Otherworld Advance Team
Chapter 1532 - 1525: Going to Visit

Chapter 1532: Chapter 1525: Going to Visit

Cheng Ziang arrived in the courtyard; Luo’er seemed to have already received the news, waiting for him at the doorway. It was only natural, after all, they and the movements of the Wuyun Sect were under surveillance by Fulajie’er, how could they not know.

"Greetings, Saint!" Since he was determined to play his role well, Cheng Ziang naturally would no longer act presumptuously, but rather kneeled down respectfully on one knee.

"What do you think?" Luo’er asked indifferently.

What he meant was, how did he view Dongliang Yu’s words, because all their actions and conversations were relayed to Luo’er by Fulajie’er, allowing Luo’er, though he kept to himself behind closed doors, to be well informed about outside affairs.

"In the humble opinion of your subordinate, it might not be overstatement." Cheng Ziang pondered.

"Hmm..." Luo’er nodded lightly, pondered for a moment, then asked, "If there’s contact, will there be trouble?"

Indeed, Luo’er still couldn’t hide his concern for everyone; although his tone was very formal, his words were always tinged with worry and consideration.

"Dongliang Yu Sect Master has a trustworthy appearance," Cheng Ziang respectfully replied after a hesitation.

"Appearance alone is not sufficient for trust," Luo’er said.

"But if resolving this situation is necessary, both sides’ demands must be listened to, instead of holding a subjective stance, standing on the side of Bianzhen Town," Cheng Ziang said.

"That is a reasonable point," Luo’er placed his hand under his nose, nodding continually, "Then, you and White Tiger go and make contact, and make sure to return by tomorrow, how about that?"

"Understood..." Cheng Ziang said, lowering his head.

"There’s more..." Luo’er seemed to think of something, but just as he opened his mouth, he immediately fell into an awkward silence.

Cheng Ziang naturally knew what he wanted to say, thus he continued with his head lowered, "We will be cautious about our safety."

"Good to know," Luo’er nodded in relief and waved his hand, "You may leave."

"Yes!" Cheng Ziang bowed again, then slowly backed away.

After Luo’er finished speaking, he slowly returned indoors under the lead of Tangmo. Cheng Ziang watched Luo’er go inside, then stood up and looked at the sky, softly calling out, "Xiao Fula, come out quickly."

As soon as his words fell, Fulajie’er suddenly popped out from thin air, still in the form of a small child. She floated in front of Cheng Ziang, hands on hips and head held high, "From today onwards, you must call me Karmisa Mahalo, not Fula, and definitely not Xiao Fula, okay?"

"Who taught you all this nonsense?" Cheng Ziang’s face was lined with annoyance.

"The big guy!" Fulajie’er immediately sold out Hu Daoke without hesitation.

"Forget it, I’ll deal with him later. Go tell the guards that I and Little Fengye are going to the Wuyun Sect, and ask them to ensure Luo’er’s safety," Cheng Ziang waved his hand and said.

"Saint!" Fulajie’er reminded him.

"Right, right, Saint," Cheng Ziang didn’t argue with her.

"Just the two of you daring to venture into the tiger’s den?" Fulajie’er also displayed a worried look.

"Don’t think so poorly of others; whether it’s a tiger’s den is yet to be seen. Besides, we two are among the strongest forces of the Advance Team; what could possibly harm us?" Cheng Ziang spread his hands and said.

"You’re just relying on Liseya, pretending to borrow power from a tiger," Fulajie’er said teasingly.

"Well, I am her descendant, and she is willing to protect me, so what of it?" Cheng Ziang replied.

"You two better not cause any trouble once you get there," Fulajie’er said.

"No, do I really appear that impulsive in your eyes?" Cheng Ziang couldn’t help but show a bitter smile.

"Anyway, be careful, that’s also what Luo’er wanted to say," Fulajie’er said solemnly.

"I know." Cheng Ziang nodded, feeling a warmth in his heart, which must be the most sincere advice between companions.

"You guys also need to be careful here. Once we’re gone, only you can protect everyone," Cheng Ziang reminded, moved by the sentiment.

"You don’t have to nag, just go with confidence..." Fulajie’er was saying when suddenly she sensed something and annoyed, said, "Ah, that wicked woman is up to her tricks again, I have to keep an eye on her, bye!"

With that, she didn’t wait for Cheng Ziang to respond and just disappeared from the spot, leaving Cheng Ziang with a face of bitter smile. Seeing the team’s vibrancy reassured Cheng Ziang a lot, and he mustered the courage to step out of the courtyard.

Feng was standing at the entrance of the courtyard waiting for him. As Cheng Ziang came out and saw her, he patted her shoulder, signaling her to follow him.

Without a word, the two of them acted in concert merely through eye contact, approaching Dongliang Yu.

"Gentlemen..." Seeing them arriving, Dongliang Yu was overjoyed and greeted them with a bow.

"The saint has allowed us two to visit your Sect, as for him, better not disturb him lightly, lest angering him again causes more people to suffer," Cheng Ziang said with a bow.

"Well then," Dongliang Yu showed a hint of disappointment, but quickly adjusted his mood and said with a bow, "then, please convey my regards to the saint for me."

"Of course," Cheng Ziang nodded.

"Well then, please, the carriage is ready," Dongliang Yu gestured with a wave of his hand.

Following his gesture, the Wuyun Sect’s disciples cleared a path, and Cheng Ziang saw at the end of the road several carriages ready.

Compared to the carriages of the Western Continent, those of the East Continent were larger and had greater capacity. Typically, at least two horses were needed to pull them, and three or four horses were almost the norm. Because these carriages not only carried people but also had storage space, they could hold a large quantity of supplies.

Thanks to a relatively complete road system, from West Outer Heaven to Kyushu, carriage ownership was very high, and riding horses had become the minority. Whether it was official dispatches, trade and commerce, or Sect mobilizations, carriages were an essential means of transportation.

Cheng Ziang and Feng boarded the carriage, which was very spacious inside, making it seem somewhat empty with just the two of them. Apparently, Dongliang Yu had planned to bring the entire Advance Team to the Wuyun Sect, but bad luck meant only two had arrived.

Such a large carriage with only two passengers seemed somewhat lonely; Dongliang Yu did not join them, as it wasn’t a tradition in the East Continent for a host to ride in the same carriage as their guest.

After boarding the carriage, Dongliang Yu also boarded his own and led a large group of disciples as they embarked toward the Wuyun Sect.

To Cheng Ziang’s surprise, the nearly 20-kilometer distance was covered by these Wuyun Sect disciples on foot, showing they could endure such hardships for their cultivation.

However, upon closer observation, Cheng Ziang noted that these disciples were almost all ordinary people, not cultivators. According to the principles of the Sects of the East Continent, once a disciple began Foundation Building, they could be included in the inner disciples’ ranks. As for these ordinary disciples, they likely belonged to the outer disciples.

The disciples of the East Continent’s Sects were divided into outer and inner disciplines, which was easy to understand. Inner disciples concentrated on cultivation, while outer disciples mainly handled all the big and small affairs of the Sect. Euphemistically called outer disciples, but frankly, they were essentially servants.

Of course, they were only called that, as the outer disciples of a Sect could not be compared to real servants. Although their work was intensive, most of them were well-fed and well-taught in martial arts.

In the Dongsheng Empire, major conflicts primarily involved cultivators, but minor skirmishes mainly relied on traditional melee combat. Among these, outer disciples were the ideal soldiers for regular conflicts, while inner disciples mainly played a supporting role.

Before the establishment of the Dongsheng Empire, conflicts between the Sects within Kyushu and Fengyu were extremely brutal, with eradication and survival being commonplace. With the establishment of the Empire, especially with the introduction of relevant laws, inter-Sect conflicts in Kyushu gradually became more rational and were no longer as bloody as before.

Under the legal framework, all Sects actually intentionally controlled the scale of events. At such times, outer disciples played a significant role because using them in battles would not draw special attention from the Imperial Court. The Court primarily focused on conflicts between cultivators.