I drew a talisman to save the sun from its bleeding state.

Chapter 104 After I leave, I will study the Heavenly Sword System!

Finally, Zhou Zheng reached an agreement with the geniuses: as long as they did good deeds, they could obtain one of the things they wanted.

Having achieved his objective, Zhou Zheng called his men over to prepare for their departure.

The sword-wielding prodigy finally stopped crying and walked over to ask, "Brother Zhou, is my talent really that bad?"

Zhou Zheng: "Why do you say that? Your talent is quite good."

Sword cultivation genius: "You learned it after just a couple of glances, but it took me an entire afternoon."

The more talented a person is, the more they understand what this difference truly represents.

Zhou Zheng said sincerely, "Um, to correct you, I actually only glanced at it twice; I understood it after just one glance."

Moreover, I didn't learn it on the spot because I was afraid of hurting your self-esteem too much; otherwise, I would have copied and learned the techniques on the spot.

Sword Cultivation Genius: "..." Seriously, if I could beat you, I would want to turn you into a QR code right now.

Zhou Zheng smiled and said, "Bye-bye. We'll meet again sometime. If not, then this will most likely be the last time we see each other."

The sword-cultivation genius grinned, "You think you're so arrogant? Just you wait, I'll go back and start studying the Heavenly Sword Sect!"

Zhou Zheng waved dismissively, turned around, and left with Xiaoxue and the others, too lazy to even take the first-place prize or special rewards. He also declined everyone's enthusiastic farewell, thinking it would only cause trouble.

Before leaving the secret realm, Zhou Zheng took out his phone and sent a message to Zhang Xuanqing, asking for the list of participants and the registration records of visitors.

Zhang Xuanqing, standing on the judging panel, took out his phone, glanced at it, and remained calm. He quickly closed the chat window and sent a message to the Taoist temple disciples, requesting the list of names.

Zhang Xuanqing forwarded the list to Zhou Zheng, turned off his phone, sat down in a chair, and a dark undercurrent swirled in his eyes.

Zhou Zheng wasn't one to loiter around, much less to seek the limelight. It seemed his participation in the secret realm wasn't as simple as it appeared. Was it to investigate the Nine Streams Sect? Or was the Nine Streams Sect's infiltration particularly deep, prompting him to come and take a look?

Zhang Xuanqing pondered deeply, his expression slightly thoughtful.

"...Master Zhang, it's your turn to go down and present the awards."

Hearing the sound, Zhang Xuanqing snapped out of his reverie, stood up, and said with a smile, "Okay, I'll go down now."

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Back home, Zhou Zheng lay on the sofa, enjoying the air conditioning, staring at the ceiling, and complained, "Medical, commercial, cultivation world... how can the Nine Schools' infiltration capabilities be so strong, so all-encompassing?"

Liu Zhen held out his hand: "I saw that Xiao Zhang sent you the list. Give me your phone, I want to see what's going on."

Zhou Zheng unlocked his phone and threw it over.

Liu Zhen took the phone, wrote down all the names, and began to deduce: "Okay, I've got it."

Zhou Zheng took the phone: "To be honest, I'm really curious how the Nine Streams Sect managed to reach this scale."

Liu Zhen sat on the sofa, picked up his teacup, and said, "I know the answer, but do you want to hear it?"

Zhou Zheng: "Forget it, let's keep it a secret and let me investigate myself."

Ye Keke: "...I think it's probably because the Nine Streams Sect is pragmatic. Anyway, that's how the Nine Streams Sects my family has dealt with are."

Xiaoxue interjected, "Yes, although they've done all sorts of bad things, they are indeed very pragmatic. Baoshan Hospital is a genuine construction and operation, with renowned medical resources. And that old man who painted fake paintings not only had his severed hand healed, but also received a considerable reward. Although I don't know much about Shen Gang, it's terrifying that a Qi Refining Realm cultivator could be controlled by a Foundation Establishment Realm monster."

Zhou Zheng couldn't hold back any longer: "Damn, so it seems that the Nine Streams Sect is indeed very pragmatic and values ​​integrity. There's a reason why you've been able to grow so big and strong."

"Ring ring..."

Zhou Zheng's phone rang; it was a very traditional ringtone.

He picked up his phone and saw it was Xu Fan. He answered the video call.

Xu Fan: "Brother Zhou, you didn't give me any tasks today, did you forget?"

Zhou Zheng laughed: "You really enjoy being treated like a beast of burden?"

Xu Fan couldn't hold back any longer: "Of course I don't like being treated like a beast of burden, but have you forgotten that my sister and I are being hunted down? I have to work hard to save my own life."

Zhou Zheng: "I went to participate in the Secret Realm competition today, so you can rest for a day."

Xu Fan: "Um, Brother Zhou, if you're not busy, could I come to your place to report on the situation?"

Zhou Zheng sat up straight: "Hmm? Something important?"

Xu Fan: "Yes, so Zhou-ge, are you busy?"

Zhou Zheng: "No rush, come over here."

Xu Fan: "Okay, let's talk about Brother Zhou when we meet."

Zhou Zheng found it strange and hung up the phone: "Why is this kid so enthusiastic?"

Xiaoxue: "Is it strange that he's acting so proactively to save his life?"

Zhou Zheng: "No, if he wanted to save his life, he would have gone to cultivate properly. Coming here is useless to him."

Although we haven't known each other for very long, Xu Fan is a very reliable person and generally knows his place. The fact that he took the initiative to come and report on the situation means that he must have some valuable information.

Xu Fan arrived in about forty minutes.

As soon as he entered, Xu Fan shuddered with pleasure: "Damn, it's so nice living in a rich family. The temperature control here is so comfortable."

Zhou Zheng slumped onto the sofa: "What matter requires your personal report, Prince Xu You?"

Xu Youwang couldn't hold back any longer and walked over to take the water glass handed to him by the aunt: "Brother Zhou, don't make fun of me. You know I'm busy to death all day long. It takes time to build up the team and there are also assessments to be done."

"Let's get down to business first, Brother Zhou. Your methods are too gentle. You need to be more ruthless and increase the intensity several levels!"

A question mark appeared above Zhou Zheng's head: "You've become a demon? Just a couple of days ago you thought I was ruthless."

Xu Fan pulled out his phone, opened the interface, and handed it over, complaining, "That's not because my understanding isn't high enough, and I don't know much about this. This is the interrogation record. None of these guys are human, none of them are good people. When I first joined this company, I was against the torture methods used in the underworld, but now I think these bastards should all be thrown in and fried, stewed, or braised! Breaking two of their fingers and shooting them is too lenient!"

Upon first meeting Zhou Zheng: Brother, you're too cruel. We kill, but we don't torture.

Interrogation complete: They are not human. Torturing them is not considered torture. They should be made to wish they were dead to feel any relief.

Zhou Zheng glanced at the phone and pushed it to Xu Fan: "Okay, I understand."

Xu Fan was shocked: "Holy crap, Brother Zhou, your reaction is so calm? I was shaking with rage during the interrogation, and I only stopped when they had completely worn me out!"

Zhou Zheng: "What's done is done. We should just do what needs to be done. The Thunder Department, local cultivation forces, the Special Training Department, and you are all investigating the Nine Streams Sect. Things are developing well so far, why should I be angry?"

Xu Fan blinked, trying to find a trace of anger on Zhou Zheng's face: "Brother Zhou, you're really not angry?"

Zhou Zheng: "What's the use of me getting angry? I have limited energy, and I can't possibly put all my effort into this; it would only over-exhaust myself. All I can do is consistently pay attention to this matter and keep trying to resolve it."

Xu Fan was stunned. Suddenly, he felt that Brother Zhou in front of him was a little unfamiliar. Or perhaps, Brother Zhou had always been himself, and he had just misjudged him.

Zhou Zheng saw through Xu Fan's thoughts and said seriously, "I can be a good person, but as an enlightened being, I understand the price better than you do, so I have to be more cautious in my actions. For me, surviving and upholding the moral high ground is more important. At any given time, I can only do one thing well."