Zitan Palace, Mu Qingxue

Another location.

Ling Tianhe's mansion.

As soon as he returned, he immediately dispatched Golden Wind Fine Rain Tower's spies to investigate the matter of the black market.

He himself swallowed some elixirs to recover from his injuries.

Since Su Chen intended to keep him alive to do his bidding, he hadn't struck with full force.

After returning, he swallowed some elixirs and recovered some of his injuries.

At least, if outsiders didn't pay too close attention to his breathing, they wouldn't be able to tell he was injured.

In the main hall.

Jiang Chendong and Lu Wencang were already waiting.

Upon seeing Ling Tianhe emerge from the backyard.

"Deputy楼主 Ling, this Su Chen is rather strange. You should have apprehended him today!"

Jiang Chendong said.

Hearing Jiang Chendong's words.

Ling Tianhe almost spat out a mouthful of old blood.

He had intended to apprehend Su Chen today, but he failed to do so. Instead, he was severely beaten by the other party.

"There's no rush with Su Chen. Let him be smug for a while. How is the investigation into the Fifth-grade Lotus Platform in the black market progressing?"

Ling Tianhe changed the subject and asked.

"Many people are investigating now. Besides us, at least three other forces are looking into it. It seems they are all interested in the Fifth-grade Lotus Platform!"

"However, we've only found out that the message was sent by someone completely wrapped in a black robe, and their voice was altered, making it impossible to use as evidence. We can only try to track them down based on their build, which will likely take some time!"

Jiang Chendong replied.

"Investigate with all your might! You must find this person. Also, Wencang, when is the envoy from Zitan Palace expected to arrive?"

Ling Tianhe then asked Lu Wencang beside him.

"According to the reply from their end, the envoy should arrive in five days!"

Lu Wencang responded.

"Do we know who this envoy will be?"

Ling Tianhe asked.

"Mu Qingxue of the Mu family from Zitan Palace!"

Lu Wencang said.

"The surname Mu!" Hearing this news, Ling Tianhe's expression faltered slightly, and his demeanor became somewhat dejected.

"OP, it seems we need to settle Su Chen within these five days. Once Mu Qingxue arrives, she will definitely support Su Chen and become the leader of Golden Wind Fine Rain Tower!"

"After all,楼主 Su was previously a follower of that important figure from the Mu family!"

Lu Wencang said gravely.

The reason why Su Mengbai's Golden Wind Fine Rain Tower could receive assistance from Zitan Palace was because Su Mengbai had once been a follower of a prominent figure in Zitan Palace.

That prominent figure's surname was Mu.

Now that the envoy from Zitan Palace also bore the surname Mu, it indicated the importance they placed on this matter.

Furthermore, Su Chen was Su Mengbai's son. Since the other party's surname was Mu, they would undoubtedly support Su Chen.

This was also why Ling Tianhe appeared dejected.

Although he was beaten into submission by Su Chen and developed a sense of fear.

However, if the people from Zitan Palace appointed him as the Pavilion Master of Golden Wind Fine Rain Tower, Su Chen would have no power to object.

Now, it seemed his wish was in vain.

As for Lu Wencang's suggestion of apprehending Su Chen within five days.

It was completely impossible.

He felt that even if he reached the late stage of Xiantian, he would likely be beaten soundly by Su Chen.

Now, he could only obediently follow Su Chen's orders.

"We don't need to move against Su Chen for now. Focus on investigating the black market and the楼主's cause of death."

"This is to avoid being caught unaware when the Zitan Palace envoy arrives, making it difficult to account for ourselves."

Ling Tianhe changed the subject.

Hearing Ling Tianhe's words, Lu Wencang and Jiang Chendong found it a bit strange, but they didn't say anything.

They went to carry out their tasks.

Especially Jiang Chendong, he still needs to help Su Chen settle Qin Lan.

Su Residence, backyard.

Inside Shangguan Ziyun's pavilion.

"Miss, the envoy from Zitan Palace is Mu Qingxue from the Mu family!"

Xiao Lan said softly in front of Shangguan Ziyun.

"I didn't expect the Mu family to take this matter so seriously, sending Mu Qingxue herself."

"Do you think it's possible that the Fifth-grade Lotus Platform is something Su Mengbai prepared to give to the Mu family!"

Shangguan Ziyun's heart skipped a beat as she spoke.

"Miss, the news about the Fifth-grade Lotus Platform cannot be confirmed yet!"

"However, my subordinate has found a clue that the person who killed Su Mengbai might be related to the Lei family."

Xiao Lan said.

"The Lei family, who in the Lei family was involved in this matter!"

Shangguan Ziyun asked, a cold glint flashing in her eyes.

"Lei Ao from the Lei family!"

Xiao Lan replied.

"Lei Ao? He was involved in this matter. Investigate through Lei Ao and see if there are any other discoveries!"

"What about Ling Tianhe's side? Any movement?"

Shangguan Ziyun thought of Ling Tianhe.

"After he left the secret chamber, he hasn't made any moves. He's fully investigating the black market situation and the clues about the killer of Su Mengbai."

"His behavior seems a bit strange!"

Xiao Lan said with a frown.

"It is a bit strange. Just keep an eye on him. As long as he doesn't cause any trouble, we don't need to bother with him for now!"

"What's the situation with Su Chen?"

Shangguan Ziyun asked afterwards.

"Steward Fu said that after Su Chen finished his meal, he went back to the secret chamber to cultivate and asked people not to disturb him!"

"Probably trying to cram at the last minute? What's the use of cultivating now."

Xiao Lan said coldly.

"Any changes in his demeanor or mindset?"

Shangguan Ziyun didn't pay attention to Xiao Lan's words, but asked about Su Chen's mindset and demeanor.

Hearing this, Xiao Lan said solemnly, "Miss, Steward Fu said that Su Chen's demeanor and mindset are very calm, and there's nothing to discern?"

"Calm demeanor and mindset?"

"Su Chen, you've made me a little curious."

A glint flashed in Shangguan Ziyun's beautiful eyes.

Meanwhile, elsewhere.

Su Chen had already appeared on the most prosperous street in Qingcheng City.

He arrived in front of a pill shop and walked straight in.

Pills were the most urgent need for martial artists.

After all, pills could increase cultivation speed. Inside the pharmacy, there were many martial artists, and quite a few people dressed like him.

Su Chen walked up to a counter, lowered his voice slightly, making it sound hoarse and deep, like a middle-aged man's voice.

"I want top-grade Qi and Blood Pills, three hundred of them!"

Su Chen produced a silver note for nine hundred taels and placed it on the counter.

Looking at the silver note in front of her, the woman serving Su Chen showed surprise.

Qi and Blood Pills were the most common pills on the market for replenishing qi and blood.

Ordinary Qi and Blood Pills cost one tael of silver each.

Top-grade ones cost three taels of silver, so three hundred pills would be nine hundred taels of silver.

This was quite a substantial order.

Don't look at how Su Chen spent money lavishly at Yuchun Courtyard; that was a pleasure house, and it was because she was the newly promoted top courtesan of Yuchun Courtyard that it was so expensive.

In Qingcheng City now, three taels of silver could support a family of five for two months.

Of course, that was for the poor.

For the rich, spending lavishly was not spending money at all.

After a brief moment of surprise, the maid immediately entered the back hall.

A short while later, she placed six bottles of pills in front of Su Chen.

"Fifty pills per bottle, six bottles for three hundred! Please take them!"

The maid handed the Qi and Blood Pills to Su Chen, adding, "If you want better pills, you can actually go up to the second floor. There are not only pills there, but other things too!"

"However, you need to pay a one-thousand-tael entrance fee to go to the second floor!"

Perhaps because she saw Su Chen casually take out nine hundred taels in Silver Notes earlier, she offered this suggestion.

Of course, if it worked out.

She would also receive a small commission.