The Fourth-order Demigods don’t have the guts to disrespect their superiors. This is evident from how the top-ranked lanie on the Earthly List still speaks respectfully about a Fifth Realm Great Power whose life or death is unknown.
So...
"Let see which Fifth Realm individuals have contacted . Whoever asked is a suspect!"
Xu Shu clicked on the panel and returned to the ssage list, discovering that many people had inquired about him.
For example, "Shui Longyin" had reached out, sending a long string of ssages.
"Senior, have you seen the Red and Green Light Aunt? Please tell where she is, I would be imnsely grateful!"
"Senior, are you there?"
"Senior? Senior? Senior!!!"
Tsk, she’s really anxious.
Xu Shu stroked his chin.
Being described as ’Red and Green Light,’ it’s undoubtedly the Wounded Puppet.
When others are anxious, Xu Shu remains calm.
After a bit of thought, he decided to set Shui Longyin aside for now and check other ssages and friend requests first.
This ti, he received three anonymous ssages, all from friends he had already added.
Judging by the previous chats, these three are all Fifth Tier.
"Who are you?" — the first anonymous ssage asked.
Xu Shu almost burst out laughing in anger.
What a nutcase, you go anonymous and then ask who I am? Trying to score with nothing in hand, huh? Only a fool would bother with you.
From his reckless tone, could he be the one who originally left the Wounded Puppet here? But it doesn’t quite seem like him...
This kind of person clearly never wants to suffer any losses and is utterly petty. Xu Shu considered whether to delete him, but after thinking it over, it felt like it would show weakness to do so. So he chose to ignore him.
Then he looked at the second one.
"Interesting, interesting, you actually found that enchanting puppet. I probably have a guess as to who you are. Since you’re asking like this, it seems you haven’t figured out the situation with Yun Shangtian? Interested in a chat? I’m quite curious about what happened to that old thing." — anonymous.
This ti he got so good information.
Bai Yujing Daoist, nad Yun Shangtian.
Speaking of which, the floating city in the safe zone above is also called Yun Shangtian.
Xu Shu only knew now that it was nad after the Daoist’s title.
From the second anonymous ssage, it seems like he’s soone who has been following this issue but isn’t deeply concerned. It feels like he doesn’t have strong malice towards Bai Yujing, more just curiosity.
There isn’t much information, not enough to speculate too much, but it’s certain that he didn’t leave the Wounded Puppet, for he wouldn’t talk in this tone if he had.
A bystander watching the play?
Xu Shu stroked his chin, and pretended to be profound: "What’s your idea?"
When strangers ask questions, never answer according to their question. You should either respond off-topic, or directly ask the other party what you want to know.
That’s the experience of being a riddle maker coming in handy at last.
The second anonymous replied: "How about we go take a look together?"
Xu Shu twitched the corner of his mouth.
Alright, the second anonymous choice is the most aggressive tactic, directly tearing up his paper tiger coat.
If he went, it would be the script of ’Fifth Tier internet friend wins a Third Rank Heroic Hero.’
However, Xu Shu still didn’t show any weakness, instead saying: "Heh, do I really need to go through the trouble? Say sothing else."
He refused, but didn’t completely refuse. As for his "real thoughts," he let the other person guess.
After all, if he could find the Wounded Puppet that others couldn’t, why should he fear them?
Xu Shu sneered, seeing no further reply, and turned his attention to the last third anonymous.
The third anonymous player said: "The enemy of my enemy is a friend, how about we join forces?"
This ssage is very straightforward, you can imdiately tell this is an enemy of Bai Yujing.
For soone who speaks and acts without any drag, Xu Shu quite likes them, much more interesting than the first anonymous.
But liking is one thing, Xu Shu still can’t agree with him.
"You’re too extre." — Extre character, Xu Shu evaluated.
"Don’t try to persuade . Regardless of success or failure, I will bear all consequences. If you assist , I will offer appropriate compensation." — Anonymous.
I don’t intend to persuade you, buddy... Plus, hearing you talk like that, it seems you’re going to get utterly crushed by Yun Shang Tian?
Xu Shu pondered it for a while and decided not to reply, instead rembering this person’s history and their chat record.
The Ascension Network lacks a ’notation’ feature, which is quite inconvenient.
Xu Shu could only rely on his mory to rember this person’s identity.
"Enemy of Bai Yujing" — he labeled the third anonymous.
Later, Xu Shu opened up external ssages, among which several were sent by demigods from other regions.
For instance, the fourth-order "Asura" Nine-Headed Dragon asked: "Senior, are you still interested in this battered flower puppet? If not, I can handle and dispose of it for you!"
This one seems here to pick up mineral water bottles.
Fourth-order "Giant Spirit" Marshal Pei said: "Senior, the battered flower puppet would be a great tonic for . Pardon my boldness, but could you part with it? I’d be willing to pay a handso price!"
This one is possibly looking to add a concubine. Truly, he’s worthy of the "Warrior" pathway to demigod... Xu Shu silently gave him a thumbs up.
There are other fourth-order individuals as well, all of whom stated their intentions directly.
These people are straightforward, clearly outsiders, rely excited by the hunt, looking to earn this at least purple fourth-order Erosion Crystal.
Xu Shu could understand their enthusiasm; the higher the cultivation, the more difficult it is to advance.
A fourth-order monster with a definite location could indeed fetch a large sum of money... Alas, "Tai Chu" is a super expert casually discarding fifth-tier monsters, so should not and cannot be greedy for these worldly possessions.
Alas...
Xu Shu, mourning the loss of inco, turned his attention to other Bai Yujing faction mbers who wish to add him as a friend.
Among them were "Butterfly Lovers," "Jian Qi Jin," "Yi Jiangnan," "Su Mu Zhe," etc., renowned locally.
Though they are only third-order, they belong to "Yujing Twelve Floors," sowhat higher-ranking leaders in Bai Yujing.
However, their tone was extrely humble, as if even adding a friend would be a great offense, not daring to say anything inappropriate.
Xu Shu did not approve their requests because four individuals with higher status ca to add him.
Fourth-order "Soldier" Dian Jiangchun, fourth-order "Dongxuan True Monarch" Guang Han Branch, fourth-order "Breaking Army General" Eight Sounds of Gan State, and also "Soldier" Chao Tianzi!
Xu Shu had seen all four at certain landmarks in the Upper City.
No doubt, these are the ’Five City Lords.’
Four ca from the Five Cities, while another might be unavailable.
Along with Shui Longyin, there were already five demigods here, and several were Earthly List experts... There are certainly more people; Penglai together likely has no less than ten resident demigods?
Alas, back when D8B3 District had only two demigods, both of whom couldn’t even make the Earthly List, perhaps it was the reason the safe zone was targeted by cultists as a breakthrough point.
Weakness is the original sin...
Xu Shu sighed deeply, then thought, don’t look at how these folks are so keen about the battered flower puppet, but they might not all know the insider information.
No, perhaps none of them know the real inside story.
Even though they’re the higher-ups of Bai Yujing, as the saying goes, sotis people guard against their own more strictly.
Xu Shu did not hasten to approve but returned to his conversation with Shui Longyin, slowly replying:
"Why didn’t you call Master this ti?"
"Uh... Senior was joking, last ti I recognized wrongly, I apologize for any offense, please forgive ! Senior, may I ask where exactly the battered flower puppet is?" — Shui Longyin.
"Sure, but what do you intend to do?" Xu Shu asked.
A mont later, Shui Longyin sent a ssage:
"Senior, I don’t know what exactly you’re planning, but since it’s co to this, I’ll be honest with you... My master indeed hasn’t responded for a long while, and this is almost known by everyone!"
"Red and Green Light Aunt was his first Deceitful Servant back then, having a close connection with him. Finding her offers hope in locating my master, I hope you can tell her whereabouts, I’d be imnsely grateful!"
Oh, good fellow, so this is how it is!
This Shui Longyin must still rember when he exposed himself last ti, so instead of concealing it, he laid it bare!
Xu Shu watched in amazent.
No wonder the inford guessed I was testing Lord Bai Yujing; so it turns out I’m dealing with Yun Shang Tian’s little mistress!
Turns out I was briefly considered a comrade with that Bai Yujing Lord?
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(Note: See Chapter 138, Volu Two)
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