I changed the world.

Jiangpanju is a restaurant specializing in Jiangnan cuisine. Its location is quite unique, situated on a promontory on the banks of the Linlan River, with half of the restaurant extending into the water and secured by a pier. Not far away is a small fishing pier, which the restaurant itself funded. It's said that boats go out to fish daily to supply the restaurant with fresh river fish. Occasionally, local fishermen or anglers can be seen selling their catch at the pier. Because of this, Jiangpanju's river fish is considered exceptional, emphasizing freshness.

Since most of the buildings in Jiangpanju are located near the water and extend a certain distance above the water, part of the sewage pipes below pass directly through the water. Because this part is constantly submerged in water, it is relatively prone to aging and corrosion. At this moment, a section of the sewage pipe located underwater is leaking sewage outwards.

The leak was a crack about two fingers wide and the length of a palm, its edges covered in rust. It was the restaurant's busiest dinner time, and large amounts of sewage, including meat scraps, animal entrails, blood, and grease, were flowing through the pipes into the sinks and then into the city's sewer system. Meanwhile, through this crack, large quantities of sewage were gushing into the river, even attracting aquatic animals.

If a diver were to go underwater at this time and use lighting equipment to investigate, they would find that the area around the breach is teeming with scavenging creatures such as snails, shrimps, and crabs, as well as various fish of different sizes that have come looking for the smell.

These fish lingered in groups around the breach, occasionally rushing up to peck at and devour the food scraps washed up by the sewage.

As time passed, the sewage leaking from the cracks flowed along the river and spread continuously...

Suddenly, the fish surrounding the pipe rupture seemed to be startled and scattered!

Just then, a blurry, enormous black shadow slowly approached from the depths of the river, and black, shadowy tentacles also followed the ripples, enveloping everything in their wake...

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After visiting An Huiling's new house, the two sat down to drink tea and chat. During the chat, An Huiling also asked Zhang Jing some questions she had recently encountered in her spiritual practice. Before they knew it, it was night, so Zhang Jing suggested that he take An Huiling out for dinner.

Since it was his junior sister's housewarming, Zhang Jing couldn't be too casual, so he chose Jiangpanju as the place for dinner. Zhang Jing had been there once before and thought the Linzhou cuisine was very authentic, especially the river delicacies, so he recommended the restaurant this time.

The two drove Zhang Jing's car out the door. Zhang Jing's car had just undergone major repairs. Although it looked no different from before, Zhang Jing could still feel that there were some differences in the details of driving. He was a little helpless that his new car had suffered such a mishap, so he decided to drive it for a while, sell it as a used car, and then buy a new one.

Sitting in the passenger seat, An Huiling was going out alone with her senior brother for reasons other than cultivation for the first time. She felt a little uneasy, but also a little secretly pleased. In short, her feelings were quite complicated.

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Zhang Jing drove quite fast, occasionally introducing the scenery along the way to An Huiling. An Huiling seemed very interested, and occasionally she would turn her head to glance at Zhang Jing's profile, pretending not to care, and her face would turn slightly red. Fortunately, the light inside the car was dim, so Zhang Jing did not notice his junior sister's little thoughts.

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After parking their car in the parking lot outside Jiangpanju, the two sat down at a table by the window. Through the floor-to-ceiling windows, they could directly gaze at the river view. At this moment, a bright moon hung high in the river, reflecting the shimmering water below, a sight that made one forget the mundane world.

From the moment the two entered the restaurant, they were constantly being looked at. It wasn't that anyone recognized them as cultivators, but rather that their outstanding appearances, tall and fit figures, and rather elegant attire made them easy targets for attention.

Only after the two found seats did the gazes surrounding them gradually lessen...

Perhaps because Zhang Jing had given a tip when he entered, the food was served quickly, and the waiters were very attentive.

An Huiling is from Jin'an City, Jian'an Province. Her hometown is a coastal city, so she is naturally familiar with eating fish and actually quite fond of it. However, more than satisfying her appetite, she cherishes the time she spends chatting with her senior brother, which makes her feel that their relationship has become closer.

Today is a really nice day... Listening to the restaurant's soothing music and looking out at the moonlit river, An Huiling couldn't help but think to herself.

The two ate and chatted. While An Huiling was in a relaxed and happy mood, Zhang Jing kept a close eye on his surroundings as they chatted.

He hadn't forgotten that when he advanced to the third-tier cultivator, he had used the Wish Book four times, spending a total of 98000 Wish Points. Based on past experience, there was a high probability that this would produce unknown side effects.

Furthermore, there is a very high probability that these side effects will occur within the next two or three days. Zhang Jing had originally planned a long journey, temporarily relocating to a secluded and uninhabited place to avoid disturbing others. However, his junior sister's unexpected visit disrupted his original plans.

Of course, it's not convenient to talk about this directly with An Huiling. We can only be more vigilant in case of any unexpected events.

While chatting with his junior sister about some legends about the Linlan River, Zhang Jing silently activated the Lesser Six Palaces Heart Severing Technique under the table...

Suddenly, Zhang Jing stopped talking and turned his gaze to the river not far away.

"Brother Hongjian, what's wrong?" According to the sect's rules, disciples are not allowed to address each other by their sect relationship in public. However, An Huiling felt that it was not polite to directly address the senior brother by his courtesy name, so she addressed Zhang Jing as "Brother Hongjian".

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