Hearing Li Li's words, Yunxi asked directly, "Li Li, are you sure?"
Li Li flicked his fluffy tail. "Certain. I would not mistake it."
Han Lian asked, "Ran Xi, did your spirit pet discover something?"
Yunxi answered truthfully, "Yes. Li Li says the souls of those military personnel monitoring you are very clean, without grime, clearly purified. But their souls are not solid, which will affect their lifespan."
Han Lian narrowed her eyes. "The military cannot be allowed to have problems. They are the weapons in the hands of those in power. If they all go mad, who will suppress the monsters and protect ordinary people?"
Yunxi's gaze turned. "If your analysis holds, one step in Azure Star's so-called cycle of rebirth is to purify the souls they collect. But apparently this purification method is complex, or the price is high. They cannot purify every soul.
So they selectively purify, letting the holders of those 'safe' souls occupy important posts to ensure the continuity of the military, the rulers, and the extremely wealthy."
Xun Kun and Han Lian both nodded silently. There is a privileged class everywhere.
What Yunxi cared about more was the method of purification. If it could be brought back to the Weiyu Realm, would that mean they could purify evil souls as well.
"I am too curious about their soul purification method. I want to go to the special department now and get answers."
Han Lian spoke.
"Soon. I am under the special department's surveillance here, and you drew the military over. The two sides will definitely coordinate. Let us wait and watch."
Yunxi felt they were getting closer and closer to the truth.
Just then, someone knocked on the RV door. The three had nearly finished their exchange anyway. Yunxi put away the array disk and opened the door.
Xia Mengmeng had come to say goodbye. Her scenes had wrapped, and she could go home today. Seeing the RV she had given Yunxi parked here, she had especially come to say a few words.
"Master Ran Xi, I did not know you had guests. Sorry to intrude." Spotting the other two inside, Xia Mengmeng's eyes lit up again and again. As expected of the master's friends, their bearing, looks, and taste in clothes were impeccable. A feast for the eyes.
Yunxi smiled. "Your scenes are wrapped and you are heading home?"
Forcing herself to pull her gaze away from the two, Xia Mengmeng nodded. "Yes. I am leaving now and came to say goodbye. Also, do you want me to have Lan Lan stay a few days to run errands for you?"
Yunxi thought for a moment. "If Lan Lan is willing, let her be my driver for a few days. When my other friend arrives, we will also leave Film City. I will return her to you then."
"No problem. Lan Lan has been coveting Li Li forever. If she can spend time with Li Li, she will be over the moon. I will send her over shortly."
"No rush. Have her come tomorrow morning."
"Alright."
After bidding Yunxi farewell, Xia Mengmeng called Lan Lan. As expected, Lan Lan happily accepted the temporary job.
Meanwhile, the Gongsun brothers, full of questions, were negotiating with the military personnel stationed not far away. Obviously, their targets overlapped.
The military had sent Captain Chen this time. Because he was among the first to make contact with Han Lian, he had been assigned to monitor this visitor from beyond the stars.
Captain Chen knew perfectly well that at most he could trail Han Lian and keep her within sight. He had no ability to control her.
He had not expected the special department to be fixated on Han Lian too. More precisely, on the man and woman Han Lian had just met. He had also seen how familiar those two were with Han Lian, clearly of the same kind as her. He had already reported this up the chain. What the higher-ups would do, he did not know.
The special department clearly did not know Han Lian's origin and tried to learn it from him. He shared only what he could and dismissed the rest as military secrets.
Seeing they could not get much from Captain Chen, Gongsun Jing signaled his younger brother. The two turned and left, transmitting the latest information back to the special department.
At that moment, Ruo Bai was already escorting Yun Chen Fózǐ back toward the special department's branch office. After receiving the Gongsun brothers' report, he hesitated, then showed Xun Kun and Han Lian's photos to Yun Chen Fózǐ.
Yun Chen Fózǐ recognized them at a glance and pressed his palms together. "Amitabha. They, like Ran Xi, are my companions. Where are they now?"
"They are together. Those two found Ran Xi within the last two days."
Yun Chen Fózǐ asked, "How did they fix Ran Xi's location?"
His prayer beads had remained still, which meant the three were still beyond his range of contact. There was no reason they should have reunited before him.
Ruo Bai brought up a clip and explained, "Perhaps because of this. Ran Xi's presence is too striking. She appeared for three seconds in a drama and the image spread across the star net. I expect they used that to find her."
With one glance Yun Chen Fózǐ confirmed it was Ran Xi. The red dark-gold patterned ceremonial robe, her natal treasure Nine Nether Dragon Umbrella, and that familiar face. He would not have mistaken her either.
"Amitabha. So that was it. Then please have your people invite them to the special department so we can meet."
"Understood."
Ruo Bai immediately messaged the Gongsun brothers and set a time.
Early the next morning, while the three in the RV were cultivating, the Gongsun brothers arrived.
"Ms. Ran Xi, our minister invites you and your friends to the special department office."
Yunxi replied,"I am waiting for someone. If your minister has authorization to answer my questions, ask him to come in person."
Gongsun Ming's eyes went sharp and he stepped forward to argue, but Gongsun Jing held him back and brought up a video. "The minister says your friend is at the special department waiting for you."
Yunxi swept a glance over it and saw Yun Chen Fózǐ. Her eyes narrowed as she looked at the twins with an unfriendly gaze.
Han Lian and Xun Kun also stepped out. After seeing Yun Chen Fózǐ's image, there was nothing they did not understand.
Han Lian even laughed in anger. "So this is a threat."
Xun Kun's eyes turned cold on the twins. No one likes being threatened.
The pressure on the Gongsun brothers spiked. The aura of the three completely suppressed them.
Gongsun Jing spoke quickly, "Ms. Ran Xi, do not misunderstand. We have not harmed your friend. He and the minister are on their way back to the special department. We simply hoped to invite you to meet there. He said he will answer all your questions."
Yunxi looked to Han Lian and Xun Kun. "Shall we go have a look?"
"Why not. People here do not have the ability to impersonate Yun Chen. Let us see what medicine they are selling in that gourd."
"They have no way to hold us."
Neither bothered to hide their words from the twins. Both gave a clear answer.
"Fine. Lead the way."