"Let me handle the loans—no need to discuss borrowing money, equipment, materials, or strategies...," Zhang Yuanqing sealed the door with a single breath, then smiled warmly, "My dear faction member, Shina Ryō, may I ask what I can do for you?" "This is why I'm taking on freelance work—roughly one hundred million Fusan coins is about five million Ruanyi coins. The rewards from the Baihua Club haven't arrived yet, and I've been short on funds lately. Zhang Yuanqing didn't immediately agree, as he sensed something off. He asked, 'It seems the traitor who infiltrated the continent has some secrets. While it's understandable that you don't trust the Wu-Xing Alliance, why specifically ask me to help? You could simply approach the Tianfa Organization—send their agents to secretly apprehend the traitor. With the Tianfa Organization's capabilities, even foreign territories wouldn't be a challenge. Even if exposed, the Tianfa's strength ensures the secret remains intact; in fact, the Wu-Xing Alliance might even assist.' All the lawful, orderly organizations around the world maintain a competitive yet cooperative relationship. Though the Wu-Xing Alliance and the Tianfa Organization appear to be drifting apart due to political differences, they can easily unite when faced with external pressure." If the Heavens' Punishment Organization sends agents to apprehend them, the Five Elements Alliance may not intervene—only inquire about the situation and dispatch personnel for supervision. Masaoka Ryō didn’t respond; instead, she covered the microphone and whispered, “Mori Mori?” After a pause of several seconds, a soft, pleasant female voice answered: “Master Genjō, we believe you are a noble warrior of high character. Indeed, the items stolen by the traitor are of utmost importance to the Chiharu Group—Chiharu Group does not wish the Heavens' Punishment Organization to be aware of this matter.” Pausing briefly, she added with urgency, “If you agree to assist us, I will fly to the mainland tomorrow to meet with you personally. In the meantime, we kindly request that you keep this conversation strictly confidential.” Of utmost importance to Chiharu Group, yet not wishing it to be known by the Heavens' Punishment Organization… Zhang Yuanqing pondered, then said, “Before you arrive, please prepare accordingly—bring the traitor’s records, as well as traces of blood and fingernails, which contain DNA.” At the same time, I want to convey to you my message: I must know everything and fully understand the risks involved—otherwise, I won't be able to support you." The other side remained silent, as if the microphone had been covered, and after a few seconds, Sayo Ryō replied, "Understood!" The call ended, and Zhang Yuanqing held the phone, frowning and thinking. In this matter, the risks he faces are not due to the traitor, since the Chinese territory is the domain of the Wu Xing Alliance. The real risks he must bear stem from—threats posed by the Senketsu Group or the Tianfa Organization. Suppose, for a moment, that the traitor is merely a setup, and in fact, there is no such person at all—instead, the true objective is to quietly lure out the supreme prodigy, Yuan Shi Tianzun. Then, Sayo Ryō would shatter a cup as a signal, and three hundred sword-and-axe bearers from the Senketsu Group and the Tianfa Organization would surge forth, cutting down the Wu Xing Alliance's extraordinary talent, Yuan Shi Tianzun, right beneath his silk robes. Although this scenario is not very likely "Let Guan Ya check in. The Fu family is both a local spiritual realm dynasty and deeply connected to the Heaven's Judgment organization. With her eyes and experience, if there's any issue, she should have noticed it before I did." Zhang Yuanqing's body transformed into a dreamlike stream of starlight and vanished from the room. The next moment, he appeared in Guan Ya's room. The room, filled with star charts, dolls, and stickers, was empty—only the sound of running water came from the bathroom. T-shirts, shorts, and underwear lay scattered on the bed. Was Lady Sao bathing? Haha, let's bathe together. Zhang Yuanqing quickly undressed, only for the sound of water to fade from the bathroom, replaced by Guan Ya's voice: "Who is it? Yuan Shi?" Moments later, the tall, well-proportioned Lady Sao stepped out, wrapped in a towel, her damp hair tied with a towel, her delicate, slightly sharp face glowing with a healthy rosy hue. Old Lady Siqi stood by the bathroom door, eyeing Zhang Yuanqing as if from a comic expression, who had now undressed down to his briefs. She sighed, "What do you want?" "Oh, done? Why don't you wait for me?" Zhang Yuanqing calmly put on his pants, concealing the prominent bulge. Old Lady Siqi studied him closely, then walked to the desk, sat down in the ergonomically designed chair, and asked, "What's up?" Zhang Yuanqing didn't hide his inner thoughts—his intuitive perception clearly revealed his intentions. "I'd like to talk to you about something..." While dressing, he relayed Shunoya Ryō's request to Guan Ya. Guan Ya crossed her two long legs, leaned against the back of the chair, and furrowed her long, straight brows, speaking slowly: "The Minamida group has always been a subordinate of the Heaven's Punishment organization. On the surface, they appear to be the most loyal servants, but no one willingly stays content as a mere servant. As far as I know, the current head of the Minamida group, Kato Ichiro, is ambitious—he doesn't settle for humble obedience like the previous leaders, who consistently sought to strengthen the Minamida group and gain greater influence." Zhang Yuanqing nodded: "So, in terms of motivation, this makes perfect sense." Guan Ya hummed in agreement: "As for the motive to harm you, although the Heaven's Punishment organization is assertive, they are unlikely to proactively target you unless there's a direct interest conflict. The Minamida group has even less reason to do so. "Nevertheless, it's always wise to remain cautious. You can have Asano Ryouta come to Fu's village for a face-to-face meeting. This way, we'll maintain strong control and be safe from unforeseen developments. Additionally, I can listen from the sidelines—if she lies "When handling matters, remember to use astrological calculations and the Great Luo Star Disk for guidance. If you still feel uncertain, have Fu Qingyang or Ling Jun provide discreet protection in the background." Zhang Yuanqing mentally reviewed her words and nodded in agreement: "I completely agree—let's go with that." He first sent a text message to Shanzhong Ryō: "Let's meet in the morning." Then he picked up Guan Ya from her chair and laid her on the bed, his strong body pressing down on her. Guan Ya hooked her long legs around him, tightly enclosing him, and the two bodies pressed closely together, leaving Zhang Yuanqing unable to move. Guan Ya chuckled softly: "Move, now!" The immobilized Zhang Yuanqing sighed helplessly: "Guan Ya, you keep catching me like this—don't you worry I'll get unfaithful?" "Not at all. If you do get unfaithful, I'll notice right away." Guan Ya was confident. It was precisely because everything was under her watchful eye that she could tolerate Xie Lingxi and the Queen's various antics. Zhang Yuanqing grew slightly irritated and said, "I'll go to bed now." "Guan Ya didn't loosen her grip. Her long legs pressed harder, cradling his head against her chest, and smiled gently. 'Are you mad at me?' 'Not really.' After a moment's thought, she said, 'Once you reach level six, I'll take you back to Fu Family.' Before Zhang Yuanqing could speak, she sighed, 'For Fu Family, level four isn't enough. My mother certainly won't like you, and some people there might not even want us to succeed. I don't want you to suffer in vain. Once you reach level six and match the strength of Fu Qingyang back then, Fu Family won't oppose you. If anyone shows up without seeing the future, I'll simply silence them.' Zhang Yuanqing paused and said, 'But right now, I'm feeling overwhelmed.' 'What then?' 'Uh...' ... Half an hour later, Zhang Yuanqing returned to his room, satisfied, to take a shower and change into pajamas. Then, after a moment's thought, he pulled out the Cat King speaker, entered Night Stroll, and whispered, 'I want to know the true identity of the Magic King.' "Having said that, he ended the night-wandering state and played music on his phone. When the song finished, a hum of electricity came through the King Cat audio speaker... Zhang Yuanqing focused intently, waiting, waiting, waiting, but found only the hum—no further information. 'Is it simply that there is nothing, or is he unwilling to tell me?' He gave the King Cat speaker a solid slap, tucked it into his newly purchased waist pouch, and placed it back in the drawer. ... At 9 a.m. the following day, after breakfast, Zhang Yuanqing received a call from Asano Reo, who informed him that she had arrived at the entrance of the Fu family's villa. He immediately called the gatekeeper to request entry. A few minutes later, a sleek black sedan slowly parked outside the smaller villa. The car door opened, and Asano Reo stepped out, surveying the grounds. There, standing before her once again, was the long-anticipated Yuan Shi Tian Zun—handsome and youthful as ever, his demeanor blending the lofty, mysterious grace of a Star Official with the otherworldly, regal aura of a Night-Wandering Deity." Mitsuru, with her delicate and fresh face, burst into the courtyard with a sweet, pure smile, jogging forward, hands folded over her abdomen, deeply bowing: "Master Yuan!" Zhang Yuanqing nodded and led Asa Ryō into the screening room, then instructed the queen to serve tea and water. After that, the screening room remained with only the three of them. "She's my girlfriend. You've met her in the combat missions—no need to introduce her," Zhang said. Asa Ryō naturally recognized Guan Ya. Hearing that she was Yuan Shi's girlfriend, he finally relaxed, knowing that meant they were on the same side. "I haven't reported your situation to the Five Elements Alliance. Now, I'd like to hear the details," Zhang said straightforwardly. After a moment's pause, Asa Ryō said, "The traitor is the deputy head of the Chihō Group, with a spiritual realm ID of 'Edo Sword Hero,' a fifth-level swordsman. He stole a very important item—the key to entering the High Heavens." "What is the High Heavens?" Zhang found the name familiar. Asa Ryō straightened his posture and explained seriously, "The High Heavens is the celestial realm in Japanese mythology where the gods reside, governed by the supreme deity, Amaterasu. I'm sure the Yuan Shi Jun knows that ancient myths, to some extent, are closely tied to the spiritual realm travelers. Zhang Yuanqing nodded, without interrupting. Mitsuyoshi Ryō spoke softly and steadily: "Since the emergence of the spiritual realm travelers, the Chihaku Group has been studying ancient myths. We have found that the concept of 'Kotoden'—the High Heaven Plain—might very well have been a gathering place for ancient super-powered individuals. These beings ruled over ordinary people, dividing the ancient Japanese society into three strata: 'Kotoden,' 'Hayahara China,' and 'Yoru no Kuni.' Among these, Kotoden is the most mysterious—a place accessible only to the super-powered, where they lived and thrived. Over the past century and more, the Chihaku Group has been actively searching for the location of Kotoden. Through various historical records, both official and folk, as well as materials from Huaguo, we have observed that Kotoden may indeed be a spiritual realm. This is not merely speculation—it is supported by solid evidence." She thought for a moment, then shook her head: "The concept of the Spiritual Realm is not accurate. It should be the immortal paradises established by ancient cultivators, accessible only through specific means. If we can reach Gaotianyuan, perhaps we might obtain the legendary Three Sacred Treasures." "Are you absolutely certain that Gaotianyuan is real? What evidence do you have?" Zhang Yuanqing asked. Mitsuru firmly nodded: "Ten years after the end of World War II, the Japanese government unearthed a jade block from an ancient tomb. Initially, everyone considered it a mere artifact. It was only when a senior official from the Chihoko Group examined it that they noticed the patterns on the jade matched exactly with the emblem described in the records of Gaotianyuan." She opened her small leather bag and pulled out a document. The document depicted a round jade disc, about the size of a bowl, intricately carved with elegant flames and cloud patterns, with a central totem showing a black bird resembling a swallow in flight. Its forked tail wings spread out, and behind it, two eggs gently fell. The totem is extremely abstract, brimming with the charm of ancient civilizations. At this moment, Guan Ya, who has been observing quietly all along, lightly exclaims, "I've seen this totem before—at Qin Feng Academy."