"Father, I think we should just do our best to help him gather the materials. If we suddenly tighten security, won't those assassins grow suspicious? If they go into hiding, that'll only make things more troublesome. Besides, Shi Yue hasn't taken any action because he doesn't want to alert the assassins. If you tighten security, won't that tell them we know they're planning to assassinate him? If they investigate the source of the information, they might even trace it back to whoever informed Shi Yue. In my opinion, we should let it be. As long as Shi Yue is in the market town, those assassins won't dare act recklessly."
Qu Zhiyang thought it over carefully and decided that Qu Feiyan had a point.
"I'll report this to the ancestor. These things can't be measured in Spirit Stones. I have to inform the ancestor or the head of the household."
The Artifact Refining Materials were worth more than three hundred million Spirit Stones, and many of them were rare. There were enough materials to refine a Spiritually Connected Magic Treasure, so he had to report it.
"No problem. Shi Yue doesn't object. You can discuss the follow-up arrangements with him, Father. Oh, and Shi Yue suggested holding a few auctions to bring back the crowds."
"Good. I understand."
Qu Feiyan nodded and said, "Then that's settled. I'll go back and rest."
She had just returned to her quarters when the Transmission Mirror in her arms let out a piercing shriek.
Qu Feiyan took out the Transmission Mirror and tapped it with a Hand Seal. The mirror blurred, and Qu Qingchan's face appeared.
"Hehe, Cousin, it's been ages!" Qu Qingchan giggled.
"It has. What delicious things have you been making lately, you little rascal?" Qu Feiyan smiled warmly.
"Even the best food