Zhang Yu walked out of the manor. He looked up and saw that the pillar of light had landed a few li away from the lake in front of the manor.
It was about time for people to set. Stars twinkled in the night sky, and this pillar of light seemed to have shot down from the heavens.
And in that pillar of light, there was an oval-shaped flying boat standing upright. The boat was more than a thousand zhang tall and was silver-gray in color. It looked huge and majestic, and was unusually heavy.
After waiting for a while, a gap opened on the boat, and a man and a woman walked out.
The first was a middle-aged man in his forties. His eyes were calm and reserved, and his figure was straight. He wore a wide-sleeved divine robe in the style of Tianxia's ancient clothing.
The young woman was rather beautiful. She wore a metal-colored inner armor that fit her slender figure, but her expression was cold. She followed behind the man and seemed to be his guard.
The two of them each stepped on a jade floating disc, which carried them out of the flying boat. They crossed the lake and stopped in front of the manor's waterside pavilion, and walked down from it.
The man looked carefully at Zhang Yu, and a hint of surprise appeared in the depths of his eyes.
The patrolman's portrait was not allowed to be leaked, so when he came, he only saw the comment 'jade-like pure face, as beautiful as a mysterious immortal' in Zhang Yu's description.
He originally thought that it was just a standard phrase, but now that he saw the real person, he felt that it was not an exaggeration. This person really had the appearance of a celestial being, and the bearing of an immortal.
He took a breath, raised his hands, and said, "Is it Patrolman Zhang? This one is Wei Gao, Xuanting's envoy. I am here on Xuanting's orders to welcome Patrolman Zhang.
Zhang Yu raised his sleeves and returned the greeting, saying, "Greetings, Envoy Wei."
Wei Gao asked seriously, "Patrolman Zhang, the passage between the outer layer and the inner layer has been opened using the sundial. However, we can only travel by boat, and it can only last for a day. When would it be convenient for Patrolman Zhang to board the boat?"
Zhang Yu said, "Everything is ready. You can board the boat now."
Wei Gao said cheerfully, "Alright, then I'll have to ask Patrol Envoy Zhang and his entourage to board the ship first. There's still some distance before we reach the outer regions. I'll explain some things to Patrol Envoy Zhang on the way."
Zhang Yu nodded and sent a telepathic message to Li Qinghe. After Li Qinghe received the message, she led Qing Shu, Qing Xi, and Miao Danjun out of the manor and stood behind him.
As for Qing Mo, he finally decided to stay here to look after the manor. Zhang Yu was still Qing Yang's Xuanzheng, so he needed someone to pass on messages for him.
After confirming that only Li Qinghe and the others were accompanying Zhang Yu, Wei Gao instructed the female guard beside him. The latter stretched out her arm towards the rear and a light flashed on her wrist a few times.
After a while, several jade floating discs floated over from the flying boat and came to the feet of Zhang Yu and his entourage. Even Miao Danjun had one.
Zhang Yu's body slowly floated up and landed steadily on the jade floating disc.
Li Qinghe, Qing Shu, and Qing Xi also stepped on it. Miao Danjun curiously put his paw on it first, then jumped up, raised his tail, and squatted on it.
Wei Gao and the female guard also returned to the jade floating discs at this time. The female guard raised her hand again, and as a light flashed on her wrist, the jade floating discs flew towards the direction of the flying boat with a group of people in an unusually stable manner.
Qing Shu and Qing Xi stared at the flying boat. They could already feel the huge size of the flying boat from a distance, and as they gradually approached, they could feel the oppressive feeling brought about by the huge and thick hull of the boat.
As the group approached, the bottom of the flying boat parted to form a gap. Everyone also crossed the thick wall of the boat and entered a huge space.
Here, soft milky white light filled every corner. Arched pillars with dazzling light connected the top and bottom of the cabin wall. Kun Tu's creations could be seen flying back and forth on the platform from time to time.
At this moment, two servants also stepped on the jade floating discs to welcome them. They bowed to Li Qinghe and the others, motioning for them to follow them.
Li Qinghe turned his head to ask for instructions from Zhang Yu. After getting permission, he left with the two servants.
Wei Gao moved closer to Zhang Yu and gestured in one direction, "Inspector Zhang, please come this way."
Zhang Yu nodded and followed him on the jade floating discs. Soon, they came in front of an arched pillar. They walked along the entrance of the platform and finally came to a hall.
Wei Gao got off the jade floating discs and gestured to the platform not far away from him, "Xuan Zheng, please sit."
Zhang Yu nodded slightly and sat down on the wide and heavy platform.
Wei Gao also sat down. He said to the female guard, "We can set off now." The female guard said yes, then bowed to Zhang Yu and walked out.
After a while, a slight vibration came. The scenery outside could be seen passing by quickly and becoming blurry again. It was obvious that they were ascending at high speed.
Wei Gao said at this time, "Inspector Zhang, we will use the Sundial to go to the outer layer. It will take about a day to travel. I was entrusted by Xuanting to explain some things to Inspector Zhang."
Zhang Yu's eyes moved slightly, "Wei Jieyin, please speak."
Wei Gao raised his hand and waved it in the air. A cloud-shaped map appeared in front of the two. Countless stars were densely distributed in it.
He said, "Currently, there are about two hundred thousand large and small heavenly cities in the outer layer. They are stationed on various earthly stars and are like a chain of stars to resist the invasion of the outer layer.
We divide the outer layer with the Four Divisions of the Dome. According to Xuanting's instructions, the place Inspector Zhang is going to is Yi Wei Heavenly City. The earthly star book he is stationed in is called 'Kui Su'. "
He pointed at a certain place above the cloud-shaped star cluster, "Kui Su is located at the edge of the Western Dome of Heaven. It has three heavenly forts under its jurisdiction. There are more than a hundred and sixty earthly stars of various sizes.
Kui Su is responsible for providing support to the Lou Su Stars at the forefront. Therefore, it is often harassed by Shangchen cultivators and other forces in the outer layer. The details are written in the jade slips and books. Inspector Zhang can take his time to read it. "
Zhang Yu glanced at that position. He thought for a moment and asked, "Regarding this trip, does Xuanting have any instructions?"
At this moment, Wei Gao's expression was slightly solemn, saying, "Inspector Zhang must also know that our main enemy now is Shangchen cultivators.
Other than confronting me on the battlefield, this generation has also been trying to divide us from the inside. Inspector Zhang's first task is to investigate and guard against this matter.
There is also one more thing … "
Speaking up to here, he paused slightly and said solemnly, "Although Inspector Zhang is going as Xuanting's inspector, before you have absolute confidence, please try not to expose or publicize your identity. In the past, there were a few inspectors who chose to publicize their identities. However, they were all killed by Shangchen cultivators.
Moreover, the local garrison of Kui Su will definitely reject the inspector. "
Zhang Yu thought for a moment and nodded to show that he could understand.
Once he revealed his identity without sufficient conditions, even if the people in the outer layer of Kui Su were fine, they would definitely maintain vigilance and vigilance against him. Because his identity was clearly telling others that he was here to investigate him.
Moreover, once his identity was publicized, these people would definitely keep an eye on him at all times. This would also make it inconvenient for him to act.
Seeing that he did not object, Wei Gao's expression relaxed slightly, saying, "We have also considered that Inspector Zhang needs an official identity. Currently, Xuanting has dispatched many inspectors to the outer layer. If the inspector is suspected, you can use this identity to cover up when there is trouble."
He extended his hand and handed over a jade booklet and official seal. "This is the official seal and registration booklet that we have prepared for the inspector."
Zhang Yu received it. After glancing at it, he put it into his Purple Star Pouch.
This arrangement was very appropriate. Although inspectors would not be liked by the outer layer garrisons, because inspectors only had the power to observe and record, they did not have the power to investigate. Even if they were exposed, they would not attract too much attention.
However, the more this was the case, the more it showed how complicated the situation on that side of the border was and how difficult this mission was.
Wei Gao said seriously, "Xuanting does not need Inspector Zhang to immediately investigate anything. They only hope that the inspector can make good use of the observation period and first establish a firm foothold there.
During this period, the inspector can recruit reliable personnel on his own, and can also request assistance from Xuanting. As long as the resources expended here do not exceed a certain limit, Xuanting will be responsible for it. "
Zhang Yu expressed his understanding. Xuanting inspectors had a observation period of one to three years. During this period, Xuanting would not request the inspector to do anything. This was actually a preparatory period for the inspector to familiarize himself with the local situation.
The longer the observation period, the more prepared he would be. However, if there were some unexpected situations that required the inspector to appear, those who had observed for more than two years would not be able to choose to refuse.
Wei Gao said, "There is one more thing." He extended his hand and swiped it over the map. Immediately, many words appeared on it, and there was also an image of a shining golden pupil.
He said, "This is the 'Golden Pupil Bureau' set up in the outer layer. Inspector Zhang needs to avoid conflict with the people of the Golden Pupil Bureau as much as possible. This is because if you interact too much with them, it is possible that your identity will be exposed in advance."
Zhang Yu glanced at the words displayed on the map. The Golden Pupil Bureau was the Inspection Department set up in the outer layer. However, although the Nightmare Parasites came from the outer layer, they were not that dangerous in the outer layer. However, the situation in the outer layer was more complicated. The Golden Pupil Bureau mainly targeted a few other types of enemies.
After looking through the entire document of the Golden Pupil Bureau, he said, "I understand."
Wei Gao then gave some relatively unimportant instructions. Seeing that half a day had already passed, he said, "We will arrive in half a day's journey. I won't disturb Inspector Zhang any further." He stood up and bowed, then left the hall first.
After he left, Zhang Yu followed the inspector to the cabin prepared for him on the flying boat. He sat down cross-legged on the jade platform in the center.
After sitting down, he pondered for a moment. On this trip to the outer layer, aside from the matter of patrolling, he also needed to find an opportunity to go up a level.
However, he still did not know if he could find Origin Energy in the outer layer.
After some thought, he collected his thoughts and entered a meditative state.
The night passed by very quickly. When it was almost dawn, he felt his entire body slowly tremble. He could not help but open his eyes and look up at the sky.
He saw that the ceiling of the inner cabin was fading as if it was melting. Then, the scenery outside gradually became visible. A huge vortex of clouds had appeared directly above his head. The beam of light had shot down from there. At this moment, the flying boat was rapidly approaching that vortex. In just a few breaths, the entire flying boat sped up again and charged into the vortex!
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