The Peerless Beauty Stuck With Me

In the nine realms of the Seventy-two Domains, Tang Rao found little attraction, and if it weren't for some business, he wouldn't even want to come here.

It wasn't very interesting.

Blue Star was better, a society governed by law where most people still valued reason and civility.

Unlike the Seventy-two Domains of the nine realms, where looking at someone the wrong way could bring about fatal trouble.

"Ah, this place has beautiful mountains and clear waters, if only it also cherished the spirit of the rule of law, how wonderful that would be," Tang Rao muttered.

People in novels fantasize about wonderful interstellar relationships where everyone gets along harmoniously and matters are discussed according to law. But, after all, novels are just novels, reality is forever unseemly.

In the Seventy-two Domains of the nine realms, even the concept of law does not exist.

"Forget it, let's take it slow, I'll take down the Soul Capture Pavilion first, then you all can do whatever you want," Tang Rao muttered, his ultimate goal being to overthrow the Soul Capture Pavilion.

As for what happens after that, he doesn't want to care nor is willing to.

Let whoever wants to play, play; as long as they don't bother him, it wouldn't matter to him even if the Seventy-two Domains are turned upside down.

"Brother, over here, this way!" In the tavern, Zhou Shengdian raised his hand and shouted.

Tang Rao nodded, walked over to the table where Zhou Shengdian was sitting, and then sat down.

"How's the information gathering going?" Tang Rao asked. Although he didn't trust Zhou Shengdian much, letting him collect some intelligence was still acceptable.

"Hehe, there's quite a bit of information, I'll tell you slowly," Zhou Shengdian said with a smile, "You wouldn't know, the situation this time is big and messy; to be honest, I don't quite understand it myself yet."

"Alright, start talking," Tang Rao said, not wanting to listen to Zhou Shengdian's ramblings, eager to get a clear picture of the situation to make some early preparations.

"Alright, alright," Zhou Shengdian stopped the chatter and shared the information he had gathered.

Of course, most of it was rambling, but Tang Rao picked out two useful points from it: one, Qin Sheng had beaten up Qin Moyan; two, Cui Baiyi had also arrived.

Cui Baiyi is one of the Four Great Judges, Judge Cui.

This person, among the four judges, was the one Tang Rao least wanted to face: Cui Baiyi.

He simply could not see through Cui Baiyi.

Especially, it was hard for Tang Rao to determine Cui Baiyi's stance; he had helped him before, but had also schemed against him.

So, it was unclear whether he was a friend or foe.

As for the strength of Cui Baiyi, Tang Rao at his peak was completely no match for him.

Stronger than Half-step Great Perfection but, of course, a bit lesser than a true Great Perfection cultivator; Tang Rao did not know exactly how, but it just lacked that particular feeling.

To Tang Rao, a true Great Perfection should give an irresistible sense.

But Cui Baiyi was still somewhat lacking that essence.

"Alright, I've got it," Tang Rao nodded, "After we eat, let's go and dig some pits."

"Bro, what kind of pits are we digging? Tell me, let me learn something too. I've started to idolize you more and more, you're like a legend in the business of trickery!" Zhou Shengdian said.

"Eat."

"Eating? Can you dig pits over a meal as well? I get it, you must be planning to add something to the food!" Zhou Shengdian said excitedly.

Tang Rao: "..."

He didn't even bother to respond to Zhou Shengdian anymore, always pretending to be stupid, what's the fun in that?

If you were truly stupid it would be one thing, but sadly, you're not; on the contrary, you're quite clever.

After leaving the restaurant, Tang Rao had Zhou Shengdian lead the way to check on Mei Fanghua's temporary residence.

It was a very large courtyard, although not as grand as the Sky Palace, but still considerably spacious.

"Such a big yard, nice." Outside the courtyard, Tang Rao said with a smile.

"Brother, should I leave first?" Zhou Shengdian asked, "You go on the adventure, and I'll just handle the logistics."

"That's fine." Tang Rao gave Zhou Shengdian a glance and nodded.

Zhou Shengdian was slightly stunned. Tang Rao actually agreed? That was a bit illogical.

"Well... then I'll leave first."

"Okay, go ahead, I'll watch you go." Tang Rao said, narrowing his eyes.

For some reason, Zhou Shengdian felt a chilling sensation.

"Or, brother, you go in first. I'll leave after you've entered, since I don't have much else to do anyway," Zhou Shengdian said.

This time, Tang Rao didn't nod but took a step forward, closing in on Zhou Shengdian, his eyes scrutinizing him.

"What? Afraid I'll kill you from behind?" Tang Rao asked.

Zhou Shengdian swallowed, then immediately shook his head: "No, no, how could that be? Big brother, you're so powerful, if you wanted to kill me, you'd do it to my face, definitely not stab me in the back."

"Maybe, I just don't want to see your resentful face when you die?"

Zhou Shengdian took a deep breath, unsure of what to say.

"I'll still say this; I don't care how you pretend, but don't be sly, and don't do anything stupid. You know, I don't really like followers who make trouble out of nothing," Tang Rao said coldly, his tone almost icy.

"I, I, you worry too much. I'm very loyal, won't be sly, don't worry, you can be at ease," Zhou Shengdian said.

Tang Rao didn't interact with Zhou Shengdian anymore and lightly jumped, heading straight into the courtyard.

After Tang Rao left, Zhou Shengdian still took a harsh breath, then lowered his head, his lips slightly moving, but it was unclear what he was muttering.

…

The courtyard was quiet, with no guards around.

Indeed, since Tang Rao entered, he hadn't seen any guard standing guard or protecting the place, it looked like a massive empty courtyard.

"Tsks tsk tsk…" Tang Rao didn't hide; he slightly altered his appearance and swaggered around boldly.

He encountered some people on the way, but they were just menial servants, and no one questioned him.

Soon, Tang Rao entered the Central Court and was about to go inside when he heard voices.

"Everyone, take your positions, don't let anyone in! I said anyone! No, not even a bird should fly over, got it?"

From the voice, it was discernible that it was Mei Fanghua.

Her voice was somewhat distorted, it seemed she was almost at her breaking point.

Of course, this was still not enough, because Mei Fanghua had not gone completely mad yet. Tang Rao had always desired to see Mei Fanghua completely destroyed, and to destroy a person, one must first drive them mad.

"To make a person perish, first drive them mad."

"Yes!" Subsequently, a response echoed through the courtyard, followed by the sounds of footsteps.

There were many people, and the atmosphere was powerful; it seemed to be all the forces Mei Fanghua had.

Actually, the confrontation between Jiang Guan and Qin Sheng surprised Tang Rao a bit.

Qin Sheng had beaten Qin Moyan, obviously, Qin Sheng now knew of the relation between Qin Moyan and Mei Fanghua. But why did he still block Jiang Guan for Mei Fanghua?

Could it be, Qin Sheng was being blackmailed by Mei Fanghua?

Tang Rao narrowed his eyes; he needed to make Qin Sheng abandon Mei Fanghua.