Gathering Intelligence

"Currently, Huang Quan is implementing the first phase of the plan, sending multiple teams, including Chu Yuan's, to quietly enter the northern border."

"The primary focus will be on establishing a presence on the surface. Building upon this foundation, we will then attempt to infiltrate the Undercity, develop our underground forces, and establish Undercity, preparing for the Second Order of the plan."

Gu Wan announced loudly, "Besides Chu Yuan, several other key members of 'Zhonghe' are also involved in the implementation of the first phase."

"As far as I know, there are Nian Huan, Luo Zi, Jiang An, Ouyang Hua, and others."

At this point, he glanced at Luo Yan somewhat timidly. "Because of my low social status, I only know these people from Chu Yuan's daily orders and the people I frequently contact."

"As for more, I..."

Luo Yan nodded. "It's alright, please continue."

Gu Wan breathed a sigh of relief and continued, "Including Chu Yuan, these core members of the 'Crowd Union' level obey the orders of a leader of the 'Calling' level."

"Yin Rong, nicknamed 'Viper'."

"He is Profound Comprehension Realm expert!"

Luo Yan obtained a lot of information from Gu Wan.

In addition to the approximate strength, number of men, and even the scope of their activities of the core members of the "Zhonghe" class that he mentioned.

They also obtained information on the commanders who led these key members of the "Zhonghe" group during the first phase of the plan.

Luo Yan recorded this information, intending to organize and summarize it before reporting it to 'Black Witch,' believing that this would earn him another substantial amount of contribution points.

After that, he took Gu Wan away.

Although this person is only of the 'Black Rope' rank and does not hold a high position in the Underworld, he cannot be let go at will.

After exposing much of Huang Quan's information, Gu Wan dared not return to Huang Quan and had no choice but to bite the bullet and seek refuge with Luo Yan.

That afternoon.

Luo Yan then left the Coyote Camp, leaving Li Yu to continue managing it and attempting to expand it, annexing other nearby ground camps, establishing transportation routes, and preparing for future battles against 'Yellow Spring'.

Two days later, on the evening of the eighth day of the Lunar New Year, Luo Yan returned to Guangling.

Having been away for several days, he handed Gu Wan over to Wen Zou and then returned to the Academy.

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Guangling City, Old Town.

It was nighttime.

Just as the headquarters of ' Red Gate ' is a restaurant, the headquarters of ' Black Owl ' is a teahouse.

Chun Ming Tea House.

By this time of night, the teahouse would have already closed. After all, "Black Owl" didn't make money by selling tea; it was just a front. He was rich and could do whatever he wanted. The teahouse closed in the evening, let alone now.

Just then, a car pulled up on the narrow street and stopped in front of the Chun Ming Tea House.

The car door opened, and the driver got out first, jogging to the passenger compartment to open the door for the people inside.

As soon as the door opened, a foot stepped out first, followed by a tall and young figure emerging from the car.

He was in his early twenties, not yet thirty.

This young man, who should be at an age of high spirits, exudes a calm and reserved aura.

With a faint smile on her face, she glanced at the sign for the Chun Ming Tea House, then stepped aside and bowed slightly to show respect to the other person in the car.

Another person got out of the car.

He was a thin old man with a slightly hunched back, wearing a black long robe with a stand-up collar and slits on both sides, and cloth shoes of the same color.

The old man looked up at the teahouse entrance, expressionless, and nodded slightly to the young man.

The young man smiled and stepped forward, reaching the door and lightly knocking with his fingers.

There were three knocks on the door, and it opened. A waiter from the teahouse peeked through the crack and said, "We're closed. Didn't you see?"

"Blind at such a young age?"

The young man wasn't annoyed, and scoffed, "You Black Owl are indeed arrogant."

The teahouse waiter was taken aback. He wasn't stupid; seeing the newcomer's tone, he immediately lowered his stance and asked, "Sir, who are you?"

"I have an appointment with Mr. Wan."

"Oh, my surname is Luo."

"Luo Nanxing," the young man smiled and introduced himself.

With a creak, the door opened immediately, and the teahouse waiter, looking flustered, said, "So it's the young master of the Luo family in Guangling! I was blind and offended Young Master Luo, Young Master Luo. Please forgive me."

Luo Nanxing said calmly, "It's nothing. Take me to see Mr. Wan."

"Yes, Young Master Luo, this way please." The teahouse waiter hurriedly led the way.

After entering, Luo Nanxing turned to the side and respectfully said to the thin old man behind him, "Elder Gao, this way please."

Gao Lin, the former commander of the Guangling Legion, walked in and nodded slightly without any ceremony.

Luo Nanxing not only didn't blame him, but on the contrary, his expression was respectful and flawless. He still remembered that during the City Lord Election, he was slashed by the Minister of Information as soon as he left home. He suspected that if Gao Lin hadn't been home that day, Fang Yao's slash probably wouldn't have only reached his feet.

Soon, they found themselves in a quiet room.

At the entrance to the quiet room, a Xiao Xiao artificial hill serves as a foyer, and beneath the hill is a small pond where two koi carp swim happily.

Passing through the entryway, one can see sandalwood incense burning inside, its smoke curling upwards.

Inside the room, they met the leader of the ' Black Owl,' a man toying with two iron gallbladders in his hand.

Wan Cheng.

When he saw Luo Nanxing, he laughed and stepped forward, saying, "Young Master Luo, it's been a long time! You've become even more handsome!"

"It's a pity I don't have a daughter, otherwise I would definitely want to marry into that family."

Luo Nanxing quickly responded modestly.

Wan Cheng then asked, "How has Old Master Luo been lately?"

Luo Nanxing smiled and said, "My father is doing well; Uncle Wan is very kind."

Wan Cheng sighed softly and said, "I owe my current status to Old Master Luo's patronage. I am always grateful for Old Master Luo's great kindness and have always wanted to pay him a visit."

"Unfortunately, given my lowly reputation, if I were to go to your esteemed residence, I would only tarnish Old Master Luo."

"I am truly terrified that Young Master Luo has had to personally come to my door."

Luo Nanxing shook his head and said, "Uncle Wan, you flatter me. My father often says that my friendship with you is that of gentlemen, based on mutual respect and not on actions."

"Besides, Uncle Wan's seclusion in the old city was my father's idea. In truth, it is our Luo Family that has wronged Uncle Wan."

Wan Cheng waved his hands repeatedly and laughed, "What grievance? I don't feel wronged at all."

Then he said, "Come, come, Young Master Luo, please have a seat. Someone, bring tea."

Then he looked at Gao Lin: "And who is this?"

Gao Lin smiled slightly, "Just an idle person, not worth mentioning."

Wan Cheng naturally didn't take it seriously. Judging from Gao Lin's demeanor and even Luo Nanxing's attitude, he knew that this skinny old man was not simple at all.

We will treat them with the courtesy due to VIPs.

After the three of them sat down...

Luo Nanxing smiled and said, "My father sent me here this time because he has a favor to ask of Uncle Wan."

Wan Cheng said "Oh," and replied, "If there's anything I can do to help, Young Master Luo, please feel free to speak up."

"Alright." Luo Nanxing didn't stand on ceremony and said in a deep voice, "I wonder if Uncle Wan has heard that Guangling City is going to promote the cultivation of Visualization Technique for Universal Cultivation?"