l in stature, successfully climb up十幾米的高度 without any rock climbing experience, he immediately thought that this second-year student was a talent. At the very least, he was full of energy and had grea...Chapter 325: Change in Identity

Where else could one go at this hour The dormitory had long been locked, and without any other options, the only choice was to return inside and pull an all-nighter.

Just as Xie Yujia froze for a moment, Xiao Bai rolled out from Hao Ren's necklace.

"Let’s go!" Hao Ren waved his hand, conjuring up a red barrier before hopping onto Xiao Bai's back.

Xie Yujia hesitated briefly but then followed and sat on Xiao Bai's back. She thought Hao Ren was going to the night sky for some peace of mind and did not give it much thought.

With Xiao Bai carrying both Hao Ren and Xie Yujia, they leaped into the air and soared high above.

The city of Donghai at this hour was silent and still.

Beyond some bustling areas, everywhere else was a vast expanse of darkness.

Though it was chilly, the barrier blocked the wind. Xiao Bai quickly ascended to a height of one or two hundred meters, allowing Hao Ren and Xie Yujia a bird's-eye view of the entire sleeping city of Donghai.

Gazing at this sprawling metropolis spanning thousands of square kilometers, Hao Ren took a deep breath. From an inspector’s perspective, he was responsible for managing this great city.

Even the Dragon Palace of the East Sea could not interfere with other cultivators within Donghai City; it merely dominated one part of the city.

"What's wrong" Sensing Hao Ren’s heavy-hearted mood, Xie Yujia asked.

Sitting on Xiao Bai and admiring the city at this height under the night sky gave her a strange feeling.

The stars, obscured by pollution on the ground, seemed almost within reach now.

The moon shone so brightly and roundly in the sky.

Xiao Bai floated slowly in mid-air without Hao Ren’s command. Xie Yujia sat behind Hao Ren, lightly pulling his clothes while gazing at the stars above, her heart filled with a romantic sentiment that welled up naturally within her.

Softly and gently, Xie Yujia pressed her face to Hao Ren's back, feeling its warmth.

Hao Ren was preoccupied, but she did not want to pry. Being here in the sky at this moment was enough for her.

And holding onto Little White’s mane, Hao Ren felt even more emotional than Xie Yujia.

In the past, he was just an ordinary student. Now, however, he represented Donghai Dragon Palace and the Dragon Temple. The entire city of Donghai was under his jurisdiction. If left unchecked, it could potentially become the origin of a balance collapse one day.

He had been somewhat hasty with some matters. But since he made a mistake, he would take responsibility for it.

Hao Ren patted Little White’s fur and pointed towards the east: “Donghai Dragon Palace!”

Upon receiving the command, Little White's feet emitted light, and in an instant, they flew towards the distant sea surface.

Xie Yujia experienced this kind of "speed" for the first time and quickly reached out to hold onto Hao Ren’s waist.

Bam!

In just a blink of an eye, Little White had plunged into the sea. Under the protection of the barrier, Little White's speed barely changed as she swam through the water and arrived at the main entrance of Donghai Dragon Palace in one go.

Seeing that it was Hao Ren who had come, the guards immediately let him pass.

Hao Ren entered the dragon palace, put away Little White, and chose to walk instead. Even though he held a special status as the dragon prince-in-law, he did not plan on breaking the rules by flying around indiscriminately.

It was already midnight; even Donghai Dragon Palace had its rest time. Hao Ren was familiar with the layout of the palace and led Xie Yujia straight to Su Han’s residence.

Xie Yujia couldn’t understand why Hao Ren would suddenly come here, but since she was following him, there was no way for her to return, so she could only follow him.

On both sides of the corridor hung lanterns high up. The Donghai Dragon Palace maintained its elegance even in the dead of night.

Upon entering Star Moon Elder’s quarters, several female disciples nearby immediately went on alert: “Who is it”

"It's me, looking for Su Han," said Hao Ren.

Four women dressed in black robes and at the Shaking level came out from the side rooms. Seeing that it was Hao Ren, they relaxed somewhat. They knew that he was the dragon prince-in-law and also an assistant inspector.

In fact, as Hao Ren walked over, he had already been observed countless times by hidden guards along the way. If a nefarious person attempted to infiltrate Donghai Dragon Palace, they wouldn’t have made it this far.

"Elder Su is resting. Is there something urgent that Lord Hao needs" one of them asked.

The female cultivators of the Eastern Sea Dragon Palace basically all gather under Elder Star Moon. They train in various places during the day and return here to rest at night. Su Han is an examiner, but from a lineage perspective, she is also their nominal senior sister, so they show her extra respect.

"I just came over to take a look; I don't think she's asleep yet," said Hao Ren. He knew that Su Han was naturally obsessed with training and had regressed somewhat due to recent injuries. Given her personality, she would definitely be meditating all night long.

As soon as Hao Ren finished speaking, Su Han, draped in a silk robe, emerged from a nearby pavilion and beckoned him over, "Come see me."

Just as Hao Ren had expected, Su Han was indeed practicing inside the room. Hearing voices outside, she knew that Hao Ren had arrived.

"Senior Sister Su," said four female cultivators who bowed slightly to her.

"You all go back and rest," Su Han waved them away before beckoning to Hao Ren and Xie Yujia.

Xie Yujia had been dragged over by Hao Ren.

She was extremely intelligent, so after a moment of thought, she understood Hao Ren's intention: he didn't have time during the day to look for Su Han, so he came at night to discuss something with her. However, it wasn't quite proper to visit a woman’s bedroom late at night, so he brought Xie Yujia along.

Seeing Hao Ren and Xie Yujia enter her room, Su Han casually closed the door and sat back beside the bed, "What do you want"

Xie Yujia observed Su Han carefully. Seeing that she looked much better than before in terms of complexion and demeanor, she knew that her injuries had improved.

When Su Han glanced at Xie Yujia, it didn't take long for her to figure out Hao Ren's intention as well. Indeed, if Hao Ren came alone, even though she wouldn’t find anything wrong with it herself, those who kept an eye on things in the Dragon Palace might have certain opinions.

From this perspective, Hao Ren was meticulous and astute—something not everyone could match.

Thinking of this, Su Han, a classic beauty draped in a silk robe with long black hair flowing like a waterfall, turned her eyes towards Hao Ren slightly.

"I came at midnight because I couldn't find the time during the day. Mainly, there's something I want to discuss," said Hao Ren looking straight at Su Han and getting right to the point. "Recently, human cultivators coming down from the Fifth Layer of Heaven to inspect have become more numerous; previously we caught two but mistook them for dragon cultivators and let them go."

"Mm-hmm." Su Han nodded after a moment's consideration. "Human and dragon cultivators maintaining their boundaries, there has always been mutual reconnaissance from Fifth Layer of Heaven to First Layer of Heaven. We also conduct investigations above the Fifth Layer of Heaven."

"Are recent investigative activities in various cities more frequent than usual Is it just us in Donghai City" Hao Ren asked next.

After all, he was only an assistant examiner; Su Han would be more informed about internal Dragon Temple affairs.

"I haven't received any special reports from other cities. It might have to do with me being here at the Donghai Dragon Palace recuperating and having no official examiner overseeing Donghai City, so cultivators above the Fifth Layer of Heaven are increasing their investigative scope and frequency," Su Han said after some thought.

She merely tilted her head slightly, causing her raven-black tresses to obscure her round forehead and accentuate her prominent nose. Indeed, every movement of hers exuded the charm of a beauty.

"Alright then, I will conduct regular inspections in the future. If I come across human cultivators, what should be done with them" Hao Ren followed up his question.

Su Han hurried to the Eastern Sea Dragon Palace for recuperation; he had thought it would just take some time but didn’t expect Su Han to reside there for a while without thoroughly briefing him on many matters. "You can let them go, or you could mete out minor punishments," said Su Han.

"Understood." Hao Ren nodded his head. "If that’s all, I’ll take my leave."

Knowing Su Han's personality, which disliked idle chatter, he thought it best to be considerate and depart without waiting for an explicit dismissal from Su Han.

"Wait a moment!" As Hao Ren turned towards the door, Su Han urgently called out.

Hao Ren turned around to face her.

Seeing Hao Ren’s gaze sweep over her, Su Han sitting at the edge of the bed suddenly felt uneasy. Feeling Hao Ren was colder than usual, she knew he wasn’t in a good mood but wondered if it was necessary for her to care about his feelings

Sucking in her breath, she said, "I have also roughly understood your situation."

Xie Yujia standing beside Hao Ren was somewhat perplexed.

Seeing no reaction from Hao Ren, Su Han pursed her lips and continued, “My opinion is to remain steadfast. The matter indeed poses difficulties which I can’t resolve for you. Although the West Sea Dragon Palace’s strength has declined considerably, its influence still exists. It would be quite rational for the Eastern Sea Dragon Palace to sacrifice itself to protect others in this incident."

Hao Ren nodded in agreement; Su Han's thoughts aligned with his own. From the perspective of the Eastern Sea Dragon Palace, distancing themselves from him could indeed stabilize their footing amidst the current storm.

Xie Yujia standing inside the room blinked her eyes, glancing at Hao Ren and then at Su Han.

Su Han fell silent for a few seconds before saying, "Moreover, I need to remind you that the Dragon God Hall is also monitoring this situation. We won’t mention Zhen Tongsan; the Dragon God Hall isn’t something one can easily provoke either. So, at the core of everything remains you."

Pausing briefly for a breath, Su Han stared directly at Hao Ren and said, "The Dragon God Hall has its rules, but it also greatly respects strength. Two weeks from now will be the Dragon God Hall’s major exam. I’ll put it this way: if you successfully advance to become an official examiner, the Dragon God Hall definitely would step in to protect you, but should you fail the examination and considering the impact of this incident, your position as assistant examiner will likely be revoked. And me I’d also face repercussions."

Hao Ren paid little heed to what Su Han had said previously, but her last statement caused his eyelid to flutter.

This matter would even affect Su Han

"What kind of repercussion" Hao Ren asked her.al energy left made a large bump appear on his forehead."Young Master Hao, you have strong spiritual energy, but you can't overtrain," Minister Xia said anxiously as he helped Hao Ren sit down on the...