Fantasy: Starting with a bowl, you can exchange it for endless cultivation.

When it's appropriate to keep a low profile, it's okay to do so.

But some things can't be developed if you keep a low profile.

Then there is no way to obtain resources.

In the pursuit of faster development, one inevitably offends some people.

This is something that cannot be avoided.

He could only try his best to avoid being under a crumbling wall.

Some things that need to be done still need to be done.

Taking some risks is worthwhile in order to obtain cultivation resources as soon as possible.

Gu Chen seemed to know what was going on.

Tie Yangtian said nothing more, explaining the reasons behind it, and that Gu Chen had his own considerations.

Luo Tianxing and Gongsun Yuan didn't say much.

at this point.

Gu Chen solved cases one after another, but he had already offended both the Mitian Sect and the Yamamoto family without actually offending them.

They are inherently adversaries; it's impossible for us to see them committing crimes and not investigate and prosecute them.

Since they are Night Watch officers, they are naturally destined to stand on the opposite side.

I believe that the higher-ups at the Wilderness Watch headquarters are aware of the situation here and will definitely send experts to protect Gu Chen.

as predicted.

Right now.

The events that occurred in Zhenshi County yesterday have already been reported to the headquarters of the Central Plains Night Watch.

After Shangguan Wuqing learned of this, he came to find Qin Ming.

"This news must have been leaked by Chen Lei's people," Shangguan Wuqing said.

Qin Ming pondered for a moment after hearing this, then shook his head and said, "It might not just be Chen Lei. The three-way battle between the Second Prince, the Crown Prince, and the Body Sect to seize control of the Mining Gang is about to begin in less than a month. The Crown Prince might not want your little disciple to live either."

"It's just that the Crown Prince's people can't easily take action, which is why Chen Lei and the others from the Night Watch came up with this plan to use someone else to do the dirty work." Qin Ming narrowed his eyes.

"Then what should we do? Those lunatics from the Mitian Sect, my junior disciple is becoming an increased threat to them. They might really take the risk and attack my disciple," Shangguan Wuqing said with some worry.

"Do you know why we chose the Second Prince instead of the Crown Prince?" Qin Ming didn't answer Shangguan Wuqing's question, but instead asked in return.

Seeing that Qin Ming was keeping him in suspense, Shangguan Wuqing pondered for a moment before replying, "Because the Second Prince is decisive, more strategic, and has a longer-term vision than the Crown Prince?"

"More or less." Qin Ming nodded: "Don't worry, the Second Prince has already secretly sent strong people to your little disciple's side. Absolutely no one can touch him. If the strong people from the Mitian Sect and the Yamamoto family want to make a move in secret, they may be killed. Not only will they lose a wave of strong people, but it will also allow the Second Prince to gain some merit."

Upon hearing this...

Shangguan Wuqing was relieved.

Unexpectedly, the Second Prince acted so quickly, secretly arranging for powerful individuals to protect Gu Chen.

If that's the case, then there's no need to worry about Gu Chen's safety.

The people the Second Prince sent must have been carefully considered, and they will surely be able to protect Gu Chen in this crisis.

At the same time, there is also the possibility of secretly killing a group of powerful members of the Mitian Sect.

The Second Prince may have sent a powerful figure because he anticipated that the Crown Prince's side might be unfavorable to Gu Chen, and he didn't want Gu Chen to come and represent the Second Prince's camp in the battle.

He sent powerful experts who could not only protect Gu Chen during this crisis, but also safely take Gu Chen to Zhongzhou.

At the same time, it can boost Gu Chen's favorability and make Gu Chen more loyal to the Second Prince.

The reason they felt the Crown Prince was indecisive was precisely because of this; if the Second Prince were the Crown Prince...

If they encountered someone like Gu Chen who posed a great threat to their side, they would have eliminated him long ago and wouldn't have kept him alive until now.

They would not allow Chen Lei and others to handle this matter, revealing Gu Chen's achievements and trying to use the Mitian Sect and the Yamamoto family to deal with Gu Chen.

This behavior is utterly foolish.

As long as the Second Prince's faction uses Gu Chen as bait to set a trap, they can secretly send a being at the Heaven and Earth Second Venerable Realm to protect Gu Chen.

Not only could he eliminate the powerful figures sent by the Mitian Sect and the Yamamoto family to deal with Gu Chen and resolve the crisis, but he could also gain merit by doing so.

Only indecisive people would resort to such tactics.

The reason Qin Ming and the others chose the Second Prince instead of the Crown Prince was that they felt that the Crown Prince's side, from top to bottom, was full of incompetent people who were hesitant and indecisive, and most of the tricks they used were simple and easy to crack.

There is nothing to fear.

At this time.

In the Hundred Thousand Mountains.

The headquarters of the Mitian Sect.

The matter of Zhenshi County has already been reported here.

Sun Ming, the elder of the Mitian Sect in charge of investigating the Blood Soul Sect, narrowed his eyes.

He never expected that the Blood Soul Sect incident was discovered entirely by Gu Chen alone.

The Black Heaven Cult was another example.

This Gu Chen is truly a great scourge.

The Night Watch has produced a remarkable talent.

"Elder, what should we do next? Gu Chen has wiped out two of our cults in succession. If we don't get rid of him, our cult members will have to be careful even when they are in the Desolate State. There is a risk that he might find out about our headquarters and expose us." Luo Yan, the envoy of the Mitian Cult, who had just returned from Zhenshi County and investigated the matter, said solemnly.

"This Gu Chen is very dangerous and could easily cause us to lose a lot of resources, but don't worry, he can't threaten the headquarters yet." Sun Ming said calmly, "Luo Yan, you've been following me for quite a few years now. Do you think that the reason the Night Watch Headquarters hasn't destroyed my Mi Tian Sect all these years is because they can't find our headquarters?"

"Isn't that right?" Luo Yan asked in confusion.

"You're still too young, and you underestimate the Night Watch." Sun Ming shook his head. "Some things are never as simple as they seem on the surface. In the nine provinces of the Divine Dynasty, excluding the Central Plains, almost every province has a top-tier cult that has taken root and is causing chaos. Do you know why?"

Luo Yan didn't answer, but looked at Sun Ming.

"It's not because we've hidden ourselves so well, but because some things must exist for the Divine Dynasty's rule to be stable. The lower classes must have enemies with opposing forces so that the Divine Dynasty's government can establish an upright and positive image." Sun Ming said, "As long as the top-tier cult forces don't do things that are too outrageous and affect the foundation of the Divine Dynasty, the Divine Dynasty won't take action against us, and the Night Watch won't kill us."

"Over the years, countless third-rate and second-rate cults have been wiped out, and even some first-rate cults have been eradicated, but have you ever heard of a top-tier cult being eradicated?"

"The reason why the Night Watch is supported by the common people and they sing their praises is not because the people are so noble, but because of our existence. If one day there are no more cults, evil spirits, or demons in the land of the Divine Dynasty, how can the Night Watch still exist? Who will take the blame for the sordid things that the upper class does to exploit the lower class?"

"Therefore, the Night Watch's cleanup of us is limited to what is necessary. If the contradictions in all aspects of the Divine Dynasty become sharp and irreconcilable, they may arrest one or two second-rate cults and eliminate first-rate cults to divert attention, or wage war against the demons of the Ten Thousand Mountains and the Japanese pirates of the island nation to shift the focus. Normally, the Divine Dynasty will not touch us."

"What if we try to deal with Gu Chen and he finds out the location of our headquarters? The Night Watch is full of powerful factions. It's impossible for them to deal with us with ordinary forces. It would also provoke a backlash from other top-tier cults. If other top-tier cults know that Gu Chen has the ability to track down any cult, he will definitely not survive. Even if he stays next to a terrestrial immortal, it won't work. We cults do have terrestrial immortals."

"The Night Watch won't harm us because of him."

After listening to Sun Ming's words, Luo Yan understood.

He was just too naive in some ways.

Because the Night Watch had no choice but to destroy them.

When the sun shines brightly, shadows must be created in order to make the sunlight stand out.

"So, should we destroy this Gu Chen?" Luo Yan asked Sun Ming.

"Yes, this person poses a great threat to us and affects many interests. We can't let him live." Sun Ming said, "The Night Watch won't attack us because of him, but if he continues to exist, he will keep eliminating small cults and losing our grassroots members."

"The problem is how to get rid of him." Sun Ming said thoughtfully, "Do you think that the sudden release of Gu Chen's merit information this time has no other implications?"

"The fact that his abilities were suddenly revealed must be the result of infighting between different factions within the Night Watch. Someone deliberately highlighted Gu Chen's abilities to emphasize his threat to us, in order to use us as a tool to kill him."

"Wouldn't Gu Chen's faction be on guard against this kind of scheme? If they turn the tables on us, and we rashly attack them, we'll fall into their trap," Sun Ming analyzed. "It's possible that a powerful figure from their faction has orchestrated this whole thing, putting us pawns in a life-or-death situation. We have to be extremely cautious in everything we do."

"So?" Luo Yan looked at Sun Ming, who had been talking for a long time but hadn't said whether Gu Chen should be killed or not.

He still didn't say what to do.

"Let's observe for a while first. We need to kill Gu Chen, but not now," Sun Ming said. "We need to first determine if there are any powerful figures following him, waiting for us to walk into their trap. If not, then we'll make our move."

"Yes." Luo Yan nodded.

"Don't let our cult forces enter Zhenshi County and Yuehai County. As long as we don't provoke Gu Chen and his two senior brothers, he shouldn't be able to find out about us again," Sun Ming said.

"Don't worry, there are definitely people who are more eager than us to kill Gu Chen. Let's wait and see what they do first."

"The elder said, those Japanese pirates from the island nation?" Luo Yan looked at Sun Ming.

"That's right." Sun Ming nodded. "Their strongholds have been raided twice by Gu Chen. If they want to continue smuggling supplies from the Divine Dynasty in Yuehai County of the Desolate State, they have to get past Gu Chen. No one wants to kill Gu Chen more than they do. We'll just wait and see what they do."

"Understood." Luo Yan nodded.