Otherworldly Affairs Office

Chapter 1131: Setting Out Once Again

Lin Daozi watched as five elders of the Heavenly Guardian Pavilion brought a large number of documents and followed Pei Yan back to the investigation hall’s quarters. They surrounded Pei Yan like stars encircling the moon, ushering him into the hall, and then, under Pei Yan’s indifferent command, threw themselves fervently into the document interpretation work.Only now did he truly understand why his master valued Pei Yan so highly, and he realized the gap between himself and Pei Yan. Leaving aside the difference in strength, just regarding today’s events, Lin Daozi felt that if he were willing to set aside his pride, he might be able to muddle through like Pei Yan and set a trap for the opponent. Still, he could never, after the chaos, deliver a speech with such righteous indignation, turning the resentment of those he’s deceived into gratitude, although the gratitude might be more pretentious. At least these people were truly moved by his threats, willingly shifting their allegiance to serve him.

This was something Lin Daozi admitted he could never achieve. Thinking of this, he couldn’t help but genuinely marvel at the fact that sometimes shamelessness and cunning require talent.

After handling this matter, Pei Yan did not immediately set off for the Spirit Monster Plane. Instead, he stayed in the investigation team for two more days, not only waiting for the return of Wang, Liang, and Ye, but mainly waiting for Lin Junzhao, who was transferring supernatural powers to Ye Ruozai. Only upon her return and possession of his body could he officially set off with the baggage.

Events over the next two days proved that Pei Yan’s words, conveyed by the Pavilion Master of the Heavenly Guardian Pavilion, reached the Five Mansions of the Immortal Palace and evidently played their intended role. On the second day after Pei Yan and others returned from the Heavenly Guardian Pavilion, elders from the Immortal Palace Brother Mansion began to visit one after another.

Mei Simiao, who had recently become coldly received due to the investigation incident, once again became a favorite in the eyes of the elders of the Immortal Palace, being spoken of as a cross-generational friend. They expressed understanding with phrases like "My brother also has his difficulties" and "Don’t blame me, brother," and frequently inquired about Pei Yan’s current whereabouts and the investigation team’s next moves. Mei Simiao, adept at maneuvering and calculating, truly thrived in such situations.

Pei Yan had informed Director Mei in advance that he didn’t want to meet these people and waste time. Therefore, he used the pretense of soon heading to the Spirit Monster Plane and currently being in closed-door meditation to rest his mind, finding a secluded place to avoid these trivial matters. After seeing several waves of visitors come and go, besides Mei Simiao repairing his nearly broken friendly relations with his new friends and becoming "intimately connected" again, perhaps the best news for everyone was that their living conditions improved. The elders of the Immortal Palace, after seeing the current accommodations of the investigation team, furrowed their brows and scolded their disciples for incompetence, simultaneously finding the most elegant and comfortable courtyard within the Immortal Palace for the investigation team, ready for their move-in once everything was in order.

Upon hearing this, Pei Yan merely smiled slightly and casually said six words.

"Some people are just cheap!"

Amidst the busy atmosphere of the investigation team, Wang Wenze and others returned from their vacation on the Keystone Plane, bringing a festive mood to the courtyard as it brimmed with the joy of impending relocation. After Wang Wenze inquired about the process in detail, he understood that during his absence, due to Pei Yan’s inexplicable actions, he inadvertently became the seventh key figure after the Six Sons of Origin to enter the Immortal Palace’s sight.

After Wang Wenze, half-amused and half-annoyed, playfully punched Pei Yan, he also brought one good and one bad piece of news to Pei Yan. The good news was that after Wang Wenze and Liang Qian had a showdown at home, their relationship finally gained the approval of both families, with even their marriage plans put on the agenda. The specifics were being discussed by their parents, but the date would likely be set after the upcoming war.

This news was indeed a great joy for the investigation hall team. As the first couple in the team poised to step into the wedding chapel, Wang Wenze and Liang Qian received blessings from all the investigation team members. Amidst the jokes and well-wishes, the beaming Wang Wenze and Liang Qian even handed out engagement sweets to everyone present.

The good news was followed by the bad news; as some were stepping into a new life, others were leaving this world forever. Cen Xiaoran of Cen Hall, after transferring his supernatural powers to Ye Ruozai, ultimately succumbed to bodily deterioration and source energy depletion, passing quietly away. Although the outcome was long expected, Pei Yan still sighed upon hearing the news, finding that even the sweet engagement candy in his mouth turned somewhat bitter.

"How is Ye Ruozai doing now?" Pei Yan asked after inquiring about the old director’s posthumous arrangements and reflecting for a moment.

"How else could he be? He doesn’t feel good about it either, and frankly, he refused this transfer. To outsiders, it looks like he indirectly caused the old director’s death."

"We wouldn’t think that way," Pei Yan sighed, saying, as he reflected, that the old director initially intended to pass the powers onto him. In that case, he too might feel this psychological burden.

"We wouldn’t think that way, but he would! It was the old director who personally persuaded him. Even without Ye Ruozai, the old director wouldn’t have survived a few days longer. He didn’t want his powers to dissipate unfulfilled, so to fulfill the director’s wishes, Old Ye reluctantly accepted the recommendation, yet he’s still feeling quite down."

Upon hearing this, Liang Qian casually chimed in: "His bad mood isn’t only because of the old director’s situation. When we faced the music at home, it ended in laughter and joy, but when it came to him, he had to put on a brave face and lie against his will to deceive his parents. Even so, the truth is hard to hide, and the Ye family elders have already begun suspecting that something is wrong with Jiumu. While it’s been hidden this time, it may not be next time."

"There won’t be a next time!" Pei Yan said in a firm tone, "This time, I will head to the Spirit Monster Plane, where I’ll be for up to a month or as long as three months. Once things are settled there, I’ll come back and resolve the Jiumu situation! Based on the timeline differences between planes, the earthly matter should reach a final conclusion in a week at most."

Saying this, Pei Yan looked at his companions in the room and said, "During this time, you all need to be vigilant about your safety. If the Vlad family reaches out with any information, follow Director Mei’s lead to negotiate and delay until I return with further plans."

"Understood!"

"Rest assured about our safety!"

"You’re the one heading to the Spirit Monster Plane alone, so you need to be extra careful. Although we have no major conflicts with them, who can be sure if the Blood Demon may act against you in the shadows? Keep your guard up and ensure your safety!"

While the investigation hall was preparing to send off Pei Yan on his impending journey, the Blood Demon, mentioned in their conversation, was also making arrangements for the upcoming plan. Compared to the relatively cheerful farewell atmosphere at the investigation hall, the Blood Demon Camp, stationed at the Hell Plane, was shrouded in a gloom so thick it was almost tangible.