King of Creation Chapter 1966 - 1951: Overestimating the Opponent

Finally, under the watchful eye of Grand Young Master Tu Jinggao, Ye Zhen and his party returned to the small courtyard.

However, along the way, Tu Jinggao showed a great deal of interest towards the rescued Chi Ling’er.

"Oh, you’ve found Chi Ling’er; that’s wonderful! Qing Tong, do you know who was responsible for this?" Tu Jinggao asked, probing for information indirectly.

Hu Qingtong’s attitude at this moment was very cold. "It’s all thanks to Brother Zhu and Brother Ye’s help. When they tracked down the kidnapper, he vanished immediately upon their approach. That rascal knows a miraculous escape skill that makes him disappear in the blink of an eye."

Hu Qingtong had no qualms about lying; she casually spun a tale that was a mix of truth and falsehood.

As for the truth, only a fool would divulge it.

No matter Hu Buding’s motives, Ye Zhen killing a Deacon Dao Realm elder of the Qingqiu Fox Clan was undoubtedly a matter of great significance.

"Miraculous escape skill?"

Along the way, Tu Jinggao pondered this question relentlessly, but could not extract any useful information from Zhu Hong, Ye Zhen, or Hu Qingtong.

"Qing Tong, my father will arrive tomorrow and will come to see you immediately. Please wait patiently." After speaking, Tu Jinggao departed with the four Dao Realm beings.

Ye Zhen gazed at Tu Jinggao’s retreating figure for a long time.

"Do you know who controls your Qingqiu Fox Clan’s Ten Thousand Foxes Returning Heart Formation?"

Since this formation is the ultimate protective measure of the Qingqiu Fox Clan, nearly indestructible, it can only be broken with brute force. With Ye Zhen’s current strength, this is not feasible.

To leave, he had to conceive a plan related to this.

"Not very clear, but things like this are usually maintained by the Great Clan Leader."

"Great Clan Leader..."

Ye Zhen’s gaze flickered as he recalled a message Big Ears had once overheard and relayed to him, which he had initially ignored.

It was about the Ten Thousand Foxes Returning Heart Formation being ordered by Clan Leader Tu Zheng for Grand Young Master Tu Jinggao to activate.

In other words, Grand Young Master Tu Jinggao likely holds a Talisman to control the formation.

If Ye Zhen could obtain this Talisman, it might present his opportunity.

"Wang Xiaomao, if you two want to cozy up, find a secluded place to do so." Ye Zhen lightly instructed, and Cloud Winged Tiger King Kitten led Hur Chimei away.

Both Wang Xiaomao and Hur Chimei understood this was Ye Zhen’s way of sending Hur Chimei away, as some secrets couldn’t be revealed to her directly.

However, Hur Chimei was very open-minded about this; she currently only wished to be with her Cloud Winged Tiger Kitten.

The more time she spent with Cloud Winged Tiger Kitten, the more she realized there seemed to be no other tiger in the Tiger Clan as charismatic as her Kitten!

After Hur Chimei departed, Ye Zhen’s powerful Primordial Spirit Power unfurled like a tide, cutting off any possible Divine Soul peeping, then summoned Big Ears Nie Ting again from the Mirage Dragon Pearl Space.

"Monitor Grand Young Master Tu Jinggao’s movements and all activities at the Clan Leader Residence." Ye Zhen directly instructed Nie Ting.

"Yes, sir!"

Afterwards, Ye Zhen turned his gaze to Hu Qingtong, "Qingtong, the current situation is both troublesome and dangerous. Thus, our first priority is ensuring Chi Ling’er’s safety."

"I’ll follow your lead." Hu Qingtong replied, compliant.

"However, for now, you cannot disappear, so I will send both you and Chi Ling’er into the little world inside me. You’ll settle Chi Ling’er, and I’ll arrange for others to accompany her, then you can come back out."

"Alright."

In the next instant, Chi Ling’er and Hu Qingtong vanished.

Ye Zhen’s Mirage Dragon Pearl Space not only forms a world of its own but can also create separate spaces as per his will.

Ye Zhen is the absolute ruler within the Mirage Dragon Pearl.

Previously, Tu Xiong and Tu Yan were trapped inside, restricted to the range Ye Zhen’s Divine Sense dictated.

At this moment, Chi Ling’er and Hu Qingtong, although nearby, would not meet unless Ye Zhen wishes so.

Similarly, the ascetic priests cultivating within the Mirage Dragon Pearl Temporal Space are confined to the range Ye Zhen sets.

Hence, sending Chi Ling’er into the Mirage Dragon Pearl Space ensures absolute safety, as long as Ye Zhen is alive.

The only consideration is whether Chi Ling’er would be able to endure staying.

The Mirage Dragon Pearl Space is indeed monotonous and dull, offering no amusement.

Nonetheless, Ye Zhen quickly devised a solution.

"Achou, I’m leaving the task of accompanying Chi Ling’er in play to you."

Ye Zhen’s words brought a sour look to Mirage Dragon Primordial Spirit Achou, "I say, Ye Boss, you are truly my big boss. Lord Chou here has committed crimes and honored friendships, but has never played with a child before."

"Everything has a first; your Mirage Energy makes crafting illusions incredibly straightforward. Don’t tell me you can’t manage it?"

"Little Demon, this task is yours to supervise. If Chi Ling’er gets upset or cries, you’re authorized to whip Achou without restraint!" Ye Zhen’s order was a harsh one for Achou.

"Yes, father!" Waving countless slender vine whips within Ye Zhen’s Dark Palace Realm, "Achou, Chi Ling’er is our little princess; you know the consequences if she isn’t happy."

"I’ll craft illusions and accompany her for play; will that do?"

Achou looked innocent, always having been accompanied rather than doing the accompanying.

Moments later, Hu Qingtong emerged from the Mirage Dragon Pearl Space with a smile, "Brother Ye, where did you find such well-behaved and clever puppets? They kept Ling’er laughing; I was almost laughing too."

"Not just puppets; there are many surprises!" Ye Zhen replied with a mysterious smile. Under Little Demon’s pressure, Achou certainly put in the effort today.

With Chi Ling’er safe, Ye Zhen felt as if a weight had been lifted from his chest, ready to take risks without any worries!

"Qingtong, Qianbi, Brother Zhu, you three stay here. I’m going to take a tour around the Clan Leader’s residence and see if there’s any opportunity." With that, Ye Zhen used a Mirage Avatar for deception while his true body stealthily approached the underground of the Clan Leader Residence.

Ye Zhen arrived as Grand Young Master Tu Jinggao was reporting recent events to his father.

"Father, that Ye Zhen’s abilities are rather peculiar; you mustn’t underestimate him." This was Tu Jinggao’s advice.

Qingqiu Fox Clan Great Clan Leader Tu Zheng didn’t directly respond to his son but turned to say, "Chi Ling’er has been rescued, whereas our Qingqiu Fox Clan’s Ninth Elder Hu Buding has vanished. Despite using the Clan Leader’s emergency contact method, there has been no response.

Additionally, none of Hu Buding’s children have been recovered. Do you understand what this implies?"

"Father, are you suggesting Elder Hu might have been dealt with by that Ye?" Tu Jinggao gasped in shock, "That’s impossible! Ye Zhen is only at the Peak of Ninth Stage Dark Palace Realm!"

"But didn’t you mention he has a Dao Realm Wood Demon? Besides, how do you know he has no other aces?"

"This...."

"Remember, never underestimate your opponent. For opponents you can’t read, overestimate them. That way, you’ll hold greater chances of success." Tu Zheng lectured his son on the spot.

"Son... has learned."

Upon hearing this, Tu Zheng nodded approvingly. "Since Hu Buding has vanished, be cautious. For the coming days, divide the four Great Saints who accompanied you before into two shifts to accompany you."

"He dared to..." Tu Jinggao was startled by his father’s order but calmed after recalling his earlier teachings.

"Son follows orders. What about Hu Qingtong?"

"I’ve contemplated this thoroughly; it seems the approach needs adjustment....