Woooooosh!!!

Flop!!! Flop!!! Flop!!!

Two shichens had passed quickly...

Phew!!!

After Zheng-Fu had engraved more than ten Demon Shield Spell talismans, he glanced at the sky and muttered, "Is it time already?" Rising to his feet, he left his room to summon the two brothers and Jin-Tian, who were balancing their energy.

However, when Zheng-Fu stepped out of his room, he found the three of them already waiting for him, having been there for the past ten minutes. After receiving Zheng-Fu's advice, they had immediately returned to their rooms and begun the process of balancing their energy.

It had taken them just one and a half shichen to successfully balance their energy. This was because the two brothers had expended a great deal of energy while fighting strong and berserk opponents when Zheng-Fu paired them up. As a result, they were able to balance their energy more quickly afterward.

As for Jin-Tian, he was already accustomed to this kind of rapid energy leveling. Having been with Zheng-Fu for so long, he had absorbed advanced techniques and methods for energy balancing, allowing him to complete the process in just one shichen.

"You three did an excellent job. Now, take these," Zheng-Fu complimented them, handing each one a talisman inscribed with the Demon Shield Spell, before continuing,

"These talismans contain the Demon Shield Spell, a high-level Divine Emperor stage spell. It can defend against three attacks from martial masters at the Divine King Stage. Only use them in critical situations," Zheng-Fu said, his tone serious as he explained the power and purpose of the talismans.

"We understand, Big Brother!" The three of them accepted the Demon Shield talismans with strong, serious responses.

"Alright, let's go join the others. They should be ready to head to the party tonight," After the three kept the talismans, Zheng-Fu told the three to follow him to gather with the others, preparing to leave for tonight's party.

At the prizes-giving party area...

Many clans had already arrived. Most of the early arrivals were low-ranking clans, with only a few middle-ranking ones. The Silver Body Clan had just arrived as well.

"Respect, Clan Leader Song-Lang. I have orders from the City Governor to wait for you and your clan, and to lead you to the designated area," a middle-aged man in full military armor announced in front of the entrance, greeting them and stating his purpose.

Everyone at the party recognized this man, and many were surprised that the Silver Body Clan received such a warm reception. However, given the recent changes to the Silver Body Clan, no one dared gossip about them.

"Does anyone know what kind of fortune the Silver Body Clan has stumbled upon to suddenly become this strong?"

"I heard a rumor that some youngsters from the Silver Body Clan withstood a palm strike from the City Governor. But they aren't really from the Silver Body Clan; they're from the same tribe but came from a different place!"

"People from the same tribe? Aren't all of them dead?"

"I don't know, but this information came from insiders."

"Insiders? Then the spies must know what kind of fortune the Silver Body Clan has obtained?"

"I didn't ask my spy."

"Oh, what a shame!"

Most conversations centered around the Silver Body Clan, with many eager to learn about the fortune that had made them so powerful. Even high-ranking clans and the City Governor had taken notice of them.

If possible, many clans wanted to forge good relations with the Silver Body Clan. However, it would be difficult, as many of these clans had insulted and oppressed the Silver Body Clan when they were at their lowest and weakest.

Zheng-Fu could hear all these conversations, but he pretended not to notice. After all, he wasn't truly a member of the Silver Body Clan. He was only helping them to gain their assistance in locating his wife's whereabouts.

In truth, he could have searched for her himself, but approaching her directly was not feasible. Not only might he fail to find her, but there could also be unnecessary conflict. Strengthening the Silver Body Clan seemed like the best option.

Half an hour passed...

The high-ranking and middle-ranking clans had all arrived, and the award ceremony began. As usual, Dan-Ge presided over the ceremony and presented the awards to the young winners.

This year, the first-place winner received a mystical-level weapon, a set of mystical-level armor, and one hundred intermediate-level Qi energy stones. The second-place winner received a mystical-level weapon and fifty intermediate-level Qi energy stones.

The third-place winner got thirty intermediate-level Qi energy stones, with the rewards decreasing for lower placements. In the Hell Region, intermediate-level Qi energy stones were extremely valuable. Winning more than ten was already considered a significant prize.

However, these prizes were not what the clans truly coveted. The real reward was access to a secret dimensional space, a private domain controlled by the City Governor's clan. After each rally, this space would open.

This realm, known as the "Secret Realm of Deceitful Blood," was filled with high-level monster beasts and magical treasures. The only rule was that only cultivators below the Divine Emperor stage were allowed to enter.

And each clan hoped their young members would return with treasures. Dan-Ge, however, would not be responsible for any deaths inside. Of course, they could sell all the treasures they found to Dan-Ge, which he would give at high prices.

Additionally from gaining entry to this realm, they also enhanced a clan's reputation and power, and this year, some lower-middle-ranking clans had the opportunity to rise. The Silver Body Clan had advanced to the upper-middle rank.

"This event is boring. Nothing exciting is happening. Don't you think so, Miss Luo-Qing?" Zheng-Fu remarked, his expression one of boredom as he turned to ask the young woman who had quietly approached.

"Hehe! As Young Master says," Luo-Qing replied with an embarrassed smile after she was caught sneaking in.

"I wonder what Miss Luo-Qing—oh, I mean the Fourteenth Princess—wants to talk to me about," Zheng-Fu teased.

"Er... I... I..." Luo-Qing stammered, embarrassed by Zheng-Fu's teasing. She lowered her head, casting furtive glances at Jin-Tian with the bashfulness of a young woman in love.

"I'm just kidding. But what purpose made you come to see me? Or did you come to see Jin-Tian, not me?" Zheng-Fu continued to tease, noticing her unusual attention toward Jin-Tian, it was the look of a girl falling in love.

"No!!!" Luo-Qing immediately denied it, though her face betrayed her words. Calming herself, she said, "I came because Uncle Dan-Ge asked me to invite you and Jin-Tian to join us for a meal." She quickly stated her point.

"The City Governor wants to dine with me and Jin-Tian?" Zheng-Fu was slightly surprised but didn't refuse. Feeling bored, he agreed.

"Well, since the City Governor personally invited me, how could I say no?"

"Let's go. Uncle Dan-Ge is waiting," Luo-Qing said, leading Zheng-Fu and Jin-Tian to the special seating area reserved for the City Governor and other important figures.

At the City Governor's special seats...

Flap!!!

"Uncle, I've brought them!" Luo-Qing announced as soon as they arrived.

Huh…?

Her voice quieted the conversations around the table. Everyone turned to look at her, and then at Zheng-Fu and Jin-Tian, their gazes filled with curiosity. Only Dan-Ge, the Flaming Dawn Clan Leader, and the chamber keeper of the Mo-Qing Chamber of Commerce remained unsurprised.

"Respect, City Governor," Zheng-Fu and Jin-Tian greeted Dan-Ge politely.

"City Governor, who are these two young men?" a middle-aged monster asked curiously. He was the clan leader of the lower-high-ranking Monster Liquor Clan.

"They're from the Silver Body Clan. Why are they here?" another middle-aged monster, the clan leader of the high-ranking Frenzy Lion Clan, added with a not-so-friendly expression.

The other clan leaders and powerful figures were equally curious. This area was reserved for leaders of upper-middle-ranking clans and above, as well as other prominent figures in the city.

"They are the young men who withstood my palm strike. I invited them because I have something I'd like to discuss with them," Dan-Ge explained his purpose of summoning the two young men here with a slight smile, glancing at Zheng-Fu.

"You have something to discuss with me?"

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