Once, I wanted to be a good person

"Creating extraordinary species, huh? That's a domain only gods dare meddle with. Yet, he accomplished it."

"Therefore, it's understandable that the extraordinary creatures he nurtured possess some unique abilities."

At this, He Weidao sighed softly, "Alas, it's just a pity that he...."

Seeing He Weidao becoming emotional, Jing Tai hurriedly consoled, "Teacher, there's no need for regret. Even though that crown prince from the Si Family is a genius, he ultimately does not share the same heart as the Human Race."

"I'm not clear about the past events, but I've paid attention to those surviving vassals of the Si Family. Among so many noble families, how many are like the Si Family, with vassals and private armies entirely consisting of the Different Race? It's clear they had double intentions."

"So, you also eliminated a major threat to the Federation."

Hearing Jing Tai's words, He Weidao was silent for a long while, looking up at the sky, his gaze deep as he watched the dark night sky and quietly said, "Actually, the events of those years were not as simple as the legends suggest...."

"The events more than a decade ago, those truly were times of great turmoil. Both within the domain and from the Outer Realm, various powers converged, vying against each other, and that incident involved too many shadows of men and gods...."

"The Golden Sparrow Flower incident was just the final breakout point of that time...."

....

Meanwhile, as He Weidao and Jing Tai discussed Fang Ze's chosen affiliated city and the past events of more than a decade ago.

In the outskirts of Yun City, a group of uninvited guests had also arrived.

It was a troop of three to four hundred people, all cloaked in black robes and wearing black masks—obviously followers of the Devil Sect.

Arriving at the outskirts of Yun City, the leader Zhixi looked up at the city, larger than even Emerald City, and asked Sima Liu, invisible in the air, "Apostle, how long until we reach our destination?"

Hearing Zhixi's question, Sima Liu looked at Yun City and then slowly said, "You should have another two days. But my task here is complete."

As he was speaking, a monk appeared nearby, dressed in a kasaya and holding prayer beads.

Seeing the group, the monk smiled slightly, then stepped forward, instantly covering dozens of meters, and arrived next to the group.

Seeing this, the followers of the Devil Sect immediately stood firm, watching him warily, while Zhixi also slightly raised his hand, preparing a posture as he watched the monk.

However, the monk merely bowed slightly and chanted a Buddhist mantra, "Amitabha. My Buddhist name is Fenda, here at the Messenger's command to meet all fellow comrades. There's no need to be tense."

Hearing the monk's words, Zhixi looked at him in surprise, recognizing the monk's identity—a well-known Mind Power User across several states: Master Fenda!

Rumors had it that Master Fenda possessed numerous mental powers and had solved major cases in various states, becoming a distinguished guest of state officials. Moreover, the Defense Team of Xida State once specifically invited him to Emerald City to interrogate Fang Ze.

Thinking of this, Zhixi was firstly stunned, then shocked!

Master Fenda interrogating Lord Fang Ze?

Wasn't that putting one of their own to question another of their own?

Realizing this, Zhixi suddenly understood why nothing had happened to Fang Ze!

For a moment, Zhixi's understanding of the organization's infiltration deepened anew....

Meanwhile, seeing Master Fenda revealing his identity, Sima Liu, who had been invisible in the air, also showed his form.

He bowed slightly towards Master Fenda and then handed over an envelope, saying, "Master, this is a letter personally written by me."

"You just need to act according to the plan once you arrive in Yunlan State."

Master Fenda respectfully took the envelope, chanted another "Amitabha," and responded, "All is arranged by you, my lord."

After speaking, he put away the envelope and then said to Zhixi, "Now, please change your disguises and follow me to the lower-level city: Sanzhou City. It's the city in Xida State closest to Yunlan State."

"From there, I will lead you all to Yunlan State."

Zhixi bowed, "Understood."

Seeing the handover complete and his task fulfilled, Sima Liu nodded to the group then vanished from the spot.

After leaving Zhixi and his group, Sima Liu traveled several kilometers in the Spirit Realm before slowly stopping.

He touched the box he carried near his chest—the box containing the gift he was preparing to present to his lord: the captured Bandage Woman.

Then, he summoned the "Devil's Exchange", briefly scanned it, and purchased an item tagged at 9999 Contribution Points named "Quick Return to City".

After making the purchase, he once again concealed his form and patiently waited....

...

Meanwhile, back at the Provincial Government.

After deciding on the affiliated city, Fang Ze also drove back to his own manor.

Upon returning to the manor, before he could even rest, Hei Yu came to report to Fang Ze, stating that the person she had brought had been returned to the manor and properly settled. Then, she asked Fang Ze if he wished to meet the person she brought back.

Since Miaomiao had already changed her appearance at the Late-Night Investigation Room, Hei Yu, Black Bull, and the others did not recognize her. With Fang Ze's surface identity, he shouldn't recognize her either after the transformation. Therefore, Fang Ze declined Hei Yu's proposal, shaking his head, mentioning he had other plans for her.

Having received Fang Ze's orders, Hei Yu ceased to disturb him further and departed after paying her respects.

Just as Hei Yu was leaving, a "ding-dong" sound resounded next to Fang Ze's ear, similar to the chime of a message alert.

Hearing that, Fang Ze paused, then quickly opened his "Devil's Exchange" panel, and sure enough, the "Quick Return to City" service he had posted was sold.

This was a code agreed upon between Fang Ze and Sima Liu.

"It seems.... Sima Liu has managed it."

With that thought, Fang Ze no longer hesitated. He closed his eyes, summoned the "Demigod Prison", and using the imprisonment ability of "Demigod Prison" + "Personal Deprivation", he directly remanded Sima Liu back to the Demigod Prison.

Seeing Sima Liu reappear in the "Demigod Prison", Fang Ze wasted no more time. He washed up, then hurriedly went to bed to prepare for visiting the Late-Night Investigation Room to inquire about Sima Liu's progress and gains during this period....