Jiang Lan was deeply troubled. Since returning to Jingyang City, he found it difficult to use many of his usual methods. This place was arguably the very heart of the Celestial Central Province, crawling with experts—a motley mix of the good and the bad.
In the original story, several reclusive figures at the Eighth Realm would later appear.
Because of this, he couldn't scheme as freely as he had in Anyang City. He had to be far more cautious and meticulous with everything.
'Improving my cultivation is important, but karmic fortune is the top priority...'
'Besides Xiao Teng, I almost forgot about someone else. I can use her to keep Emperor Xia in check. Judging by how the story is progressing, she must also know about the secret the late emperor left behind.'
Jiang Lan sank into thought.
...
For many in Jingyang City, it was destined to be a sleepless night.
「The next morning.」
