The streets of Sandong City were once again desolate.
Few pedestrians could be seen on the roads; more common were figures in protective suits, moving to and fro.
Since the plague from Wu Kuai City had spread, other provinces and cities had also begun reporting cases. In just a week, the entire nation of Huaxia was engulfed by the epidemic.
People's lives had fallen into hardship!
Liu Sandao, Fu Ruhai, and Bai Suxiang had been constantly busy, completely unaware of the situation in the Heavenly Court.
Zhao Qiansun had found someone else to investigate, as Fu Ruhai was definitely a suspect for being able to report Zhang Kuixian.
This was because he had significant conflicts and disagreements with Zhang Kuixian.
For safety reasons, and to avoid affecting Fu Ruhai's efforts in combating the plague, Zhao Qiansun had to find others.
All actions were being carried out in secret, progressing without a sound.
Those infected with the plague generally used two types of medicine: Liu Sandao's "Retired Treasure" and the newly arrived "One-Patch Efficacy."
Both medicines had an effect, but "One-Patch Efficacy" was more famous, with better feedback and an extremely exorbitant price.
To conceal his secrets, that newcomer had specifically cast a spell to extend the effect of the wedge.
With a continuous supply of soul spirits as replenishment and an unending stream of wealth flowing into the Asura Field, the number of soul spirits there reached an unprecedented peak.
Strength was confidence. Looking at the dense mass of soul spirits surrounding the taming disc, he felt capable of competing with the Heavenly Emperor.
He no longer focused on living a life of subservience. He boldly established his territory for entertaining others at one of his own dojos.
He named it "Bingzhi Garden," which sounded like it harbored lofty aspirations.
Occasionally, he would host new acquaintances and old friends there, and soon many people became aware of this.
Zhang Kuixian was naturally aware, but he had never found a suitable opportunity to join the fun.
The Bingzhi Garden, as it was known in the outside world, was a place of leisurely enjoyment and ascension. "Some said that it was more carefree and joyous there than being an immortal!"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Kuixian felt a stir of curiosity. Moreover, it was the newcomer's territory, and given their friendship, he felt obliged to visit.
Without waiting for the newcomer to send an invitation, he happily set off.
Since the establishment of Bingzhi Garden, the newcomer had largely withdrawn from all the high-end establishments in the mortal realm.
He spent as much time as possible in this garden, giving a sense of indulging too much in pleasures.
Some opportunist celestial beings who were trying to lay low also found it difficult to continue their mischief in the mortal world.
The place the newcomer chose, coincidentally, was a divine realm that was, paradoxically, closer to the mortal world than the divine realm itself. It was called a mortal realm, yet figures with celestial bearing roamed it day and night.
Zhang Kuixian followed the route he had heard about, walking for about two to three hours before finally witnessing the true appearance of Bingzhi Garden.
Mist swirled around the surroundings, and the plaque at the entrance bore three large golden characters: Bingzhi Garden.
"Hahaha, Bingzhi Garden. What kind of ambition does it hold? A minor deity, yet it possesses the ambition of reaching the clouds?"
Zhang Kuixian muttered to himself.
Considering the mysteries described by others, Zhang Kuixian became even more convinced that the newcomer was merely peddling snake oil and deceiving people.
Upon entering the courtyard gate, there was no one to greet him.
Zhang Kuixian walked directly towards the door and pushed it forcefully. "Creak—"
The sound was loud, and he did it intentionally.
"Who is it!"
Finally, someone called out. Zhang Kuixian remained silent and darted inside.
The newcomer was currently sitting behind a table, leisurely pouring tea. Upon looking up, he saw Zhang Kuixian.
"Oh, it's Director Zhang. What brings you here?"
"Heh heh, I was afraid you'd forgotten me! I was passing by, so I decided to drop in for a visit!"
Zhang Kuixian smiled faintly.
"Not at all, not at all. To tell you the truth, this garden has only recently been completed. I've been busy with the arrangements, and for a moment, I haven't had time to entertain old friends. It's they who heard about it and come to join the fun every few days! Director Zhang is joking. Come, have some tea, have some tea!"
As the newcomer spoke, he placed a small cup of tea from his side of the table to the other side, directly facing Zhang Kuixian. Su Dan Novel Network.
He did not get up to welcome Zhang Kuixian, which was something Zhang Kuixian had not anticipated.
Zhang Kuixian did not sit down immediately at the newcomer's table but instead chose a bamboo chair by the wall.
At this distance, it was impossible to drink the tea.
The newcomer did not lift his head. He glanced at Zhang Kuixian's position and gently tapped the tea table with a bamboo clip in his right hand. A woman appeared in the room.
She gently picked up the cup of tea from the newcomer's desk and slowly walked to the table beside Zhang Kuixian's chair, placing it there.
Zhang Kuixian stared intently at the young woman.
Even Chang'e in the Moon Palace could not compare.
Yet, her face seemed familiar, though he couldn't quite recall where he had seen it.
He could only gaze at her absentmindedly, his eyes projecting a sense of longing.
After placing the tea, the young woman elegantly bowed and hastily departed.
Zhang Kuixian continued to watch her intently, all of which was observed by the newcomer.
It was precisely because of Zhang Kuixian's worldly nature that they had the opportunity to sit together.
"Why do I feel like I've seen this young woman before? Have we met somewhere?"
"Oh? Director Zhang is sure?"
The newcomer, who was not surprised at heart, feigned great surprise.
This young woman who had appeared was Fang Huiran. Because she was easy to work with and had a docile personality, he had her handle the reception.
He had not expected that all the guests would be very satisfied with her; this was something the newcomer had not anticipated before.
"Yes, I definitely have, somewhere, somewhere... Oh, at, at, at 'Red Island.' Yes, I saw her at Red Island!"
Zhang Kuixian's words were no longer denied by the newcomer.
It was normal for him to have seen Fang Huiran then, as she was on a mission.
Fang Huiran had been trained by him to cast spells of enchantment. For any immortal or mortal who wished not to be ensnared, they had to have no impure thoughts from the very beginning.
As long as there was a single illicit thought, Fang Huiran could enchant them!
This was also why the newcomer repeatedly entrusted Fang Huiran with certain tasks.
"Heh heh, indeed. That time, if it hadn't been for the need to host a distinguished leader, and the imperative to avoid any mistakes, perhaps you wouldn't have seen her!"
The newcomer said with a smile.
Zhang Kuixian took a sip of tea, making a "tsk tsk" sound.
The tea was finished. If the newcomer wanted to pour more, he would have to stand up and go himself, otherwise, he couldn't continue pouring.
Or, he would have to rely on the woman who had just appeared.
Indeed, the woman reappeared, as if she were a celestial maiden from the heavens.
But even a celestial maiden like her was not ordinary.
Zhang Kuixian, unable to resist, suddenly grabbed the hand of the celestial maiden as she held the cup!
"Ah! You!"
A scream startled Zhang Kuixian, causing him to retract his hand.