Just as the old patriarch forced me to my death, I achieved the unity of Dao and fruition.

The atmosphere in the square had just calmed down, and Ye Chen was still standing there with his head down.

Gu Changjin looked at him, originally intending to let the matter pass and then have the immortal outside his body take action later.

But the next moment, Gu Changjin suddenly seemed to have thought of something, and a playful look flashed in his eyes.

"etc."

Ye Chen, who was about to leave, paused. The crowd around him, who were about to disperse, also stopped, wondering what this celestial official intended to do.

Gu Changjin stood with his hands behind his back in mid-air and spoke in a clear voice.

"The duties under my jurisdiction happen to include inspection and judgment."

"Therefore, I do possess a magical treasure."

"This treasure has no killing power, but it has one small use."

As he said this, his gaze fell on Ye Chen.

"If a place suffers a great change and no truly powerful person comes to erase the traces of heaven and earth afterward, then the ruins and remnants can be used to reflect the scene of that day."

"Since you just said that the wrong piece might have been taken."

"Why don't you take out another one and let this celestial official examine it for you personally?"

Upon hearing this, a low gasp of surprise immediately rose in the square.

No one expected that even after things had escalated to this point, this Zhenyan Immortal Official would still be willing to continue investigating for Ye Chen.

"This celestial official... his temper is too good!"

"If it were any other important figure, it would be merciful if they didn't slap a Nascent Soul cultivator to death in public just because a secret technique was pointed at their face."

"Indeed, but Ye Chen has clearly offended the celestial officials this time."

"But not only did they not pursue the matter, they also took the initiative to use the magic treasure to reveal the truth for him."

"As expected of a celestial official! He is indeed far superior to ordinary cultivators."

In an instant, the previously subtle sentiment shifted to praise for Gu Changjin.

Gu Changjin listened calmly, but found it very interesting.

Of course, his sudden move wasn't entirely for amusement.

Ye Chen is clearly not quite normal. He possesses immortal veins and the aura of a Blood Dao True Immortal. He has had a series of fortuitous encounters along the way. No matter how you look at it, he seems to be a promising talent.

Killing him with a single sword strike is, of course, simple.

But Gu Changjin suddenly became curious.

How exactly does one's destiny increase?

If you give someone who originally only has a bit of luck opportunities, resources, and enemies, and push them into dangerous situations time and time again, they will be in grave danger.

Will Heaven really bestow more fortune upon him?

If so, could one artificially raise a so-called chosen one?

And then... harvest again?

Thinking of this, Gu Changjin gently stroked the small pot with his fingers hidden in his sleeve.

This thing is of little help to his cultivation now.

But if you were to use it to feed a low-level cultivator, it would be incredibly useful.

Perfect, let's try this leaf first.

As for the current situation, let's first see if shaking the karma and reputation of a promising talent will cause any changes.

On the other side, Ye Chen was completely stunned. He looked up at Gu Changjin with some confusion, not knowing what this celestial official meant.

Didn't we already say it was a misunderstanding?

Why do we still need to investigate?

Inside the pendant, Elder Xue remained silent for a few moments before whispering, "Be careful, this person... even I can't quite see through him."

Ye Chen did not respond.

He subconsciously looked at Xuechen Daoren.

The Blood Dust Daoist also frowned slightly.

To be honest, he also had no idea what Gu Changjin was planning.

But Ye Chen's Blood River Immortal Vein was genuinely interesting to him.

At least to outsiders, his expression of admiration just now seemed completely genuine.

But only Xuechen Daoist himself knew that while he appreciated it, with a top-tier bloodline immortal vein right in front of him, would a Mahayana cultivator of the bloodline only think about taking on disciples?

Ha, isn't that overestimating yourself?

However, since he is currently within the Celestial Palace system, he cannot openly do anything for the time being.

But at least keep the people here first, and then we can proceed slowly.

Thinking of this, Daoist Xuechen nodded slowly.

"It is both your good fortune and your honor that the celestial official is willing to personally examine it for you. In that case, please take another item from that day."

Ye Chen remained silent for a moment before finally taking out another gray-black fragment from his storage ring.

This time it was a piece of bluestone tile corner that had been burned and deformed.

"This item was obtained by me from the ruins of East Street in Linhai City. I would never have taken the wrong one."

When he said the last four words, his voice was noticeably heavier.

Gu Changjin smiled, unconvinced.

"it is good."

With a flick of his sleeve.

A mirror the size of a palm landed in my hand.

The frame is made of dark wood, and the mirror surface is clear and bright.

No matter how you look at it... it's as ordinary as can be.

However, since the celestial official mentioned that it was a celestial treasure, everyone naturally focused their attention on it.

Blood Dust Daoist also subconsciously focused his gaze.

One breath, two breaths...

His gaze gradually turned serious.

I can't see through it! It lacks the aura that a celestial treasure should have, and there isn't even the slightest fluctuation of spiritual energy from heaven and earth? Nor does it possess any spirituality?

What does this mean?

Returning to simplicity! The great way leaves no trace!

A hint of apprehension immediately appeared in Xuechen Daoren's eyes.

As expected of a renowned celestial official, the things in his hands are indeed beyond my comprehension.

As for the truth... it's really just an ordinary mirror.

It was just something Gu Changjin casually took from the celestial carriage on the way.

It doesn't matter if the item is ordinary, as long as the person who takes it is extraordinary.

With a flick of his fingertip, Gu Changjin sent a crimson glint into the corner of the tile.

Immediately afterwards, a wisp of residual energy was drawn out and slowly fell into the mirror.

hum!

The once ordinary mirror suddenly lit up, a ball of white light condensed in the mirror, and then shot into the sky.

High above, a vast expanse of light and shadow unfolds, like a giant scroll painting.

The entire square fell silent instantly, everyone's attention drawn to the scene depicted in the painting.

In the scene, a bustling city slowly appears.

The bustling restaurants along the street, the endless stream of pedestrians, the hawkers calling out their wares, and the three clear characters on the city gate: Linhai City.

Ye Chen's breath hitched.

This is truly Linhai City before the incident!

The scene slowly shifts, showing people shouting on the street, children chasing and playing, and monks drinking by the window on the second floor of a restaurant.

Everything was exactly the same as Ye Chen remembered.

"This...this...truly worthy of being called...divine skill...ah!"

People around couldn't help but sigh in hushed tones.

"A single fragment of ruins can actually reflect the past."

"This mirror is actually a magical treasure!"

The Blood Dust Taoist also watched intently.

He is now completely convinced that this thing is far beyond his comprehension.

Only Gu Changjin remained calm.

Nonsense! How could he not know what Linhai City was like back then?

The scene continues forward.

Soon, a young figure appeared on the long street: Ye Chen.

Everyone around immediately turned their attention to Ye Chen in reality, because they clearly remembered that Ye Chen had said he had gone to sea. So what was going on?

Ye Chen was also taken aback. If he remembered correctly, hadn't he gone out to sea that day? Why was he on the street?

But in the video, he was just walking normally on the street, and nothing seemed wrong.

He stopped abruptly as he walked into a secluded alley.

On the ground, a jet-black ring lay quietly.

In the video, Ye Chen looked down for a moment, then bent down and picked up the ring.

In reality, Ye Chen's pupils suddenly contracted.

"No... I didn't..."

He hadn't finished speaking.

The black ring in the picture suddenly glowed slightly.

Immediately afterwards, a voice that everyone could hear clearly came from the aerial image.

That was Ye Chen's own voice, tinged with hesitation and a clear hint of excitement.

"Elder Blood, if we only sacrifice the people of this city... won't it affect my foundation?"