"Are all the Double Eagle' in all places a man and a woman?" Zhang Rongfang asked with slight curiosity upon seeing the two.
That's how it was back in Tanyang.
"Uh, this subordinate doesn't know," Black Eagle Tongxin replied. "I wonder what orders Your Excellency has given us by summoning us here so suddenly?"
"It's nothing, I'm just new to Wu Mountain, and I need to understand the power dynamics here," Zhang Rongfang replied.
"Although there are many experts in Wushan Prefecture, most of them are not locals; they have migrated from other places," Tong Xin said after thinking for a moment.
"The Three Great Families are naturally the top-tier powers, each with connections to Super Grade experts, and they themselves are already full of experts. Their power is formidable, so there is no need to elaborate further."
"Besides the Three Great Families, there are various vassal Lineage, scattered gangs, and secondary forces like our Golden Wing Tower."
The next tier down consists of insignificant, small-scale forces.
"However, there are a few people we do need to be careful of." Tong Xin began to elaborate on some retired officials and experts.
Zhang Rongfang carefully memorized everything worth remembering.
After speaking for a full half hour, it was White Eagle's turn.
White Eagle then introduced the specific distribution and strongholds of the Golden Wing Tower in Wu Mountain, its current industries, finances, cash flow, and the number and status of members in the Zheng Lou and Deputy Tower.
Both of them have many skilled lieutenants under their command, and it seems that they are in charge of different areas.
Having received the information he wanted, Zhang Rongfang nodded in satisfaction.
"This information is sufficient."
He carefully examined the two of them.
"I have summoned you here today not only to gather intelligence, but also for another reason that I need you to understand."
"Please speak, sir." The two bowed their heads in respect.
Zhang Rongfang paused for a moment.
"I don't care what Wu Mountain was like before. But after I arrive, I want you to follow these points when you plan your industries."
First, do not force good people into prostitution.
Second, do not set traps to seize other people's property.
Judging from the properties that White Eagle just provided, Golden Wing Tower also has several large gambling dens, Music Tower, and brothels here.
Therefore, he established the rules here.
In this world, ordinary people already have it hard enough. He can't manage everyone, but he can still control his subordinates.
"Yes!"
The two men clasped their hands in agreement without hesitation.
Zhang Rongfang nodded in satisfaction and waved for the two to leave.
Both parties agreed that unless it was something particularly important, they would not need to contact each other again.
They left the courtyard.
Black Eagle Tongxin was about to get into his carriage.
"Tong Xin, Tathagata sit with me for a while?" White Eagle Xiangling suddenly smiled and invited.
"Alright. It's been a long time since we last saw each other."
Tong Xin paused, then turned and got into Xiang Ling's carriage together.
The car slowly drove away into the distance.
More than ten minutes later, it stopped on the bank of the Wujiang.
The driver got off the carriage and went elsewhere, leaving only the two of them in the carriage.
"How does this new Spirit Envoy feel?" Xiang Ling asked casually, fiddling with a newly folded paper crane.
"What else can we do?" Tong Xin chuckled. "A bit silly, a bit naive."
"Yes." Xiang Ling smiled. "If Music Tower don't set traps, where will you get your good stuff? You can't keep up with the big shots in the Prefectural City who like novelty by relying on those low-class women who are willing to degenerate."
"Young people, having just reached a high position, think they can do whatever they want. They just haven't encountered setbacks yet. Once they really run into trouble, they'll know how cruel reality can be."
Tong Xin disagreed.
"So what do you plan to do? Just deal with it casually?" Xiang Ling asked.
"Deal with it? He doesn't have anyone under his command. All the intelligence comes from the two of us. Even if we do something, how could he know?" Tong Xin smiled disdainfully.
"You really think strength means everything? What a joke. He's just a kid who hasn't even grown his first hair yet, so easy to mess with."
"Since you don't care, that's good. I was worried that I wouldn't be able to do what I asked you to do before." Xiang Ling patted her full chest and gave him a charmingly disdainful look.
"Don't worry, that stuff takes time to mature. Sea Dragon offered a high price. We can't be careless," Tong Xin said naturally.
"Don't rush to show yourself. Wait until I completely destroy her Lineage and cripple her powerful second uncle, leaving her with no one to rely on. Then you can appear when she's desperate."
By then, she won't have a choice but to comply. A ruthless glint flashed in his eyes.
"Okay." Xiang Ling picked up a banana from the small table and peeled it gently. "Once everything is done, I want all the women in her family under the age of thirty."
"You got off easy," Tong Xin said irritably. "Be careful. I heard that Spirit Envoy is ruthless in Tanyang. Don't get yourself into trouble."
"Don't worry, I won't do it myself. Even if we're discovered, we can just find a few scapegoats." Xiang Ling's eyes were almost like two crescent moons as she smiled.
She took a small bite of the banana, her red lips parted slightly, revealing her pink little tongue.
Seeing this, Tong Xin felt a surge of heat and quickly got out of the car. Not daring to linger, he left as fast as he could.
He dared not be seduced by this venomous woman. She was beautiful and charming on the surface, but in fact, she was known as the Beauty Scorpion in the martial arts world of Wushan Prefecture.
He was an expert in poisons and hidden weapons, and his subordinates secretly controlled an organization called Dream Boat.
And he secretly used his position and power in the Golden Wing Tower to serve Dream Boat.
Rumor has it that the Dream Boat possesses an irresistible allure that makes people linger and forget their homeland.
One of the drinks sold there is called "Dream Nectar," which is said to make people feel lightheaded and refreshed after just one cup.
Combined with the fact that Dream Boat is filled with beauties and hosts various events and enjoyments from time to time, it is known as one of the Five Money-Sink Caves in Wushan Prefecture.
Therefore, even after leaving the Golden Wing Tower, Xiang Ling can still live a very carefree life.
***At dusk, at the Commerce Affairs Office.
Inside the dining hall.
Zhang Rongfang and Lu Mei Sha sat side by side at the table, while her sister Zhang Rongyu and brother-in-law Suda Heqi sat opposite them.
In the entire hall, only the four of them were qualified to dine at the main table.
Maids and guards stood around him.
Four dishes and a soup were laid out on the table, all served in bowls.
Braised pork chops with onions, dried shrimp and cucumber chunks, black-boned chicken, mushroom and red date soup, and stir-fried beef strips with bitter melon.
The pork chops glistened with a golden hue under the candlelight, emitting a wonderful aroma.
"Mei Sha, Rong Fang, did you two have a fight?" Zhang Rongyu looked at the two of them with slight concern.
I used a spoon to scoop a spoonful of cucumber chunks into each of their bowls.
"It's nothing. I've been wandering around outside all day and haven't been with Mei Sha," Zhang Rongfang replied with a smile.
"That's good. Mei Sha has been showing you around these past few days. She's a girl, so if there are any disagreements, please be more accommodating to her," Zhang Rongyu said softly.
"I know." Zhang Rongfang was quite well-behaved in the Commerce Affairs Office, unlike his cold and fierce demeanor when he was practicing martial arts.
Seeing this, Lu Mei Sha couldn't help but compare it to Zhang Rongfang, who had suddenly attacked earlier. She sneered inwardly, thinking how hypocritical and a master actor this man was.
She glanced at Zhang Rongyu and felt that the two siblings were troublesome. She didn't want to pay attention to them, but then she saw that the older brother Suda Heqi, was staring at her with wide eyes.
He could only reply reluctantly.
"He's really good now; when he practices martial arts, he'll dare to fight anyone."
"What is my strength? It's just a little bit of knowledge I learned back in the Great Dao Sect," Zhang Rongfang said modestly.
"That's already quite good. To Entering the Ranks' Grade 1' at eighteen is already impressive," her brother-in-law Suda Heqi, comforted her. "Rong Fang, you can continue to further your martial arts training. I can ask a friend to find you a more suitable teacher."
He genuinely hoped that Zhang Rongfang become independent and self-reliant, so that Xiao Yu could have some peace of mind and wouldn't have to sigh and worry so often.
Zhang Rongyu, standing to the side, also wore a look of relief. She hadn't quite believed it when she first heard about her brother's Entering the Ranks.
Unexpectedly, when the guards in the manor tried it, it turned out to be true.
She was overjoyed that day and gave red envelopes as rewards to everyone in the household.
"Besides, at your age, you should also consider getting engaged." Suda Heqi glanced at Lu Mei Sha with a hint of something in his eyes.
Seeing that he was expressionless and had no interest in the topic, I was immediately disappointed.
"Mei Sha," he called out.
"What?"
"If you have time, try to find a suitable match for your Rong Fang?"
"This is very troublesome, okay?" Lu Mei Sha showed a hint of impatience. "Brother, you know he's both Man People and a Confucian. Even if he changes his route now, his other conditions aren't very good. If we're going to look for someone, we can only keep looking."
These words immediately created an awkward atmosphere at the table.
But this is indeed the truth.
"Lu Mei Sha!" Suda Heqi's expression turned serious, and he looked at his sister with some displeasure.
He paused for a moment, then calmed down.
"Please help us. Your sister-in-law and I haven't had any luck yet, so we'll probably have to rely on Rong Fang himself to continue the family line. Please put in a lot of effort."
Suda Heqi patiently persuaded him, while gently holding Zhang Rongyu's hand to offer comfort.
"Okay, okay," Lu Mei Sha helplessly.
Zhang Rongfang, standing to the side, was also speechless. He hadn't expected to have to deal with such troubles after arriving in Wushan Prefecture.
He has no interest in anything else right now; he just wants to see what happens as his Life Attribute keeps increasing.
Besides, he was about to learn the Locked Script, so he had no time to think about marriage.
"Eat, eat, don't delay, or the food will get cold. Here, Mei Sha, have some of this soup. I simmered it myself for two hours; it's very nourishing." Zhang Rongyu got up and served Lu Mei Sha some soup.
"You can't hit someone who's smiling," Lu Mei Sha helplessly, thanking him and accepting the gift.
"Sister-in-law, you should also go out and look around in the industry when you have time. I can't handle the selection of people all by myself."
Although she looked down on Zhang Rongyu, she wouldn't cause trouble in front of her brother.
It's just a pity that if my brother had married someone from a prominent family, he probably would have made even greater progress by now.
Unlike now, when I've only done a small business transaction.
All of this is because Zhang Rongyu offered them no help whatsoever, but instead became a burden.
However, looking at Zhang Rongyu's beautiful and pure smiling face, she was caringly serving him soup.
Lu Mei Sha lowered her head, muttered a few unintelligible words, and then said nothing more.
Zhang Rongfang glanced at her, seemingly noticing something, and shook his head inwardly, understanding the subtle relationship between Lu Mei Sha and her sister Zhang Rongyu.
The four of them fell silent and ate their meal quietly.
He had only eaten half of it when a messenger rushed in and knelt down before Suda Heqi.
"Sir, there is an urgent order from the government!"
Suda Heqi's expression hardened, and he quickly stood up.
"I'll be right there."
"Yes!" The messenger quickly took his leave.
"What's wrong? What happened again?" Zhang Rongyu stood up with some concern, took the light red official robe from the maid, and draped it over her husband.
"Okay, you guys continue eating, don't wait for me," Suda Heqi instructed, then walked outside, whispered a few words to Zhang Rongyu, and hurriedly left.
Zhang Rongfang possessed keen senses, and as Ninth Grade Master, his abilities naturally far surpassed those of ordinary people.
He was sitting no more than six meters from the door, so even if he spoke softly, he could still hear a little bit.
My brother-in-law mentioned a name intermittently: Sweeping Mountain Tiger.