Chaotic World Book
Chapter 394 - 385 Hunting in Jiangnan

Chapter 394: Chapter 385 Hunting in Jiangnan

Tang Wanzhuang stared straight ahead with her eyes wide open, but she wasn’t actually looking at anyone... Her thoughts had already entered the Heavenly Book Illusion Realm.

She was looking forward to Zhao Changhe sticking out his tongue in the illusion, that comfortable feeling.

However, the person she conjured up in her mind couldn’t possibly stick out his tongue; from beginning to end, it was the real person in front of her who did so.

Zhao Changhe had no idea about this, only feeling that this supposed master actually seemed more pliable when trying to resist, almost as if she was deliberately giving him a speed boost BUFF. She was too good at this...

So he unapologetically kissed her with relish and even began to get a little frisky with his hands.

At first, he stole a touch here and there, noticing she didn’t seem to react much, which emboldened him to start kneading.

Bao Qin stood at the doorway, her eyeballs bulging, petrified.

Miss, you said you wouldn’t enter the room, did you mean to do it out here under the sky?

At this moment, Tang Wanzhuang was completely unaware of what was happening; she truly felt a strong sensation of rejuvenation and moisture within her meridians, a sign that Zhao Changhe’s Rejuvenation Technique had indeed improved.

From only being able to passively utilize a bit of the superficial value of the Rejuvenation Technique, he had begun to understand medicine, and it was undeniable that his understanding of a healing skill would improve. The Rejuvenation Technique was starting to have more initiative and specificity in repairing meridians. Although it was still extremely weak and of low standard, the feeling was indeed different.

The lung meridian, long deprived of proper treatment, felt like rain after a drought, a deep-seated comfort that made Tang Wanzhuang groan involuntarily.

Zhao Changhe was so startled that he stopped, waited for a second, and finding no reaction, reached out with more audacity.

Wanzhuang had a fine figure. Usually, it couldn’t be seen because of the Flowing Cloud Water Sleeves, but actually, it was quite... substantial.

Tang Wanzhuang opened her eyes.

The next moment, Zhao Changhe felt the world spinning and plonked into the pond beside the artificial mountain.

Tang Wanzhuang, leaning on the railing, cursed, "You scoundrel, go to hell!"

Bao Qin exhibited a pained expression as if she couldn’t bear to watch. Now, Bao Qin wholeheartedly agreed with Zhao Changhe who was splashing and screaming in the pond, "This is entrapment!"

Although she hadn’t heard this term before, she understood the general idea; her mistress was clearly fishing.

Tang Wanzhuang returned to her room, fuming, as Bao Qin heard her muttering, "Using treatment as an excuse to take liberties, you’re no good!"

Bao Qin couldn’t help but speak the truth, "Miss, you were the one who seduced him."

"When did he buy you over? Traitor!"

With a splash, the pond gained another little maid.

Two heads popped out of the water, their drenched faces expressionless as they looked at each other.

Back inside, Tang Wanzhuang clutched her chest as she gasped for breath. After a long while, she suddenly realized... that everything she saw in the illusion was real?

She had been eagerly waiting for him to stick out his tongue... Twisting her body as she was touched.

Life was going to be unbearable...

Tang Wanzhuang dove headfirst into the blanket, covered her head with a pillow, and played dead.

But her injuries were indeed healing... What to do tomorrow?

...

The next morning, Ying Wu arrived in Xiangyang, weather-beaten, wanting to discuss with Zhao Changhe about the upcoming events related to the Maitreya Secret Realm.

The money and food convoy was already on its way, showing full sincerity.

However, in the face of the life-saving supplies, the two highest officials in Xiangyang didn’t even show the courtesy of coming out to greet him, and the one to handle the matter was Li Si’an.

Ying Wu asked somewhat speechlessly, "Don’t tell me he’s gotten arrogant just because he’s on the Human List?"

Li Si’an, with his sleeves wrapped around his arms, replied, "Being on the Human List doesn’t necessarily make one arrogant, but getting on the Earth List is what makes one float like an immortal."

"?" Ying Wu was confused, "When did he make it onto the Earth List?"

"It’s probably not official yet, but it feels like it’s coming soon."

"That’s premature." Ying Wu judged, "His meridians are still not quite up to par with those of the average martial artist right now; lacking this essential condition, the First Secret Treasure would be his limit, and he wouldn’t be able to touch the Second Layer."

"Hmm, hmm."

As they spoke, the two walked into the Governor Mansion’s main hall.

The next moment, Ying Wu changed his tune, "Indeed, it feels like it’s coming soon."

The sight that met his eyes was Tang Wanzhuang sitting high in the main seat, her face as cold as frost, holding a medical book and giving a lecture.

Zhao Changhe sat at the lower seat, earnestly copying books and taking notes.

He looked serious and respectable, beyond reproach.

Yet Ying Wu immediately noticed that Tang Wanju’s complexion now had a healthy glow, a marked difference from her previous pale and frail appearance, which seemed as if a puff of wind could topple her.

To the average person, this change might not mean much, but what kind of person was Ying Wu? With his status on the Heavenly List, awareness of the Third Layer Secret Treasure... Such results, nourished by Dual Cultivation, and furthermore, suffused with the scent of the Maitreya Sect’s Extreme Joy Method, were practically written on her face, impossible to hide.

Is it quick to ascend the Earth List? Ying Wu wasn’t skilled in the Observing Women Skill, so he couldn’t tell in this regard. He thought to himself that perhaps she had already completed her climb...

Because of this, it must be embarrassing to greet distant guests together, afraid that the subtle interactions might be noticed. Protecting her image in this way by pretending to teach a class... this attempt to conceal is too obvious. You, who claim to possess a wisdom as deep as the sea, is this the best you can do?

"Ah, Lord Ying has arrived?" Zhao Changhe, seeing his savior, set down his pen. "Please, take a seat..."

Tang Wanju also gracefully performed a curtsey, "Apologies for not greeting you from afar... Please, Lord Ying, have a seat."

As she said this, she calmly glanced at Zhao Changhe, "Our guest has arrived, so today’s lesson will end here. Remember to recite daily and practice diligently..."

Ying Wu found it amusing inside. This act of playing the teacher was laid on a bit thick, wasn’t it... Of course, he wouldn’t show it on his face, but instead, greeted her with a businessperson’s jovial bow, "Headmaster, you look much healthier than when we last met. I’ve also brought along some herbal formula to clear the meridians and moisten the lungs. While it’s not greatly beneficial for your condition, it might provide some relief..."

Tang Wanju replied, "Your thoughtfulness is appreciated."

And then she said no more. Ying Wu was somewhat surprised when Zhao Changhe continued, "Why don’t I let her rest, and you and I take a walk outside?"

Ying Wu glanced at Tang Wanju. She gave no indication of her feelings, completely entrusting all matters of Xiangyang to the full responsibility of Zhao Changhe without meddling, which Ying Wu found quite astonishing. This wasn’t just a close relationship; it was undoubtedly the fervor of a forbidden love...

Of course, he didn’t care who was in charge. In fact, it suited him better if Zhao Changhe was in charge—who would want to trouble themselves with a woman’s nagging... He then gestured for Zhao Changhe, and the two of them left the great hall side by side, walking into the backyard garden.

Tang Wanju always maintained a cool demeanor, but her shoulders suddenly drooped a little, feeling so tired...

Nothing had happened, yet she felt exhausted, all because of him.

"To be honest, I was quite surprised when I heard about the happenings in Kunlun," Ying Wu said, strolling beside Zhao Changhe in the garden, "Chen Yi has been in Kunlun for a long time. Although it’s well known that there are many small Secret Realms in Kunlun, he found none. Yet, you’ve only been there a short while and found two... And even managed to secure the Dragon Elephant Blood Ginseng you needed. By the way, you also charmed a beauty—Winged Fire Snake, was it? Impressive..."

If only Ying Wu knew it was Vermilion Bird instead, Zhao Changhe wondered what his reaction would be, but thankfully at this moment, he only knew about the Winged Fire Snake. Zhao Changhe himself had no idea and continued modestly, "Just luck... The truth is, there’s an even larger Secret Realm within Kunlun which I have already discovered."

Ying Wu pursed his lips, "I can guess that the bigger Secret Realm must be inside Yuxu Peak... But it’s enough that you know about it. As for ’discovered’... I wouldn’t even dare to enter, right?"

"Uh, also luck." Zhao Changhe asked, "There’s something I’ve been wanting to ask Lord Ying, but previously it didn’t seem relevant... Now that we are so close, I feel I should ask. When you obtain Secret Realms, how do you make use of them? Can they be connected? And how do you stake your claim to them?"

Ying Wu answered all his questions with a simple phrase, "There is a cultivation technique that relates to space."

Zhao Changhe was deeply intrigued; this was high-level stuff, "This technique... I..."

"Forget it." Ying Wu replied with a half-smile, "Do I look like a fool? Save it, go talk to Wang Daozhong."

Zhao Changhe: "..."

"I’ll find a way to talk to Yuxu about the Yuxu Secret Realm... I didn’t come here to give you money and supplies just to discuss this topic." Ying Wu sighed, "As for the Maitreya Sect, don’t get too caught up in your romance. Have you figured out how to counterattack?"

Zhao Changhe replied, "I received a pigeon message this morning."

"From whom?"

"Tang Buqi," Zhao Changhe said. "For this counteroffensive, the army’s chief commander isn’t me or Wanzhuang, but Tang Buqi. Xiangyang only needs to stabilize. When the time is right, support with troops will suffice."

Ying Wu said wordlessly, "So you’re just in charge of the romance, doing nothing else?"

"I am healing, ensuring the battle strength of a Third Level Earth List."

"Now that I am here, let her go to sleep."

"Lord Ying can deceive Maitreya, but can you deceive Heaven?"

Ying Wu narrowed his eyes, "So it has appeared? I thought it was a false report when I heard about it... Because they almost never show themselves to the world."

"It has."

"Did it retreat after dealing with Tang Wanju?"

"Yes..." Zhao Changhe asked, "Lord Ying, does this mean you’re familiar with them, have you fought against them?"

Ying Wu looked up, seemingly lost in memories for a long time, before he finally said, "Why do you think my brothers have fallen? You tell me, have I fought them or not?"

Zhao Changhe: "Since Lord Ying survived their encounter, it means they’re not invincible, right?"

"Indeed, they’re not impossible to challenge... Of course, not all of them are on the same level, there are stronger and weaker ones." Ying Wu said slowly, "For instance, this individual, if he only managed to injure Tang Wanju, then a battle might be feasible."

"If this God Demon is left to Lord Ying, what about Maitreya... and besides, as you said, there might be more than one God Demon."

Ying Wu asked, "What’s your plan?"

"If you strike a snake and fail to kill it, you suffer its venom. This principle is something you, Lord Ying, must understand better than me... This time, we must aim for a death blow, not merely putting up a façade." Zhao Changhe said calmly, "Not only do I need to restore Wanzhuang’s combat strength, but I also need to make a trip to Hongnong. I want you, Lord Ying, Hongnong Yang, Qinghe Cui, the Four Symbols Sect, the Demon Suppression Department... forces from all directions to gather for a hunt in Jiangnan."