Azure Cloud Sect, Azure Spring Peak, General Affairs Hall.
Lin Chen walked down a corridor, turned several corners, and finally entered a room.
This was precisely where he had received the medicinal garden chore last time, and also where capable, well-connected disciples came to pick up lucrative jobs.
But Lin Chen had not come to take on work this time. He had come to gather intelligence.
As far as he knew, whenever disciples returned from carrying out missions outside, they had to submit the corresponding proof of completion, as well as information about the regions connected to those missions.
The relevant departments of Azure Cloud Sect would then collect and organize this information into intelligence, gaining a basic understanding and control over the forces beneath them.
Lin Chen had come here to search for news concerning the Lin Family, so he could determine what he would be facing next.
However, Lin Chen was not sure whether he was qualified to access such intelligence, so he had come to try.
Even if it did not work, he had prepared other methods. After all, wherever there was a position, there was room to maneuver.
*I remember that when I came last time, this martial uncle was reading books. I happen to be selling those lately too—perhaps I can give him a little gift and see whether I can get through the back door? Lin Chen walked silently, deep in thought.
These days, giving gifts to get things done was nothing to be ashamed of.
Here... Lin Chen looked up, confirmed the room, and walked inside.
He approached the counter and was just about to speak when he suddenly froze.
The old man seated behind the counter had white hair and a youthful face, looking vigorous and alert. Dressed in a green Daoist