By the time Xia Pingan came out of the secret chamber, it was already the third day since he had entered it.
During these three days, Xia Pingan had been in seclusion in the secret chamber, fusing, fusing, and fusing again.
Before the 30-odd Realm Pearls were completely fused, the upper limit of the Divine Power in the Xia Ping An Secret Mandala had already exceeded 3,780 points. After soaking in the Four-Sun Realm's Divine Spring, Xia Pingan had already steadily advanced to the Four-Sun Realm.
This time, soaking in the Four-Sun Realm's Divine Spring took an especially long time. It took almost an entire day for Xia Pingan's body to completely absorb the Four-Sun Realm's Divine Spring.
After soaking in the Four-Sun Realm's Divine Spring and fusing with the remaining Divine Power Realm Pearls, Xia Pingan came out of the secret chamber. The upper limit of the Divine Power in the Xia Ping An Secret Mandala was already 110 points more than the 3,780 Divine Power needed to advance to the Four-Sun Realm. It had become 3,890 points.
In order to break through to the Five-Sun Realm, the upper limit of the Divine Power needed to exceed 5,250 points.
The further one progressed, the harder it became to advance. On one hand, it required more Divine Power to advance, and more Realm Pearls had to be fused. On the other hand, there were fewer and fewer Realm Pearls on the market that had not been fused. The cost of finding those Realm Pearls that had not been fused would increase.
This was the "Summoner's Dilemma" that everyone knew — the huge gap between the Realm Pearls' requirements and reality would make it even harder for high-level Summoners to advance in the future.
Up until now, Xia Pingan had already fused nearly 100 Realm Pearls. The Realm Pearls that could be fused by Xia Pingan on the market were becoming fewer and fewer.
Even if an ordinary Summoner fused with so many Realm Pearls, they would not be able to fuse them perfectly like Xia Pingan and occasionally achieve a breakthrough. Therefore, they would at most be at the Three-Sun Realm. There was probably no other Summoner who could fuse with so many Realm Pearls and advance to the Four-Sun Realm in the entire Shang Jing City.
Xia Pingan walked out of the secret room and came to the small courtyard outside. The courtyard was bright and sunny, and it was just early in the morning. A few thrush birds were chirping on the pomegranate tree, and two dragonflies were dancing on the lotus leaves in the pond. Xia Pingan let out a long breath, and his mood was very good.
Xia Pingan wouldn't have known if he hadn't advanced to the Four Sun Realm. Now that he had advanced, Xia Pingan felt a mysterious and vast power coming from underground. It enveloped the whole of Shang Jing City and locked the summoner to the ground.
Under this power, the flying ability of those powerful summoners was sealed. The magic tools that could help the summoners to fly were also restricted. Everything was in order.
This power was very strange. It came from the underground of Shang Jing City.
Summoners at the Four Sun Realm had one benefit: they could fuse with the Flight Realm Pearl. Once they fused with it, they would gain the ability to fly.
Summoners below the Four Sun realm could only rely on special artifacts if they wanted to fly.
However, Xia Pingan had yet to see a Flight Bead. Xia Pingan pondered for a moment, thinking that he should go to the auction house to buy a Flight Bead.
"You finally came out?" Cao Cao, who was wearing a yellow dress, was holding a big grass-made cricket that street artisans sold to children. She jumped out from the side and tilted her head. Her eyes were like crescent moons as she looked at Xia Pingan. "If you didn't come out, I would have gone to the secret room to see if something had happened to you."
After not seeing her for a long time, Cao Cao was still as beautiful and lively as before. At a glance, it made one feel as if spring was beside them. It was pleasing to the eye.
These days, Xia Pingan had been busy at the Inspection Bureau. He didn't know where Cao Cao had run off to experience life.
"Why are you here? Do you have an appointment at Duke Zhou Building?" Xia Pingan asked.
Upon hearing Xia Pingan's words, Cao Cao pouted and complained, "You still dare to say that? I feel that you are a big liar. You tricked me into working for you for nothing!"
"How did I lie to you?" Xia Pingan rubbed his nose and asked.
"Previously, you said that this Duke Zhou Building would have a lot of business and that I would be able to earn money. However, from the opening until now, other than … other than the two people in front, there hasn't been a single person behind. If I stayed here to look after the shop for you, I would be bored to death by you!"
"Cough cough, this business doesn't open for half a year. Once it opens, it will make a profit for half a year. Patience is required …" Xia Pingan explained. Duke Zhou Building's business cost 100 gold coins for one dream reading. It was definitely the only dream master in the circle of Shangjing. Ordinary people couldn't take out a few years' worth of savings for one dream reading. Furthermore, those who had the money didn't know about Xia Pingan's abilities. Xia Pingan wasn't very famous, so he could only wait.
After becoming the Envoy Inspector, Xia Pingan's financial resources had increased greatly. Recently, he had made a large sum of money. The business of Duke Zhou Building that he had originally planned didn't have that much pressure to make money.
"Oh yes, there is a dragon boat race in Qin An River this afternoon. Do you want to go with me? I heard that it will be very lively …" Cao Cao said casually and pretended not to care. However, her beautiful eyes were secretly glancing at Xia Pingan. Her face was slightly red, as if she was anticipating Xia Pingan to nod his head.
Was this considered a date with a princess? Xia Pingan muttered in his heart, but he still asked, "In the afternoon, where?"
"Peach Blossom Bridge!"
"Alright, then we will meet at Peach Blossom Bridge in the afternoon. I haven't been to the Inspection Office for a few days. I will go take a look this morning. In the afternoon, I will go to Peach Blossom Bridge …"
"Then it's a deal!" Cao Cao suddenly laughed. Many little stars seemed to twinkle in her eyes. "If you don't come, then you are a puppy!"
"Alright, if you don't come, then you are a puppy!"
"Alright, then this lady will leave now. See you in the afternoon!" Cao Cao was in a good mood. She put her hands behind her waist and swung the grass cricket in her hand. Humming a song, she walked away with the cheerful steps of a young girl.
The Duke of Zhou Building was still being watched by the maids that had been hastily sent over. The entrance was deserted, but the building was clean and tidy. Xia Pingan did not stay there for long. After a while, Xia Pingan returned to his original appearance. He called for a carriage and headed for the Inspection Department.
As an envoy inspector, he could naturally come to the Inspection Office as he pleased. He had a lot of freedom.
… …
The carriage stopped at the entrance of the Inspection Office. Xia Pingan had just paid the fare and was about to enter the Inspection Office when a fat guy in plain clothes suddenly jumped out of a nearby carriage. He quickly walked up to Xia Pingan and smiled at Xia Pingan.
"Lord Xia, long time no see …"
The person who stopped Xia Pingan was naturally Li Chaoming.
After not seeing him for a few days, Li Chaoming had two more dark circles under his eyes and a blister at the corner of his mouth. He looked anxious, but in front of Xia Pingan, he still smiled.
Li Chaoming had been waiting at the entrance of the Inspection Office for three days. In these three days, Xia Pingan did not show up at the Inspection Office. Li Chaoming did not know where Xia Pingan was, so he could only wait here every day. He could only hope that Xia Pingan would appear sooner.
He could not wait any longer. As soon as he returned home, his wife cried and made a fuss. Li Chaoming was also concerned about his business, so he had to put down his face and wait here just to meet Xia Pingan.
Xia Pingan certainly knew who Li Chaoming was, but on the surface, he pretended not to know him. With a look of surprise, he asked, "Who are you? Do we know each other?"
"Your humble servant is Li Chaoming, Jinyang District Police Chief …"
"Oh, it turns out to be Director Li. What can I do for you, Director Li?"
Seeing Xia Pingan pretending not to know anything and not to recognize him, Li Chaoming wished he could swallow Xia Pingan alive. However, on the surface, he still smiled warmly and modestly, with a hint of humility. "This, Lord Xia, can we find a place to talk?"
"Okay, then let's talk in my office at the Inspection Office!"
Xia Pingan walked into the Inspection Office with Li Chaoming.
"Good morning, Lord …" Luo Laojiao stood at the gate with his dog and greeted Xia Pingan.
The Inspection Office was still the same. Two teams of people went out to patrol, and the others were there. Everyone in the Inspection Office knew Li Chaoming, but everyone pretended not to know him.
The atmosphere in the Inspection Office was relaxed and everything was in order. In the two days that Xia Pingan hadn't come, nothing special happened in the Inspection Office. When everyone saw Xia Pingan, they respectfully made way for Xia Pingan and greeted him.
Situ Hua Longchao and the others only felt that Xia Pingan's complexion seemed to have improved a lot after not seeing him for a few days. They didn't expect that Xia Pingan was already a Four Sun Realm summoner. Compared to when Xia Pingan led them to break into the Huang Family, his strength had improved by leaps and bounds.
Li Chaoming, who was following behind Xia Pingan, raised his eyebrows. As a wily old fox, he only needed to see the attitude of the people in the Inspection Office towards Xia Pingan to know that Xia Pingan had completely taken control of the Donggang Inspection Office. The people in the Inspection Office all followed Xia Pingan's lead. It was simply a miracle that a new envoy inspector who had just arrived at the Inspection Office could completely control a powerful department in a few days.
"Lord, you're here …" Wei Meiyu hurriedly greeted Xia Pingan with a smile when she saw Xia Pingan. Today, Wei Meiyu was wearing a white shirt, a black knee-length skirt, and high heels. Her makeup was elegant and exquisite, and her beautiful figure could be seen at a glance. She was beautiful, capable, and even revealed a trace of sexiness. Xia Pingan couldn't help but take a few more glances at her.
"Mm, make me a cup of tea …" Xia Pingan said to Wei Meiyu.
"Yes!" Wei Meiyu glanced at Li Chaoming, who was beside Xia Pingan, and didn't ask any more questions. Since the envoy inspector said that she would only make a cup of tea, then she would just make a cup.
After returning to his office, Xia Pingan sat in his armchair with his legs crossed. He held the tea that Wei Meiyu had made for him, blew on the tea leaves, and took a sip. Then, he looked at Li Chaoming, who was sitting opposite him with his hands on his knees and didn't even take a sip of tea. "Director Li, why are you looking for me? You can speak now!"
Li Chaoming looked at Xia Pingan's leisurely appearance, and his throat trembled. His face alternated between red and white, and he finally gritted his teeth and lowered his head in front of Xia Pingan. "Lord Xia, I was wrong …"
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