Although he still hadn't come across any details related to the auction, after two days of hard work, Jiang Yue felt certain he was getting closer to the heart of the matter.
Whether it was Elder Ji or Mr. Ming, both were undoubtedly closer to the heart of things. They were unlikely to tell Jiang Yue anything, but getting close to them always offered a better chance of uncovering the relevant secrets.
Of course, Jiang Yue hadn't planned to keep any of this from Master Duo.
When Master Duo learned that Jiang Yue and the others had actually secured a job worth 2,000 silver coins, and that their client was the Abyss Clan, he couldn't help but look at them in a new light.
Just look at them. They were only a few Mushroom People, but even without Master Duo's protection or the Treasure Tree Clan sheltering them from the storm, they could still survive—and they certainly weren't living too badly.
That was real ability: being able to get by anywhere.
Thinking about it, Qian had shown good judgment when he'd taken a liking to these Mushroom People and treated them differently.
"Zu Yao, very impressive. I never expected you to earn the Abyss Clan's recognition. That's truly remarkable. Like the Treasure Tree Clan, the Abyss Clan is one of the Ten Golden Clans. If you can serve them well, you'll be able to make something of yourselves even without relying on my Treasure Tree Clan."
Master Duo's tone was joking, but he was clearly a little envious, too.
His career was at a low point, and he was emotionally fragile and lonely. He needed people around him now, so they could support one another.
Jiang Yue Academy's approach wasn't really anything new. At its core, it was just a