My Job Is Quite Unique Chapter 186

Did Hong Xuan die in a fitting manner?

Even though Chong Jingtian and the others were shocked to suddenly hear of the Royal Court’s arrival, they were still taken aback by Wu Chenpei‘s words.

The speed at which he changed his expression was simply too fast.

Lu Kai looked at Wu Chenpei in bewilderment. Is this really a Holy Envoy?

“Hehe—” Xia Hanshi couldn’t help but let out a sneer. He knew that it had been like this when his brother was killed back then. He had thought Wu Chenpei was really going to fight to the death, but he had merely left a harsh warning and then turned to leave.

This guy, no matter how angry or enraged he appeared, fundamentally dared not take risks. He sought stability in everything.

But how many stable matters are there in this world to attend to?

Wu Chenpei met the gazes of the crowd, which contained various meanings. He understood their thoughts clearly but would not be affected by them, as he had his own considerations.

He dared to be angry and furious just now because he had a backer. Yuandu was Yuandu after all. If they were to fight to the death with Ying Feng, no one could bear it.

But that was before. Now that the Royal Court’s people had arrived, the situation was completely different. After all, their Yuandu was still holding an official from the Royal Court captive.

If this matter were exposed, the consequences would be unpredictable.

Moreover, the ruins were initially sealed off by the combined efforts of the high-ranking officials of the four cities, using a rather extraordinary method. Even if the other three cities allied, it would be absolutely impossible to open them.

But now that the Royal Court’s people had arrived, a sealed ruin would obviously not be able to stop them.

Whether he wanted to or not, he could only “spinelessly” acknowledge Hong Xuan‘s death for now.

Of course, in his own view, this was merely an expedient measure.

Why the Royal Court had suddenly come, and whether there were any loopholes to exploit, would have to wait until he had made contact with them, understood the situation, and then made a plan.

“Died in a fitting manner?” Chong Jingtian stared at the unpleasantly smiling Wu Chenpei. “Does the Holy Envoy truly believe that?”

“I also didn’t expect him to get entangled with the Faceless Ghost Divine Son.” Wu Chenpei sighed, and after adjusting his emotions, his expression became more natural. “It was my fault.”

Chong Jingtian pondered for a moment, exchanging glances with a few others. The arrival of the Royal Court’s people had disrupted their plans. The most important thing now was no longer Wu Chenpei and Yuandu.

“Since that’s the case, then please ask the Holy Envoy to wait somewhere else first,” Chong Jingtian said, not planning to take Wu Chenpei to meet the Yuandu people.

“The Royal Court’s people are not to be trifled with.” Wu Chenpei‘s face changed slightly, and he urgently said, “If a planet has no value, they will not hesitate to sit by and watch millions of lives perish.”

“The reason we cooperated with the Hong Family is precisely because the Royal Court is too powerful, and we have no capital to resist. We could be completely devoured at any time.”

“So, you can make them apprehensive?” Xia Hanshi asked playfully.

Wu Chenpei was choked, and said in a deep voice: “I only know that it’s not a wise choice to cast aside Yuandu without knowing their purpose.”

“Moreover, through Hong Xuan, I already have a good understanding of the Royal Court. You need me to verify the information they give you.”

This time Xia Hanshi didn’t refute. Chong Jingtian pondered for a moment, then shook his head and said, “It’s not advisable for too many people to meet with them. Let Min Shengrui and Zhong Yanghui accompany you here. After the meeting, we will relay the relevant information.”

Wu Chenpei resisted in his heart, but he also knew that this was as far as he could go. The advantage was currently with Ying Feng, so it was impossible for him to easily contact the Royal Court’s people.

Seeing Wu Chenpei acquiesce, Chong Jingtian then called Jiang Shumo in.

Jiang Shumo arrived shortly after the two, coincidentally encountering a group claiming to be from the Royal Court. Although he knew that something big was happening in the conference room, he was still startled when the door opened.

The Five Elders were all present, which was clearly unusual.

He instinctively scanned the room, and numerous conjectures immediately sprang to mind. Then Chong Jingtian asked, “What’s the specific situation regarding the Royal Court’s people?”

“A group of eighteen people. I just happened to meet them as they were about to enter the city when I returned. Most of them should be guards or soldiers of considerable strength. Four people are most noteworthy.”

Jiang Shumo observed very carefully, “The leader should be a middle-aged man with scales on his head. The other three are very young, and their gazes at me were unreservedly scrutinizing. Their status should not be low.”

“One old, three young—”

The people present were all experienced and knowledgeable, and seeing this setup, they could more or less infer some information.

Shi Yunzhou hesitated, “It doesn’t seem like regular personnel. They must have some purpose. Could they have come for the Great Venerable Scarlet Flame and Thunder?”

As this was currently the matter they were most concerned about, they naturally thought of this Morning Star-tier professional.

“For the Great Venerable Scarlet Flame and Thunder?” Zhou Yanwu couldn’t help but frown. “But the Royal Court shouldn’t know they are in our hands, otherwise why would they only come now?”

“Perhaps they didn’t know before, but they might have found out through some method,” Shi Yunzhou couldn’t help but say, “Otherwise, it’s too much of a coincidence. We just focused on this professional not long ago, and then the Royal Court’s people came down.”

“Could it be because a recognized person was born?” Chong Jingtian quickly made a deduction. The only abnormal situation related to the Great Venerable Scarlet Flame and Thunder during this period was this one.

At this inference, everyone’s gaze couldn’t help but turn to Wu Chenpei.

“Uncertain. Hong Xuan never mentioned the possibility of being discovered by the Royal Court after being recognized.” Wu Chenpei understood their meaning and quickly said, “This might be a secret he also didn’t know. The Hong Family is not a very powerful family in the Royal Court.”

“Regardless.” Xia Hanshi spoke, drawing everyone’s attention: “This is a secret of the Scarlet Thunder Star. Before making contact with them, let’s assume they came for the Great Venerable.”

“Indeed.” Chong Jingtian also nodded, “First and foremost, why the concealment? The last time the Royal Court’s people couldn’t find it, we need to have an explanation.”

“Simple, it was only discovered within the last ten years, and we didn’t know the situation, so we haven’t reported it.” Zhou Yanwu said, “As long as the four cities have a unified statement, it shouldn’t be a big problem.”

No one knew what the consequences would be if the concealment was exposed, and no one wanted to test it. A unified statement was not difficult.

“What if they forcefully take the Great Venerable away?” Shi Yunzhou retorted. “Do we just give in, or—”

“What is the highest tier of professional that Ying Feng can handle?” Wu Chenpei suddenly asked.

Chong Jingtian was silent for a moment, then said, “With the help of the defensive Spirit Ring, and if we work together, we can barely handle a Four-tier Professional.”

Hiss— Wu Chenpei gasped, and couldn’t help but say, “A Tier 8 might not be safe.”

“Bullshit,” Zhou Yanwu sneered, “If they really want to snatch it, no one can stop them. At that time, it would be best to exchange for some substantial benefits as much as possible.”

Everyone was in a state of confusion for a while, and Wu Chenpei‘s face also looked unpleasant, realizing that even if Hong Xuan hadn’t died, things probably wouldn’t have played out according to Yuandu‘s envisioned script.

And now, even if it didn’t follow the scenario Ying Feng had planned either, it couldn’t be considered good news for the overall situation.

“The situation may not be too bad,” Shi Yunzhou said, “If they were going to snatch it without any regard, they probably wouldn’t send such a strange lineup. Besides, it might not even be for the Great Venerable.”

“Hmm—” Chong Jingtian concluded, “Given that, when we interact with them, if they don’t ask, we don’t speak. If they ask a lot, we say a lot.”

“As for Su Chen and Hong Xuan, let’s not mention them for now. Try to conceal it and wait until we understand the situation.”

Everyone nodded.

Immediately, Wu Chenpei was held back there, while Chong Jingtian only brought Zhou Yanwu and Shi Yunzhou to leave and prepare to head outside the city.

But just as they stepped out of the central building of the Court of Judgment, they saw a sneaking figure downstairs.

“Su Chen—” Chong Jingtian frowned slightly and called him over.

“Chief,” Su Chen greeted, then looked at the other two, “Director Shi, Director Zhou—”

He was quite surprised. Upon hearing that the Chief had returned, he immediately came to inquire if Judge You had returned, hoping to contact Fate Fire as soon as possible.

As it turned out, something important seemed to be happening today. Three of the Five Elders were present, and they all looked solemn and serious.

Shi Yunzhou had already made contact with him and nodded in acknowledgment, while Zhou Yanwu‘s eyes were filled with scrutiny.

“Why are you here?” Chong Jingtian composed himself and asked.

Su Chen hurriedly said, “Has Judge You returned? I have something to ask for her help with.”

“You Shan—” Chong Jingtian pondered for a moment, then said, “Her station is a bit far, so it will probably take another two or three days.”

“Okay, I understand.” Su Chen nodded, about to leave, when he heard Chong Jingtian say with a hint of hesitation, “These few days, don’t show yourself randomly.”

Hmm? Su Chen was slightly stunned. Did something happen?

But Chong Jingtian didn’t say much more and had already soared into the sky. “We’ll tell you the details after we’ve handled it.”

This— Su Chen couldn’t help but murmur while watching the backs of the three disappearing, “What happened again?”

Outside the city, Qing Cang and his group had been arranged by Jiang Shumo in a temporary resting area, surrounded by a guard team in dark, heavy combat armor, with crimson light glowing from the eyeholes of their faceplates.

There were patrol guards roaming nearby, occasionally casting scrutinizing and wary gazes.

Qing Cang looked up at the giant city before him and couldn’t help but exclaim, “This city, it’s magnificent—”

The three couldn’t help but cast their gazes, secretly shaking their heads. Where was this city magnificent? It was simply not worth mentioning.

Though they thought so, they did not speak aloud.

“Don’t underestimate—” Qing Cang didn’t even turn his head, yet he could guess what the few people were thinking in their hearts, “You rarely come to such desolate planets, especially those entangled by Nethermist and Demonic Gods.”

“Some places, to say it’s not a barbaric age where people devour each other is an understatement, but it’s almost there. Slightly better places barely manage to cover themselves with clothes, but here, a giant city can be built to shelter so many people, which can be called grand.”

As he spoke, his words were filled with emotion. The three of them, Wan Chen, looked at each other. Having almost never visited similar planets, they found it difficult to empathize, merely echoing, “So that’s how it is.”

“Moreover, that thing—it’s not simple.” Qing Cang‘s gaze fixed on the giant metal ring encircling Ying Feng, saying, “This place was once a battlefield, leaving behind many ruins. It seems the people here have unearthed many things from the ruins.”

The three behind him didn’t care, their gazes sweeping around. What could be so simple about it?

Qing Cang withdrew his gaze and looked at the three people flying out of the city. “They’re here.”

Wan Chen and the others followed his gaze, scrutinizing the three approaching figures.

Chong Jingtian and the other two were also observing them. Just from the fully armed guards, they could sense something unusual, emanating a fierce and

hostile aura.

Most of them were Four-tier Professionals, and there was even a Tier 6 professional, seemingly a captain or something similar.

And the leader, even more so, exuded a life force that made even them feel a sense of trepidation.

“You must be the rulers of this city, I presume.” Qing Cang saw the solemnity in their eyes, withdrew the life aura he exuded, and gently said, “I am Qing Cang, a disciple of the Bronze Ancient King. It’s a pleasure to meet you all.”

Bronze Ancient King?

Chong Jingtian had never heard of this name. Based on the few words of the explorers ten years ago, he only knew that the Royal Court was led by an “Emperor” who governed all directions.

But the title “Ancient King” immediately suggested extraordinary status, and the opponent’s strength was already astonishing enough.

Chong Jingtian did not dare to be negligent and said, “As you expected, we three are the rulers of this city. My name is Chong Jingtian, and these are Zhou Yanwu and Shi Yunzhou.”

After introducing each other, Chong Jingtian did not rush to ask about their purpose but said, “Please, gentlemen, enter the city first.”

Qing Cang nodded, calmly leading his group onto the large airship prepared by Chong Jingtian.

However, as they drew closer, the expressions of Chong Jingtian and the other two subtly changed. Regardless of the fully armed guards, Qing Cang and the three young people were all covered in a barely perceptible transparent membrane.

The three exchanged glances. Chong Jingtian deliberated for a moment, then asked, “Lord Qing Cang, what is the membrane covering your and your companions’ bodies?”

“You mean this mist cloak?” Qing Cang was slightly surprised. “Don’t you know? The four investigators who came last time, didn’t they tell you?”

“No.” Chong Jingtian first shook his head, then suddenly paused. What four? Weren’t there only three people?

“Hmm—” Qing Cang suddenly chuckled, having roughly deduced the thoughts of that group.

It was likely that they were afraid of being entangled by these people, and since they themselves were already entangled by the Nethermist, just like these people, they figured it was better to avoid trouble, so they didn’t mention anything about isolating the Nethermist.

He didn’t care at all and explained, “This is used to isolate the Nethermist.”

“Isolate the Nethermist?” Chong Jingtian‘s heart skipped a beat, vaguely guessing something, and couldn’t help but ask, “Does this mist also have harmful effects?”

“Naturally.” Qing Cang nodded, “It’s quite troublesome to explain, but simply put, being entangled by the Nethermist will cut short your lifespan. The higher your life tier, the more severe the cut.”

Chong Jingtian‘s expression froze.

“Cut—lifespan?” Zhou Yanwu‘s face changed beside him, and he said with difficulty, “But we’ve researched it and found no harm—”

“Hehe—” Lin Yue laughed aloud. Qing Cang frowned and glanced over, and she immediately restrained herself.

Qing Cang explained, “Nethermist needs to be isolated using special methods. Since you cannot completely isolate it, you don’t have a pure control group, so naturally, you cannot detect the harm of Nethermist.”

He had seen similar situations many times and knew why the other party couldn’t detect the harm.

“Is there a way to solve it?” Zhou Yanwu couldn’t help but ask.

Qing Cang nodded, “There are means to clear the Nethermist, and the damage to lifespan will also be compensated.”

Hearing that there was a way to solve it, the expressions of Chong Jingtian and the other two eased considerably.

“May I ask, Your Excellency, how much lifespan has been cut from the three of us?” Shi Yunzhou also couldn’t help but ask.

Qing Cang considered for a moment and said, “Given your tier, approximately fifty percent.”

Fifty percent of their lifespan cut?

The faces of the few people couldn’t help but turn ugly, and their longing for the Royal Court became stronger than ever before. That was a living 200 years of lifespan!

Qing Cang saw the reactions of the three and his smile grew even gentler. He walked to the window and looked down, genuinely saying, “Everyone here lives in peace, and the city’s construction is even comparable to some areas of the Royal Court. Your achievements are commendable.”

“Thanks to our ancestors, generations of hard work.”

Chong Jingtian, pulling himself away from the unexpected two hundred years of lifespan, composed himself and slowly got to the point, “May I ask, Your Excellency, for what purpose have you suddenly arrived, and is there anything we can assist you with?”