Chasing after her husband? Is it even possible to win him back?

Firstly, his strength and talent are exceptional; secondly, he possesses a keen eye for people, capable of discerning their true nature.

The five people in the government office, including Chu Xunfeng at this moment, were all on guard.

Zuo Shaojun couldn't understand it.

However, he understood a principle: "Many people's thoughts, even if they exist, should not be exposed." Zuo Shaojun paid a great price to understand this sentence his grandfather once taught him, and at this moment, he still kept this sentence in mind, silently following Chu Xunfeng's footsteps.

Meanwhile, in the Kamakura Castle government office...

Chu Xunfeng and Zuo Shaojun had been gone for a long time, but the five people still sitting around the round table remained silent.

After a long pause, the prefect with the goatee, sitting at the head of the table, stroked his beard and looked at the head constable in purple. "Lord Lian, have you noticed anything?"

Despite being a constable in purple robes, he was addressed as "Sir" by the prefect of the city, suggesting that his identity as a constable in purple robes was probably just a disguise.

“There are a few points, which I will explain one by one.” The purple-clad constable glanced at the four people sitting down with a serious expression. “First, that Chu Mo and Zuo Shaojun should not be considered to be on the same side.”

"The two of them didn't communicate much and weren't very familiar with each other. They seemed to have a tacit understanding, simply because they were both intelligent people."

"Secondly, Chu Mo noticed that I had been observing Zuo Shaojun. He didn't say anything, and even when we made eye contact, he looked puzzled and gestured to Zuo Shaojun with his eyes. I didn't respond to him, but I felt that he might know something about Longquan Sword Manor."

"Third, Zuo Shaojun doesn't seem to be in the know either. The information we gave him was very clear, but he didn't show any unusual expression. He was just curious and surprised."

"If he can completely deceive me in terms of his expression, I have nothing to say."

"Lord Lian is joking. Zuo Shaojun has only been on the list of successful people for three years, and he is still young. How could his thoughts possibly escape your notice?" The prefect said with a smile, half serious and half flattering.

Lian Cai, however, seemed unconcerned about flattery. Instead, he raised his hand to stop the prefect, his expression showing displeasure.

"My lord, I apologize." The prefect pursed his lips. "What do we do now? All signs point to Longquan Sword Manor possessing what His Majesty desires, yet they keep denying it... Could it be that they really intend to harm Young Master Zuo?"

"The worst possible course of action is to avoid doing such a thing unless absolutely necessary." Lian Cai frowned and pondered for a long time before looking at the middle-aged man in a Tang suit and round hat sitting opposite him. "Sect Leader Xiao, tonight, release that thing and lure it to the inn where the Longquan Sword Manor group is staying."

"Won't releasing them directly alert the enemy?" Sect Leader Xiao squinted. "That junior Zuo Shaojun clearly doesn't know about the Ghost Soldiers. If he discovers their appearance, he's still the young master of Longquan Sword Manor, after all. He can't possibly be caught off guard."

“It’s true that beating the grass to alert the snake is one thing, but beating the grass doesn’t necessarily alert the snake, and it can also provoke the snake. My target is not Zuo Shaojun.” Lian Cai seemed displeased, but he suppressed it and explained to Xiao Changmen in front of him, “My target is that person surnamed Chu.”

"Him?" The group was puzzled.

“Chu Mo…heh.” Lian Cai curled his lip. “That person is Chu Xunfeng, the abandoned disciple of the White Emperor, a dragon of the human race, a cold gentleman.”

"He seems to have some doubts about Zuo Shaojun and the Longquan Sword Manor."

"Beat the grass and startle the snake. If we alert Young Master Zuo, we might just cause Longquan Sword Manor to get into trouble with Chu Xunfeng."

"I see. You are indeed very shrewd, sir."

Chapter 8, The Shadow Approaches

That night, Chu Xunfeng stood by the bed in the side room, toying with a ceramic teacup in his hand, pursing his lips, feeling the various messages mixed in the night breeze, occasionally glancing downwards.

The room he stayed in was paid for by the caravan of Longquan Sword Manor. He chose a room in the far east corner on the third floor of the post station, which was the cheapest because it was close to the post station's stables.

He was observing the cartload of goods belonging to Longquan Sword Manor below him.

I wonder if Ao Hanli has even set foot in the capital of Yongzhou.

Chu Xunfeng was calculating the current situation in his mind. He wasn't focused on what was happening in Kamakura Castle; he was more concerned about Yongzhou's actions against Baidi City, as well as the Seven Star Tower and the Dark Star Tower...

And his own affairs, including those concerning Chu Xunfeng.

During the time he devoted himself to cultivation in the demon capital, he rarely met outsiders. Apart from meeting the Seven Star Tower's records once, he spent most of his time interacting with people he knew from the dragon race.

However, one night, an uninvited guest arrived at his residence.

The other party claimed to be from a hidden intelligence agency called Dark Star Tower.

Chu Xunfeng had heard of Dark Star Tower from Ao Ning. He didn't care about the existence of this organization; what he cared more about was why Dark Star Tower had approached him.

The people from Dark Star Tower brought Chu Xunfeng some intelligence—free intelligence.

Even a seven or eight-year-old child in this world understands that free things are not so easy to take. Chu Xunfeng had no intention of getting involved with Dark Star Tower, but the man who called himself Yin Chen of Dark Star Tower revealed Chu Xunfeng's biggest secret.

[You are not from this world. If you wish to know more about yourself and the reasons for the Chu family's demise, you need to travel to Yongzhou.]

Chu Xunfeng wanted to stop the other party, but a system notification made him abandon that dangerous idea.

The man whose depths were unfathomable was actually a master of the Heavenly Profound Realm.

If physical action fails, communication is the only option.

In fact, the communication was very limited. Chu Xunfeng only asked why Dark Star Tower had targeted him.

Yin Chen's answer was even more intriguing.

They have been searching for those who are absolutely impossible to cultivate, but who suddenly rise to prominence and become rising stars.

Chu Xunfeng instantly realized that the person Dark Star Tower was looking for wasn't necessarily him; they... might be looking for the [System] he possessed.

but why?

Yin Chen did not give a response. He only said that if Chu Xunfeng could figure out what happened in Yongzhou, he would be qualified to receive an answer from the Dark Star Tower. At that time, the people from the Dark Star Tower would naturally come to him again.

Therefore, Chu Xunfeng set out to break through to the Three Profound Realms. After breaking through, he quickly set off and left the demon race.

Then, the events in Kamakura Castle occurred.

very funny.

The wind swirled around Chu Xunfeng's fingertips, and the scattered spiritual energy flowed through the Baihui acupoint into his spiritual root, clearing Chu Xunfeng's mind.

After the appearance of the people from Dark Star Tower, Chu Xunfeng now understood very well that the Three Lands of the Nine Provinces were not as simple as he had thought. Beneath this world lay a much larger undercurrent: the Saint Realm and God Realm beyond the Life and Death Realm, the reason for the formation of the Forbidden Lands, and the fact that several attempts to break through to the God Realm over the past few centuries had been thwarted...

These things may be related, but he himself is still in a low position and cannot understand or see through them.

However, someone has appeared, wanting to unveil a corner of the mysterious veil of the three regions of Kyushu for Chu Xunfeng. Now, the Dark Star Tower is testing Chu Xunfeng to see if he is qualified to understand the truth of this world.

So, should I delve deeper into the matter of Kamakura Castle?

The young man raised his gaze to the distant street. Under the cold moonlight, a figure shrouded in dark mist was walking step by step toward the inn.

Chu Xunfeng stroked the teacup in his hand, and after a brief moment of thought, he threw the teacup out the window.

Is the matter of Longquan Sword Manor related to the targeting of Baidi City in Yongzhou?

He didn't know, but he did know that Longquan Sword Manor had a great influence in the entire Yongzhou. Whether it was related or not was not important. What was important was that he should try to find out, instead of standing by and watching.

The porcelain cup fell to the ground, the piercing sound of shattering ceramic breaking the tranquility of the night. The horses sleeping in the stable were startled and let out a shrill neigh. The entire inn was suddenly awakened by a teacup.

Chu Xunfeng heard the window of the next room being pushed open.

He turned his head and his eyes met those of Zuo Shaojun's maid, who was peeking out to observe the situation.

"Young Master Chu?" Yun'er asked with a puzzled expression. She looked down and saw the broken teacup shards on the roof of the stable.

"Tell your young master that Blood Eye and Blood Blade are here to cause trouble." Chu Xunfeng gestured towards the street with his chin.

Yun'er turned her head to look at the quiet street. The figure shrouded in a hazy black mist suddenly raised his head and met Yun'er's gaze.

Yun'er's eyes narrowed, and she reached behind her and gestured.

Chu Xunfeng leaned against the window, watching Yun'er, holding a slender longsword, leap forward and head straight for the dark figure that had almost reached the entrance of the inn.

"Blood eyes and blood blades?" Zuo Shaojun's voice rang out from the window beside him.

Chu Xunfeng glanced at the disheveled Zuo Shaojun, then looked back at Yun'er. "It should be. He seems to have suddenly appeared a hundred feet away from the inn, without any trace. He appeared out of nowhere, without any warning, just like that purple-clad constable said."

"you saw it?"

“No, my visualization technique can detect up to 300 feet around me. If he comes in from outside, I can sense his movement trajectory.” Chu Xunfeng shook his head. “But the starting point of the trajectory I sense is 100 feet away.”

Zuo Shaojun pondered for a moment, his brows furrowing as he watched Yun'er fight the dark figure.

Yun'er was very measured in her actions. Her initial thought was probably to capture the shadowy figure, so she didn't aim for vital points. However, her attacks were ineffective. The shadowy figure didn't even fight Yun'er. Carrying the blood-stained knife, he approached the inn step by step.

Chu Xunfeng and Zuo Shaojun both noticed that this Blood Eye Blood Blade seemed to have a clear goal, and he seemed to care about nothing else. Even when swords were aimed at him, he did not react at all.

It seemed that Yun'er couldn't hold him back either.

"Aren't your men going to lend a hand?" Chu Xunfeng withdrew his gaze and glanced at Zuo Shaojun, who had his eyes lowered and seemed to be deep in thought.

"No need for me." The moment Zuo Shaojun finished speaking, the inn's door was pushed open. Jiang Min stepped through the door amidst the waiter's profuse thanks, clenching her fists.

"Miss Yun'er, I'm here to help you." Jiang Min took a step and rushed several meters away, throwing a punch at the blood-eyed blood blade.

“Look.” Zuo Shaojun glanced at Chu Xunfeng.

Chu Xunfeng, however, did not give Zuo Shaojun any reaction at all. He stared intently at Jiang Min, who had made the move, with his eyes narrowed.

It seemed as if they had seen something interesting.

Concentrate.

Chapter Nine, Disobeying Orders

Zuo Shaojun leaned against the windowsill, his brows furrowed as he stared at the dark figure gradually approaching the inn below.

Seeing Jiang Min push open the door and come out to help Yun'er, he felt a little relieved, and his gaze unconsciously turned to Chu Xunfeng.

Chu Xunfeng was the first to spot the shadowy figure, and he was also the one who smashed the cup to warn everyone.

So here comes the question...

"You want to ask why I knew this thing would come?" Chu Xunfeng suddenly spoke up, interrupting Zuo Shaojun's thoughts.