Global Game: I Can Choose Instance Rewards

Chapter 805 - 501: The Holy Tower Descends Again (Part 2)

"I will surely capture those who engage in deceit and pretension and bring them before you, my lord, to await your orders!"

A tall and robust middle-aged guard leader, whose eyes shone with a sharp gleam, quickly approached the noble young man and bowed, seeking permission. It seemed he did not want the nobleman to have any troublesome thoughts.

"Hehe... Ah Qiang, do you think I, your lord, am so easily deceived?

It’s merely a tower; there’s no need for me to investigate personally!

Moreover, this is not our homeland. Here, we are all foreign guests, and there is no talk of capturing people for punishment."

The nobleman listened and helplessly shook his head, lightly admonishing his loyal guard.

However, it was clear to all that he had already developed a keen interest in the impending arrival of the Holy Tower.

Elsewhere, in a dense forest outside Tiger Head Town, a man skilled in the Lightweight Skill moved silently through the forest, arriving beneath a large tree.

First, he observed his surroundings to ensure there was no one else, then suddenly leaped onto the trunk, clapping his hands three times on an unremarkable branch, startling the birds into flight.

Moments later, from deep within the forest emerged a veiled, graceful figure. It appeared to be a young woman unwilling to reveal her true self, exuding an enigmatic and formidable aura.

"Madam Enchantress, I have received reliable information that the rumored Celestial Venerable Holy Tower will arrive in Tiger Head Town within half an hour."

The man skilled in Lightweight Skill hurriedly knelt and respectfully reported the crucial intelligence he had obtained to the veiled woman upon her appearance.

The veiled woman listened and quickly arched a delicate eyebrow, her voice cold as she replied:

"Just a few days and that Holy Tower is about to descend again... and still in the same place... I suspect there’s an inextricable connection between this so-called Celestial Venerable Church and the local sect, Wind Snow Tower...

Return and continue your surveillance, and make sure not to reveal your identity!

You must understand that our sect has lost quite a few people in this territory recently.

It is currently a time when we need people; you must endure for as long as possible."

Although her words were emotionless, the man kneeling before her listened with gratitude, repeatedly bowing as he responded:

"Thank you for your concern, Madam Enchantress! I will certainly not fail in carrying out your orders!"

Before the man could finish expressing his loyalty, the veiled woman had already vanished as if her presence had been but an illusion.

Returning to Tiger Head Town, to Wang Zhifan.

He had already made his way through the not-so-large urban area of Tiger Head Town, confirmed that order was relatively stable, and arrived at the entrance of Wind Snow Tower on the eastern low hill.

Earlier, he had conveyed the news of the Holy Tower’s imminent arrival to the fanatic villager girl Liu Erya, aiming to create a big news event, solidifying the reputation of Tiger Head Town as the birthplace of the Celestial Venerable, thereby enhancing Tiger Head Town’s fame and promoting future development.

Now he returned to Wind Snow Tower to make an appearance and reduce the possibility of others associating the Celestial Venerable with him, even if this seemed a bit unnecessary at the moment.

Upon entering the first-floor hall of Wind Snow Tower, he coincidentally encountered Guardian Wu Xun and Yang Qingqing coming down from upstairs, discussing a significant piece of news they had just received.

"Junior sister, the disciples who were tailing them say that the Sect Leader announced the Holy Tower will descend again in half an hour. Could there be something suspicious about this? Is the elderly Celestial Venerable really so idle?"

Wu Xun seemed skeptical of the information, rubbing his chin as he murmured to his junior sister beside him.

"I also think the arrival of the Holy Tower seems too quick... and rather coincidental, considering the Sect Leader announced this town as the birthplace of the Celestial Venerable just yesterday."

The tall Yang Qingqing’s expression showed she was equally puzzled, but she continued to say:

"But it doesn’t really matter. If the Holy Tower truly comes again, it’s certainly beneficial for us. If it doesn’t, it just means..."

Before she could finish speaking, she suddenly noticed a tall figure stepping in from the first-floor entrance—it was none other than their sect leader, Wang Zhifan, who mysteriously disappeared every day. She hurriedly greeted him with a salute:

"Greetings, Sect Leader!"

"Greetings, Sect Leader!"

Beside her, Wu Xun also quickly greeted Wang Zhifan with a salute.

Like his junior sister, he found that after some close interactions, he increasingly felt that the peerless young man before him was unfathomable, and he maintained a sense of respect for him.

"Hehe, no need for excessive ceremonies. What were you two discussing just now? It sounded like something good happened?"

Wang Zhifan walked closer to them, showing an interested expression, pretending as if he had just returned from elsewhere.

This was a deliberate move to involve himself in the Holy Tower’s imminent arrival, reducing the likelihood of suspicion falling on him.

Indeed, the two guardians cooperatively responded to his question by recounting the news about the Celestial Venerable Church proclaiming the imminent arrival of the Holy Tower in town.

After all, they had to cooperate; the news of the Holy Tower’s return was spreading throughout Tiger Head Town and couldn’t be concealed from the returning Sect Leader. Lying would bring them no benefits whatsoever.

"The rumored Holy Tower is indeed about to descend upon our Tiger Head Town? It seems I’ve returned at just the right time!

Both of you, let’s go and witness the Holy Tower together later. This time, I must investigate it thoroughly!"

Wang Zhifan then aptly expressed his curiosity and excitement, without overacting, upholding the dignity of a Sect Leader while also showing youthful curiosity, causing Wu Xun and Yang Qingqing to have no doubts, believing that he simply happened to return and encounter this major event.

Subsequently, they continued to discuss, planning to bring along other key figures from the tower.

For instance, the somewhat hostile-to-the-Holy-Tower Mr. He.

However, he was currently occupied with accounting over at the warehouse, so he might not have the time.

As Wang Zhifan and the people from Wind Snow Tower were preparing to welcome the arrival of the Holy Tower, alongside the aforementioned mysterious nobleman from the inn and the potential Demon Sect personnel outside town, more people from the town were filled with anticipation for the Holy Tower’s return.

This included the hundreds of followers accompanying the fanatic villager girl Liu Erya, the town’s tens of thousands of residents who loved to witness lively events, visitors from surrounding areas due to Tiger Head Town’s recent extensive publicity, and foreign martial artists who had heard elsewhere about the Holy Tower’s ability to enhance cultivation and had come specifically to inquire.

All these individuals were amazed and excited about the imminent return of the Holy Tower, viewing it as a golden opportunity to personally witness the authenticity of the legends.

Some eager individuals even sent carrier pigeons to the town’s outskirts upon receiving the news, inviting more people to come and observe the grand event.

Tiger Head Town had reached a peak in population concentration, with even more people arriving, making the originally not-so-famous and moderately populated town suddenly burst at the seams.

This situation evidently exceeded Wang Zhifan’s expectations.

He had originally intended just to lend some momentum to the cultural reputation of Tiger Head Celestial Venerable’s birthplace, not anticipating the residents’ enthusiasm to be so overwhelming, causing the flames to burn a bit too high.

In hindsight, Wang Zhifan had underestimated the influence of the Holy Tower event across the surrounding regions.

One must remember that his previous placement of the Holy Tower in Tiger Head Town had been at night, without advanced announcement, yet it drew the gaze of thousands of residents.

Now, selecting a bright and sunny midday for the Holy Tower ceremony, especially after making the Holy Tower’s name somewhat known, attracting some tourists to Tiger Head Town, naturally, the audience for this event increased by at least an order of magnitude.

At this moment, Wang Zhifan, Wu Xun, Yang Qingqing, and Mr. He appeared on a rooftop alongside the main street of Tiger Head Town.

Below them, a scene of people packed shoulder to shoulder brought about numerous security management concerns.

Hence, they showed up to personally oversee and control the situation, preventing any disturbances in their territory due to the overcrowding.

"Look! Our Tiger Head Town is still too small, with just a few tens of thousands of people, and it’s already this crowded!

We must find a way to gather silver coins to expand the town promptly, like leveraging the advantage of our town being the birthplace of the Celestial Venerable to attract investment..."

In the final moments before releasing the Holy Tower, Wang Zhifan suggested this to the three core members beside him.