I Can Extract Divine Power

Shen Bai nodded and beckoned to Fang Tong. "Come over here a moment."

Fang Tong froze for a second. He knew Shen Bai must have something to discuss with him, or he wouldn’t have been summoned like this.

So, Fang Tong quickly walked over to the balcony, a curious look on his face.

After composing his thoughts, Shen Bai spoke. "Has anything major happened at the Observatory recently?"

Hearing this, Fang Tong shook his head. "Everything is proceeding as normal. Since the incident with the Hundred True Gentlemen, many local Demonic Forces have been hit hard. The Wild Buddha Sect and the Wild Taoist Sect have lost at least seventy percent of their manpower."

"They’re probably holed up somewhere, too scared to show their faces."

Fang Tong couldn’t help but feel a little emotional thinking about it.

It hadn’t been long since Shen Bai arrived in Nanxing Prefecture, yet he had already dealt a heavy blow to so many Demonic Forces. He was just too incredible.

The previous Prefecture Chief had colluded with the Demonic Forces. Although they hadn’t known it at the time, they had still found it strange.

After all, whenever it was time for an assessment, the Prefecture Chief would just barely meet the passing mark.

As a result, the Nanxing Prefecture Observatory had always been in an awkward, mediocre position.

But now, the Nanxing Prefecture Observatory had truly made a name for itself. Even the Jianghu Influences that previously had a lukewarm relationship with the Observatory were now trying to curry favor.

Fang Tong knew very well that all of this was thanks to the Lord Shen standing before him.

Shen Bai stroked his chin, gazing out at the scenery from the five-story building as he fell deep into thought.

Before him, the view was pleasant and vast.

People lingered in the streets below, and the clamor of their voices floated up on the air.

Seeing that Shen Bai was lost in thought, Fang Tong didn’t dare to disturb him and simply waited patiently.

After about the time it takes for half an incense stick to burn, Shen Bai finally emerged from his reverie and turned to speak.

"Since everything is stable for now, I need to go into seclusion again for a while. Let the two Landlords and the other members know. They should just continue to operate as they have been."

Fang Tong nodded at first, but then he felt that something wasn’t quite right.

He thought for a moment before asking tentatively, "Lord Shen, are you leaving?"

The implication behind Shen Bai’s words was that he would likely be gone for some time again.

Fang Tong could understand that much.

Shen Bai nodded. "I may have to go into seclusion in secret for a period of time. You might not be able to find me, which is why I asked about the Observatory’s current situation. If things were unstable, I would have postponed it."

Fang Tong breathed a sigh of relief.

He had thought for a moment that Lord Shen was being transferred, not going into seclusion. It seemed that wasn’t the case.

’As long as he’s not being transferred, it’s a good thing. Nanxing Prefecture can continue to prosper.’

"Lord Shen, you can rest assured. If a threat arises that the Observatory can’t handle, we can communicate with the Government Office. After all, the Prefect of the Government Office is your friend, Lord Shen. He will surely lend a hand."

Shen Bai nodded. "In that case, if any problems come up, go find Dongfang Li. I don’t expect to be gone for too long this time."

With the reflection of the Mysterious City as a coordinate, Shen Bai could come and go as he pleased.

He could periodically come out to check on things.

If there was a matter that couldn’t be resolved, he would step in when he came out and settle it.

"The Observatory’s duties are heavy, so you should get back to them. Don’t worry about me. There’s no need to send any meals for now. Oh, right, bring me some dry rations first."

Shen Bai added after a moment’s thought.

’After all, I’m going to the Mysterious City. I won’t be able to eat outside for this period, so bringing some easy-to-carry food should last me a while.’

Fang Tong quickly agreed and left the five-story building.

About the time it takes for a full incense stick to burn, Fang Tong returned to the five-story building carrying a large bundle of dry rations.

This bundle of dry rations was as tall as two men, enough to last Shen Bai a very long time.

After Shen Bai took it, he stuffed it into the Space of his Life and Death Storage Skill.

Once Fang Tong had left, he returned to his room and slowly closed the door.

After closing the door, Shen Bai looked at Amber and said, "This time, although it doesn’t seem dangerous on the surface, you can never predict accidents. It’s better if you don’t come out."

Amber was a very sensible and well-behaved Deceitful Beast. It immediately nodded and burrowed into Shen Bai’s body.

Shen Bai immediately felt a powerful force well up inside him.

His combat power tripled.

With this boost to his strength, he felt a greater sense of security.

Having made up his mind, Shen Bai said no more. He took the rice-grain-sized round bead in his hand and poured his Qi into it.

The moment the Qi was infused into it, Shen Bai felt something strange.

He could feel the outline of the Mysterious City within the bead gradually sharpening.

Not only that, but he could even feel as if he were in a real world.

Although he was still in his room in the five-story building, he felt a strong tearing sensation, as if he were both in that spot and not there at the same time.

This tearing sensation was extremely brief, lasting only for an instant.

Shen Bai felt his surroundings begin to blur.

After a few breaths, the blurry scenery slowly came into focus again.

When the scene had cleared, Shen Bai was no longer in his room in the five-story building.

He was surrounded by darkness. There was no moonlight in the sky, but a few scattered specks of light drifted down, their sources unseen.