The Trail Has Gone Cold?

The Chamber of Commerce does not possess the quantum teleportation technology of Anti-Entropy and Schicksal, nor can it benefit from Inazuma's influence.

The downside of being a socialite is that you can't get your hands on top-tier items from other factions.

So Yelan's archery skills are quite good, but she doesn't usually use them...

"So I'm still finding it a bit difficult to make a judgment at the moment."

"Hmm... then who could possibly know your itinerary, Yelan?"

"...secretary."

Yelan already had the answer to this question, but after Liu Bai asked it, Yelan couldn't help but sigh.

"After arriving here, due to the situation, I would inform my secretary wherever I went. Of course, we cannot rule out the possibility that the secretary was just one link in the chain of leaks."

Although they were only temporary partners, the possibility still made Yelan feel a little uncomfortable.

Of course, she'll only feel a little uncomfortable now; when it comes to actually taking action, she'll still be the leisurely and composed Yelan.

"Let's start by tracking her."

Yelan is a professional at this, so Liu Bai didn't need to say anything more.

"But during this time... do you have any special and convenient ways to contact me? Your actions seem a bit too risky to me."

Chapter 85: The Clues Have Gone?

"A special and convenient way to contact people... tsk, I'm afraid I'll say, what a coincidence! But I actually have one."

Yelan scratched her head in annoyance, then took off the jade bracelet on her hand and threw it to Liu Bai.

"Here, take this."

[Mystic Jade Bracelet (Jewelry)]

[The Yelan's heirloom jade bracelets, made in pairs using ancient techniques, can be used for simple communication with another "Mystic Jade Bracelet"]

"Luckily, this thing wasn't damaged. I'll lend it to you for now. It's a communication tool passed down in my family. Although it's a bit outdated by modern standards, it's really special and convenient. I never thought I'd need to use this function."

After Yelan finished speaking, she began to Liu Bai how to use the "Mystic Jade Bracelet".

"Alright, you've memorized how to use it. Once I put on the other Mystic Jade Bracelet, we'll be able to communicate, though that'll be all we can do."

As a communication device, this thing actually has many drawbacks.

For example, you can only Mystic Jade Bracelet, and you can't send long messages.

However, its advantages are also obvious. Normal people will not regard the bracelet as a communication device. No matter how you scan it, it is still a jade bracelet, which makes it highly concealed.

It perfectly meets Liu Bai's needs.

That is...

"In pairs?"

Don't overthink it.

Yelan rarely had a stern face.

"I'm just lending it to you. You have to return it to me once the matter is resolved. If it gets damaged, you'll have to pay for it—this isn't just my family heirloom, it's an antique, you understand?"

"I understand, so you mean if it breaks, you'll ask for a price I can't afford to pay, right?"

"It doesn't have to be that excessive." Yelan smiled, but then pondered for a moment, a mischievous grin spreading across her face. "Hmm, wait, maybe going a little excessive isn't so bad?"

"You really are..."

"Ah~ alright, anyway, it's all based on the premise that you break things. Just be careful and nothing will happen. Goodnight." Yelan got up. "Hmm... my stomach is still full of water—oh, right, I didn't see any strange people tonight."

"..."

"Hey, good morning, Raven."

"Good morning... wait! Yelan, you bastard, why are you in my house? And in your pajamas no less?"

Natasha was startled by the sudden appearance of Yelan.

"Your brother invited me here." Yelan quite enjoyed Natasha's surprised expression.

"Hmm... does he have a habit of scavenging for trash?"

"You really have a sharp tongue," Yelan shrugged.

"Don't hold back with a jerk."

Natasha is not afraid to confront people, especially someone like Yelan who has wronged her before.

"That's fine then, I don't have to give World Serpent a share of the debt of saving my life." Yelan stretched. "Ah, speaking of your brother, he's great."

"... Are you sick?"

"Maybe?" Yelan looked at Natasha expression had finally changed, and smiled meaningfully. "Never mind, I won't bother you anymore. I'll be going now—but lend me a piece of clothing before I go."

"Ha?"

Seeing Yelan running into her bedroom as if they were old friends, Natasha quickly stopped her.

Where are your clothes?

"Hmm~~ Your brother took it off."

"Ha?"

"Sigh, I never expected Liu Bai to be that kind of person, but he was really great, he filled me up completely... sobs"

Yelan started to cry in a completely insincere way.

"...Suddenly I want you to spare my life." Natasha struggled to control her urge to strike.

"Alright, alright, if something happens to me, how are you going to explain it to Liu Bai?"

Yelan seemed to really like Natasha's current expression.

I love the way you can't stand me but can't do anything about it.

"By the way, since Liu Bai is so great, here's a hint for you—pay close attention to the situation in the Sky Dome Zone recently, there might be Herrscher appearing."

"Um?"

At first, I thought it was still a provocation, but after hearing the second half of her words, Natasha's expression immediately became serious.

Herrscher?

This is no joke.

"Lend me this for a bit, I'll return it to you tomorrow."

"Hey, wait a minute, Yelan, explain yourself clearly!"

"I can't explain it clearly for now. Don't worry, I'll let your brother know as soon as there are any new discoveries. As for more details, you can ask your brother. I've told him everything I need to. I have urgent business to attend to."

Although he chatted with Natasha for a bit, it didn't take much time.

However, if they were to sit down and talk about yesterday's events, it would take at least half an hour. Yelan was in a hurry to go back and tidy up her own business association.

Even if they aren't Herrscher, the fact that their own Chamber of Commerce has been Honkai the Honkai is a major issue.

Moreover, Yelan clearly sensed the other party's desire to capture her alive yesterday.

What do they want to do by capturing her alive?

Collect defeated CGs?

—It certainly can't be something so boring.

"Ah... on another note, what if as soon as I return to the merchant guild, some human-looking thing suddenly appears, smashes a cup as a signal, and then a whole bunch of monsters appear and surround me?"

If I fall victim to the ambush twice in a row, wouldn't I look a bit stupid?

However, I still felt a little guilty about troubling Liu Bai any further.

Moreover, as a spy chief, getting too involved with someone would obviously cause trouble in the future—although he often stirs up trouble, Yelan still has morals.

"Hmm... I'll explain the situation to Inazuma as well."

Herrscher are clearly not within the scope of the Chamber of Commerce's "commodities," so Yelan has no objection to sharing information.

Driven by a desire for revenge, Yelan was quite enthusiastic about this matter.

After all, Yelan hadn't been tricked so badly in a long time, almost losing her life in the underworld.

Moreover, explaining things to Schicksal and Anti-Entropy could very well cause even greater chaos, and might even lead to both sides fast-forwarding directly to the opening scene.

Normally, in this situation Inazuma would side with Anti-Entropy.

But right now... the chaos in the Sky Dome Zone is not in Inazuma's interest.

For the sake of their general's interests, they absolutely hoped that the Sky Dome Zone would become stable recently—even if it was a stability on the verge of exploding, a stability like a powder keg.

Therefore, Inazuma would definitely be willing to help him.

As for other people, regardless of whether you know them well or not, it's difficult to reach a consensus just on the issue of their positions.

At their level, they still need to be mindful of their stance.

Yelan knew that Kujou Sara lived here, but she still called the Yae Miko directly— Kujou Sara was good at making decisions on the battlefield, but poor at making decisions in this area.

On the contrary, the Yae Miko would be more decisive in making the decision at this time.

"Okay, no problem."

Just as Yelan had expected, after she explained her purpose, Yae Miko immediately agreed.

She really didn't want to see the Sky Dome Zone descend into further chaos.

Especially at this time—after the general has already issued the order.

Clearing away potential threats for the general was exactly what they should do.

"Sakura, take the sword, let's go."

"Yes, Yae Miko."

"La Signora. Yelan, you're finally back!"

As soon as Yelan returned to the Chamber of Commerce, several employees she knew rushed over, even though the Chamber of Commerce wasn't open for business yet at this hour.

Seeing this, Yelan cautiously took a half step back.

There's nothing wrong with my gait or breathing... but there are some things I have to be wary of now.

However, the employee who came over clearly didn't care about any of this.

"You... you'd better go back and check! Something's happened to the Chamber of Commerce!"

Something happened?

"What happened? Tell me slowly."

Yelan's heart sank when she saw the panicked expression on the employee's face.

"The Chamber of Commerce... so many colleagues died in the Chamber of Commerce."

"...What?"

"And they were all suicides. We've cordoned off the area, but we haven't been able to contact you..."

To kill and silence witnesses.

Yelan immediately thought of this word.

And this is a very simple and crude method... but why would it be suicide?

The suicide was a bit too bizarre.

Does this mean our own place has been completely infiltrated and riddled with holes?

That shouldn't be the case... She has a list of people in the Chamber of Commerce suspected of being spies, and the number of people on it isn't that large—as the head of the intelligence agency, she would definitely have figured these things out when she took office.

But no matter what, it's not up to suicide. Spies may have Honkai zombie, but they also have expendable agents. Why would anyone commit mass suicide?