CHAPTER 340: CHAPTER 220: AT YOUR COMMAND

Qu Jianlei also didn’t intend to kill anyone. It was not easy to stabilize a little in the Celestial District, so why create more trouble?

However, with a long journey ahead, leaving two disabled C-levels at home is still a hidden danger that needs to be dealt with.

Charles and Zheng Weifang are two different types. Besides cultivation, he is passionate about various social activities.

He doesn’t hide his identity as a Guardian, so most of the time, he is the most eye-catching one at social gatherings.

Even if other B-level warriors come from Central City, they are somewhat inferior to him in terms of status, after all, he is still the "Current Manager."

In fact, he belongs to the "lonely king" type, enjoying beauty and loving those beauties who take the initiative to come to him even more.

This day, he attended a banquet where the host originally intended to introduce his daughter to him.

But that girl... did not suit Charles’s taste, and he fancied a widow who came from what used to be the capital.

Naturally, after the banquet ended, he took the woman back to his own residence.

His residence was provided by Taikoo, a private courtyard that was not very large but quiet in the midst of chaos.

Charles also did not hire miscellaneous people, the two modified warriors following him could handle all the chores.

However, when he returned to the small courtyard today, he felt something was amiss, "Stone... Stone?"

No one answered, his brow furrowed, and he coldly spoke, "Who’s there?"

A voice came from the living room, "Didn’t you want to see me? So I came..."

Charles’s brow furrowed even tighter, his voice becoming increasingly icy, "Someone from Half Mountain Manor?"

"Regardless of your identity, I am the Guardian of the Celestial District, your current behavior is very disrespectful..."

The person inside chuckled softly, interrupting his words, "Even Wei Wushuang wouldn’t dare speak to me like that, what are you?"

"Wei Wushuang..." Charles was struck dumb when he heard these three words, his intoxication evaporating instantly.

His status could basically crush other B-levels, but he couldn’t afford to provoke any Inspector.

Let alone Wei Wushuang, the head of the Inspection Bureau.

If he had known earlier, this person from Half Mountain Manor ignored even Old Wei, he absolutely would not have visited so rashly.

"Come in," the voice spoke lazily, "This is your residence, what are you worried about?"

Charles patted the fragrant shoulder of the beauty beside him, "You stay here for now, wait for me."

Then he pushed open the living room door and walked in, speaking loudly, "I wonder what brings you... huh?"

He could see the other person’s figure sitting in the chair he usually sat on.

This chair was quite special, positioned right in the center of the room. Not only was it unusually wide, but there was also a platform nearly half a meter higher than the floor.

Sitting in this chair, others would be like crawling at his feet. He liked this feeling of being on top.

Especially when, on this wide chair, he pampered women in various postures, that feeling of dominating the world was fantastic.

Seeing the other person sitting in his dedicated seat, his mind heated up: How dare you!

However, he immediately realized a terrifying reality: he couldn’t... lock onto the other’s position!

He couldn’t even clearly make out the other’s face, though he could see it, it was indistinct!

The person must be A-level! Upon realizing this point, he instantly calmed down.

"Find a place to sit yourself," Qu Jianlei spoke blandly, "I was just wondering why you’re looking for me?"

"This..." Charles gulped with difficulty, "Actually, I just wanted to assess the combat power of the Celestial District."

"I’ll give you a chance to reorganize your words," Qu Jianlei stated blandly, "If I want to kill you, no one can stop me."

His words were spoken very plainly, but Charles understood that behind the plainness was an indifference to the life of a B-level warrior.

In the other’s eyes, he really didn’t amount to much, not much stronger than ordinary people.

"My original intent was..." He started to explain, only to be coldly interrupted again.

"You’d better understand, I won’t give anyone a third chance to deceive me."

This forceful attitude finally made Charles realize the kind of presence he was facing.

He thought for a moment and tentatively asked, "I wonder, my lord... where are you from?"

"Your head is really tough, huh," Qu Jianlei laughed, snapping his fingers, "Ice Prison!"

In an instant, the temperature plummeted, and crystal-clear ice pillars sprouted in the room.

Charles was horrified at the sight, his figure moved as he tried to run, water naturally countered fire, but in terms of effects, the mutant ice element was even harsher.

Unfortunately, while his mind wanted to escape, his body couldn’t move an inch.

Was this the fabled cultivation level suppression? Charles couldn’t help but shout, "Sir, listen to my explanation!"

Sadly, while he shouted, his voice was no louder than a mosquito’s buzz.

"A B-level with fire attribute, impressive?" Qu Jianlei spoke coldly, "I’m curious, can you withstand the icy prison!"

The cage formed by ice pillars grew more and more solid, each bar becoming more and more crystal clear.

This beautiful scenery, in Charles’ eyes, was nothing short of a life-threatening demon. He struggled to release a fire wall.

The cage formed by ice pillars was tightening bit by bit. The fire wall extinguished upon contact with the ice pillars, providing no hindrance whatsoever.

Seeing this, Charles grew increasingly terrified, "Sir, I concede, I’ll tell the truth... No! Fire Armor~~~"

The Fire Armor was close-fitting and could hold out a little longer, but still couldn’t stop the constricting ice prison.

Charles was utterly panicked, "Sir, I truly surrender."

There was no choice but to surrender. Trapped by the ice prison, most people were only trapped and at worst caught a serious illness.

But for a fire attribute warrior, it was a bit dangerous. The erosion of the opposing element could very well damage the foundation.

Especially since he was at least one level below the opponent, without holding back, his foundation was very likely to suffer.

Seeing the ice prison tighten further, he had a quick witted moment and shouted, "Someone asked me to probe your manor."

Sure enough, the speed of the ice prison’s tightening slowed considerably.

Then, a voice leisurely spoke, "You should know the consequences of lying."

"I swear I won’t lie," Charles swore an oath, "I was just doing someone a favor, why would I risk myself?"

He had long known about the manor situated on the Half Mountain, but the people there were too mysterious. He didn’t want to provoke them without necessity.

As the guardian of the Celestial District, he was to ensure the normal order here, and the Half Mountain Manor hadn’t done anything outrageous.

But recently, a woman he couldn’t win over expressed some interest in the land of the Half Mountain Manor.

Does the guardian of the Celestial District also have a woman he can’t win over? Believe it or not, he really does.

Men conquer the world to win over women, but there will always be women... who aren’t swayed by that.

Charles could have used force, but he felt that would be a bit beneath him, too shameful.

He also knew that the woman had some background. Although he wasn’t afraid, there was no need to provoke without reason.

But after the woman offered terms, he thought it wouldn’t hurt to probe the Half Mountain Manor.

The Half Mountain Manor’s strength was a mystery, but he felt his strength was about right. Plus, with an official identity, there shouldn’t be any major issues.

The woman likely had some other motives for asking him to probe, but he wasn’t interested in figuring it out for now.

As long as the woman had needs and he could handle them well, a blissful life was just around the corner—he doubted she’d dare go back on her word.

He didn’t plan to trouble the Half Mountain Manor too much, as his instincts told him this family might have a deeper background than the woman.

Otherwise, the woman wouldn’t have needed to test them through him.

So when he went to visit, he didn’t meet anyone in charge and behaved very restrained, leaving a message and then departing.

Everyone said he was the uncrowned king of the Celestial District, but he knew deep down, what was the Celestial District compared to Central City?

Above the Celestial District was Central City, and above Central City was the Gorge.

After he finished speaking, Qu Jianlei snapped his fingers, and the ice prison instantly dissipated. But that bone-chilling cold still lingered.

Charles wasn’t sure if this was intentional on the opponent’s part, ready to strike again at any moment.

But he still respectfully said, "Thank you for your understanding, sir."

Qu Jianlei snorted lightly, lazily asking, "Do you know who I am?"

"I don’t," Charles shook his head like a rattle, thinking to himself that he didn’t want to know.

After practicing spiritual attribute techniques, Qu Jianlei could somewhat perceive the other’s emotions.

Feeling that the opponent wasn’t lying, he sternly asked, "Who wants to inquire about the manor, and for what purpose?"

"It’s a commerce association, they emphasized having no malice," Charles honestly answered, "Their superior seems to be one of the noble families."

The noble family he referred to was one of the Thirty-Six Noble Families.

"Noble family..." Qu Jianlei sneered, "Which family?"

"It’s quite inconvenient for me to ask," Charles replied honestly, "The commerce association is the Hongfei Commerce Association."

Qu Jianlei casually remarked, "I don’t have the time to investigate such trivial matters; can you deal with them?"

Charles paused for a moment, then answered honestly, "Their wrongdoing isn’t evident. If I take action, it might attract the Inspection Bureau."

The Inspection Bureau wouldn’t intervene for a commerce association in the Celestial District, but with a noble family backing them, it’s much easier to manage.

He believed the other party would understand his meaning; in fact, he didn’t want to confront a noble family either.

"You’re quite slippery," Qu Jianlei snorted lightly, "But this manor is just one of my many retreats..."

Charles immediately responded, "I’ll arrange for someone to be responsible for the manor’s perimeter defense, ensuring no one acts foolishly."

Qu Jianlei looked at him casually, "Most of the time, there will be B-level warriors in the manor..."

"However, what if your arrangements go wrong?"

Charles replied straightforwardly, "You can hold me solely responsible!"