Over The World, Beyond Heaven

Little Comrade!

Zi-Dong-Lei wanted to say something, but when he looked at Zheng-Fu's serious eyes and expression, those words were instantly swallowed. He knew that Zheng-Fu was never joking, and every time he said he could do it, Zheng-Fu really did it. So, Zi-Dong-Lei began to hesitate and ponder hard how he should answer.

Oh, my!

"All right! I believe in you. After all, you're a benefactor to the Zi Clan and my city. I believe that you wouldn't deceive me!"

After hesitating for a while, Zi-Dong-Lei finally made up his mind. He chose to believe in Zheng-Fu based on his instincts and feelings in his heart. Also, he thought that if he refused, the relationship and trust between him and Zheng-Fu would definitely end. So, he decided to answer that he believed in Zheng-Fu.

"I think you seem too tense. No matter what the answer is, our good relationship won't disappear. Because this is a decision about the future of Zi Clan and the people of Demon's Hill City, it has nothing to do with our relationship!"

Ah!

It looked like he knew what Zi-Dong-Lei was thinking. Zheng-Fu spoke with a smile on his lips as if the serious expression before was just an act to tease Zi-Dong-Lei.

Erm...

"Of course! Since you believe in me, I definitely won't let you down. And this... is what will help you break through to the seventh level!"

Hah!?

What's this?!

Zheng-Fu took out a piece of paper and handed it to Zi-Dong-Lei. The latter took the paper without knowing what it was, because it was just a blank piece of paper, with no words written on it.

"If you want to know what it is, try eating it!"

Hah!

"Eat it?!"

Umm...

Zheng-Fu's words made Zi-Dong-Lei even more confused. His brows furrowed so tightly that they almost overlapped. Because he did not understand how it had anything to do with helping him break through to the seventh level of the Great Deity Stage.

All right!

"I'll eat it."

Ngm! Ngm! Ngm!

But since Zi-Dong-Lei had already chosen to trust Zheng-Fu, he did not think much of it and swallowed the blank paper as Zheng-Fu had told him to and waited to see what would happen.

Gulp!

Whooooosh!

Hah!?

Wha… what… what happened?!

"That's the paper inscribed with the energy cultivation technique you're practicing, but it's a version that I have modified to make it more suitable for you. Although it won't increase the efficiency much, it's enough to let you break through to the seventh level of the Great Deity Stage. Now! Study it carefully and absorb it. As for whether you can break through to the energy level, that's up to you!" Zheng-Fu explained.

In fact, Zi-Dong-Lei did not actually need to eat the paper. He could just focus and concentrate on it to perceive its contents. The reason Zheng-Fu had him do it was to leave no traces of the revised technique behind. Honestly, he just wanted to make it look mysterious.

Umm!

After Zi-Dong-Lei received the knowledge of the revised energy cultivation technique that Zheng-Fu had given him, he immediately sat down and started to study it.

'Looks like it'll take a while. Sigh! I didn't expect that there would be a problem like this. It's only a little bit more, and everything will be successful!'

Zheng-Fu looked at Zi-Dong-Lei and thought that he might need at least two or three shichen to understand the revised technique. However, the problem was not the waiting, but the Mou Clan Predecessor. Even though he did not fear the seventh level of the Great Deity Stage cultivator, this matter would cause him to face more trouble.

Zheng-Fu, therefore, thought that he should let the Mou Clan matter go for now. He would focus on his main mission, which was to quickly complete all ten missions of Testing Tower.

[Test 4/10; Collect the souls of 160,483/200,000 Deity Monarch Stage evil demons.]

'I'm just a little bit away from completing the fourth mission. If they hadn't retreated, I'd have succeeded already. Hmm! I wonder what the reward would be for completing this mission. If it's an energy level increase, that would be great, but if not, a three-star Deity Magic Treasure is fine!'

Zheng-Fu looked at the mission text in front of him, which only he could see. With just over thirty thousand souls left, he would complete the fourth mission. Of course, in addition to wanting to finish the mission quickly, Zheng-Fu also had high hopes for the rewards he would receive.

In the past three missions, he had received two energy level increases and had also obtained the Four-Star Deity Treasure, the Medal of Copying. He thought that the harder the mission was, the higher the rewards he should receive.

"By the way, where did these rewards come from?"

However, Zheng-Fu suddenly wondered, the rewards he received were very mysterious. While the Testing Tower did not seem to have any magic items hidden in it, where did the magic treasures like the Medal of Copying he had just received come from?

'Never mind! Thinking too much won't do any good. When I complete the mission, I'll know what I'll get. But first, I need to protect Master Zi.'

Flap!

[Deity Defensive Tactical Formation Spell Talisman…, start working]

Whooooosh!!!

[Deity Sealed Tactical Formation Spell Talisman…, start working]

Whooooosh!!!

Since Zi-Dong-Lei had to concentrate so much on understanding the revised energy cultivation technique, Zheng-Fu had to sacrifice two Deity Tactical Formation Spell Talismans that required the blood of thousands of Deity Monarch Stage demon monster beasts to be mixed, as well as other valuable ingredients to create them. However, compared to what he would gain in the future, Zheng-Fu thought it was worth it. Zi-Dong-Lei and the Zi Clan would be of great help to him. He might even be able to take those people out to Deity Land if the Eternal Dimension did not have any rules against taking people out. Zheng-Fu had pondered this for a while. At first, he had forgotten about such rules. If that dimension had such rules, everything he had worked on would be in vain. He would not be able to take out the many great skilled masters he had trained. Zheng-Fu could only pray that there would be no such rules there.

Half an hour passed…

After Zheng-Fu activated the two Deity Tactical Formation Spell Talismans to protect Zi-Dong-Lei's tent, he went out and told Zi-Dong-Lei's guards to secure the tent and not let anyone disturb the City Governor until he finished cultivating, no matter who it was. If anyone asked whose order it was, they were to say it was his.

After Zi-Dong-Lei's safety was taken care of, Zheng-Fu went to the city wall to check on the movements of the retreating monster beast hordes. Because it had been a day since they had made any moves, Zheng-Fu wanted to know what they were planning.

On the city wall, at the defense position of Zi Clan and Ma Clan...

Flap!

"Respect, Young Master Zheng-Fu!"

"Make yourself comfortable! I'm just checking something out, don't mind me!"

As soon as Zheng-Fu went up to the city wall, the guards immediately saluted him. Their manners and tones were polite, and they were very respectful of Zheng-Fu. That was because Zheng-Fu had helped them many times before, minimizing their casualties to only a few.

"As you wish, sir. If you need any help from us, just tell us. We will do our best to help you!"

A guard who was a Zi Clan member spoke up proudly and confidently. He was more than willing to help Zheng-Fu, even if it was just a small task.

Yes, sir!!!

That's right, sir!!!

We'll too!!!

"As long as Young Master tells us, we'll be happy to help you!"

Other than that guard, the other guards were also willing to help Zheng-Fu.

"Thank you, Elder Brothers. Whenever I need help, I'll think of you first!" Zheng-Fu smiled cordially and answered them in a friendly and simple tone. Because he was an easy-going person who could get along with anyone, he did not think of showing off like those children of powerful people.

Yes, sir!!!

Zheng-Fu's words this time were deeply engraved into the minds of those guards. They did not expect Zheng-Fu to be so friendly to them. So, no matter what Zheng-Fu asked them to do, they were willing to help him with all their might, even if it meant being a human shield.

Thump!

"It seems like you've won the hearts of my Zi Clan members, Young Master Zheng-Fu. Like this, will they change their minds and leave Zi Clan to join you?"

Hah!?

Young Master Zi-Wu-Di!

"You're exaggerating. They just wanted to repay me a little. They wouldn't do what you said. But if they really did, I would welcome them without hesitation."

Zheng-Fu immediately turned to look in the direction of the voice that had just come and answered with a slightly playful tone. However, he had known from the beginning that Zi-Wu-Di was walking towards him, but he did not say anything until Zi-Wu-Di spoke to him first.

Ah!

Zi-Wu-Di was a little shocked by Zheng-Fu's answer because it seemed serious. But when he listened carefully, it was just a joke. Few people could think of such a wonderful response and choose such a word to retort to his question.

Ha ha ha!

"Young Master Zheng-Fu is such a person with a great sense of humor. I, Wu-Di, really admire you," Zi-Wu-Di said, clasping his hands together and bowing his head slightly. He really admired Zheng-Fu, and he wanted to be comrades with Zheng-Fu because he liked his straightforward personality.

"You've praised me too much, Zi Grand Young Master! I'm just telling the truth. These guards are all high-level, great skilled masters. How could any clan not want them to join them to strengthen the clan?"

Zheng-Fu saw the sincerity in Zi-Wu-Di's words and eyes, so he gave him a straightforward sincerity back.

Umm!

"You're right. By the way, what are you doing here? Or are you considering a plan to deal with the next hordes of those demon monster beasts? Do you need my help?" Zi-Wu-Di smiled and nodded in understanding before he changed the topic. Since he had heard that it was Zheng-Fu who had planned earlier to deal with the demon monster beast hordes that had given them a splendid victory. So, he wanted to know what Zheng-Fu was thinking in his mind and what his plans were for the future.