He stored up some original materials of floating clouds so that he could use them to practice when he had time in the future.

As for these floating cloud silk threads, he would first check the quality, and after confirming that they were correct, he would directly refine them into the floating cloud handkerchief to replenish the essence of this magic weapon.

What Ning Zhuo didn't know was that Zhu Xuanji was not far behind him.

The mask Ning Zhuo wore was not very effective. It could only slightly conceal some common cultivators. Many elite cultivators in the foundation building stage could see the flaws on Ning Zhuo's face with just a little magic.

But this was what Ning Zhuo intended.

The purpose is to create an image that he is not good at disguising himself to Jindan cultivators such as Zhu Xuanji.

Ever since the Jindan melee, Ning Zhuo's every move in his daily life has been a performance, assuming that the Jindan monks were always observing him.

However, Zhu Xuanji did not follow him into the Yunshang residence.

Zhu Xuanji just glanced at Ning Zhuo lightly, then turned and walked into an alley.

At a dead end, he walked straight ahead and then bumped into the wall.

The wall is just a disguise.

The next moment, Zhu Xuanji entered a small courtyard.

"Brother, I haven't seen you for many years. I hope you are well." A short young man, who had been waiting for a long time, came up to him with a smile.

His name is Zhu Zhen, and he is a member of the royal family of Nandou.

Unlike Zhu Xuanji, Zhu Zhen was secretly trained by the royal family a long time ago. He wandered outside for many years and collected first-hand information for the royal family.

In the past few years, Zhu Zhen has been in Feiyun Country, searching for the secrets of Feiyun Country.

Zhu Xuanji and Zhu Zhen had a very good relationship, as they almost grew up together.

When Zhu Xuanji saw Zhu Zhen, a happy smile appeared on his face.

He walked up to Zhu Zhen, stretched out his hands, and patted Zhu Zhen's arm vigorously: "Little brother, I finally see you again! How are you, are you used to the food in Feiyun Country? I remember that you love spicy food."

Zhu Zhen nodded: "It's not that bad actually. In Feiyun Country, because it rains all year round and the weather is humid, the dishes themselves tend to be spicy."

“But their spiciness is different from the spiciness of our Nandou Country.”

"Well, it's just a small thing. You get used to it after eating it a lot."

After Zhu Zhen finished speaking, he led Zhu Xuanji into the house and warmly entertained the latter.

"This is a very special Yun tea, picked from tea trees in the Wanxiang Sea of ​​Clouds. Try it."

Zhu Xuanji looked at the cup and saw that the Yuncha tea leaves were thin and silvery white in color, with a layer of blue-green halo covering the tea buds, like fluff.

He took a sniff.

The tea fragrance is clear and very unique, like the scent of the mountains in the morning mist.

Zhu Xuanji tasted the tea for the first time. The tea soup was clear and transparent, melting in his mouth, instantly giving him a refreshing feeling of being in a sea of ​​clouds.

As the tea slowly becomes sweet in his mouth, the flavor gradually becomes mellow with a hint of sweetness, just like nectar contained in clouds and mist, with distinct layers of taste, full and round.

Finally, Zhu Xuanji exhaled a breath, only to feel the long-lasting flavor of the tea, the sweet aftertaste, and the lingering fragrance in his mouth, just like the fresh air after the clouds and mist have dissipated, making people feel relaxed and happy.

Although Zhu Xuanji traveled all over the country, he was born into a royal family and was a nobleman, so he had a solid foundation in tea tasting.

"It's really good tea!" Zhu Xuanji praised.

Zhu Zhen laughed: "I'm glad you like it, brother. When I leave here and return to the capital, I will give you two kilograms."

"Don't think it's too little."

"This Yun tea is extremely rare. I only got five kilograms in total!"

The two people were chatting happily while drinking tea.

Although the two have not seen each other for many years, the friendship they grew up with has become more mellow with time, just like fine wine.

After the two talked for a while, they discussed future arrangements.

Zhu Xuanji asked: "You have returned from Feiyun Country this time, and you probably won't be going back in the short term."

Zhu Zhen nodded: "I have received a secret order to return to the capital. It just so happens that this Yunshang group is coming to Nandou Country to do business, so I pretended to be a clerk and joined in. It can be regarded as a ride."

"According to my previous mission deadline, there is still half a year left."

"But I think the reason why I was called back this time is that the domestic situation is getting tense. I heard some rumors that the Su family has been making unusual moves and the domestic political situation is not so stable."

Zhu Xuanji suddenly showed a look of embarrassment, and immediately told how he investigated corruption in Xuanlin City and brought ruin to the Su family's reputation.

Zhu Zhen laughed out loud after hearing this and pointed at Zhu Xuanji: "Brother, you are still the same as always."

He took the initiative to raise his teacup: "It is not convenient for me to drink alcohol now, so I can only drink tea instead of wine."

The two of them clinked their teacups together and drank the tea as if it were wine, both feeling happy and cheerful.

Zhu Zhen then asked about Zhu Xuanji's recent situation.

After Zhu Xuanji briefly told him, he put down his teacup, hesitated for a moment, and said, "Since you are here this time, I would like to ask you for a favor."

Zhu Zhen immediately patted his chest and said, "Brother, just tell me. I will do my best to do what I can!"

Zhu Xuanji showed a trace of struggle, opened his mouth, and after thinking for a while, he said: "I want you to help me investigate someone. After all, your investigation methods are much richer than mine."

Zhu Xuanji shook his head: "To be honest, I have been reflecting on myself in recent days, wondering if I have relied too much on my natural intelligence."

"To be honest, if I take away my talent and my ability to see through lies, do I really have the ability to investigate a case?"

Zhu Zhen was surprised because Zhu Xuanji's current performance was very inconsistent with his impression.

He had never seen Zhu Xuanji so unconfident.

Then, when he heard who Zhu Xuanji wanted him to investigate, he couldn't help but widen his eyes slightly, staring at Zhu Xuanji in disbelief, and asked: "Brother, are you sure?"

"A Jindan like me is asked to investigate a junior in the Qi training stage?"

"Are you serious?"

Zhu Xuanji nodded slowly, his face serious: "I am serious, just go ahead and investigate, and do your best."

"Oh, by the way, he's shopping nearby now. I'll take you there."

At this time, Ning Zhuo was looking around in a large shop.

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It is actually very easy to distinguish the specifications of shops in Yun City. It just depends on the height at which the shops are built.

The Feiyun Kingdom seems to respect height. The taller the building is, the higher its status. The same is true for shops.

The large shop where Ning Zhuo was at the moment was one of the tallest buildings in the entire cloud room.

This shop only sells one type of magical instrument or magic weapon, that is Xingyun.

This is a practical item that can help monks fly and increase their mobility.

The clerk in charge of sales saw Ning Zhuo, smiled and took the initiative to sell to him.

"Sir, what kind of Xingyun do you want to buy?"

Ning Zhuo smiled slightly and said, "Your store has so many products that I am a little overwhelmed. Can you introduce them to me?"

The clerk said, "If you, sir, simply want to pursue the experience of fast flying, then I recommend you this, the most classic cloud-moving magic weapon - the Somersault Cloud."

"The advantage of the Somersault Cloud is that it is very light and flexible, which is most suitable for beginners. It has very sensitive steering and can even roll freely in the air, which is very suitable for long-distance travel."

Ning Zhuo looked at the somersault cloud.

This kind of moving clouds are generally yellow, some are egg yolk, and some are duck down yellow.

He took out a somersault cloud and looked at it carefully in his hand.

The somersault cloud is not as thin and soft as a normal cloud. On the contrary, it is quite tough on the surface, like a ball of gluten.

Ning Zhuo pressed it a little harder and the Somersault Cloud caved in. When he let go, it bounced back quickly, showing that it was very elastic.

Ning Zhuo returned the Somersault Cloud to the clerk.

The clerk added: "If you want to fly slowly and show your grace, young master."

"Then I recommend you this colorful auspicious cloud."

"This kind of magic weapon flying in the air is colorful and radiates a soft halo, which is very eye-catching."

"Although its flying speed is not fast, it is extremely stable. According to rumors, the colorful auspicious clouds can also bring good luck to people."

"Just imagine, a beautiful woman is in trouble and in a critical moment, and you step on this colorful cloud and descend from the sky. Haha."

"If you use a little trick, you can help the beauty solve her problem. Then she will throw herself into your arms. Isn't that wonderful?"

Ning Zhuo laughed and shook his head again: "Let me take another look."

He left the clerk and went upstairs again.

The higher you go, the higher the quality and grade of the moving clouds.

Soon, Ning Zhuo saw a green cloud.

This green cloud is as gentle as jade and floats quietly in the air. The clouds do not dissipate but condense into a ball.

But unlike the somersault cloud, it is not condensed into a solid ball, and still has the floating feeling of a cloud.

It is not as ostentatious as the colorful auspicious clouds, and the low-key green color is very pleasing to Ning Zhuo's eyes.

After all, he is also very low-key and has always pursued low-keyness.

The clerk next to him saw Ning Zhuo and immediately came over with a smile.

But there was someone who was faster than him.

"This is Pingbu Qingyun. The flight is very stable and reliable, without any bumps. Generally, the middle and high-level members of the sect will use this kind of flying cloud to show their status."

"It is said that using it can improve one's career in government. Of course, I am more inclined to believe that this is just a gimmick deliberately set up by the shop in order to sell it."

The person who came to Ning Zhuo was none other than Zhu Xuanji.

Ning Zhuo bowed quickly and greeted loudly, "Master Zhu."

"Master Zhu, you are indeed worthy of being a master detective. You know everything about the movements of my Feiyun Kingdom like the back of your hand." When the clerk saw the arrival of a Jindan cultivator, he immediately quickened his pace and smiled even more brightly.

(End of this chapter)