Published: January 1, 2025
He concentrated his gaze and saw several adventurers exchanging words.
These individuals were all filled with vigorous energy; it was evident they were Void Bandits, each exuding a heavy aura of killing intent, cursing and grumbling in dissatisfaction.
"I don't know what's going on. Ever since that major incident in the Void Sea, the border cities of our Southern Heaven Realm have been successively sealed off. It is said to be an investigation into the appearance of the Demon Tribe's Demon Lord. This would be fine, but damn it, they had already relaxed the controls these days, intending to lift the restrictions, and now the management has suddenly become even stricter."
"I heard that any lone traveler entering Southern Dou City will undergo rigorous checks. It's truly unbelievable; how can we Void Bandits withstand such thorough inspections!"
"I heard that it seems some top family in the Southern Heaven Realm is secretly causing trouble. It's really unbelievable."
"Alright, stop talking. The more we talk, the more annoyed I become. Anyway, we’re not going to the Southern Heaven Realm anymore; going there is just seeking death."
"Come on, let’s go."
The Void Bandits continued their complaints but said no more.
However, the speaker had no intention, yet the listener's heart was stirred.
Qin Chen's heart suddenly tightened.
When something unusual occurs, there must be a demon behind it. The sudden strict control of Southern Dou City made him feel that something was off.
"Gentlemen."
Qin Chen approached and sat down.
"What are you doing, kid?"
The few Void Bandits were startled. Upon seeing a young man, their expressions relaxed, but then they noticed the Blade King Mu Zhi Feng beside him, and their gazes hardened again.
"Hehe, gentlemen, no need to worry. I just overheard you discussing the strict controls in Southern Dou City. I wanted to inquire about what was happening."
"Oh, so it’s about this. Are you planning to go to Southern Dou City as well?"
The few of them looked at Qin Chen warily.
"Yes."
Qin Chen smiled and said, "I find you all particularly amiable. It feels like we’re old friends at first sight. This table is on me; you all can just order."
Qin Chen waved his hand at the shopkeeper and said, "Shopkeeper, add this table to my bill."
"Haha, that’s great. Shopkeeper, bring out a few jars of your best Huadiao wine, and also serve us the best dishes from your restaurant!"
These bandits, being ruthless characters, immediately shouted after Qin Chen’s words.
Seeing that Qin Chen did not object, the shopkeeper immediately smiled and said, "Alright, coming right up!"
Soon, various exquisite dishes were served on the table.
The few fierce bandits were eating while saying, "Little brother, I see you have good vision. Since that's the case, feel free to ask whatever you want."
Qin Chen, not holding back, began to inquire carefully and gradually learned the truth of the matter.
After a moment, Qin Chen returned to his own table with a gloomy expression.
"Chen, what’s wrong?"
You Qianxue asked softly.
"Hmph, I didn't expect the Zhuge family to act so quickly. This is a bit troublesome."
Qin Chen murmured.
He had previously learned that ever since the Void Sea incident, Southern Dou City had been under strict management. Qin Chen later received messages from the War King sect master and others, so he naturally knew that the entire Heavenly Realm was like this. It was not surprising, as it was an order from the top forces of the Heavenly Realm.
However, in recent years, after the top forces of the Heavenly Realm conducted meticulous investigations, they found no clues. Therefore, the controls in various Heavenly Realms had deepened, but just recently, the management in Southern Dou City suddenly became severe again.
According to the information the Void Bandits had secretly gathered, it seemed that a powerful force in the Southern Heaven Realm was secretly instigating the situation.
This instantly reminded Qin Chen of the Zhuge family.
Because the timing was too coincidental. Not long after he had encountered the fate techniques of the Zhuge family, Southern Dou City implemented strict controls, causing him to harbor some suspicions.