If you were asked to identify an item, would you choose to extract magical powers?

The matter has been mostly resolved, and there's nothing more to discuss.

The clan chief then got back to the main topic, deciding to send Qin An out of this place first.

Qin An nodded.

He agreed, and now he did need to leave this place first.

After all, the border situation is still pressing, and he also needs to inquire about Qin Shuang's attitude on behalf of the clan chief, so there's no point in him staying here.

Although the desolate forbidden land has many peerless secret manuals, Shen Bai needs to rely more on his cheat-like abilities than on the aura and secret manuals here.

Thinking of this, Shen Bai stopped arguing and waited patiently.

The clan chief raised his head, and then his left hand trembled slightly.

The iron chains binding his left hand exuded an aura of desolation.

After the desolate aura appeared, it swept towards Shen Bai.

In the blink of an eye, it enveloped Shen Bai's entire body.

Shen Bai looked up and around, noticing that the surrounding scenery was gradually becoming blurry.

The clan chief's voice rang in my ears.

"Young friend, you must be careful after you leave. The Chaotic Organization is not a simple character. They almost overthrew all the forbidden areas. They are not as simple as you think."

"Furthermore, if there is an opportunity to wipe out the rebel organization, it might bring the final battle to a head sooner."

The sound grew fainter and fainter until it disappeared completely.

The blurriness in Shen Bai's vision slowly disappeared, and when everything became clear again, he found himself in a vast open field.

This is the place where he escaped from the ground before. At this moment, there is no longer any trace of the people from the forbidden land of death around him.

Although Shen Bai is safe now, he knows that he does not have any luck on him right now, so he has to be careful in everything he does.

Thinking of this, Shen Bai quickened his pace and headed towards the border.

The journey was uneventful.

……

Shen Bai landed steadily on the wall after they reached a city near the border.

On the city wall, the soldiers guarding the border became tense when they saw a figure approaching.

But when they saw it was Shen Bai, they all breathed a sigh of relief.

Shen Bai looked around and said, "Keep doing your jobs. I have to leave for a bit."

At this time, besides these soldiers, there was also Marshal Li of the Great Southern Kingdom on the border.

Marshal Li had seen Shen Bai's portrait long ago, but had never met him in person.

Now that they saw Shen Bai appear, they immediately became curious and prepared to go up to him.

But Shen Bai shook his head and said, "I'm sorry, I do have something urgent to attend to right now and don't have time to talk about anything else."

Under normal circumstances, Shen Bai would never have been so rude, but the matter was urgent, and he didn't have time to linger here any longer.

Marshal Li, who was able to sit in this position, was naturally a reasonable person. Seeing this, he nodded and said, "Alright, Prince Shen, you go ahead and attend to your own business. If you have time, we can have a drink together again."

Without further ado, Shen Bai jumped down from the wall and headed towards the location of the commander-in-chief.

The commander was at that moment picking up a bowl of medicine and slowly drinking it.

His internal injuries had healed considerably, and he felt that after a period of rest, he would be able to continue leading the members of the Surveillance Bureau to assassinate high-ranking officials of enemy countries.

At that moment, a series of footsteps sounded.

When the commander turned around, he saw that Shen Bai had already arrived at the door of the room.

Shen Bai pushed open the door and entered. The chief commander put down the medicine bowl in his hand and asked.

"How's it going?"

Shen Bai nodded and said, "I have already destroyed all the luck. It will probably not be long before the Great Zhou Kingdom and the Great Nan Kingdom will be able to alleviate this crisis."

Upon hearing this, the commander breathed a sigh of relief.

He didn't need to verify whether Shen Bai was telling the truth or not, because ever since Shen Bai rose to power in Shengyun County, everything he did was absolutely true.

"In that case, I can rest assured and recuperate for a longer period of time."

The commander looked Shen Bai up and down with a sense of emotion in his eyes.

After rising to prominence in Shengyun County, Shen Bai swept across the land.

At first, it did not attract the attention of many high-ranking officials in the Great Zhou Kingdom. It was only later, as more and more events occurred, and Shen Bai handled various events with ease and established an immortal reputation, that the high-ranking officials of the Great Zhou Kingdom finally realized Shen Bai's potential.

Now, the commander can sense the aura emanating from Shen Bai.

Although he was at the Immortal Realm, the pressure he faced was considerable.

It was even more pressure on him than that from Eunuch Chen.

He knew that Shen Bai was now standing at a higher level than him.

"Is there anything else you need me for?"

The chief commander, being someone in a high position, could tell at a glance that Shen Bai must have other things to say to him.

Shen Bai nodded and asked, "Where is Qin Shuang now?"

Shen Bai has only been at the border for a short time, so naturally he doesn't know where Qin Shuang is.

Now that we know the location of the commander-in-chief, we can find out Qin Shuang's whereabouts from him.

The commander-in-chief snapped out of his daze and then looked enlightened: "So it's news about Qin Shuang. That's not hard to find. He's currently in the north of this border city, on a street where a large number of scholars live."

"All the scholars who came to the border to provide support, except for those who are on duty at the border, are resting on that street. You will be able to see them when you get there, but I don't know if Qin Shuang is there or not."

Shen Bai nodded, clasped his hands in a fist and said, "In that case, I shall take my leave."

He came specifically to find Qin Shuang, and didn't waste any more words.

In the heat of the moment, he exchanged a few brief words with the commander-in-chief and then left the residence.

……

After leaving, Shen Bai headed towards the street north of the border city, following the location given to him by the commander.

As for exactly how far it was, Shen Bai felt there was no need to ask.

Because all you need to see is a place full of scholars.

Shen Bai was very fast. In order to save time, he even used the Divine Speed ​​Technique, turning into a series of afterimages.

They found the place in a very short time.

The street ahead was extremely wide and clean.

This is quite a special case among border cities.

A scholarly atmosphere permeated the streets.

Just one glance is enough to tell where this place is.

At this very moment, there are many people reading books walking around on the street.

When they saw Shen Bai appear on the street, they all looked surprised.

Shen Bai is already a household name in the world, so his arrival immediately revealed his identity to others.

A scholar stepped forward, cupped his hands in a scholar's greeting, and asked, "Prince Shen, may I ask what brings you here?" These are special times, and even if Shen Bai himself came, it was necessary to ask clearly.

Shen Bai raised his hand and asked, "Where is Qin Shuang?"

The scholar realized that Shen Bai and Qin Shuang were friends, and immediately pointed in a direction.

“Lord Shen, keep walking along this road, and you will find Lord Qin in the third house from the end.”

Lord Qin?
Shen Bai was slightly curious after hearing this title.

The scholar quickly replied, "Lord Qin now possesses the strength of the Immortal Realm, which is why he leads a large group of scholars."

"She also made outstanding contributions in this border battle."

Shen Bai showed a look of realization.

With her top-tier talent, Qin Shuang's cultivation level is indeed very strong now, so it's normal for her to be able to lead a team here.

Thinking of this, Shen Bai did not linger any longer. After saying a few words to the scholar, he walked directly in the direction the scholar had indicated.

Continue along this street.

The third-to-last room was easy to find, because Qin Shuang was sitting at the door, holding a book and carefully flipping through it.

Qin Shuang's expression showed no joy; instead, she frowned, looking somewhat melancholy.

"I wonder how Shen Bai is doing."

Qin Shuang put down the book in her hand, and the sorrow in her eyes deepened.

After learning that Shen Bai had come to the border, Qin Shuang rushed over, but before he could even see Shen Bai, Shen Bai set off again to complete the General's mission.

Recently, Shen Bai suddenly disappeared again.

Qin Shuang could see the worry in the commander's eyes, and knew that Shen Bai was likely in danger.

But she now holds an important position, and with no leads on Shen Bai, she feels at a loss.

This period has been quite agonizing for Qin Shuang.

She was constantly worried about Shen Bai's situation, but didn't know where to start.

Today was supposed to be a day of rest before making another round of inspections at the border, but Qin Shuang couldn't calm down no matter what she did while sitting in this position. Her mind kept wandering to things related to Shen Bai.

Qin Shuang felt somewhat agitated, so she placed the book on the stool next to her and looked towards the end of the street.

Just then, a glint of light suddenly appeared in Qin Shuang's eyes.

She saw a familiar figure emerging at the end of the street.

Immediately afterwards, the color in Qin Shuang's eyes deepened, revealing an expression of immense surprise, and she suddenly stood up.

"Chen Bai!"

Qin Shuang saw Shen Bai walking quickly toward him, and without thinking twice, she also walked quickly toward Shen Bai.

After they met, Qin Shuang reached out without hesitation and hugged Shen Bai's waist.

She didn't speak, but at that moment, everything was understood without words.

Shen Bai was also slightly stunned. After feeling Qin Shuang's trembling body, he helplessly patted Qin Shuang's head and said, "It's nothing. It was a close call. I'm lucky. Those guys from the Chaotic Organization couldn't handle me at all."

He knew Qin Shuang was worried about him, but all he could do now was offer a few words of comfort.

Things have developed to this point, and even he can't guarantee that he'll be absolutely certain of success every time.

Upon hearing Shen Bai's voice, Qin Shuang's trembling body finally stopped slightly, and she looked up and said, "It's so good that you're alright."

She didn't say much, because at this moment, saying more would be useless.

Shen Bai patted Qin Shuang and said, "I have something to tell you. Let's find a place to sit down first."

At this moment, many scholars on this street were watching the two of them.

Shen Bai felt extremely uncomfortable.

Qin Shuang also noticed the unusual situation around her, and then generously took Shen Bai's hand and led her into her room, closing the door behind her.

Sunlight streamed in through the window, becoming the only source of light in the room.

Fortunately, the window was large enough that there was no need to use an oil lamp for lighting.

After seeing Shen Bai sit down, Qin Shuang sat opposite him and asked directly, "What's the matter?"

We can talk about unimportant things later. Qin Shuang knew Shen Bai's character.

If Shen Bai suddenly talks to him about something very seriously at this moment, then there must be something important to discuss.

Shen Bai nodded and said, "It is indeed something important."

He recounted his experiences in the desolate forbidden land in detail, and then fell silent.

The room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Shen Bai knew that Qin Shuang needed some time to process what he had just said.

After about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Qin Shuang poured herself and Shen Bai a cup of tea at the same time.

Shen Bai spun the teacup but didn't drink it.

Qin Shuang, on the other hand, brought the teacup to her lips and sipped it slowly.

After Qin Shuang finished the entire cup of tea, she finally looked up and met Shen Bai's gaze.

Shen Bai asked, "Do you have an answer?"

If Qin Shuang is unwilling to do this, Shen Bai will not force him, after all, entering the forbidden area for scholars is extremely dangerous, and he might never be able to come out again.

Qin Shuang nodded slightly, then said, "This world is about to be destroyed. If I can make a contribution to this world, why shouldn't I agree?"

"I am willing to go, but I will discuss with my teacher which scholars should be sent to accompany me."

Shen Bai sighed and said, "Just as I imagined."

He knew Qin Shuang would definitely agree, so he wasn't too surprised by the result.

The matter was concluded, and it went even more smoothly than expected. Now, a deathly silence descended upon them.

Qin Shuang stood up and said, "Let's take a walk around this city together."

Shen Bai pondered for a moment, then nodded in agreement.

Without further ado, the two left the room and headed outside.

There were many people reading on the streets outside, but everyone was either walking back and forth in a hurry or making the most of every moment. They were looking at the books in their hands, improving every bit of their abilities.

Shen Bai and Qin Shuang strolled around the street, occasionally chatting about their recent experiences.

As the conversation drew to a close, the two seemed to be in a daze, as if they had met again in Shengyun County.

But now, both sides are in high positions and their strength is many times greater than before.

Qin Shuang didn't stop walking until the afternoon.

"Okay, I'm going to see the teacher now."

Shen Bai nodded.

He knew it was time to get down to business.

Just as he was about to say goodbye to Qin Shuang, a sudden commotion erupted. (End of Chapter)