Where does that wicked woman get her conscience?

Chapter 221 The Holy City of Tanks

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The next day.

The people who had gathered had already left, and the waiter was busy cleaning up the mess from last night.

Having witnessed Guan Xun's methods, he dared not cause her any trouble at this moment and could only find someone to repair the damaged wall on his own.

Guan Xun had only walked a few steps with the crowd when someone called him back. Turning around, he saw Zhao Gui and the others following him.

"Are you also going to the city, young lady?"

"nature."

The morning sunlight shone down, illuminating the hair of the crowd, making the atmosphere somewhat chilly.

Zhao Gui scratched his head, feeling that his question was somewhat unnecessary. The girl was clearly heading towards Zhongtan Holy City, and he had asked a question out of the blue.

However, given the young lady's strength and demeanor, she must be a young lady from some powerful family in Zhongzhou, right? Coming to Zhongtan Holy City at this time...

Having thought this through, he couldn't help but ask, "Is the young lady also here for the competition six months from now?"

"Competition?"

Seeing the slightly curious expression on the person in front of him, Zhao Gui grinned and said, "It seems that you are unaware of this, Miss. Zhongtan Holy City holds a competition every three years, in which the Three Palaces and One Pavilion select talented people who can serve you."

"It's still the young people's domain. Those of us who are older don't have the opportunity anymore. Working in those places is much better than us running around all over the place," he said, with a touch of emotion.

"I see." Guan Xun's eyes darted around; it seemed Lin Miao had come for the competition.

"Would you like to travel with someone? With more people, the guards probably won't check as thoroughly, which will save a lot of time."

"Cough, cough!" Hearing his younger brother's words, Zhao Wuji, who had been standing at the back, couldn't help but cough twice, indicating his dissatisfaction with his brother's unauthorized actions.

Zhao Gui didn't say anything, but frowned with a troubled expression.

Guan Xun didn't seem to care. He glanced at the dense crowd heading towards Zhongtan Holy City and asked, "Are the checks very strict when entering the city?"

“Hmm.” Zhao Gui nodded. “Although there is still some time before the competition, in order to prevent anyone from tampering with the game or causing trouble, the security will be very tight during this period. Moreover, I heard that the Holy Light Palace is offering a reward for criminals, so if you want to enter the city, you must be prepared to be thoroughly investigated.”

"Hey, you have no idea, I'll turn your bags inside out!" A passerby couldn't help but tease.

Upon hearing this, Guan Xun frowned slightly.

The bounty posted by the Holy Light Temple... must be for her.

"Are the guards from the Temple of Holy Light?" she asked again.

"The Holy City of Zhongtan has four entrances and exits. The northeast and northwest entrances are guarded by the True Transmission Hall and the Heavenly Pole Hall, respectively, while the other two entrances, the southeast and southwest entrances, are guarded by the Holy Light Hall."

“We are currently at the southeast entrance, which is heavily guarded because of the bounty order,” Zhao Gui said.

Guan Xun clicked his tongue: "It seems that the Holy Light Palace is quite powerful. They actually stationed guards two of the four entrances."

Seeing that the person in front of him seemed to be thinking about something, Zhao Gui nodded in agreement and said, "Of course, although the Holy Light Palace is powerful, it is not to the point of being able to do whatever it wants and cover up the sky. If people from the other two major palaces come and go, they cannot just check them whenever they want."

"Although the three branch halls are not exactly enemies, they are not exactly on good terms either. If any conflict were to occur, it would be a major issue involving interests. Therefore, people who hold tokens from other branch halls are usually allowed to pass directly."

"Furthermore, they won't make things too difficult for other influential families or forces."

Upon hearing this, a sudden thought flashed through Guan Xun's mind: tokens from other families or forces? She seemed to actually possess one…

It was a gift from Hao Aman to her.

"I wonder what kind of power Qianhefang wields in Zhongzhou?" she asked hastily.

"Qianhefang?" Zhao Gui was somewhat surprised. "Are you from Qianhefang, young lady?"

As soon as he said it, he immediately shook his head. No, as everyone knows, men from Qianhefang have female appearances and female voices, so how could a girl be from Qianhefang?

Seeing that Guan Xun also shook his head in denial, he then said, "Qianhefang is famous for punishing evil and promoting good in Zhongzhou. It is well-liked and can be considered a powerful force in the region."

Hearing this, Guan Xun felt more at ease: "Thank you for your explanation. Let's say goodbye now, I have some things to do."

Seeing Guan Xun turn and leave indifferently, Zhao Gui swallowed back the words that were on the tip of his tongue: "Alright, if you need anything in the future, you can come to the Fengyun Chamber of Commerce to find me."

Guan Xun didn't stop walking; he just waved his hand casually.

Zhao Gui sighed and walked towards the city with his brothers. It seemed that his encounter with the girl was just a fleeting one.

After bidding farewell to everyone, Guan Xun went to buy a black robe and hood for cover, concealing his aura before heading towards the city.

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The Holy City of Zhongtan stands majestically in the heart of the plains. Its walls, constructed of purple-gold rock, seem to rise over a thousand feet high, making it impossible for flying monsters to leap over them. Many flagpoles are planted on the walls, fluttering in the wind as if welcoming the arrival of the crowd.

The long queue had already blocked the road. Guan Xun covered his face with his veil and consciously joined the queue.

Such a thorough inspection will likely take a considerable amount of time.

She squinted, observing the guards' movements through the gaps in the veil.

The guards' cultivation level is no higher than level 40. If the token doesn't work, they can use their manipulation power as they did last time.

Ahead, a short, stout man, during a thorough search, pulled out a token and handed it over. Upon seeing the token, the guards in charge of the search became much more polite and less meticulous than when they had searched the clothes and belongings of ordinary people. They simply gave him a cursory search and let him pass.

Seeing this, Guan Xun raised an eyebrow.

It seems Zhao Gui was right; people of high status and position are not subject to excessive searches. I just wonder if they will ask her to remove her veil.

Soon, the number of people in the line ahead gradually decreased.

As soon as it was her turn, the guard shouted sharply, "Take off the veil!"

Guan Xun adjusted the gauze cover with his hand, took out the Qianhefang token, and handed it over.

The guards were clearly taken aback, and then took the token and looked at it.

"From Qianhefang?"

"Then why were you yelling at me so loudly just now?"

"I don't know."

After speaking in hushed tones, the men's stern faces immediately softened, and they became far more polite than ever. They showed no intention of continuing the search, handed the token back, and then sent someone over.

Guan Xun breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that Qianhefang held considerable weight in Zhongzhou. He had finally witnessed it.

Just as she was about to enter the city, a low shout stopped her.

"and many more!"

The newcomer was dressed in a golden robe, with a thick beard on his chin, and had a maturity beyond his years.

The guard quickly bowed and said, "Young Master Tianjiao."

The man named Tianjiao sized up Officer Xun from head to toe, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes: "What's going on?"

"Replying to Young Master, they are from Qianhefang."

"Qianhefang?" Taishi Tianjiao frowned. When did the people of Qianhefang become so good at disguise?

His tone was slow and deliberate, clearly indicating doubt.

Guan Xun tossed the token in his hand to him, lowering his voice to a very low, hoarse tone, making it impossible to hear his original voice: "The token is here."

To everyone else, it was undoubtedly a male voice.

Tai Shi Tianjiao examined the token in his hand carefully, then squeezed it tightly.

The token is real, and the female voice and male appearance are correct, but...

His sister, Taishi Muxue, mentioned more than once that the thieves who killed his father, destroyed his elders, and ruined his Holy Light Branch Hall were extremely cunning and particularly skilled at disguise.

Could it be the face on the wanted poster hidden beneath this veil?

Tai Shi Tianjiao's eyes darkened, and he took a step forward, wanting to lift the veil that concealed his face.

Guan Xun's heart was filled with alarm bells, and her eyes were already glowing red. This person's cultivation was not weak, but it was still below hers, and she could easily control him.

However, just as Taishi Tianjiao was about to touch the veil, someone rushed over.

"Young master! We've caught a woman who bears a striking resemblance to the portrait."

"What!" Tai Shi Tianjiao's eyes snapped open, breaking the tense atmosphere. He snorted coldly, tossed the token back, and turned to head in that direction.

Guan Xun gave a cold glance, took the token, and walked away, hiding his face behind his veil as he blended into the dense crowd.

It's still too dangerous for her to have that face.

The veil is too conspicuous; it seems I'll need to find a way to disguise myself first...