Qin Chuan didn't really take Zhuge Yunlang seriously. Although he was new to the outer city, he didn't need to be subservient to anyone there.
Besides, Qin Chuan only used Mingyue Palace as a stepping stone, so he needed to find a way out as quickly as possible.
However, Mingyue Palace's rules prevented him from entering the inner city for at least ten years.
But Qin Chuan didn't want to waste time here, so he had to improve himself and become capable of negotiating with Mingyue Palace.
Only then could he break free; he just needed to enter the grand stage of the Nine Heavens Land to see Chu Shiqingzhu and the others.
The closer he got to the core of the Nine Heavens Land, the more uncontrollable his emotions became.
He longed to see Chu Shiqingzhu, to see Tantai Huangqing, to see Yu Luoqing…
but he didn't know how much longer it would take. This feeling was like looking at a mountain and running until the horse dies—it was right in front of him, so within reach,
yet he just couldn't touch it. That feeling was infuriating.
Returning to their house, it was a very simple wooden structure with only two rooms.
The two rooms were separate, but they could choose to live together, using the other room as a dining room or kitchen.
This was the general condition in the outer city; the inner city was slightly better, but for the top figures in the outer city, it was a different story—their living conditions were unbelievably luxurious.
For example, Zhuge Yunlang's residence was practically a large manor, filled with beautiful women, and he was served at every turn.
This was his status; after all, he was a top figure in the outer city, and many people wanted to curry favor with him.
The manor was given to him by the sect, but the women inside were all female disciples from the outer city. These women, eager to advance their own careers, were willing to serve Zhuge Yunlang,
just to get a share of his resources.
This wasn't surprising; the sect didn't care. The strong were respected, and only the fittest survived. No matter what methods you used, surviving was your own skill.
Zhuge Yunlang had his eye on Yu Qing, so Wang Xu became a thorn in his side.
Qin Chuan's first step was to use Zhuge Yunlang to establish his authority and attract attention, then find an opportunity to speak with certain people.
Frankly, he was currently weak and insignificant; nobody took him seriously.
Therefore, he needed to gain recognition and expand his influence.
Zhuge Yunlang didn't disappoint Qin Chuan. Just one day later, he arrived at Qin Chuan and Yu Qing's residence with a group of people.
Qin Chuan and Yu Qing came out, and upon seeing Zhuge Yunlang, Qin Chuan even smiled: "Senior Brother, what's this?"
"Someone saw you colluding with the Cloud Beast Sect. According to the rules of the Bright Moon Palace, colluding with the Cloud Beast Sect is a capital offense," Zhuge Yunlang said righteously.
Qin Chuan didn't want to deal with this idiot. Making up an excuse was utterly shameless. He and Yu Qing hadn't even left the house, hadn't contacted anyone except her, and now he was being accused of this.
Could he be any more shameless?
Truly, shamelessness knows no bounds. Qin Chuan didn't want to speak, just stared at Zhuge Yunlang.
"Guards, take those two away. Junior sister, I believe you're innocent, but the rules still apply. Your senior brother is here; I won't let you suffer any injustice," Zhuge Yunlang said to Yu Qing.
*Bang!*
Just then, the ground between Zhuge Yunlang's legs suddenly shattered, and a small beast rushed forward with unparalleled speed, landing squarely between his legs.
Ouch!