After a brief test of the power of rules, Lu Chenxing did not linger there. He hadn't forgotten that a group of people were waiting for him outside.
He planned to upgrade the visualization diagram and do other work after he returned. For now, he needed to go to Zombie Village first to get the Corpse Refining Demon Lord's inheritance books.
However, when Wang Hu and the others killed that zombie and obtained the parchment, they did not find the black book. This left two possibilities.
Either the book was hidden somewhere in the village, or someone had already gotten there first. But no matter which possibility, Lu Chenxing had to go and see for himself.
Meanwhile, Wang Hu, Lu Hai, and Yun Qiaoqiao walked out of the secret realm. Seeing the soldiers standing stiffly nearby, Wang Hu's heart began to pound. He hesitated, "Boss Lu didn't trick us, did he? Does he really know Lei Tai?"
While they were in the secret realm, he had never doubted it. But now that the moment was upon them, it was inevitable that his heart would pound a little.
While Wang Hu was hesitating, Yun Qiaoqiao had already walked towards the military camp. She had never doubted, or rather, she didn't want to doubt, as this was her only lifeline, allowing her to escape that struggling quagmire.
"Hey! Yun Qiaoqiao, wait for me!" Seeing Yun Qiaoqiao walk away, Wang Hu didn't have time to think and instinctively chased after her. Lu Hai also followed suit.
The soldier on guard saw Yun Qiaoqiao and the two men walking straight towards him. He immediately drew the combat knife from his waist and demanded, "Who are you?! What are you doing?!"
Yun Qiaoqiao stopped and then said, "We met a person inside named Lu Chenxing. He told us to find the person in charge of your military camp and said that after meeting the person in charge, we should ask for Lei Tai Mayor. I would like to ask if you could call your person in charge out?"
After seeing Yun Qiaoqiao's attire and demeanor, the soldier hesitated for a moment, then said, "You wait here, I'll go report upstairs!"
Yun Qiaoqiao saw the soldier's gaze and couldn't help but show a bitter smile. She was too familiar with that look; it meant he was mistaking her for someone from the Holy Light Church again.
But she didn't say much, just stood there waiting.
Before long, an officer walked over, scrutinized Yun Qiaoqiao, and then said expressionlessly, "Come with me. Remember not to speak carelessly later, otherwise, even if you are from the Holy Light Church, you will not escape death."
In this world, if you were to talk about people who disliked the Holy Light Church, the military personnel would definitely be at the top of the list!
Almost no one in the military liked the people of the Holy Light Church. These people disregarded rules, listened to no orders, and only obeyed their doctrines and the commands of their red-robed archbishops, acting almost like lunatics!
Moreover, these people were particularly fond of brainwashing and proselytizing others, regardless of the target. There was once a precedent where people from the Holy Light Church were asked to help on the front lines, but they instead preached in the army. That operation failed, and the military high command was furious, directly storming into the Holy Light Church and killing a red-robed archbishop on the spot before they reined themselves in.
Although the news of this incident was suppressed, it still circulated within the military. Therefore, military personnel had no good impression of those from the Holy Light Church. It was only because Yun Qiaoqiao mentioned Lu Chenxing's name and Lei Tai's name that this officer came out.
Yun Qiaoqiao sighed and nodded, not arguing, because she knew that even if she said she wasn't from the Holy Light Church, it would be useless. Others would only think she was hiding her identity to scheme something, so she didn't bother to argue.
The officer saw Yun Qiaoqiao's cooperation and good attitude, so he nodded slightly and led the three of them into the tent.
Upon entering, five figures exuding powerful auras were seated inside. The moment they saw Yun Qiaoqiao, they all looked at her. The moment they saw her attire and the power on her, they all subconsciously frowned.
They might not recognize the other people, but they recognized Lei Tai, the City Lord of Tianyuan City!
At this moment, the handsome man with short, silvery-white hair, with a faint lightning flickering in his eyes, asked, "You said Lu Chenxing sent you?"
Zhan Wushuang and the others also remained silent, just watching Yun Qiaoqiao walk in, waiting for her answer.
And in Dan Qiuchan's arms, a little girl who looked like a carved jade doll was nestled there, appearing to be only five or six years old. At this moment, she blinked curiously, looking at the people who had walked in.
She had silver hair slightly darker than Lei Tai's, flowing smoothly behind her. On her fair, adorable little face were two large eyes like sky-blue gems, and tiny cherry-blossom pink lips. She wore a beautiful white dress, making her cute and pretty!
But there were two small protrusions on either side of her forehead, and a faint golden pattern in the middle of her forehead, indicating that this was the unwanted little beggar from back then!
Originally frail, she must have been given some potions by the military to replenish her body's deficiencies. At this moment, there was no trace of her former appearance as a little beggar!
In this tense atmosphere, the little girl suddenly spoke, asking softly, "Qiuchan Jie, did Daddy send this older sister?"
Her voice was gentle and soft, making one's heart almost melt upon hearing it!
Long Qifeng, the oldest, couldn't help but curl his lips. Already having grandchildren, seeing this sensible and beautiful little girl made the wrinkles on his face deepen with a smile.
"Yes, Xiao Zhi, Lu Chenxing is your daddy's full name," Dan Qiuchan said with a smile, stroking the little girl's head, a mischievous glint in her eyes.
Boss Lu, only eighteen years old, now had a daughter almost six years old. Wasn't that exciting? She was sure Boss Lu would thank her then!
However, this little girl named Long Zhi was truly beautiful, well-behaved and obedient, and even at such a young age, she was quite strong. Dan Qiuchan really felt like raising her herself.
As Long Zhi's voice rang out, the atmosphere in the room suddenly relaxed. Yun Qiaoqiao, who had been somewhat speechless, now let out a long breath and looked gratefully at Long Zhi in Dan Qiuchan's arms.
Although she was somewhat surprised that Lu Chenxing had such a grown-up child, hearing Dan Qiuchan's words made her feel there might be another hidden reason. But now was not the time to think about these things. She quickly composed herself and answered Lei Tai's question.
Behind her, Wang Hu and Lu Hai were now so nervous they didn't dare to breathe, after all, when had they ever seen such a grand display!
After Yun Qiaoqiao explained everything clearly, she finally said, "Boss Lu said he had a way, and told us to come to you first and wait for him here."
And after clarifying that Yun Qiaoqiao was not from the Holy Light Church, the atmosphere in the room immediately became much more relaxed.