"That's right! The world will descend into chaos! " Yun Zhiqiu nodded in agreement. "Like I said, a centipede dies, but never falls down. House Xiahou has too many ways to counter Master Qing. Master Qing doesn't dare to push them too far, so he can only take it slow. At the same time, House Xiahou doesn't have the resources to continue. If Master Qing decides to use force to deal with them, House Xiahou will still suffer heavy losses, even if it causes Master Qing a lot of trouble. That's why House Xiahou is keeping a low profile now. They're both in the open and in the dark, with a clear distinction between them. In the open, they obediently abide by the rules of the Heavenly Court. In the dark, they only protect themselves and don't dare to cross the line. "
Miao Yi processed her words in his mind, then asked, "Then who in the Xiahou family is managing this phantom market?"
Yun Zhiqiu replied, "I don't know. Probably only the people involved know. Currently, the owner of the Trustworthiness Bank, Cao Man, is in charge of the phantom market. Those who know the inside story know that Cao Man is a member of House Xiahou, but no one knows exactly who he is. Some say he's Xiahou Ta's undisclosed son, but no one knows if that's true. It could be said that there were no rules in the Ghost City, but there were also rules. For example, not everyone could get a shop in this place. Even if you bought a shop from someone else, without the permission of the Xin Yi Native Bank, you would be harassed in this place. It was impossible to open a shop. Only with the approval of the Xin Yi Native Bank could you have a foothold here. As for the Heavenly Court's headquarters here, it's just a decoration. House Xiahou has blurred the rules of the phantom market so that the Heavenly Court can't directly control it. Otherwise, it would be easy for the Heavenly Court to control it from the source. Right now, the Heavenly Court can only see it, but not touch it. "
"Trustworthiness Bank's Cao Man … He who obtains Xiahou shall obtain the world …" Miao Yi muttered, as if reminiscing.
Yun Zhiqiu couldn't help but burst out laughing. "What? You want to take advantage of the Xiahou family too? "
Miao Yi sighed. "I'm just a small fry. I'm afraid they won't even care if I beg them. It's obvious that they've only cooperated with the strong, and don't have the strength to replace them. I can't give them any benefits. They'll only take this risk with me if they have nothing better to do."
Yun Zhiqiu nodded slightly. She didn't know much about the black market at the moment, so that was all she could say for now. The topic then shifted to the Mage Breaker Bow. "What are you going to do about the Mage Breaker Bow?" This was the purpose of her visit.
Miao Yi said, "I've already told you everything. What did your grandfather and the others say? Can they think of a way to get rid of the Six Eyed Heretic Lord? Let me make this clear, I do not have the ability to kill the Six Eyed Evil Lord. If they want the Sorcery-Breaking Bow, they'll have to do it themselves. I'm just a middleman. "
Yun Zhiqiu replied, "I haven't told my grandfather about your relationship with the White Phoenix yet. I'm here because I feel that we can still discuss this matter."
Miao Yi asked curiously, "What do you mean?"
Yun Zhiqiu said, "The Six-Eyed Evil Lord can get them to think of a way to make a move. If they succeed, I don't think there's a need to give them all 9 million Magic Breaker Bows. Giving them 1 million should be enough to tempt them into making a move. As for the remaining 8 million, we might as well keep them for ourselves. It might not be a good thing for us to feed them now. So, why don't you think of a way to keep those 8 million bows a secret? Can you get the White Phoenix to give you the Magic Breaker Bows first? "
Miao Yi mused, "To be honest, I had the same thought before, but I wasn't sure if White Phoenix would keep her promise. If I really took on this responsibility, then what would I do if White Phoenix refused to hand the item over to me after the deed was done, and the Six Paths of Reincarnation demanded it from me? That's why I want them to do it themselves. "
Yun Zhiqiu rolled her eyes at him. "You're usually a smart person. When did you become so stupid? Don't you know that you should ask for a deposit from the White Phoenix first? It won't be too late to give you the rest after the mission is completed. You can get your hands on a million first. Once the mission is completed, you can give the Six Paths what you have on hand. As for the rest, if the White Phoenix is willing to give it to you, then it's yours. Even if she doesn't, you won't lose anything. "
Miao Yi sighed. "That woman's cultivation is profound, and she's crazy. I don't know what kind of person she is. If anything happens, I'm no match for her. I'm a little uncertain. Otherwise, I wouldn't have asked the Six Paths to deal with her. "
Yun Zhiqiu was silent for a while. In the end, she sighed. "If it's dangerous, then forget it."
Miao Yi thought for a moment. "How about this? I'll give it a try later. If it works, I'll do as you say."
Yun Zhiqiu's gaze softened. "Then you have to be careful. If it doesn't work, don't force yourself."
"Got it." Miao Yi nodded. He didn't want to talk about such a heavy topic. The two of them were forced to be separated. It wasn't easy for them to live in fear. Now that they were finally able to meet again, he didn't want to spoil the mood. He quickly changed the topic. "Oh, right. How long do you plan on staying here? Do you want me to ask Hua Die to arrange a room for you?"
Yun Zhiqiu smiled. "This is my first time visiting the phantom market. Since I'm already here, I naturally have to take a look around. I'll have to stay for a while. As for staying here, there's no need. It'll be troublesome if the Kou Clan keeps an eye on me. The Devil Path has a place to stay here as well. It's a brothel called 'Boundless Romance'. You can look for me there if you need anything. "
"A brothel?" Miao Yi couldn't help furrowing his brows. He felt a little uncomfortable letting his wife stay in a brothel.
Yun Zhiqiu could tell. Her lips curled into a smile. "It's just a place to hide. Don't think too much about it. Even I'm not afraid. What are you afraid of? I have people protecting me. Are you afraid that someone will do anything to me? Or perhaps you're worried about me? "
Miao Yi said expressionlessly, "You have to be careful. It's best if you change your clothes to hide your womanly figure. It's best if you disguise yourself as a man when you're in that kind of place. Contact me if anything happens." His wife's figure was truly stunning.
"Hehe …" Yun Zhiqiu couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh. She knew that he was still feeling uneasy. She suddenly put on a smile and leaned forward. She reached out a finger and drew circles on his chest. Her breath smelled like orchids as she said, "That Fei Hong is so beautiful. I'm afraid she's forgotten about my gentleness."
Miao Yi's gaze drifted to her figure, a hint of passion in it. His Adam's apple bobbed as he slowly approached her. Yun Zhiqiu bit her lip as her eyes turned watery. Step by step, she took the initiative to retreat to the side of the bed …
Four hours later, Yun Zhiqiu's hair was tied up in a bun and she was dressed neatly. Her face was still flushed as she disguised herself again. Before she left, she reminded Miao Yi, "I'm still a little worried about you staying here. Why don't you contact Jin Man and ask if they have anyone here? If they do, you can tell Jin Man that they're looking for the whereabouts of the transcendence bow. That way, they'll have more people to protect them if anything happens."
"Got it. Be careful. Remember to contact me if anything happens." Miao Yi comforted her, but deep down, he didn't think much of it. Unless he had no other choice, he didn't want too many people in the Six Paths to know about his existence.
Coincidentally, Yun Zhiqiu had just come out of her room when she bumped into Zhan Ruyi. The two women brushed past each other as they exchanged glances.
Zhan Ruyi stopped in front of Miao Yi's room, then abruptly turned around to look at Yun Zhiqiu's departing figure. He shot a glance at his subordinates, and one of them immediately left to follow her.
Yan Xiu and Yang Zhaoqing, who were guarding the door, exchanged glances.
Zhan Ruyi knocked on Miao Yi's room door.
"Come in," Miao Yi called out lazily from inside.
Zhan Ruyi pushed the door open and entered. Immediately, he smelled the strange scent in the room. His gaze quickly fell on the messy bed in the room, and he slowly clenched his fists.
Miao Yi walked over with his hands behind his back and chuckled, "What's the matter?"
Zhan Ruyi sniffed, then coldly said, "You have the scent of a woman on you. Who was that woman just now?"
Miao Yi chuckled, "You even found out. She must have been hired by a brothel. What's the matter?"
Zhan Ruyi's lips tightened. She slowly turned to look at him, then gritted her teeth and said, "Niu Youde. Don't forget why you're here."
Miao Yi said nonchalantly, "I'm a man after all. I'm going to visit a brothel myself later. I promise I won't mess things up."
"You …" Zhan Ruyi glared at him, but she had no right to control him. With a flick of her sleeve, she turned around and left.
After she returned to her room, she waited for almost two hours. Her subordinate, Kang Daoping, came back and reported, "I followed her all the way. That woman entered a brothel called 'Boundless Romance'. She must be a prostitute. Otherwise, why would a woman enter a brothel?"
She really was from a brothel. That guy was really honest. He was so shameless that he didn't even try to hide it! Zhan Ruyi didn't say anything. She waved her hand and dismissed him. The Empress finally couldn't control her emotions anymore. Her chest rose and fell rapidly. Her face was in disguise, so her expression couldn't be seen.
Bang! She punched the wall. She closed her eyes, lowered her head, and bit her lip …
In the next few days, Zhan Ruyi didn't go in and out with Miao Yi anymore. He brought his men around to familiarize themselves with the place, and almost never met Miao Yi again.
Gu Duogui was a man of his word. He said he would give them half a month to familiarize themselves with the place, and so he did. A few days later, he finally received news that Miao Yi and Zhan Ruyi's men were to take action immediately. They were to be assigned to liaise with the people of the Right Overseer Division to keep an eye on people.
They were to keep an eye on people in groups of five. On the first day alone, they sent out over a hundred groups. In the following days, they sent out dozens of groups every day. Miao Yi was secretly shocked. It was obvious that the Right Overseer Division had been keeping an eye on many people in the phantom market.
Miao Yi asked who they were keeping an eye on, but Gu Duogui didn't reveal anything. He only told them to keep an eye on people and report the situation. They were to listen to the commands of the Right Overseer Division.
However, there was one thing that Gu Duogui was right about. When things got busy, the manpower of the Right Overseer Division was indeed a little insufficient. There were too many things on their hands, and not just anyone could join the Right Overseer Division.
For example, at the main hall of the Right Overseer Division, the Heavenly Court's Grand Steward Shangguan Qing stood side by side with a man with a black cloak wrapped around his shoulders.
The door to the prison opened. First, a few men in tattered clothes limped out, their bodies stained with blood. They supported each other as they walked out. They were the Shadow Guards who had been sent to the prison for interrogation. Just this scene alone made Shangguan Qing's eyelids twitch. The next to come out was the leader of the Shadow Guards, a man with grizzled temples. He was in an even worse state. He was already unconscious and had to be carried out by his companions.
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