater courage, and can decide!

I'm convinced; from now on I hope you'll look after me and give guidance."

"I was rescued by the Emperor and returned to Zhenlong a little earlier.

I lived in Shangshi Shijing for a while.

I've witnessed the Emperor's heroic demeanor directing All Under Heaven at Guiyang Palace a few times, and I just kept it in mind.

We'll work together from now on."

True Spider Maya's face broke into a brilliant smile as she nodded.

At that moment her heroic bearing turned into a charming, pure allure, causing Anyang's heart to stir.

She didn't realize her words had hit True Spider Maya's most sensitive 'pain point' deep inside.

"You say I have broad experience, great courage, and can decide, but do I truly possess those virtues?

I have long restored a bit of the radiance of 'True Spider Maya' in this foreign land.

Fortunately, fate's 'Red Arrow', guided by the Spider God's Silk, struck my destiny again!

And this time, this time, I will weave it into a silk coil and hold it tightly!"

The girl, while recalling her frustration, unconsciously clenched her fists.

She turned, left the station, stepped onto the brightly lit street, immediately mounted her 'Flying Wheel', and sped toward the city outskirts.

Because of his near‑miraculous manufacturing ability, Zhang Gui spent several years leisurely thinking and creating.

He replicated all the everyday items from his previous life that could be copied.

And the bicycle renamed 'Flying Wheel' became one of the most popular items among them.

For ordinary people of the True Dragon Kingdom, steam cars are expensive.

Fine horses or riding beasts are not only costly, they also entail feeding expenses and are not favored by the masses.

Besides cheap public transport, the Flying Wheel costs the equivalent of twelve or thirteen days' wages for an average True Dragon Person.

Undoubtedly it is the top choice for saving footwork.

For example, True Spider Maya reappeared before Zhang Gui within a short span of time.

(End of chapter)