Chapter 684: Chapter 684: Escape from the Sea of Suffering
From start to finish, Wang Chen had no idea what exactly was outside the door.
He guessed it was either a Monster Spirit or an Evil Wraith, at least of the “Fiend” tier, and quite possibly had reached the “Fierce” tier level.
Having guarded the Northern Evil Eye for nearly a year, purging the outer to inner-ring areas of otherworldly beings, he had never encountered such a terrifying entity.
If he really had encountered it, Wang Chen might have really been done for!
And this also served as a reminder to him that the area around the Evil Eye was not as simple as imagined, the hidden dangers were unpredictable.
He would have to be even more cautious in the future!
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What Wang Chen didn’t expect was that the tide of evil would disappear the very next day, and that soone would co from above again.
It was none other than Changsun Yong!
“Congratulations, you can go back now.”
The Director of the Demon Den said to Wang Chen with a smiling expression, “Your guarding mission is over.”
Over?
Wang Chen was quite surprised.
He had thought he would have to stay here for another year or two and had ntally prepared himself for it.
But now he could go back!
Wang Chen couldn’t help but ask, “Go back where?”
“Back to the Forbidden Prison Departnt, of course.”
Changsun Yong explained, “The higher-ups are already aware of your situation, and there will be corresponding compensation and rewards, and it is expected that there will be so changes to your duties. In any case, it’s definitely good news!”
He laughed, “What, can’t bear to leave?”
“No, no, not at all!”
Wang Chen quickly denied, “This subordinate is just a bit taken aback.”
Even if he really couldn’t bear to leave, he couldn’t admit it, as that would too easily invite suspicion.
Who would want to leave the Evil Eye!
In fact, Wang Chen now had no desire to stay here any longer.
Even if accruing Human Virtue points was fast.
“You are quite lucky.”
Changsun Yong said aningfully, “The new True Person Wan has reviewed the files and it’s like setting things right amidst chaos.”
Wang Chen’s heart stirred, “Thank you, Director!”
Although Changsun Yong didn’t say it, Wang Chen could hear the hidden implication in his words.
That he was able to escape from hardship now and would also receive compensation and rewards, this Director must have exerted so effort.
Even if it was just soone taking advantage of the situation to earn a favor, he still had to express his gratitude!
Wang Chen imdiately took an Utmost Yin Bead from his Storage Bag and offered it with both hands, “A small token of my appreciation, please accept it, Director.”
“Oh?”
Changsun Yong initially didn’t pay much attention and even thought of making a few jests, but as he glanced at the Yin Qi Pearl in Wang Chen’s hand, his eyes suddenly lit up, “You’re quite lucky.”
Although the Yin Qi Pearl was valuable, it wasn’t anything extraordinary for a cultivator like him, who was at the Half-step Golden Core level.
But such a high-quality Yin Qi Pearl was another matter!
Seeing Wang Chen’s reluctant expression, the Director couldn’t help but chuckle, “Never mind, keep it for yourself.”
He prided himself on his status and didn’t want to take what others cherished.
However, Wang Chen directly stuffed the Yin Qi Pearl into Changsun Yong’s sleeve, “If the Director doesn’t accept it, this subordinate’s heart will not be at ease.”
To be honest, compared to the likes of Sima Changming and True Person Ye, Changsun Yong could be considered noble in character.
Wang Chen was more than willing to give away the Yin Qi Pearl.
“Well then.”
Changsun Yong didn’t refuse and after giving it so thought, he said, “If True Person Wan asks again, I’ll put in a good word for you.”
One’s word is softened by the al they eat, and what’s most important was that he found Wang Chen agreeable and didn’t mind helping to the end.
Wang Chen expressed his gratitude once again.
Probably believing that this was not enough to repay the favor of the Yin Qi Pearl, Changsun Yong disclosed so insider information to Wang Chen.
For instance, it had been confird that Sima Changming and True Person Ye who had troubled Wang Chen initially had fallen, the reasons unknown. However, the one who took over from True Person Ye was his archenemy. Therefore, upon assuming the position, a comprehensive investigation was carried out.
As a result, the matter of Wang Chen being unjustly dispatched to guard the Northern Evil Eye was brought to light.
Of course, Changsun Yong had spoken on behalf of Wang Chen, otherwise, things would not have been resolved so easily.
In any case, this ti, Wang Chen had finally escaped the sea of suffering.
Upon leaving, the warden told Wang Chen that he might receive his Yongle Immortal Register ahead of schedule!
The next day, the cultivator replacing Wang Chen arrived at Free Residence.
The other party, with a pained expression, completed the handover with Wang Chen.
Looking as if he had lost his parents, Wang Chen could hardly help but want to shed a tear of sympathy for him.
Without Vajra Immortality or the Heaven-Ensnaring Punisher Net, it truly was hell here for an ordinary Purple Mansion cultivator!
But sympathy aside, Wang Chen ran faster than anyone else.
Returning to the surface of the Immortal City after more than half a year, Wang Chen felt as if he had been reincarnated.
Not to ntion Daoist cultivators, even Demon Cultivators have emotions and desires. Mahayana Saints can’t truly sever all emotional attachnts. No matter how much Wang Chen could endure loneliness, he couldn’t possibly forsake prosperity and clamor forever.
Upon returning to the Forbidden Prison Departnt, a Director received him.
Changsun Yong hadn’t fooled Wang Chen; the authorities had cleared up his situation and put forth a compensation and reward plan.
Firstly, Wang Chen received his Yongle Immortal Register two years ahead of schedule, becoming a true mber of the Immortal City.
From now on, he would no longer be a loose cultivator akin to a lonely ghost, but instead, his identity would be recognized by the Nine States Immortal Alliance of the Haotian Realm, and he would be free to enter and exit any Immortal City within the alliance.
Secondly, the Forbidden Prison Departnt rewarded Wang Chen with five hundred Immortal rits and a set of cultivation resources, as well as the qualifications to enter the Treasure Pavilion.
Immortal rits were akin to the rits Wang Chen used to receive in the sect, also calculated with points, which could be exchanged for cultivation techniques, magic artifacts, pills, talismans, and cultivation resources, among other things.
The place of exchange was none other than the Celestial Pivot Pavilion!
Lastly, the Forbidden Prison Departnt granted Wang Chen a month of vacation.
Although he had received his Immortal Register, he was still a mber of the Forbidden Prison Departnt and had to continue serving them until he completed his Taoist Contract.
As for his new assignnt, Wang Chen would wait for further notice from the departnt.
But one thing was for certain, they would not send him to guard the Evil Eye again.
Nor the Demon Den.
In short, Wang Chen had truly escaped from misery this ti, finally seeing the clouds part to reveal the moon!
After receiving the rewards and compensation, Wang Chen went straight to the Treasure Pavilion at the first opportunity.
The Treasure Pavilion, located at the center of Yongle Immortal City, was a magnificent twelve-story building, a landmark in its own right.
And right next to the Treasure Pavilion was the Celestial Pivot Pavilion, the symbol of the core power of Yongle Immortal City!
After showing his Identity Plaque to the guards and passing verification, Wang Chen stepped into the Treasure Pavilion for the first ti.
The interior layout of the Treasure Pavilion very much resembled the Myriad Treasures Pavilion; it was likely modeled after the latter, except the person who received Wang Chen was not a pretty young lady but a middle-aged cultivator with a deathly serious face.
Wang Chen asked directly, “Do you have any Dharma Techniques for consecrating and using External Cores available for exchange?”
He had obtained an External Core from the small ding, but lacking the technique to wield it, it had just been collecting dust inside his Suru Ring.
“Yes, we do,”
After flipping through the records, the middle-aged cultivator replied, “The Mysterious External Alchemy Technique requires six hundred and fifty Immortal rits to exchange.”
Six hundred and fifty Immortal rits?
Wang Chen breathed a sigh of relief.
As a mber of the Forbidden Prison Departnt, he naturally earned Immortal rits through his work, and together with the five hundred Immortal rits from the reward, he had more than enough to exchange for the External Alchemy Technique.
“I’ll take it!”
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