Zhenghao’s entanglement

"Danger?" He Zhenghao was slightly stunned.

Then, he dismissed the thought and said with a smile, "XinXin, you're overthinking it! Your father is currently in charge of the Congyun Sea's government affairs and stays in the Bu Zheng Hall all day without traveling. What danger could I possibly encounter?"

"It's true!" Seeing that her old father didn't believe her, He XinXin stomped her foot in frustration.

She leaned in and whispered, "Dad, you don't know. My Foundation Establishment strange object has been with me since birth; it's called the [Dao Script Compass]. And the Cultivation Technique I practice, [Dao Network Heavenly Net], was specially tailored for me by Mother…"

After hearing his daughter's explanation, He Zhenghao clicked his tongue in surprise.

He had thought that by following Lord Secret Envoy and thriving, earning plenty of contribution points, he could barely be considered someone of importance.

But compared to the Heng Family of Tian Yu State, those cultivation families with extremely deep Foundations, he was still far behind.

At the very least, having a Cultivation Technique tailored for oneself was something far beyond his current capabilities.

Thinking of this, He Zhenghao couldn't help but feel a bit bitter.

"There really is a life-threatening danger, Dad. You should just come with me." He XinXin performed another deduction in front of He Zhenghao, only to arrive at the same heart-stopping result. She couldn't help but urge him again.

Seeing her serious expression, He Zhenghao couldn't help but start to have doubts.

"It's impossible. How could there be a life-or-death crisis in Congyun City? I've been behaving myself lately and haven't done anything to anger Lord Secret Envoy." Thinking it over carefully, He Zhenghao's brow furrowed even more in confusion.

"Could it be that the Five Old Men Association is up to their old tricks again and plans to raid Congyun Immortal City?" Suddenly, He Zhenghao recalled the past events of the Congyun Sea and was startled.

"Surely not… Didn't they just hold a Friendly exchange meeting?" He became somewhat hesitant.

He paced back and forth in the room, his face filled with unease.

Watching her old father hesitate and remain unable to make a decision, He XinXin also felt a bit anxious.

At the same time, He Zhenghao's reaction was quite different from her expectation of him "immediately dropping everything to return to Tian Yu State with her after hearing the deduction." The young girl couldn't help but feel a bit sulky, blaming her father for his lack of trust.

He Zhenghao didn't notice the subtle change in his daughter's mood; he was still hesitating.

It wasn't that he didn't believe his daughter. Having personally experienced various events back then, he was well aware of the prestige of the Heng Family in Tian Yu State. The [Dao Network Heavenly Net] created for He XinXin certainly didn't seem like an ordinary technique.

However, He Zhenghao had risen from a destitute island guardian to a figure whose word carried immense weight in the Congyun Sea. Countless Cultivators vied to curry favor with him… All of this had not come easily. How could he possibly give it up just because of a single sentence from his daughter?

Besides, his Foundation was in the Congyun Sea. Without the network of relationships he had painstakingly built here, he would be nothing.

Even if he returned to Tian Yu State, then what?

A Golden Core cultivator who was as ordinary as could be wouldn't even be qualified to be a guard for the Heng Family.

How could he face Heng Ruoshui then?

…As he gradually thought things through, He Zhenghao made his decision.

His eyes darted as a plan formed in his mind, and he said with a beaming smile, "XinXin…"

He XinXin gave He Zhenghao a huffing glare.

He Zhenghao felt a bit awkward but still said seriously, "Your father knows you care about me and that your Cultivation Technique is extraordinary. But the world is unpredictable; deduction techniques are, after all, just deduction techniques."

"They only reveal a possible future outcome. As for whether it will definitely happen…"

"I bet even the Eternal Celestial Venerable wouldn't dare to guarantee it."

He XinXin was unconvinced by his words, but for a moment, she didn't know how to retort.

Then, she heard He Zhenghao continue, "Besides, speaking of deduction techniques, my direct superior, the Secret Word Envoy of the Congyun Sea and a Cultivator of the Ancient Heavenly Mystery Sect, Lord Li Fan, is definitely much stronger than you!"

"He is truly shocking and unparalleled throughout history! I am the Secret Envoy's confidant. If there were really any danger, how could he not warn me?"

Hearing this, He XinXin's eyes widened. "Li Fan of the Tianji Sect?"

She had heard of Li Fan's name. He had accurately predicted several major events about to happen in the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance, something she was unable to do.

Could it be that she really miscalculated? He XinXin couldn't help but become a bit hesitant.

Seeing that it worked, He Zhenghao immediately struck while the iron was hot.

"If you're still worried, I'll ask Lord Secret Envoy personally right in front of you."

Saying so, He Zhenghao took out the Divided Soul Jade Slip left by Li Fan and summoned him.

Before long, Li Fan's phantom projection appeared in the air above the room.

"Why have you summoned me?" Li Fan said indifferently, his expression blank.

At the same time, his gaze inadvertently swept over He XinXin.

The young girl was very brave and didn't flinch at all, meeting Li Fan's gaze.

He Zhenghao, on the other hand, was subservient, lowering his head as he spoke.

"May I ask, My Lord, will there be any changes in the Congyun Sea recently?" After explaining, he looked at Li Fan with hope.

The room fell into silence for a moment.

In the projection, the [Heaven and Earth Qiankun Dice] seemed to be constantly spinning in Li Fan's palm.

"Dao Script Compass? The Heng Family of Tian Yu State truly lives up to its reputation."

"Your daughter's talent is so outstanding that her future achievements will certainly not be inferior to mine."

After a moment, Li Fan didn't answer He Zhenghao's question directly but looked at He XinXin and praised her.

He Zhenghao's heart skipped a beat; he hadn't expected Lord Secret Envoy to see through his daughter's true nature with just a casual glance.

He XinXin's mouth hung slightly open, looking very surprised.

"My Lord overpraises her…" He Zhenghao said repeatedly.

"The youth are to be feared." Li Fan just shook his head, seeming to recall something, and sighed with emotion.

As he spoke, he pointed a finger at He XinXin's forehead.

"My Lord!" He Zhenghao's expression changed slightly, but he soon realized that Li Fan had no ill intent and was instead imparting something to his daughter. Thus, he felt a bit more at ease.

Before long, the streaks of golden light dissipated, and He XinXin came back to her senses.

She examined the knowledge that had suddenly appeared in her mind.

[Tawei Heavenly Numbers], [Record of a Thousand Mysteries], [Theory of Qi Mechanism Circulation]… These were works of the Ancient Heavenly Mystery Sect?

And they were versions she had never seen before.

He XinXin's eyes lit up, and she was instantly overjoyed.

With a beaming smile, she immediately bowed and said softly, "Thank you, Senior."

"It's fine. It's rare to encounter a suitable candidate. Besides, these aren't particularly precious items." Li Fan waved his hand.

Then, he looked at He Zhenghao again.

He Zhenghao's heart nearly stopped.

"Will there be changes in the Congyun Sea?" Li Fan chuckled.

"I'm not even leaving, so what are you afraid of, He Zhenghao?"