Since he was bound by the rules, he had no choice but to obey them. As such, Miao Yi risked his life again and left the tavern during the most chaotic period in Flowing Clouds Dune Sea. He went to the Chamber of Commerce and found the overseer, An Zhengfeng.
As soon as they met, Miao Yi said respectfully, "Manager An, you're ruthless. Tell me, how do you want me to die this time?"
An Zhengfeng chuckled. "How could I let such a good subordinate die? Sometimes, a capable subordinate is more important than a high cultivation. Everyone wants one. Let me discuss something with you. Are you willing to leave your territory and come to the Chamber of Commerce? As long as you agree, I'll think of a way to get you here. "He was trying to recruit Miao Yi.
'I can't wait to stay as far away from you as possible. Nothing good ever happens when I see you!' Miao Yi sneered inside. Of course, he knew that An Zhengfeng wasn't trying to recruit him to live a comfortable life. Instead, he was trying to use him for work. Working in a damned place like Flowing Clouds Dune Sea could easily result in his death. Naturally, he wouldn't agree to it. "Manager An, I'm not used to sneaking around. I'm more used to guarding a territory for the Celestial Sage. I'd like to know what kind of mission you want me to carry out this time."
An Zhengfeng smiled. "Your mission this time will be very safe! I'm sure you're aware of the current situation in Flowing Clouds Dune Sea. It's very chaotic. Due to the appearance of the Netherdragon Ship, the other five nations have begun to intervene. That's why I want you to hide in Tempest Tavern and gather information. "
Miao Yi was shocked. "That's it?"
An Zhengfeng nodded. "That's it."
Miao Yi asked suspiciously, "Then I'm not allowed to lure the assassins out?"
An Zhengfeng replied seriously, "Of course you'll continue! However, it's clear that the other party has already sensed something after not making a move for so long. The more we try to lure them, the more likely it will backfire. That's why you only need to hide in the tavern and carry out the task of luring them out. When they think that we've let our guard down, they might find an opportunity to strike. You have to remember one thing. When you are about to leave the inn, remember to place something outside the window of your room an hour in advance as a signal. Our people will naturally protect you in secret when you come out. Otherwise, no one can guarantee that they won't make a mistake. If our men don't notice you when you come out, you'll be in trouble. "
Miao Yi felt much more at ease when he heard that there would be thorough protection. He had been on tenterhooks on the way here, but he still asked curiously, "Of all people to gather information, why me?"
An Zhengfeng chuckled. "It's because you're capable, so you should be put in an important position."
Miao Yi rolled his eyes. "Manager An, you must be making fun of me. What abilities do I have? If gathering information is considered an important position, then this important position is really not flattering. "
An Zhengfeng smiled and shook his head. "You're the only one who could escape from the Hive Gang, right? You're the only one who came back alive from the Peony assassin's assassination, right? You were also the one who found the Netherdragon Ship, and you even managed to kill your way out of 180,000 cultivators in the Sea of Constellations Subjugation Crusade. Don't all these coincidences add up to a testament to your capabilities? Also, I heard that you're on pretty good terms with Tempest Tavern's Yun Zhiqiu. The two of you even drank together before? "
"Uhh …" Miao Yi was taken aback. Then, he recalled the white-robed man. That guy must have been the one to talk too much. He shook his head and said, "We had a drink together. However, we're not really related. Why are you asking about this, Manager An? "
An Zhengfeng smiled. "I heard that Tempest Tavern is currently full, and many people don't have a place to stay. Yet, you somehow managed to find a place to stay in the tavern's storeroom. Is that true?"
Speaking of the storeroom, Miao Yi was reminded of the incident where he was exposed upstairs. He was so embarrassed that he spread out his hands and sighed, "I have no other choice. I have to find a safe place to settle down. All I could do was try my best to find a place to stay. Is there something wrong with that? "
"Yes! That's perfect! "An Zhengfeng's eyes lit up as he stood up. He circled around Miao Yi twice, scrutinizing him from head to toe. Miao Yi felt a chill run down his spine. The old man clicked his tongue and said, "No matter where you live, I want you to do everything you can to achieve your goal. Kid, don't just stay in this place anymore. Come to the Chamber of Commerce. "
"It's just a storeroom, Manager An. Is there a need to be so excited? "
"No one else could get in. You're the only one who did. Isn't that proof enough?"
"…" Miao Yi was speechless. He waved his hand and refused. "Let's get back to business. What kind of information do you want me to find out? I'm tired of this place. The sooner I'm done, the sooner I can leave. "
"You know about Yun Zhiqiu's background, right?" An Zhengfeng asked.
"More or less. She's Yun Aotian's granddaughter and Feng Beichen's granddaughter-in-law." At this point, Miao Yi asked curiously, "Why are you so concerned about her? Don't tell me you've fallen for her? If you're really interested, I can help you two get together. Even though we're not that close, we can still talk to each other. If you give me some money to run errands, I'll definitely do my best. "
An Zhengfeng laughed heartily. He patted Miao Yi's shoulder and said, "I won't be able to enjoy such good fortune. I'd like to agree, but Yun Aotian and Feng Beichen will definitely fight me to the death. I can't beat either of them, so I'll leave the opportunity to you youngsters. However, what I want is for you to talk to her. I want you to keep an eye on Yun Zhiqiu. Think of a way to get close to her and keep an eye on her every move. "
Miao Yi was shocked. "Why do I need to keep an eye on her?"
An Zhengfeng said solemnly, "This woman has connections with important figures from both the Great Devil Realm and the Boundless Realm. Unfortunately, most of them come in disguise, so it's hard to guard against them. We've tried to plant someone around her many times, but the tavern is only so big, and we only have so few people on our side. There's no way we can find a chance to do so. Remember, this woman will only greet people when they come to the tavern. If you find someone she's specially entertaining, immediately make a note of it and contact us. We'll send someone to follow and investigate. You don't have to worry about anything else. "
'Follow and investigate what?' She might not tell him, so Miao Yi didn't want to ask. He could only smile bitterly. It seemed like just because he was slightly closer to the Lady Boss, he'd immediately become a tool for her to use. It seemed like the Six Sages were really willing to go to any lengths in the open and in the shadows, and he was nothing more than a pawn.
"Manager An, even though I'm staying in the storeroom, the rent is still the same. I won't be able to bear staying here for too long!"
"You don't have to worry about that. We'll pay for it. You won't be at a disadvantage." An Zhengfeng handed over a storage ring and said, "There are ten million Gold Crystals in here. It's enough for you to stay in the tavern for half a year. After that, you can sneak back to the Chamber of Commerce and hide for a month. Then, you can go back and stay there for another half a year. Otherwise, the price of that ghost tavern will keep doubling, and no one will be able to afford it."
Miao Yi put the storage ring away and sighed, "Manager An, there's something I need to tell you. During the previous mission, I ran into that ghost ship, and a set of Third Grade Armor Artifacts was destroyed."
An Zhengfeng's expression froze. "What do you mean?"
Miao Yi replied nonchalantly, "Nothing much. I just want to ask if the higher-ups will compensate me. I'm just a Manor Head overseeing a region. I don't have much to do with the Chamber of Commerce in the first place. Not only am I risking my life for the Chamber of Commerce, but I can't possibly pay for it, can I?"
An Zhengfeng's expression immediately darkened as he barked, "Brat, don't you think you're asking for too much? Do you really think the Chamber of Commerce is a bottomless pit? Touch your conscience and tell me, how many things have you taken from me? Even if you go back and become a Hall Master, a normal Hall Master wouldn't be able to collect so many things in a thousand years. Are you still not satisfied? Third Grade Armor Artifacts? Where did you get them from? And a whole set? Do you really think Third Grade Armor Artifacts are like grains of sand in Flowing Clouds Dune Sea that you can pick up from anywhere? How many Red Lotus cultivators can't even afford one? Stop spouting nonsense. I've been too nice to you, haven't I? "
"Manager An, do you think I'm just spouting nonsense? After I came back from the Sea of Constellations Subjugation Crusade, I finally managed to get my hands on a Third Grade Armor Artifact to protect myself. It was a huge loss when I ran into that ghost ship. Wu Zhen and Wu Ming saw it with their own eyes when my armor artifact was destroyed. I almost lost my life there. If you don't believe me, you can ask the two of them. "Miao Yi snapped," If you don't believe me, then why did you ask me to do this?! "
His armor artifact had indeed been destroyed by Wu Zhen and Wu Ming, but it was only a Second Grade Armor Artifact. He didn't believe that the two girls would dare to go back on their word. 'You raped me, and now you want me to pay for it? How could I possibly let you pay for it with interest?'
Hearing his words, An Zhengfeng asked suspiciously, "Did Wu Zhen and Wu Ming really see it with their own eyes?"
If that was the case, then he wouldn't doubt it at all. After all, he was the one who arranged for Wu Zhen and Wu Ming to come here. They were people he trusted.
"We've been in the desert for more than a year, and we haven't even spoken much to each other. You can't possibly think that the two of them would lie for me, right? If you don't believe me, you can ask the two of them! Oh right, there's also a stalk of Glorious Star immortal herb. It's the one you gave me last time, but it's gone as well. Seeing that you two were the ones who gave it to me, I didn't even have the nerve to tell you about it. " Miao Yi said with a face full of indignation, "I risked my life just to get a few things from the Sea of Constellations Subjugation Crusade. They rewarded me for helping the higher-ups, and yet I'm paying for it. How can I explain this …"
"Enough, enough, enough!" An Zhengfeng hurriedly raised his hand to stop Miao Yi and said, "I'm not going to waste my breath on you anymore. I'll confirm this with the two of them first. If it's true, I'll ask the higher-ups and compensate you as soon as possible. What's the point of making a fuss like a sissy? Go finish your task first. Once you're done, I won't mistreat you."
Miao Yi asked, "When do I have to compensate you as soon as possible?"
"You …" An Zhengfeng glared at him and said, "Three days. Are you satisfied now?"
"Manager An, you don't have to feel bad about it. As long as you let me go back to Traversing Water Palace, I don't want that Third Grade Armor Artifact anymore. Just take it as a token of my loyalty to the Celestial Sage …"
"Scram!" An Zhengfeng bellowed. He was a Golden Lotus cultivator, and there were plenty of people who would tremble in fear whenever they saw him. Yet this guy was shamelessly bargaining with him. This was outrageous!
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