The corners of Chen Ze's mouth lifted slightly as he let out a soft chuckle and sent a voice transmission to soothe her. "Don't be anxious, Ling'er. When have I ever said I would ignore Old Zhang?"
"Then what do you mean, Master?" Zhao Ling'er asked in confusion.
"I have a new idea, one that might solve this once and for all." Chen Ze paused before continuing, "Ling'er, are there still people secretly watching Old Zhang?"
"Master, there have always been people secretly keeping an eye on the old gentleman. But recently, the auras of those monitoring him seem somewhat different."
"That confirms it. These people are most likely the Dagan Emperor's spies. Ling'er, stay by Old Zhang's side for the time being.
Keep a close watch on every move those watchers make. The moment there is the slightest stir in the grass or rustle in the wind, report to me immediately."
"Yes, Master." Zhao Ling'er accepted the order, concealing her aura and hiding her figure as she silently stood guard beside Old Zhang.
After cutting off his connection with Zhao Ling'er, Chen Ze's thoughts stirred, and he contacted the Doppelganger Liu Jiang at the Myriad Things General Store in Longqing City.
Liu Jiang was busy inside the Myriad Things General Store. Customers streamed in and out, and the shop was bustling beyond measure.
Even though Longqing City had lost Lin Bingchun, its War God City Lord, and the entire city was steeped in treacherous undercurrents, it did not affect the Myriad Things General Store's business in the slightest.
Sensing Chen Ze's voice transmission, he hurriedly stopped what he was doing, went to the rear courtyard, and replied respectfully, "Master, what are your instructions?"
"Liu Jiang, how is business in the shop?"
"Master, everything is as usual. Customers are coming