CHAPTER 889: CHAPTER 34: XU SHU: WHAT A CALM AND PEACEFUL DAY

There seems to be too many bloodline suspicions!

"What a pity, without the related Curse Seal, the Mystical Chapter can’t be sold directly. It has to be combined with a Curse Seal to form a double-affix Curse Seal before it can be traded, which is quite troublesome..."

"But compared to this small trouble, perhaps I’m more concerned about not wanting the products from the Tai Chu Scroll to easily circulate in the market. It always makes me feel uneasy, like the feeling of running naked through the streets without pants..."

"Let’s wait a bit longer... Even if we’re short on money, without Demigod Level strength, it’s better not to do such risky things unless we’re absolutely sure we won’t be noticed."

Xu Shu muttered a few words silently, then resolutely adhered to the principle of being careful and never exposing his own secrets, got up, walked out of the alley, and returned to his home in No.2 Lower District.

During this time, the orange cat Alice emerged from his body, crawled into the backpack with all fours, yawning, "So sleepy meow, not sure why—feels like I’ve been asleep for a century... Where is this, what did you do today?"

None of your business?

Do I need to report to you what I do?

Xu Shu sneered contemptuously, not bothering with her at first.

But after thinking it over, he couldn’t help but ask curiously, "Esteemed Miss Alice, I have a question I’d like to ask you."

"Go ahead..." The orange cat pouted, feeling a bit annoyed inside.

Hmph, when you need help, you’re all polite and courteous, but once you’re done, you just ignore me, you damned dog man!

Xu Shu pondered his tone and said, "You’ve been a Third Rank Enchanting Demon for quite some time now, haven’t you? I’m just asking, how many crystals of the same level do you need to advance a level?"

Alice counted on her fingers, "Generally, one crystal of the same level can be digested in about a week to level up, and after level twelve, it increases to two crystals, then an additional one for each subsequent level... Uh, why do you ask?"

"...No reason, just asking."

You’re able to level up with just one crystal? Seems like you’re only at the "excellent" level?

What a weakling...

Xu Shu rolled his eyes, figuring that if he uses the blue crystal while cultivating the Legendary Curse Seal, he would need twice as much as the purple to achieve the same effect...

Hmm, it’s right not to sell this purple Curse Crystal, but if it were a complete crystal, with its value almost eight times higher, it would actually be more cost-effective to sell it and buy blue crystals...

Xu Shu secretly grumbled a few words, pushing upstream amidst the waves of off-duty workers and the roar of steam, returning to the "high-grade Lower District" where sunlight shines directly for more than an hour a day.

At home, the lights were on, with family members quietly reading newspapers to pass the time, and delicious food waiting for him.

After enjoying a delightful dinner, his sister Zhou Shiyu suddenly approached mysteriously with a letter, "Bro, someone came looking for you this afternoon, and this is what they left behind."

"Looking for me?"

Xu Shu was slightly shocked, immediately recalling the neighbor’s lady who tried to scam him in the morning.

Could it be that she failed one plan and is trying another approach?

She’s really a persistent woman. Looks like I need to find time to teach her who she can mess with and who she can’t...

As he thought about this, he wiped his hands clean and opened the envelope.

He quickly realized he had wrongly accused someone.

It was an invitation, signed "Lanling Royal Office," with very brief content.

The sender identified himself as the Director of Lanling Royal Office, inviting Xu Shu to meet at the Director’s Office on the top floor of the Upper City tomorrow night.

"Inviting me for a meeting? Why all the enthusiasm? I’m not even acquainted with them, right?"

Xu Shu stroked his chin, pondering slightly, and discovered that between the lines of the letter there was a hidden poem arranged diagonally: ’Shoulder to shoulder, cast a vine.’

What does that mean?

As Xu Shu was slightly dazed, the cat next to him popped her head out, glanced at it, and said, "It’s a code, asking about your background, probing into your intentions for coming to this place."

"Uh?" Xu Shu’s mouth gaped open.

Just these few words hold so many meanings?

Is this guy a Director or a bandit? Why are they still using cryptic language?

He was stunned for a while, slowly figuring out the reason.

As an ’incoming High-level Prosecutor,’ having suddenly moved to Penglai District and settled in their jurisdiction, it was clear that the one truly troubled was that area’s Director.

After all, Xu Shu’s identity as a "High-level Prosecutor" was legitimate, validated by the Judgement Department.

Even though many in the D8B3 District knew he was exceptionally promoted, in this unfamiliar place, unless he disclosed it, no one would know that he was actually just Second Rank at that time and not truly a "High-level Prosecutor" of the Third Realm.

As the saying goes, ’Two tigers cannot share one mountain.’

It’s easy to imagine that when a stranger of equal level suddenly takes residence on your turf, anyone would naturally feel uneasy.

Xu Shu suspected that this "Lanling King" had been pondering for several days whether he’d somehow offended someone, having been secretly sabotaged as a means of causing trouble.

If it were his own territory and a peer of the same level showed up, Xu Shu would certainly investigate personally that very night to ascertain the facts.

"This person has such patience and poise to have waited till now to send an invitation... It seems I underestimated their concerns.

"Though, I can’t be blamed. I was just Second Rank before; how could I have predicted so much complexity?"

Xu Shu shook his head, feeling slightly speechless.

However, the approach of the "Lanling King" makes Xu Shu think he shouldn’t be difficult to deal with.

After all, he is someone who’s ’willing to wait several days before inquiring.’

So it’s no harm to chat with him, not only because he’s new here and could use more contacts, but also because he’s now a true expert of the Third Realm, fully matching the "High-level Prosecutor" title, unafraid of resentment from others.

"By the way, why hasn’t Bai Sanxiang and the others replied to me? It’s not like they’ve really..."

Xu Shu furrowed his brows, glanced at the Promotion Drive, noticing that Tang Ying had actually responded, and her message was from the day before yesterday; he just hadn’t noticed it.

Turns out she went to the D8B4 District and headed straight to the Judgement Department upon arrival, reporting on several days’ worth of matters before having some time to reply, asking about Director Xu’s well-being.

"D8B4 District, sounds familiar... Oh, the Gu Family seems to have moved there, with Gu Pan and Aunt also going."

Xu Shu replied to the message, his thoughts drifting away.

Just then, the doorbell suddenly rang, interrupting Xu Shu’s thoughts.

His foster father went to open the door. Xu Shu turned to look, his expression suddenly astonished.

Outside the door stood several uniformed Judgement Department officers, looking serious, asking if Zhou Junjie had seen any suspicious individuals coming or going and taking notes.

While answering, Zhou Junjie nervously asked, "Officer, what’s happened?"

Nearby, the middle-aged sergeant, observing all corners of the corridor, lifted his eyes briefly to examine him, replying coldly, "There’s been a murder case."

"Ah?" Zhou Junjie was taken aback.

The middle-aged sergeant nodded toward the opposite door and continued, "Right across from you."