Tap! Tap! Tap!
Zuo Yan silently passed through streets and alleys. Hidden by the wind and snow, she arrived at a tavern.
Though the wind and snow raged, though it was a year of great disaster.
The tavern was still lively.
Children of wealthy families and servants of the powerful ate and drank heartily here.
As they ate and drank, some casually tossed chicken legs, beef, and other food out the windows.
Below the building:
A group of ordinary people scrambled desperately for the leftovers.
Upstairs, everyone laughed and chatted merrily.
Zuo Yan quietly arrived in the rear courtyard.
Following Chu Qing's instructions, she left a note in a corner by the wall and quietly departed.
In the afternoon:
A cook went on break and quietly checked the corner.
Upon seeing the message, he immediately released a white pigeon.
Flutter!
The white pigeon soared into the sky and soon flew to a grand residence.
Inside the residence:
The Ninth Prince frowned as he studied a sand table with several subordinates.
When the white pigeon arrived, he received the message at once.
"Chu Qing?"
"He's looking for the gathering places of God-Serving Followers?"
The Ninth Prince clapped his hands and laughed. "He's finally taking action."
"A few days ago, he ate iron pellets, drank copper juice, and gnawed on gold!"
"He must have completed the Unorthodox Path ritual and strengthened himself."
"His enhancement should be complete by now."
"As expected, he's about to deal with the Unique Association!"
The Ninth Prince said excitedly, "Quick, bring over the Unique Association's information and send it to Chu Qing!"
One subordinate hesitated, then said softly, "Your Highness, if Chu Qing asks for something, we provide it!"
"Otherwise... he won't remember you!"
The Ninth Prince threw back his head and laughed. "No need!"
"I'm helping