Chapter 723 Learning.
Shi Lang was reading a book when he saw Amelia's message. The terran took a deep breath and told her to deal with the issue how she deemed fit. He did not know why Zither Soul sought an alliance, but he would not force his wife into this connection.
Amelia was a person of her own and had her ideas. After the small exchange, they both went to their things. The tournament was approaching, and Shi Lang wanted to do good. He advised Amelia to do the same, and the lady agreed.
They both had forces of their own. They needed to nurture these forces into something that could give them a steady foothold in the immortal realm. Shi Lang did not intend to rely on Tian Long. It was not that he did not trust the guy, but he was a man of his ideas.
Shi Lang shook off these thoughts and focused on the books before him. He had a long way to go in this field. He was engrossed in the book, unaware of the chaos he had raised in the forger city.
Yang Tie assigned a few people to bring Zhu Xiameng's skin husk to the city lord's palace. The person leading this team was an elder called Ting Zhishuang. The elder had a gentle vibe about him and was a grandmaster forger, too. If it were some other grandmaster, they might not have gotten the chance to meet the city lord.
However, Ting Zhishuang was the person who the old City Lord favored. Why? Because Ting Zhishuang almost died saving Old Man Pie in a demonic raid. The attack extinguished his potential and made him just a grandmaster for his life. Old Man Pie never forgave that favor and always accommodated Grandmaster Ting.
Ting Zhishuang did not misuse his authority as well. He waited for the order of the Pavilion to visit Old Man Pei only when it was serious. The City Palace was different than other cities.
There were no guards on the doors. Old Man Pie used the place as a shelter for the poor and the unprovided people. The city guards will come over for patrol. So, the entry was simple, but Elder Ting was worried that there were spies from the Zhu Family around them.
As he entered the palace premises, he began to look for the City Lord. Old Man Pei happened to be reading a book in a small garden. Ting Zhishuang said to the people on the side, "Go and help around. I will talk to the City Lord."
Old Man Pei asked, "Xiao Ting, what made you come here?"
Ting Zhishuang looked old but was still a few decades younger than City Lord Pei. He smiled and said, "Young Master Ace sent me to bring you something."
Old Man Pei became curious and asked, "What is it?"
Ting Zhishuang took a deep breath and replied, "Young Master Zhu sent an apology letter."
The City Lord raised his eyebrow and asked, "Why did that need you to come and talk to me?"
Elder Ting shook his head and replied, "Senior Pei, I think it would be wise to check this yourself. The cruelty of the Zhu family is redefined in the apology."
Old Man Pei raised his brow and watched Elder Ting take out the husk of skin. The expressions of both people changed in the moment. Old Man Pei asked solemnly, "What does your Young Master wish to convey?"
Elder Ting replied softly, "The Zhu Family is acting increasingly rampant. The young master may be young and new, but all of the city knows how things are and how deep the water runs. Young Master wishes for a safe beginning of the tournament."
Old Pei smiled and said, "Your Young Master, Xiao Ting, is a very enigmatic personality. Anyway, thank him for the heads up. I will mobilize my forces to find out what is going on."
Ting Zhishuang nodded and said, "I shall take your leave."
The city lord nodded, and the elder left. Old Man Pei stared at the husk for a moment before he blew on it, and the thing turned into dust. He mumbled something before he opened his book again and sat down to read it.
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Elfie and the two came back to the Pavilion. Someone told them that the pavilion master had been waiting for them. Elfie rushed over quickly and soon came to Yang Tie. The latter was looking at a badge with a smile.
Elfie asked, "Pavilion Master, you called me?"
Yang Tie nodded and said, "First, you deliver this badge to the Young Master. He has been approved as a Master Forger. Then you shall visit the house of the former city guard head, Zhu Xiameng."
Elfie was surprised and could not understand what Yang Tie wanted her to do. But the Pavilion Master said, "Young Master wants you to use your ability and extract information from the victim's family."
The three people were shocked. Yang Tie said, "We must find out what the Zhu Family is up to. Especially the third young master. He bears ill will for the Young Master and will come after him."
Bo Qingtan thought briefly, saying, "Well, it might not be that soon. However, the better we are prepared, the better our chance against him."
They were all in agreement on this point. Elfie went to find Shi Lang in the library with Yun Xue, and the lady wanted to talk to him about the plans. Bo Qingtan went to his room to cultivate.
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Shi Lang looked at the badge that Elfie handed to him. It was a hammer in bronze color. He nodded and placed it inside the space ring. She also asked him, "Young Master, what should I do at Zhu Xiameng's house?"
The terran smiled and said, "You can first locate the family and find if they are alive or suffered a fate similar to the Head Guard."
Elfie nodded, but her fists clenched. Shi Lang continued, "The next thing for you to do is to make them incline toward us. Find out the details of what Zhu Lin has been up to or the power dynamics of the Zhu Family. I am sure these things are hidden from the eyes of the people outside."
Elfie nodded, and Shi Lang said, "You can take Yun Xue with you. She will help you through the loopholes."
The terran looked at Yun Xue with a faint smile and said, "I know you wish to discuss the plans. However, for now, this thing takes priority. You know how to lead and cover up for Elfie. Seal your ears with spiritual energy, and watch Elfie for any signs where she needs help. Communicate with her with the spiritual sense."
Yun Xue nodded and said, "Fine, but when we return, I want you to spar with me. I need to improve."
Shi Lang nodded and said, "Fine. Now, get going."
Yun Xue pulled Elfie away from the library. The snow maiden wished to grow stronger and catch up with the guy who surpassed her. She did not wish to be a vase in his gallery.
Shi Lang shook his head and began to skim through his books.
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Elfie and Yun Xue moved through the crowd in the city. Many people cast them second glances. After all, they were beautiful women, and men could not resist their charms.
Yun Xue asked, "Where does this family live?"
Elfie replied, "They live outside the main mansion of the Zhu Family. However, the wife of the head guard works in the main mansion."
Yun Xue nodded subtly and asked, "You need to be careful. Do not push the buttons too hard."
Elfie nodded and asked, "Sister Yun, do you have much experience in this?"
She was curious about this new friend of hers. Yun Xue shook her head and said, "He has taught me and Brother Bo about things."
Elfie nodded, surprised that the Young Master could teach them to interrogate someone. Not many people would be passing on such knowledge to other people. She asked, "Can you teach me the same too?"
Yun Xue smiled and said, "You should learn it for sure. You are meant to be an interrogator, Elfie."
Elfie smiled bitterly and shook her head. She said, "It may sound like I am blessed, but the fact is that this ability is the reason why I am not even to stay with my family."
Yun Xue was shocked. Elfie continued walking through the city, "When my father found out that my mother had a spiritual beast as her ancestor, he was shocked. He wished to break up with her. However, my mother convinced him that the trace of the bloodline was minuscule and only I had awakened it. To save the family from embarrassment and to save her relationship. She told me to leave home. Sovereign Zither Soul noticed me sleeping in a burrow in the wild. Otherwise, I might have died long ago."
Yun Xue gulped and recalled how Shi Lang had acted earlier. She could not digest that her parents pushed the girl to a dead end. She sighed and said, "Somethings are better unlearned."
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