Although Cloud Dream City was small, its grandeur was not inferior to the outside world.
Passing through the inner city gate, there was another vast and spacious square. The ground was paved with white jade stone slabs, neat and tidy. In the distance, the eaves of the buildings soared, and the palaces were layered.

According to the rules of Cloud Dream City, Core Formation cultivators could directly meet the city lord, while those below Core Formation would be received by the stewards. Zhou Yin and Zhou Chen were brought to the city gate and then led in different directions by different people.

The person leading Zhou Yin was a young girl. Puppets were everywhere in Cloud Dream City, and each one was beautiful. Zhou Yin was already used to it, but this girl had an ordinary appearance, different from the other puppets, so he couldn't help but take a few more glances.

However, the girl noticed his gaze and chuckled, "Young master, I'm not a puppet."

Zhou Yin was a bit surprised but didn't show it. "What's your name?"

The girl smiled, "My name is Su Wen. And you?"

Dressed in white, she was graceful and elegant. Even though her appearance was not stunning, she exuded an extra charm.

"Zhou Yin," he replied.

"Which 'Yin'?" Su Wen asked.

"The 'Yin' in seal," Zhou Yin said.

Su Wen pursed her lips and smiled, "What an interesting name."

Zhou Yin asked, "The maids here are not puppets?"

Su Wen said, "Not all. I'm an exception. It's because my appearance is not outstanding that I can quietly serve as a maid here." She not only answered every question but was also very kind.

Zhou Yin asked, "Where are you from?"

Su Wen smiled bitterly, "I came here a hundred years ago. At that time, I only had Qi Refining cultivation. I was ignorant and arrogant. After hearing about this place, I came with my companions to train. But after arriving here, I offended the West Steward.

As a result, my cultivation was crippled. Fortunately, I'm not considered beautiful, so I wasn't favored by the city lord and was sent here to be a maid."

She paused for a moment, then said, "I forgot you don't know who the West Steward is. In Cloud Dream City, only the city lord can command everyone. Under the city lord, there are four stewards in charge of the east, west, south, and north. Under the stewards, there are twenty-eight constellations. The hierarchy is very strict."

The distance to the destination was not short. As they walked, she suddenly remembered something and said, "There's one more thing I almost forgot to mention. Among the four stewards, the East Steward has a bad temper and kills people at the slightest provocation; the West Steward is a woman who loves beauty very much. I offended her by mentioning that someone was more beautiful than her; the South Steward is lustful; the North Steward has just taken office. He is also a cultivator who came here this time, but he arrived at Cloud Dream City earlier than you. The one I'm taking you to meet is this North Steward."

"Speaking of which, this North Steward is very lucky. I heard that as soon as he entered Lianyin Immortal Residence, he didn't need to go through those trials and directly came here. He also presented something to the city lord, who was so pleased that he promoted him to be a steward. He is now second only to one person and above ten thousand."

Zhou Yin asked, "Where did the previous North Steward go?"
Su Wen shook her head and said in a low voice, "The previous North Steward was proud and arrogant, and the city lord disliked him very much. I heard he was a person of the former city lord. Later, he suddenly disappeared, and the position of North Steward had been vacant until the current North Steward took office."

At this point, Zhou Yin stopped asking questions. However, Su Wen seemed a bit uneasy. After thinking for a while, she kindly reminded him, "Young Master Zhou, don't ever think about leaving. No one who comes here has ever left unless the city lord shows special favor because only the city lord knows the way out of here."

Zhou Yin asked, "The city lord has never bestowed this kindness on others?"
Su Wen said, "I don't know about before, but since I came here, it seems not."

Just as she finished speaking, they had already reached the outside of the North Hall. Two guards were standing at the door, motionless.

Zhou Yin asked, "Are these puppets?"

Su Wen nodded, "The four stewards of the east, west, south, and north have a revered status. They are second only to one person and above ten thousand. Naturally, countless people want to replace them, so mechanisms are much more reliable than human hearts."

With that, she stopped. "Young Master Zhou, I can only escort you here. Take care."

Zhou Yin said gently, "Thank you."

Su Wen was a bit flattered and her face flushed. She quickly lowered her head to hide it and stammered, "...You're welcome."

The North Hall was located in the northern part of the inner city. In theory, it should have been the highest-ranking among the four stewards' positions. But now, this steward seemed to have just taken office and was not in a hurry to establish authority. The furnishings inside the hall looked a bit old. Even a low-level cultivator like himself, who should have gone to meet the West Steward, was kicked here.

Zhou Yin followed the guard into the inner hall and heard a voice, "You may leave."

The voice was very familiar, only with a bit more arrogance.

The puppet guard responded and retreated. The North Steward said, "Come here."

He was referring to Zhou Yin.

Zhou Yin walked over and quickly recognized the person from the back.
"Yu Nuo."

The person's body suddenly froze and he turned around.

"Zhou Yin?!" Yu Nuo was also quite surprised.