Chapter 102: Chapter 82: Battle of Two Cities

Although he had secured a spot for the Realm of Truth, Pei Ze didn’t let his guard down.

The next morning, he went out to search for heretics, just as he always did.

This was a rare opportunity to earn merit points, so naturally, he couldn’t waste it. He would take as many as he could get.

As usual, Su Ya and Peng Yan were already waiting for him at the door.

Seeing Pei Ze emerge, the two immediately went up to him and greeted him respectfully.

"Sir."

Pei Ze nodded to them and walked out of the building.

The garrison was much livelier than usual today. Along the way, people could be seen gathered in twos and threes, seemingly discussing something.

The appearance of Pei Ze’s group of three immediately drew everyone’s attention.

"Look, it’s Pei Ze!"

"He’s going out again today?"

"No way. He just killed two Legendary Knight-level experts last night, and he still has the energy to go out searching for heretics today?"

"I heard that when Pei Ze came back last night, he didn’t have a single scratch on him."

"Whoa, seriously? Doesn’t that mean he can crush Legendary Knights?"

"Unbelievable..."

Cries of amazement rose and fell.

When the operation first began and Huo Nan was openly targeting Pei Ze, many people had secretly pitied Pei Ze or reveled in his misfortune.

Who would have thought that just a few days later, Pei Ze would turn the tables and kill Huo Nan instead?

It was truly mind-boggling!

No one cared about the dark secrets hidden behind the incident, nor did they dare to investigate.

They were more concerned with the power Pei Ze had displayed.

To be able to kill two Legendary Knight-level experts in a row in direct combat—among the tens of thousands of Third-level Wizard Apprentices in Chenxi City, such strength absolutely placed him in the top echelon.

It probably wouldn’t be long before High Tower Academy had another student who advanced to a full Wizard before graduation.

In the world of Wizards, the strong were revered.

Pei Ze’s strength had undoubtedly won him the respect of almost everyone.

Among the many gazes now directed at him, awe and admiration were by far the most common.

Even the looks directed at Su Ya and Peng Yan were filled with envy and jealousy.

Many Knight Students were already secretly regretting their past decisions. If they had known how formidable Pei Ze was, they would have shamelessly tried harder to join him. Perhaps then, they would be the ones standing behind him now, basking in the attention.

Sensing the gazes of those around them, Su Ya and Peng Yan subconsciously straightened their backs, feeling a sense of shared glory.

...

For the next few days, Pei Ze’s life was exceptionally full. He searched for heretics during the day, and at night, he practiced Meditation and his Cultivation Breathing Technique.

Unfortunately, this routine didn’t last long.

Four days later, the sweep operation was declared over.

With that, the encirclement and suppression campaign against the forces of Ah Beipu, the Hand of Deep Resentment, officially came to a close.

After this battle, Ah Beipu’s followers in Chenxi City were essentially wiped out.

Perhaps a few fish had slipped through the net, but they were no longer worth mentioning.

For at least the next several decades, Ah Beipu’s forces would not be able to recover.

’Facts prove that no heresy can stand against the official powers. The key is whether the authorities are willing to crack down hard.’

Pei Ze casually tossed the battle report aside, a thoughtful expression on his face.

Logically speaking, with the power wielded by the Dawn Council, it shouldn’t be difficult to completely eradicate all heretical forces in Chenxi City.

’So why do they still allow heretics to operate in the shadows?’

’If Ah Beipu’s followers hadn’t provoked High Tower Academy this time, they probably would have just been suppressed a little, no matter how much noise they made, instead of being uprooted like this.’

After a moment of fruitless thought, Pei Ze shook his head and gave up on the question.

’Whatever schemes are at play here, that’s a matter for the higher-ups. It’s not something a mere Wizard Apprentice like me should be worrying about.’

’The most important thing right now is to advance to a full Wizard as soon as possible.’

Pei Ze stood up, stretched his body, and went out onto the corridor.

Wuyu was perched on the corridor railing, basking in the sun.

The warm sunlight shone on its dark body, reflecting a faint, metallic sheen that gave it an air of noble mystery.

Su Ya stood to the side, holding a plate of Fierce Beast Meat. She carefully picked up a small piece with tongs and offered it to Wuyu’s beak.

Her respectful posture and expression were such that an unknowing observer might have thought she was serving a member of a royal family.

Peng Yan stood a little farther away, watching with longing eyes, seemingly envious that Su Ya could get so close to Wuyu.

Ever since the battle that night, Su Ya’s and Peng Yan’s attitudes toward Wuyu had undergone a complete transformation. They no longer saw it as an ordinary pet, but as a powerful expert in its own right.

Not only were they deferential on a daily basis, but when Pei Ze was busy, the two would go out of their way to find Fierce Beast Meatballs—a delicacy said to be popular among Crow Magic Pets—for Wuyu to enjoy.

When it came to taking care of Wuyu, Pei Ze, its actual master, couldn’t even compare to the two of them now.

Of course, Pei Ze was more than happy to see this change.

He certainly wouldn’t refuse having someone else take care of Wuyu for him.

The only one unhappy about this was Xiaoyi.

The little one was sitting not far away, arms crossed, glaring sullenly at Su Ya and Peng Yan.

’Those two have no sense at all!’

’We’re both the Great Demon King’s partners, so why are they so respectful to Wuyu but so dismissive of me?’

’Is it just because Wuyu is strong?’

’Sure, I might be weak, but I can make Ten Thousand Flowers Honey and help brew potions! The Great Demon King praises me all the time! What right do they have to look down on a fairy!’

’They’re bullying a fairy! It’s too much!’

Pei Ze saw this and shook his head with a private, wry smile. He didn’t intend to intervene. After a quick word with Su Ya and Peng Yan, he headed straight for the exchange hall.