On the first day of the Duke of Zhou Building's opening, they only accepted one transaction and earned 100 gold coins.
Ordinary citizens probably didn't know what had happened in the military camp, but the atmosphere in Shang Jing City suddenly became tense. That was because when Xia Pingan bought a realm pearl at the Tianyuan Bridge night market that night, he saw a five-man team of the Judgement Army patrolling the night market.
Unless there was a special situation, the Judgement Army wouldn't easily appear in the city.
Following the appearance of the Judgement Army, many people felt that the atmosphere in Shang Jing City had changed.
On the second day, the news that someone in the garrison army and Shang Jing City had been infected with corpse poison had spread throughout the city. Everyone in Shang Jing City started to panic. The news that the Blood Demon Church was making a comeback and wanted to turn Shang Jing City into a ghost town started to spread like wildfire.
As long as Xia Pingan walked around the streets, he would be able to hear the discussions going on in the taverns and teahouses.
On the second and third days, Xia Pingan's Duke of Zhou Building didn't receive any business for two consecutive days. However, Xia Pingan had absorbed more than ten realm pearls in these two days and steadily advanced to the Three Sun Realm.
On the morning of May 31st, Xia Pingan's Duke of Zhou Building had just opened when Xia Pingan welcomed his second customer.
It was a middle-aged man in his 50s who lived like a prince.
Xia Pingan received him in the inner hall.
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"Sir, you look a little unfamiliar. May I know your name?" Xia Pingan asked with a smile.
"My surname is Gu …" The man carefully smiled and even looked a little humble as he watched Caocao leave. Then, he turned to look at Xia Pingan. "I was passing by today and saw the signboard at your door. It's a little interesting, so I would like to invite you to try taking a dream!"
This person knew Caocao's identity!
Upon seeing this man's expression, Xia Pingan understood. This was really strange. Two people had come to his door consecutively, yet they both knew Caocao. What kind of luck was this? Could this man have been called over by Beitang Wangchuan? Or did he have other motives?
Xia Pingan's mind spun, but he still asked, "What dream does Mister Gu want to have?"
"Yesterday, I had a dream. I dreamt that I was wearing a brand new brocade robe. I wonder what this dream meant?" Gu Fengshen asked.
"Mm, let me perform a dream …" As he spoke, Xia Pingan had already used a secret technique and projected that person's dream for a careful look.
Dream Seers didn't necessarily need to use the Dream Divination Technique. As long as the person who came for the divination could explain their dream clearly, it would be fine. However, among the Dream Seers in Shang Jing City, everyone was used to using the Dream Divination Technique to strengthen their identity. Those who came for the divination would only feel assured after seeing the Dream Divination Technique. Therefore, the Dream Divination Technique slowly became the symbol of a Dream Seer.
Of course, to a dream soothsayer, there was another meaning to the dream soothsayer, which was that they could discover important details in the dream world that were overlooked by those who requested the soothsayer.
In the dream world, the surroundings were a little blurry. There were clouds of fog, but one could see that the man in front of him was wearing a brand new brocade robe. He was looking at his brocade robe in the fog and was very happy.
Xia Pingan waved his hand lightly and the dream world dissipated.
"Does Mister Gu have a wife or concubine at home?" Xia Pingan asked.
This question caused Gu Fengshen's expression to change slightly. He was a little embarrassed, "Cough cough, I only have one wife at home …"
Thinking of his wife, Gu Fengshen shuddered in his heart. His wife was one of the famous "Shang Jing's Three Tigers" in the circle of Shang Jing City. Although he was quite impressive outside and was considered a figure in the imperial court, at home, he had to listen to his wife.
It was very normal for the heads of the wealthy families in Shang Jing City to have three wives and four concubines. The man in front of him was someone who could recognize people and spend 100 gold coins for a soothsayer. He should not be the kind of person who lacked money. However, such a person only had one wife. If the two of them were not deeply in love and could not tolerate a third person, then this man's wife could be a lioness from the east of the river. She could keep this man obedient and not dare to have any improper thoughts.
However, the dream world of this man in front of him indicated that this man was not someone who was "faithful to one woman until death". Therefore, there was only the second possibility.
Xia Pingan's thoughts turned and a smile appeared on his face, "In the next few days, Mister Gu's virtuous wife will take in a concubine for Mister Gu. Mister Gu is blessed!"
Gu Fengshen's expression did not change much, but he was somewhat stunned. The tigress at home was taking in a concubine for him? That was impossible. Unless the sun rose from the west, this dream soothsayer was completely spouting nonsense.
Although this was what he thought, Gu Fengshen did not say it out loud. He only smiled and thanked Xia Pingan before taking his leave.
When he walked out of the Duke of Zhou Building, Gu Fengshen was still wondering if he had made a mistake. Had the crown prince only come here to see his sister and not to read dreams? He had heard that the Wangyou Princess often ran out of the palace and liked to fool around outside. Today, he had seen it for himself. However, he did not know what ability this Yang Cheng had to be able to make the Wangyou Princess his assistant. Perhaps this Duke of Zhou Building was opened by the Wangyou Princess herself for fun …
Gu Fengshen thought to himself as he got into the carriage.
Just as he got into the carriage, another carriage immediately stopped in front of the Duke of Zhou Building. The carriage door opened and Manager Lan of the Fearless House, who was dressed in a long purple robe, alighted. He looked up and sized up the Duke of Zhou Building. The corners of his eyes twitched. After taking a deep breath, he walked into the Duke of Zhou Building with his chest puffed out.
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In the inner hall of the Duke of Zhou Building …
"Do you know that person just now?" Xia Pingan deliberately asked Caocao.
Caocao immediately appeared a little nervous. "No way. Who is he? How would I know?"
"I think the way he looked at you was a little strange?" Xia Pingan asked as he stroked his chin.
"Don't those oily uncles always have that kind of expression when they see a beautiful girl like me? It's so disgusting …" Caocao stuck out her tongue.
"Alright, here's your commission!" Xia Pingan tossed a gold coin to Caocao.
Caocao took the gold coin from Xia Pingan and gloomily returned to the outer hall.
Seriously, there was no sense of accomplishment at all! Caocao grumbled in her heart. At that moment, Caocao, who had just returned to the outer hall, saw someone she did not know behind the entrance.
Caocao's eyes lit up. She could finally earn "a gold coin" openly. She immediately walked over and asked with a smile, "Sir, are you here to divine dreams?"
Caocao's beauty dazzled Lan Wuwei's eyes. Lan Wuwei thought, "It turns out that Xia Pingan is also a lecher. Once he has money, he hides women in a golden house in Shang Jing City. This guy really knows how to enjoy life …"
"Yes, I'm here to divine dreams!" Lan Wuwei said.
"Mr. Yang is still inside. Sir, please come with me …" Caocao directly led Lan Wuwei to the inner hall.
Seeing Lan Wuwei, Xia Pingan knew that His Highness the Crown Prince had sent someone here. The one who left just now should be a coincidence. This was the real master. If it wasn't for His Highness the Crown Prince's orders, the chances of him meeting this person in Shangjing City was almost negligible.
Caocao closed the door and left. Looking at Lan Wuwei who was staring at him with shining eyes, Xia Pingan smiled bitterly. He directly took off the Ruyi Mask on his face and revealed his original face. "Shopkeeper Lan, long time no see!"
Lan Wuwei smiled bitterly and pretended to be enthusiastic. "You should contact me. I thought something happened to you. If something happened to you, I'm also responsible!"
"Ahem, I haven't received any news from the Blood Demon Sect recently. I planned to change my identity and lurk in Shang Jing City. I didn't expect to be discovered by you, Shopkeeper Lan …"
"Really? I know you're the most conscientious. The superiors didn't misjudge you!"
"This is my duty as a Shadow Guard!"
The two men pretended to be polite, both of them pretending that Xia Pingan had never left the Shadow Guards from the beginning to the end.
Xia Pingan didn't ask Lan Wuwei how he knew he was hiding here. Lan Wuwei also didn't mention that Xia Pingan had "disappeared" after the last mission. Based on his words, Lan Wuwei seemed to be fawning on Xia Pingan.
After a few polite words, the two sides didn't seem to be so awkward. The atmosphere also eased a lot.
Lan Wuwei finally revealed his purpose. "Last time, the Blood Demon Sect assassinated the crown prince. The superiors are very satisfied with the information you provided. They want to reward you!"
"Oh, what kind of reward?" Xia Pingan knew that the real show was coming.
"Ahem, in view of your previous contributions, Lin Yi has decided to promote you to the inspector. I congratulate the inspector here. I wish you a bright future …" Speaking of Xia Pingan's new position, Lan Wuwei was a little jealous. His tone also became more respectful.
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