Everyone ascended, but I didn't get on board

Chapter 160 Checking into the Repair Bureau
The receptionist greeted the two Nascent Soul cultivators and explained Qiu Ci's situation. The next moment, the two men's expressions softened considerably when they looked at her. They pointed ahead and said, "In that case, please go through the formalities first." After saying that, they stepped aside to make way for them to go to the front desk.

The cultivators next to him were dissatisfied, especially the one with the handcuffs, who immediately said, "Why did she go first? We were here first."

He was about to push her aside with a fierce expression when a crackling sound came from the bracelet and bursts of electricity flashed across it. The cultivator was instantly writhing on the ground in pain, letting out cries of agony.

The Nascent Soul cultivator on the left withdrew his hand seal and replied coldly, "On what basis? On the basis that they abide by the law. What about you? Who of you has done so?"

The others turned pale, perhaps because they were still scared after being beaten, and dared not utter another word.

The receptionist seemed quite used to this kind of scene. While leading her to the front desk to register, she explained softly, "Ms. Chu, please don't worry. They were just doing their job. These people are people who crossed the border to the Divine Radiance Continent today. Two of them were openly fighting in the suburbs, accidentally injuring more than a dozen innocent citizens. They are currently in the emergency room at the city hospital."

Qiu Ci was stunned for a moment. So that's how it is. That's why those two were handcuffed.
“You are different from them,” the receptionist continued to explain. “They were all taken back to the Repair and Management Bureau. They all broke the law to some extent, and they will still be sent to serve their sentences after the probation period.”

"..." So that's how it is. No wonder they treated her so well; it turns out they rarely see a law-abiding citizen.

"Okay, here's your room key." The receptionist handed her the completed room key and explained, "You can stay here temporarily for up to two years. Of course, if you find a better place to stay during this period, you can move out, as long as you register with the maintenance bureau in advance."

"Okay, thank you." She took the card.

"You're welcome." The receptionist smiled even more warmly.

Several people in the hall also came over and began to complete the formalities. Qiu Ci was about to go to the room to take a look when the hotel door suddenly opened and a group of cultivators in the uniform of the Repair Bureau rushed in. They stood on both sides of the door, as if waiting for someone.

Even the hotel staff seemed to have received some kind of instruction, and they all rushed out and lined up at the entrance, as if to welcome VIPs.

Not only Qiu Ci and the others, but even the two Nascent Soul cultivators and the receptionist were stunned. Who was coming with such a grand entrance?

Just then, a man in a black trench coat rushed in through the door and headed straight for the front desk. He was a cultivator at the Nascent Soul stage, with a very strong spiritual aura.

"Minister, what brings you here..." The receptionist clearly recognized the person and stepped forward to greet him.

The other party interrupted him urgently, saying, "Quickly, give me the key to the top-floor presidential suite."

"Ah? Okay." The receptionist then turned around and continued operating the system, handing over a gold card after a short while.

Just as the man in black took the card, there was another commotion at the door. Five or six figures walked in, each carrying an astonishing spiritual pressure. A single glance was enough to make the group of Golden Core and Nascent Soul cultivators present too terrified to look up.

Among the first few people to enter, the lowest level was Nascent Soul stage cultivator. In particular, the two old men in the middle, the one on the left had a spiritual pressure several times that of the others, while the other was the opposite. He did not reveal any aura and looked like an ordinary person without spiritual power, but the aura he exuded was stronger than that of the others.

Almost the instant they appeared, the several cultivators from the outer continent who had just been filled with dissatisfaction lowered their heads and involuntarily took a step back. The spiritual pressure of the high-level cultivators made them not even have the courage to look directly at them, except for Qiu Ci in the very center.

Isn't this... Old Man Juanshan?
She hadn't even had a chance to look for him yet, and this reunion happened way too fast!
Old Man Juanshan spotted Chu Qiuci in the hall at a glance. His previously nonchalant expression instantly turned to ecstatic joy, his eyes lighting up as he opened his mouth to call out to her. Qiuci immediately made a gesture.

The old man from Juanshan understood immediately, barely managing to cut off the words he was about to say, and subtly turned his gaze away.

"Elder Juan." The man in black walked over quickly, bowed slightly, and said respectfully, "The room has been arranged. Due to the urgency of the situation, we are sorry to trouble you to stay here temporarily. Would you like to rest first, or is there any other arrangement?"

"Hmm." The old man from Juanshan, unlike his usual gentle old man, had a rather intimidating air when he got serious. He replied indifferently, "Then let's go take a look."

"Okay, please, Mr. Juan." The man in black immediately led him toward the elevator.

The other Nascent Soul cultivators were equally cautious, and even the older man with higher cultivation kept a smile on his face the whole time. Soon, the group disappeared around the corner, and the two rows of cultivators from the Cultivation Management Bureau who had been standing quietly in the hall gradually dispersed and left the hotel.

"Dude, who was that just now...?" A Nascent Soul cultivator couldn't help but ask his colleague out of curiosity.

"Shh!" The man had a mysterious expression on his face.

"Could it be the one who imposed martial law..." the Nascent Soul cultivator guessed.

"Hmm." The man nodded, lowering his voice, "The people at headquarters said it's at least the Integration Stage..."

"..." The Nascent Soul cultivator's eyes widened, and he immediately dared not ask any more questions.

Those at the Integration Stage are figures who only appear in news footage; their spiritual power is beyond his imagination. And since they're in the same hotel, how could he dare to ask around in front of them?

The people in the hall quickly dispersed, and several cultivators from other continents continued to complete the formalities. Qiu Ci also said goodbye to the receptionist and went to the room assigned to her.

Her room was on the sixth floor. When she went in, it was just a typical hotel room, about 30 square meters, with all the usual amenities. Qiu Ci was quite satisfied, especially when she saw the pile of electronic products and books on the desk next to her.

Qiu Ci opened the top rectangular box, took out a black crystal-like cube, and pressed the button on the right side. The entire crystal was instantly lit up, displaying a series of clear images, followed by a pleasant sound effect.

This is... a cell phone? It's been so long!
She sighed, then opened the other two boxes next to her and found a tablet and a computer. Although the styles were different from those of Bluestar and the brands were ones she had never seen before, the basic functions were similar.

Qiu Ci turned on all the machines one by one, but did not operate them immediately. Instead, she asked in her mind.

"System, check if there are any surveillance cameras in this room and around the hotel?"

[Good master. 】