Bronya knew Zhao Bai was bad at deduction, but she had never expected him to blurt out the answer like a joke, not taking deduction seriously at all.
Unforgivable.
Although Zhao Bai's answer was nonsense, it did remind her of something.
Gray Serpent.
Sky City's largest information broker.
It was said that people left traces wherever they went, and wherever there were traces, there was Gray Serpent. He watched coldly from the sidelines, a recorder through and through. No event could escape his snake eyes.
Need information? Find Gray Serpent.
However, buying information required a rather steep price, along with certain future costs that even she herself did not know. Unless she had no other choice, Bronya did not want to seek out Gray Serpent.
"Cough, cough."
She stood up, took Zhao Bai by the hand, and led him out. They temporarily left the police station and headed for Gray Serpent's information house.
"Can you be a little tougher?"
Bronya asked, "We're negotiating a deal later. You're always so modest—Bronya is worried you'll get overcharged."
"Like this?"
Zhao Bai nodded and lowered his voice. "I'll give him an offer he can't refuse."
"Forget it. Don't speak later."
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Even my diplomatic duties had been taken away. How upsetting.
"Women and children may let their guard down, but men cannot. Men must always keep blades in their arms."
"Please stop talking."
Bronya forcefully covered his mouth. Her smooth, soft little hand was so soft it seemed boneless. Zhao Bai blinked and obediently accepted Bronya's suggestion.
"Fine, fine. I won't say anything."
"Can you not let go?"
Bronya withdrew her hands as swiftly as lightning, leaving Zhao Bai deeply disappointed.
Superintendent Zhou looked at the two of them as they