124. A Name of High Distinction: Wudai

Looking at the lawn, which appeared as if a patch of sod had been scooped away, Yu Youxin felt no surprise. Although this was her first time visiting this location since she had been swallowed and carried off by the Lost Mist in the Upper Sanjiang City, she was well-versed in the various "Inexplicables" of this world and had long anticipated such a scene.

"Inexplicable" was a unique term, much like "World-Ender" or "Specters and Wraiths." However, unlike those, an Inexplicable referred to something unpredictable, impossible to fully eradicate, and impossible to control or guide. Simply put, it was an unsolvable anomaly.

Yet, this was entirely different from the unsolvable anomalies envisioned by the "Great Desirers"!

After all, those "Selected Ones"—who considered themselves true players compared to Chen Sheng—were far too weak. In many cases, the strongest power they possessed was merely a curse from a malevolent spirit within that city.

The level and stature of an Inexplicable were undoubtedly higher—even above that of a malevolent spirit.

Many Inexplicables were so formidable that even malevolent spirits, who could endlessly reform as long as their core value of existence remained, would instinctively choose to flee as far away as possible upon encountering them.

The Lost Mist was originally ranked fourteenth among the Inexplicables. But after it carried away the Guillotine, one of the three great instruments of execution, the Lost Mist leaped up, becoming the seventh-ranked Inexplicable!

Upper Sanjiang City was, in fact, also an Inexplicable.

Otherwise, the ghosts of the Skull Temple would not have turned pale at the mere mention that Chen Sheng had passed through Upper Sanjiang City.

However, the ranking of Upper Sanjiang City was naturally far inferior to that of the Lost Mist; it stood at eighty-seventh.

"Come to think of it, witnessing one Inexplicable finish off another is truly a rare sight..." a young girl muttered. Then, her figure dispersed like sand caught in the wind, merging into the void. A moment later, Yu Youxin appeared in the town where Chen Sheng had been.

At that moment, Chen Sheng was indeed in the town.

However, no sooner had he "logged into the game" than he saw several police officers looking for him. As soon as he spawned, those officers surrounded him, appearing ready to make an arrest.

"What do you want?" Chen Sheng frowned slightly. After all, he hadn't done anything wrong in this 'healing game' lately; why were they trying to arrest him again?

"We don't know about that, but don't make things difficult for us. Just come with us to see Officer Xu!"

"Officer Xu? Who is that?" Chen Sheng still couldn't recall who that might be. He never bothered to remember the names of "NPCs."

"Chen Jueshen, don't play dumb!" one officer couldn't help but snap. He was a young-looking man, yet he held the rank of intermediate officer. Clearly, he was not of ordinary background; otherwise, one would typically spend until middle age at the junior officer rank.

The officer’s face flushed with anger at Chen Sheng’s remark, which he found utterly "rebellious." Xu Guanyan was not only a senior officer but also their superior. If it weren't for the fact that "Chen Jueshen" was widely known to be in Xu Guanyan’s faction—essentially one of their own—this officer would have already taken action to teach him a lesson.

"Shut up. If someone wants to see me, lead the way!" Chen Sheng glanced around, and not seeing the girl he was looking for, he spoke dismissively.

Chen Sheng assumed this was just a specific "game plot." He planned to clear this sequence before reuniting with Yu Youxin—accepting any tasks if they existed, and if not, heading off to find the young girl.

The officer who had spoken looked as if he had swallowed a fly; his face turned livid with frustration. However, after a cold huff, he decided to bring Chen Sheng over first, intending to inform Xu Guanyan of "Chen Jueshen's" insolence later. This way, not only could he vent his own anger and teach this arrogant, insubordinate fellow a lesson, but he could also demonstrate his loyalty to Xu Guanyan.

To thrive in the imperial court, constantly proving one's loyalty to a patron was paramount. When most people chose subordinates for a task, they rarely considered ability first—loyalty was the true priority. If one lacked ability but remained steadfastly loyal, nothing was a problem. But if one were highly capable yet harbor double-mindedness, they could never be entrusted with important matters.

Chen Sheng followed the officers. When he saw a familiar, beautiful woman, he immediately remembered who this "Officer Xu" was. So, it was his "cheap" superior!

"What does Officer Xu want with me?" Chen Sheng greeted her enthusiastically. After all, this "NPC" was quite useful; it was just that he couldn't remember her name for the moment.

Xu Guanyan looked at the overly enthusiastic Chen Sheng, her expression darkening. She said coolly, "I wouldn't dare accept the title of 'Officer' from you. It truly wasn't easy to get you, Officer Chen, to make a trip here!"

Given her status, for her to turn around and address Chen Sheng as "Officer" was a clear expression of her anger and dissatisfaction.

If it had been any other junior officer, they would have already knelt in terror, scrambling for excuses and begging for forgiveness. But Chen Sheng merely gave her a strange look and asked, "If you have something to say, just say it quickly. I have a date with a friend!"

Hearing this, Xu Guanyan’s face grew even uglier. She sneered, "What business could I possibly have that would trouble you, Officer Chen?"

"If there’s no business, don't bother me. I’m leaving..."

As Chen Sheng turned to walk away, he felt he had to—he had a rendezvous with Yu Youxin. Even if it was just in this healing game, it was his first date with her, and he couldn't stand her up.

Watching him walk away, Xu Guanyan’s expression turned from unpleasant to one of utter disbelief. Was this really the Chen Jueshen she knew? Hadn't he been perfectly normal when they last spoke? How had he become like this?

Stunned and then boiling with rage, she could no longer hide her emotions. She shouted, "Chen Jueshen!"

"Hahaha, so you don't actually live in the Bagua Formation!" Chen Sheng laughed out loud upon hearing this. Since this "NPC" had been speaking in such cryptic, sarcastic tones earlier, he had half-expected her to reside in a Bagua maze.

"Chen Jueshen, what kind of attitude is that?" Several officers who had been standing silently by now chimed in, berating Chen Sheng. They were Xu Guanyan’s confidants. "Get on your knees and apologize to Officer Xu!"

"Shut up, all of you. It's like the emperor isn't worried, but the eunuchs are in a panic! She hasn't even said anything yet, what are you all so anxious for?"

"How dare you call us eunuchs!" the confidants were incensed.

"Didn't you just hear yourselves?"