Zhang Chen was taken aback upon hearing Fox Fairy Nannan’s words; he had pondered for so long, yet came up with such a lousy idea.
But admittedly, this lousy idea was indeed effective.
Zhang Chen held the Ninth Level Invisibility Talisman, and as long as he chose not to, no one could see through his true form. Handling Zhang Gaoqiu and Chai Wenji was not difficult.
"The simplest method is the most effective." Zhang Chen couldn’t help but express his admiration.
He even had a fleeting thought: should he seize the opportunity to kill Zhang Gaoqiu and the little princess? That would eliminate all troubles.
But Zhang Chen quickly discarded the thought; Zhang Gaoqiu was not to die yet. Everyone mistakenly believed the Celestial Measuring Ruler was with Zhang Gaoqiu, and if he died, the crowd would undoubtedly investigate the ruler’s whereabouts, possibly exposing himself.
However, if he were to cripple Zhang Gaoqiu, forcing him to quietly recuperate in bed for a while until Zhou Qiucheng emerges, and his plans are completed—then it wouldn’t matter even if Gaoqiu recovered from his injuries.
As for the little princess, Zhang Chen felt it best not to stir any unexpected trouble. If court officials or strong entities were dispatched to investigate, it might track down to him, causing more hassle.
The opponent was ultimately a princess of the Great Victory Royal Family, certainly possessing protective treasures.
Thinking this, Zhang Chen complimented the little fox: "Wait for my return!"
Then, Zhang Chen gathered moisture, crafted an ice mask from frost, and changed all of his clothes before heading to the First-class Building.
"Beware of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths Demon-Extinguishing Shuttle; it can break through space, restrictions, and laws. Your Invisibility Talisman might not escape its probe." Fox Fairy Nannan cautioned Zhang Chen.
"The Nine Heavens and Ten Earths Demon-Extinguishing Shuttle can even penetrate the void?" Zhang Chen asked, surprised.
"Of course! The Nine Heavens and Ten Earths Demon-Extinguishing Shuttle is an extremely formidable treasure. Even confronting overwhelmingly powerful adversaries, it can pierce through space and flee thousands of miles instantly." Fox Fairy Nannan explained.
Zhang Chen contemplated briefly before deciding: "Seems I need a helper."
In Jinling City, who would be suitable to assist Zhang Chen?
Certainly Hu Li the Immortal.
After bidding farewell to Fox Fairy Nannan, Zhang Chen arrived near the First-class Building, entered a teahouse, and began summoning Hu Li the Immortal.
It didn’t take long for Hu Li the Immortal to appear before Zhang Chen: "Why have you summoned me this time?"
"I encountered some trouble and need your help to resolve it." Zhang Chen spoke through the ice mask, wearing a black robe, his voice muffled.
"Trouble worth calling me for can’t be trivial." Hu Li the Immortal remarked.
"Not at all! To you, it’s just a minor issue." Zhang Chen replied.
Hu Li the Immortal saw Zhang Chen’s demeanor and realized the task was unseemly, yet due to their relationship, he didn’t inquire further: "Tell me, who do you want dealt with?"
Zhang Chen’s eyes flickered; instead of replying, he asked: "Do you know about the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths Demon-Extinguishing Shuttle?"
"Of course! It’s the Chai Family’s secret treasure. Once a Twelfth Tier mystery, but because of excessive use piercing too many Divine Demon Tomb Forbidden Techniques, it was demoted to roughly Tenth Tier." Hu Li the Immortal explained.
Zhang Chen revealed his Invisibility Talisman: "Can the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths Demon-Extinguishing Shuttle see through my concealed treasure?"
Hu Li the Immortal scrutinized the golden yellow talisman and praised: "An impressive artifact! But against the Demon-Extinguishing Shuttle’s law-breaking power, it’s like mere paper."
Zhang Chen, hearing this, abandoned his delusions, realizing his Invisibility Talisman alone wasn’t enough against Zhang Gaoqiu. He needed Hu Li the Immortal’s aid.
"You’re not planning to target the little princess, are you? With the Demon-Extinguishing Shuttle, I couldn’t detain her!" Hu Li the Immortal interjected upon hearing Zhang Chen’s inquiry about the shuttle.
"No worries! Although the shuttle can pierce space, I possess the power to seal it." Zhang Chen confidently replied, "If I can seal space and prevent the shuttle’s escape, can you suppress it?"
Hu Li the Immortal raised an eyebrow, astonished: "It’s the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths Demon-Extinguishing Shuttle, and you can suppress it?"
Hu Li the Immortal looked at Zhang Chen in shock, his eyes full of disbelief. Wasn’t that the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths Demon-Extinguishing Shuttle? Even a Twelfth Tier existence would have a hard time stopping it.
Seeing the shock on Hu Li the Immortal’s youthful face, Zhang Chen revealed a smug smile. If he hadn’t acquired the Celestial Measuring Ruler, he certainly couldn’t have stopped the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths Demon-Extinguishing Shuttle, but now that he has mastered the Celestial Measuring Ruler, the shuttle is still a tier lower in front of it.
"I have my own methods," Zhang Chen said with a sly smile.
Upon hearing Zhang Chen’s words, Hu Li the Immortal gave him a meaningful gaze: "If you can suppress the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths Demon-Extinguishing Shuttle, a mere princess of the Great Victory Dynasty is powerless against me."
"The shuttle is not with Chai Wenji; she gave it to a lucky lad," Zhang Chen said.
"That’s even easier; that kid just got the shuttle and hasn’t completed the fusion yet. Suppressing him will be simple," Hu Li the Immortal said with a mischievous grin, "but after we suppress them, I want that Nine Heavens and Ten Earths Demon-Extinguishing Shuttle."
Zhang Chen didn’t care: "If you have the skill, take it."
"Where are they?" Hu Li the Immortal said, energized, rubbing his hands together.
"Let’s have tea first." Zhang Chen poured a cup for Hu Li the Immortal and then asked, "How is your cultivation level now?"
"The growth rate is fast!" Hu Li the Immortal replied ambiguously.
Seeing that the other party was unwilling to elaborate, Zhang Chen didn’t press further, but instead explained his plan: "I want those two to be in a stupor for two months, at least bedridden for two months, unable to bother me; can it be done?"
"What’s the issue? A trivial matter, I can do it easily," Hu Li the Immortal said nonchalantly.
"But you’re quite bold to dare to act against the princess of the Great Victory Dynasty; you’re quite lawless." Hu Li the Immortal remarked to Zhang Chen.
Zhang Chen was indifferent: "If someone blocks my path, threatens my interests, even if the Celestial King comes, they will be kicked aside!"
Hu Li the Immortal appreciated Zhang Chen’s attitude, nodding approvingly, and then saw Zhang Chen suddenly pointing to the street outside, where a luxurious carriage stopped in front of First-class Building, and Chai Wenji and Zhang Gaoqiu got off.
"My target is those two," Zhang Chen pointed at Chai Wenji and Zhang Gaoqiu.
Hearing this, Hu Li the Immortal nodded: "Easy. When shall we act?"
Zhang Chen pulled out the Celestial Measuring Ruler from his sleeve, then activated his Magical Power and Innate Qi, infusing the ruler and nourishing the Innate Restriction within it.
Only after Zhang Gaoqiu and Chai Wenji entered the tavern did Zhang Chen throw the Celestial Measuring Ruler, letting it hover above First-class Building, spewing an invisible light curtain covering the building.
"I’ve suppressed the space of First-class Building; you have about thirty breaths’ time," Zhang Chen said to Hu Li the Immortal.
"Two mere ants, where do we need thirty breaths?" Hu Li the Immortal leaped, transforming into a stream of light, entering the tavern, then a strange light emerged, hitting the light curtain formed by the ruler, instantly reverting to its original form, becoming a strange shuttle shape, beneath which were a frightened Zhang Gaoqiu and Chai Wenji.
"How is this possible? How could the power of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths Demon-Extinguishing Shuttle be suppressed?" Chai Wenji’s eyes were filled with disbelief.
"Roar~"
At this moment, a tiger’s roar echoed from inside the tavern, and Zhang Gaoqiu and Chai Wenji rolled their eyes and fell to the ground.
Then Hu Li the Immortal’s form appeared, picking up the fallen Nine Heavens and Ten Earths Demon-Extinguishing Shuttle, examining it before storing it in his sleeve, next moment he appeared in Zhang Chen’s private room holding their collars.
"Young one, mission accomplished without a hitch! These two were affected by my tiger roar, their spirits scattered, impossible to recover without six months of rest, unable to awaken. Of course, if there was a Miracle Elixir to nourish the spirit, that would be another matter. Sadly, these two’s cultivation is too poor; even though I tried my best to restrain my Divine Techniques, it was still too strong, preventing them from being unconscious for two months, it might have messed up your plan." Hu Li the Immortal cautiously watched Zhang Chen, fearing blame.
He had tried his best to restrain his Divine Techniques, with the power at the lowest.
"No matter! Whether they are unconscious longer or shorter, it won’t affect me much." Zhang Chen looked at Zhang Gaoqiu, seeing no Mysterious Power shielding him, then rummaged through his bosom, finding a stack of silver notes, which was somewhat rewarding.
Then looking at Chai Wenji, Zhang Chen unceremoniously reached out to search, only to be stopped by Hu Li the Immortal: "You better not mess around, this wench isn’t simple, she seems to have some extremely troublesome poison on her, and it targets Mysterious Power; if you get it, you’ll be in big trouble, I won’t be able to save you."
"What poison even you fear?" Zhang Chen asked, looking at Hu Li the Immortal in astonishment.
"The world’s bizarre powers are countless, not even a Twelfth Tier dares to claim immunity to all laws, let alone us?" Hu Li the Immortal said.