<h4>Chapter 1156: Chapter 1153: The Real Surprise Is Yet to Come</h4>


    Fan Liang casually picked up a paper ball, unfolded it, and frowned: "Docking Xu Wendong’s sry for three months?"


    "State Preceptor, your punishment is simply too lenient for Xu Wendong, isn’t it?" As he spoke, a displeased look appeared in his eyes.


    Xuanjizi said, "Your Majesty’s golden words, since the lot has been drawn, it should be honored!"


    Fan Liang snorted coldly, stood up, and flung his sleeve as he left: "Court is adjourned!"


    "We respectfully send off Your Majesty!"


    The ministers of the entire court bowed simultaneously.


    After Fan Liang departed, Xuanjizi looked at the crowd and said, "Dear colleagues, Lixing has shifted, and the world will change."


    "To prevent sudden incidents, I hope all of you prepare measures to respond to changes with constancy!"


    "Yes!"


    The ministers from ckwater Kingdom replied in unison.


    Then, Xuanjizi left the Golden Throne Hall.


    He stood outside the hall, looking at the vast sky, feeling a vague unease in his heart.


    Because he did not know what kind of upheaval the shift of Lixing would bring to ckwater Kingdom.


    He didn’t even know.


    Whether this upheaval would be good or bad.


    "State Preceptor, His Majesty requests your presence!" Eunuch Liu, beside Fan Liang, walked over with small strides.


    Xuanjizi snapped out of it and followed the eunuch to a pce, where he met Fan Liang.


    "This old minister greets Your Majesty!" Xuanjizi bowed.


    "Master, no need for formalities!" Fan Liang stood up with a smile and said, "Master, how do you feel about the y your student just performed?"


    Xuanjizi asked in surprise, "Your Majesty was actually performing just now?"


    Fan Liang shrugged undeniably, "If I hadn’t expressed anger in advance, I estimate the court ministers would immediately aim their me at me, thinking it was all caused by me."


    "Rather than that, it’s better to act preemptively."


    Xuanjizi replied, "Your Majesty’s insight is remarkable, this old minister is truly convinced!"


    Fan Liang shook his head helplessly, "Master, let’s spare the acting between us. If you didn’t notice your student was acting, why would you write three painless punishments?"


    "If I’m not mistaken, the other two paper balls also suggest docking Xu Wendong’s sry for three months, right?"


    Xuanjizi sighed, "Indeed, nothing escapes Your Majesty’s discerning eyes!"


    Fan Liang said, "Please, Master, inform Xu Wendong to freely pursue what he wishes!"


    "If the sky falls, I’ll hold it up for him!"


    "This old minister will follow the decree!"


    After Xuanjizi left, Fan Liang’s gaze became profound, looking at the clear skies, murmuring, "Eunuch Liu, do you think Xu Wendong can surprise me?"


    The old eunuch disyed a ttering smile, "Your Majesty, hasn’t he already surprised you?"


    Fan Liang: "Indeed, I truly didn’t expect he would refine the County Seal of Carefree City in such a short time."


    "Perhaps the real surprise is yet toe."


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    Carefree City.


    Government Office.


    While Xu Wendong was gazing at the map of Carefree City, Chu Ye, wearing a white long dress, walked in lightly.


    Her eyes and brows were like a painting, exuding an aloof aura.


    "Greetings, Lord!" Chu Ye bowed.


    Xu Wendong nced up at her, "How did the matter proceed?"


    Chu Ye shook her head, "I visited the bases of all Jianghu Forces in Carefree City; apart from the Red Flower Society promising to pay three million low-grade Spirit Stones fromst night’s banquet, the other forces haven’t fulfilled their promises, each finding excuses to evade."


    Xu Wendong’s face showed a faint sneer, "They are likely waiting for the Imperial Court to issue an order to capture me."


    "Once I leave Carefree City,st night’s promises will naturally be wiped clean."


    Chu Ye hesitated and couldn’t help but say, "You seem very confident that His Majesty won’t convict you!"


    Xu Wendong’s lips curled up, "As a man, one must maintain absolute confidence at all times!"


    After a brief pause, he said, "Apany me for a walk by the seaside?"


    He wanted to see the sea in the Cultivation World.


    "Alright."


    Chu Ye respectfully agreed.


    She was the registrar of the Government Office, so she naturally didn’t dare refuse Xu Wendong’s request.


    "Let’s go!"


    Xu Wendong concentrated his mind, soared into the air, and flew southwest, with Chu Ye closely following.


    After flying for about half an hour, Xu Wendong saw the endless ocean.


    Due to the calm and sunny weather, the azure sea appeared very tranquil, asionally seeing flocks of seabirds flying by.


    Besides the blue sea surface, there was an endless coastline stretching for thousands of miles, with soft sand along the shore, which felt especiallyfortable underfoot.


    "The fishery resources here are really abundant!" Xu Wendong smacked his lips, eyes full of joy.


    Chu Ye curiously asked, "How does Lord Xu know?"


    Xu Wendong smiled, "Because there’s a salty smell in the air."


    Then Xu Wendong’s Soul Force spread out, perceiving the seabed terrain and the marine resources.


    Since this ce is thousands of miles away from Carefree City, cultivators disdain these seafood, and ordinary people can’t reach them.


    Thus.


    The sea contains countless fish, prawns, crabs, and various shellfish seafood.


    So abundant that Xu Wendong found it incredible.


    Especially those scallops asrge as millstones, even he found them breathtaking.


    "Today I must indulge!"


    In good spirits, Xu Wendong directly dove into the sea, grabbed some scallops, crabs, and lobsters, and then returned to the shore.


    High-end ingredients often require the simplest cooking methods.


    Thus.


    Xu Wendong decided to eat sashimi.


    He spent half an hour cleaning all the ingredients, with the scallops’ adductor muscles snowy white and translucent, appearing plump and stic.


    The crab and lobster meat were also translucent, emitting a mysterious sweet fragrance.


    "You should try it too, the taste should be very good!" Xu Wendong picked up a piece of translucent lobster meat and chewed it.


    The chewy and delightful texture was akin to kissing a beloved woman, especially the sweet aftertaste, making him exim with pleasure.


    Chu Ye also curiously picked up a piece of lobster meat to taste, and her eyes brightened instantly.


    She hadn’t expected that unprocessed lobster would have such a unique texture.


    Xu Wendong took out two bottles of beer he brought from Earth from the storage treasure, opened them, and handed one to Chu Ye.


    He ate the rare sashimi while drinking beer, feeling the taste of home, feeling extremely rxed and satisfied.


    Xu Wendong casually remarked, "I’ve heard the ocean is ten times the size of thend and divided into Outer Sea, Inner Sea, and Chaotic Star Sea?"


    Chu Ye replied, "Yes, the ocean area is vast; currently, humans can only venture into the Outer Sea."


    "Once entering the Inner Sea, one encounters powerful Sea Demons."


    "Even among the Human Race’s Great Ascension Peak experts, few dare easily venture into the Inner Sea, let alone the Chaotic Star Sea!"


    Xu Wendong turned to Chu Ye and suddenly asked, "Miss Chu Ye, could you tell me whom you’re loyal to?"