I know her

With Zhou Ziming's series of maneuvers, entering the Holy Land was incredibly simple.

So simple that Xianger found it somewhat hard to believe.

It had to be said.

After Zhou Ziming entered the Holy Land, he was genuinely dumbfounded.

Because the flowers grown in the Saint's courtyard alone were the grand finale items found in a Secret Realm.

Furthermore, the building Materials of this courtyard...

...were all top-tier Treasure Artifacts!

It was simply magnificent.

Zhou Ziming felt that he was already rich enough.

But compared to the Saint, he still seemed quite poor.

This inevitably made Zhou Ziming recall when he first closed a deal and received a hundred thousand in commission; he had smugly gone to a Demon City mall to buy branded goods.

Only to see that a single scarf cost twenty-three thousand four hundred.

He was so scared he didn't even dare touch it.

He stopped browsing the mall altogether.

Now, Zhou Ziming felt as if he had returned to that time.

Xianger, on the other hand, was used to such things and didn't think much of it.

“Wuji, please have a seat. The Saint has gone to handle some matters and should be back in a while!”

After saying that, Xianger poured tea for Zhou Ziming.

Zhou Ziming nodded.

Just smelling the tea's fragrance, Zhou Ziming was once again speechless.

Because that tea, while not Enlightenment Tea, had the effects of a stripped-down version.

Drinking this tea could enhance one's comprehension.

As Zhou Ziming was drinking the tea, he suddenly heard a buzzing sound.

Listening closely, it sounded like the hum of a sword.

“Whoosh...”

Right at that moment.

An aqua-blue longsword suddenly flew over.

It then continuously circled Zhou Ziming, making a buzzing sound.

Zhou Ziming: “...”

Xianger covered her mouth at this sight.

She had never seen a Treasure Artifact behave this way toward a person.

Moreover, the longsword seemed to be in a state of great excitement.

But soon, Xianger became worried.

This was Zhou Ziming's Opportunity, yet it was now in the Saint's room.

Would he take his anger out on the Saint because of this?

Zhou Ziming, however, gave it a flick with his finger.

The longsword flew back again.

The longsword even seemed a bit aggrieved.

Xianger watched this in silence.

————

Another two days passed.

The Saint, who hadn't been seen, finally returned.

Zhou Ziming performed his duties very diligently as the Saint's gatekeeper.

Seeing Zhou Ziming, the Saint took a deep breath.

“Um, why don't we go inside to talk?”

Zhou Ziming nodded: “I shall follow the Saint's arrangements!”

The Saint felt somewhat ashamed.

But after reaching the room, the Saint remained silent for a long time before finally asking.

“Brother Zhou, is your stay comfortable?”

Zhou Ziming: “???”

Wait a minute, man.

I didn't use my own Cultivation Technique, and this Thousand-Face Mask was obtained from the Hundred Knowledge Scholar.

How did you find out it was me?

The Saint explained.

“I didn't see through your disguise; it's just that I know Xianger very well.”

“Although she went to the East Continent, in reality, that was likely just to deceive others. I think she actually went to find you, perhaps to plead for mercy on my behalf?”

Zhou Ziming stared blankly at the Saint.

The Saint shook his head with a bitter smile.

“I know her very well. When she left the Holy Land, I regretted that I had been complaining in front of her, making her worry about me!”

Zhou Ziming gave a slight smile.

“Because you treat her as your closest relative, you tell her everything. If no one is willing to listen to your troubles, then your life would be truly lonely!”

Zhou Ziming then felt a bit sentimental.

“There was once a person like that for me too, who was willing to listen to all my nagging with great patience!”

“But after she left, I grew up, and I gradually became less talkative.”

“But that person was my mother. You have Xianger, so you should be happy!”

The Saint fell silent.

But then, the Saint shook his head.

“Let's not talk about that for now. I wonder why Brother Zhou has come to the Holy Land in secret?”

Zhou Ziming smiled.

“To watch a good show!”

The Saint quickly grasped the key point.

The Holy Land was about to be in trouble.

This made the Saint think of how many people in the Holy Land had died for no reason recently.

And that aura of flames was looking more and more like the Evil Fire Demon King.

Could it be...

...that this time, the Evil Fire Demon King would truly appear in the Holy Land!

The Saint hurriedly stood up.

But seeing Zhou Ziming, the Saint sat back down.

Zhou Ziming, meanwhile, sat with his legs crossed.

“What, want to save the Holy Land?”

The Saint smiled bitterly.

“Yes, I've lived here for so many years; it's impossible to say I have no feelings for it. Now that I clearly know the Holy Land is facing a disaster, I naturally want to do something.”

“But with Brother Zhou here, I've actually calmed down!”

“Given the Holy Land's actions, even if it suffers a disaster, it is only getting what it deserves!”

Zhou Ziming smiled.

“Rest assured, I'm not some good person either, but I only care about one thing: that everything must leave my Dao Heart clear!”

“The Holy Land has turned the West Continent into a wasteland and even fed people directly to the Tree Demon. If the Holy Land doesn't face retribution for this, my Dao Heart won't be clear!”

“So, I've come this time just to see the Holy Land receive its retribution. No matter who tries to stop it, my Dao Heart will remain blocked!”

“And when this Daoist's Dao Heart isn't clear, I feel like killing people!”

The Saint's face turned pale.

“Fine, I understand!”

“But, can some of the innocent people of the Holy Land be allowed to leave first?”

Zhou Ziming asked: “Then why didn't you let the Cultivators of the West Continent who hadn't done any evil leave first?”

“I don't care about those who left your Holy Land after hearing about the West Continent. But those who stayed in the Holy Land despite knowing about the West Continent must bear the sins your Holy Land has created!”

The Saint: “...”

He had nothing to say.

Zhou Ziming stood up at this point.

“Alright, I'm only here to watch the show, not to kill!”

“From now on, I'm still your guard. I trust you won't let others know my identity. After all, if my identity is exposed, I'll have no choice but to draw my blade!”

The Saint nodded.

Meanwhile, Zhou Ziming went directly to the side of the Saint's gate, leaning against the doorframe with a pot of tea, listening carefully for news of where someone had died in the Holy Land again.

Listening to this made Zhou Ziming feel very satisfied.

Taking action himself against the Holy Land...

...was far less satisfying than watching the monster the Holy Land itself had traded for and nurtured turn around and slowly destroy it.

Zhou Ziming now just wanted to see the Holy Land reap what it had sown.

————

In the blink of an eye, another half a month passed.

Recently, the Holy Land had truly been in a state of panic.

Because people were dying in the Holy Land every day.

And the deaths looked more and more like those people in the West Continent.

People became mummified corpses.

Their entire bodies were sucked dry.

The most terrifying part was that they couldn't find the killer at all.

The killer couldn't be found.

And people were dying every day.

The Holy Land Disciples couldn't take it anymore.

Some had already begun preparing to flee the Holy Land.

Perhaps because too many people were running away...

...the Holy Lord directly issued an order.

“Anyone who leaves without permission shall be executed without mercy!”

The Saint felt as if he had swallowed a dead fly.

Knowing the truth of the matter, sitting in the Holy Land now was complete torture.

Zhou Ziming, however, burst out laughing.

“Hahaha, so this is not allowing any of you to live. This is forcing these Disciples to be buried with the Holy Land. Perfectly done!”

The Saint closed his eyes.

But then Zhou Ziming asked with a smile.

“Saint Brother, I've come to see you!” at that moment, a woman's voice said very tenderly.

Then a beautiful figure was seen suddenly throwing herself into the Saint's arms!

Saint: “!!!”

Are you kidding me? Your man is watching right next to us! You're trying to get me killed!