Zhang Shaozhong was living a very comfortable life in the courtyard. He spent his days either cultivating or figuring out how to develop the chaotic energy, while also enjoying the harmonious and subtly romantic "double happiness" with his two wives.
That afternoon, he had just tried to simulate a palm-sized gray whirlwind using chaotic energy, spinning it around on his fingertip, when his black phone in his pocket started buzzing.
"Who is it, so annoying?"
Zhang Shaozhong pursed his lips, took out his phone and saw that the sender was still Mr. Zhou (after Su Lan's sacrifice, he was temporarily in charge of liaison with the authorities).
Clicking on the encrypted message revealed a few lines of text.
Zhang Shaozhong glanced at it casually, his eyes slowly narrowing, and the laziness on his face disappeared.
Mr. Zhang, the Japanese side has lodged a strong protest and demanded substantial compensation from the International Council for Religious Studies regarding the Mount Fuji incident and its aftermath… accusing you of seventeen crimes, including “crimes against humanity” and “genocide.” Under pressure, the Council has decided to send an “investigation team” to China, demanding your appearance for questioning. The team is led by the Vice-Head of the American “Knights of Light,” a high priest of the European “Round Table Council,” and… an ascetic monk from the Indian “Brahma” sect. They are expected to arrive in three days. Please handle this with extreme caution.
"Oh."
After reading it, Zhang Shaozhong chuckled and casually tossed his phone onto the stone table beside him with a soft "thud".
Ling Qingxue, who was quietly reading a book beside him, looked up and cast a cool gaze at him: "Husband, what is it?"
On the other side, Ye Meier, who was holding a piece of blood-red stone and gesturing whether to set it into a hairpin, also came over and asked curiously, "Husband, whose news is this? You look like you've swallowed a fly."
Zhang Shaozhong then explained the contents of the message to the two men.
Upon hearing this, Ye Meier flew into a rage, nearly smashing the Blood Fiend Stone in her hand to the ground: "What kind of bullshit council is this? They dare to question us? Inhumane? Slaughtering a few scumbags is inhumane? What happened when those Japanese devils killed our people?! They even dare to demand compensation? Pay them my ass! Tell them to get over here, I'll twist their heads off and use them as footballs!"
She was so angry that her chest heaved, and her demonic energy became unstable.
Although Ling Qingxue wasn't as agitated as Ye Meier, her brows furrowed slightly. She put down the book in her hand and said in a cold voice, "The International Cultivation Council... is controlled by several major cultivation forces in the world. It seems fair, but in reality, it is biased. This time, Japan wants to use its power to suppress others."
"The Knights of Light from the United States? The Round Table of Europe? And the ascetic monks of India?"
Zhang Shaozhong stroked his chin, his eyes showing no fear, but rather a hint of...excitement?
"Sounds impressive, huh? What level are they?"
Ling Qingxue explained: According to official data, "The Holy Light Knights are skilled in holy light magic and knightly combat techniques, and their vice commander is at least at the late Golden Core stage."
The Archmage of the Round Table Council is proficient in elements and arcane magic, and his methods are unpredictable and difficult to deal with.
As for the ascetic monks of the Brahma religion in India… they do not cultivate the Golden Elixir, but focus solely on cultivating the physical body and spirit. It is said that they can temper their physical bodies to a level comparable to magical treasures, making them extremely difficult to deal with. Their state of 'unity of Brahman and Atman' is equivalent to the peak of the Golden Elixir, and may even touch the edge of the Nascent Soul stage.”
"Oh? Strong physical body?"
Zhang Shaozhong's eyes lit up, and he became interested. "Perfect, I haven't found enough punching bags to practice on with my Chaos Golden Core yet! I hope they're not too weak."
Ye Meier was also eager to get started: "That American knight, I'll take care of him! I hate those guys who are all covered in white light, they look so fake! That Indian monk sounds tough, perfect for you to beat up, my husband!"
Seeing the two of them looking eager and impatient for the investigation team to arrive, Ling Qingxue shook her head helplessly: "Husband, Mei'er, this matter needs to be considered carefully. After all, the council represents the face of the international cultivation community. If we take action directly, we may give them a handle to use against us and escalate the conflict."
"Let it escalate if it wants to!"
Night Enchantress said nonchalantly, "Afraid of them? Why would I be?"
Zhang Shaozhong calmed down a bit. After thinking for a moment, he said to Ling Qingxue, "My wife is right. On the surface, we still need to follow some 'rules.' However..."
He abruptly changed the subject, a wicked smile playing on his lips. "They want to question me whenever they want? What right do they have? I don't have time to play house with them!"
He picked up his phone again and sent a message to Mr. Zhou:
[Old Zhou, tell them I'm busy and don't have time to host any random investigation teams. If they want to talk, let them send someone of substance, find a scenic spot, brew some tea, and chat slowly. As for the location… I think the sea of clouds at Huangshan would be nice. Three days from now, no exceptions.]
After sending the message, he tossed his phone aside and laughed at the two women, "Done! Find them a beautiful place with clear water and lush mountains. Whether they can find it or not depends on their skills."
Upon hearing this, Ling Qingxue nodded slightly, feeling that although this method was somewhat willful, it was still a reasonable approach, neither directly refusing nor easily giving in, and maintaining the initiative.
Ye Meier clapped her hands and cheered, "That's right! Let them ignore us! Let them know who's in charge!"
Zhang Shaozhong stretched, feeling the surging power of the Chaos Golden Core within his body, his eyes looking down with disdain:
"Trying to cause trouble? Sure."
"But you have to follow my rules!"
He wanted to see just how capable these so-called "international experts" really were!
Three days passed in the blink of an eye.
For the past three days, Zhang Shaozhong has stayed in the courtyard, consolidating his cultivation while enjoying "double the happiness" with his two wives.
As for that damn investigation team? He didn't care about it at all.
Early on the third day, Mr. Zhou's encrypted message arrived again:
[Mr. Zhang, the investigation team has arrived in Huangshan and set up an "international altar" on the summit of Lotus Peak, claiming that if you do not arrive before noon, it will be considered contempt of the council, and you will bear the consequences.]
The message was accompanied by several blurry images taken remotely.
On the cloud-shrouded peak of Lotus Peak, several figures could be vaguely seen. One of them radiated a soft yet undeniable white light, another held a staff and was surrounded by active elemental energy, and a gaunt figure sat cross-legged on a rock, like an unchanging ancient boulder.
"Oh? You actually went looking for it? That's pretty efficient."
Zhang Shaozhong raised an eyebrow and handed his phone to Ling Qingxue and Ye Meier next to him.
"Let's go."
Ling Qingxue stood up, her white robes fluttering even without wind. "Go see them and see what they have to say."
Night Enchantress licked her lips, her eyes flashing with demonic light: "I hope they can hold out a little longer, and not disappoint me too much!"
Zhang Shaozhong laughed heartily, then put his arms around the slender waists of the two women, one in each hand.
"Let's go! Let's meet these 'international friends'!"
A surge of chaotic energy caused the three figures to vanish from the courtyard in an instant, heading straight for Mount Huang!
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