Over The World, Beyond Heaven

Three days later, at a tavern in the Demon Empire's capital city...

"Here's your food, sir, Master!"

Thank you!

After Zheng-Fu had already gotten the location of the Demon Empire's capital city from Zi-Dong-Lei's memories, he immediately sent Zi-Dong-Lei and the remaining people into his secret dimension. Then he changed the destination of the Heavenly Dimensional Gate to the forest outside the Demon Empire's capital city and disguised himself as someone from the Demon Race to enter the capital. And it had been three days since he had been there.

'This capital has very high security, and the number of the intermediate Great Deity Stage great skilled masters comparable to the Major Clan Leaders of the First-Tier City was several times higher. It was worthy of being a Sacred City and a Demon Empire's capital city.'

In the past three days, Zheng-Fu had explored every nook and cranny of the Demon Empire's capital city. There was even a rough map of the capital for sale there. So, Zheng-Fu only spent three days walking around the city to check the main powers there, until he found out that there were many major clans, most of which were directly descended from the Demon Emperor, or it could be said that they were royals and nobles with royal lineage.

Apart from the matter of powerful persons, Zheng-Fu also learned that the Demon Emperor was currently in closed-door cultivation to advance to the Supreme Deity Stage. And there were rumors that the Demon Emperor would come out of the closed-door cultivation in a few days.

Excuse me, Comrade!

"Can we sit at your table? It just so happens that there aren't any free tables, and there are plenty of empty seats at your table!"

Hah!?

"Big Brother, why did you ask to sit at the table with this lowly fellow? We can just chase him out and take this table for us, and that's it!"

That's right, Big Brother!

While Zheng-Fu was thinking and falling into a trance, a group of young men suddenly walked into the tavern restaurant and tried to look for an empty table. But the restaurant was full, and Zheng-Fu was sitting alone at his table. Therefore, the young man who seemed to be the oldest and strongest walked over to ask to sit at Zheng-Fu's table. However, the others who came with him were dissatisfied and did not want to sit with Zheng-Fu. They wanted their Big Brother to chase Zheng-Fu away.

"Stop being so rude! Even though we're from a major clan, it doesn't mean that we can bully or oppress others. Maybe... the person you're bullying might be Grand Leader in disguise. And if that's really the case, then you don't need me to tell you what will happen?!"

The young man who was the group leader immediately turned around and shouted at his juniors to behave well. This young man's expression and words were not fake or pretending at all. Every word he said was very serious and firm.

"We know that! But look at that guy. I can't sense his energy at all. And with the old clothes he's wearing, there's no way he's Grand Leader like you said. At most, he's just a beggar!"

Yes, that's right!

"I think so too. He's just…"

Shut up!

"If you don't stop, I'll punish you with hard training, do you want to try it!?"

Ah!!!

"We were wrong, Big Brother!"

"We won't say anything more. Please don't do that!"

"That's right, Big Brother! We don't want to train hard like you anymore, so don't do that!"

The expressions of the juniors who followed the young man immediately changed and became gloomy when they heard the young man's punishment. They seemed to be very afraid of his punishment; otherwise, they would not have turned into sick cats like that.

"Good! If there's a next time, you guys can prepare to receive hard training from me!"

Yes, sir, Big Brother!

"Comrade, I apologize to you for their rude behavior. I hope you won't hold a grudge against them?" After the young man had finished scolding his juniors, he turned back to Zheng-Fu again to apologize for what his juniors had done, with the same smiling face as before.

"Brother, you're being too polite to me. I'm just an ordinary person. How can I dare to accept your apology? But if you don't mind, then please take a seat comfortably."

Zheng-Fu admired the young man's character. Although he was from the Demon Race, he had a kind heart and was also a straightforward person. Therefore, Zheng-Fu did not mind sitting at the same table with him.

"Thank you, Comrade, for not being angry. Then, I'll treat you to this meal. I, Sang-Long, am pleased to meet you. What's your name, Comrade?" The young man introduced himself and asked Zheng-Fu politely and in a friendly manner.

"I'm Zheng-Fu. Nice to meet you, Brother Sang-Long!"

Zheng-Fu clasped his hands together and greeted the other party politely as well.

Umm!

Younger Brother Zheng-Fu!

Sang-Long smiled with satisfaction when he saw Zheng-Fu calling him 'brother' and being polite to him. It made him feel admiration and want to be closer to Zheng-Fu.

"Looks like Younger Brother Zheng-Fu is not from here, right? Where are you from?"

"Brother Sang-Long is right. I'm not from here. I'm a forest dweller who traveled to cultivate myself until I reached the capital. But here, I don't know anyone, and the cost of things is too high, so I think I'll continue my journey!"

Zheng-Fu answered humbly. Though not entirely true, it was made up from his real life.

Oh!

"You're really admirable for daring to travel so far from home to cultivate alone!"

"That's right! And you're so lucky to be alive. It's very dangerous to go out and cultivate alone in a distant place without knowing the direction. Many terrifying monster beasts are hiding in every forest. Moreover, there's also a rumor that just recently broke out!"

Sang-Long's juniors started talking to Zheng-Fu in a softer tone after being scolded and warned by Sang-Long earlier. However, they did not force themselves or were unwilling. It was because Zheng-Fu spoke nicely and behaved politely towards them. However, they were amazed and impressed that Zheng-Fu could survive the journey alone until reaching the capital.

Rumor!

"What's the rumor that Brothers are talking about?" Zheng-Fu was quite interested in the rumor.

Hmm!

"We forgot that you're not from around here!" Sang-Long exclaimed, before explaining, "Never mind! I'll tell you, Younger Brother Zheng-Fu. A few days ago, the demon monster beast confinement territory that our Predecessors built was destroyed, allowing the demon monster beasts with energy that exceeded the Great Deity Stage to freely leave their territory. And with the grudge they have against us, a major war between the Demon Race and the demon monster beasts will definitely break out soon."

Oh!

"That's a big deal, Brother Sang-Long! Then… what about the people who can't fight? How can they..."

"You don't have to worry about that. Lord Minister has sent an announcement to every city and clan on the continent to prepare for this battle. So, many areas have already started to wipe out the demon monster beasts in their confinement forest areas!"

Phew!

Great!

"If that's the case, that's great. My family is near the restricted forest area where the demon monster beasts live. If they start to deal with them, I'll be at ease. Because if I were to go back and help them, I wouldn't know how long it would take to get there. By the way, who is this Lord Minister that Brother Sang-Long mentioned?" Zheng-Fu let out a long sigh of relief when he heard Sang-Long's comforting words. Before he asked about the Lord Minister whom he was interested in.

He actually had heard people mention the Lord Minister once in Demon's Hill City, so he was very curious about this person. However, he had not been able to find much information about the Lord Minister in the past three days. So, when he had the chance to know, he did not miss it.

"Lord Minister Bei-Mu-Chang is the only one with power second only to the Demon Emperor. And Demon Emperor is currently in closed-door cultivation, so Lord Minister Bei has become the most powerful person in the city right now. He's a very quick-witted and intelligent person, so he immediately ordered everyone to prepare for battle when he found out about this," Sang-Long briefly explained to Zheng-Fu about the Lord Minister's identity. He thought that this should be enough for an ordinary person.

Hah!?

'Someone is hiding and looking at me? Huh!'

"Oh, this is how it is! Then I must thank Lord Minister for keeping my family safe from those damn demon monster beasts. From now on, Lord Minister Bei is my benefactor. If I have the chance, I'll definitely repay him!"

Hearing Sang-Long explain, Zheng-Fu nodded slightly to show that he understood. However, at that moment, he felt that someone was staring at him. Zheng-Fu did not know who that person was, but it seemed that the man had shown interest in him after he asked about the Lord Minister. Realizing that he was being watched, he pretended to praise Lord Minister Bei and put aside the questions he still wanted to know. Because if he continued to ask, there might be trouble.

Ha ha ha! Ha ha ha!

"Younger Brother Zheng-Fu, you don't have to go that far. Lord Minister did that because many people have to face the same problems as you. By the way, what are your plans next?" Sang-Long did not expect Zheng-Fu to be so touched. Zheng-Fu's expression made him laugh, and it had been a long time since he had kept a serious face and rarely laughed so openly.

That's it!

"You're really good at overacting. If you were to act in a play, I bet people would applaud you!"

"It's true!"

"That's right. Hmm, talking about play, I wonder why we don't go to the Cloud Gazing Hall to watch the girls' performances?"

Cloud Gazing Hall?!

"Comrade Zheng-Fu, let me tell you first, the girls there are all pretty and cute. If you get to see them, I believe you'll never forget them and cannot forget them!"

Yes, that's right!

You'll never forget them, and you definitely cannot forget them!

The remaining young men had expressions on their faces that made it obvious what they were thinking, and it must have been something lewd. When talking about a place to visit that had many beautiful women, it must have been such a place.