"You..."
Zhao De stared at Yang Ling. In the end, he did not ask any questions, merely nodding calmly.
"Your concealment method is quite good. I almost found you just now."
"With a method like that, just find somewhere in Jiayi City to stay."
"If my identity is exposed, your visit to the Cicada-Holding Directorate today will certainly put you on the investigation list too."
"When that happens, be smart. Know to run when it rains."
"Master, will this trip be dangerous?"
Yang Ling's expression grew somewhat grave.
"Not dangerous, exactly, but some things are hard to say. This is a good chance to see how much intelligence that Grand Ancestor has left."
Zhao De smiled. "Usually, I send the seal-bearing eunuchs under me to pay my respects. I don't go myself unless there's a reason."
He paused. "Oh, right. Who gave you your Pass Permit?"
Yang Ling hurriedly recounted his dealings with Jiajiu City.
Zhao De froze, his expression turning somewhat strange.
"Those Treasure-Hiding Talismans came from you? You got them from... dreams?"
"The Nine Immortal Talisman Sect has been putting constant pressure on the Cicada-Holding Directorate over the Treasure-Hiding Talismans lately, demanding that we investigate thoroughly."
"I thought some major abyssal clan had found a talisman expert who knew how to craft Treasure-Hiding Talismans. I never imagined it was you, brat."
After a pause, Zhao De gave Yang Ling a thoughtful look.
"Boy, why aren't you selling Treasure-Hiding Talismans in Zhao State? They're extremely rare. Although Basic Treasure-Hiding Talismans can't hold much and won't affect the bigger picture,
"it would still be a problem if every expert in the Great Dream Dynasty had one."
Yang Ling took a deep breath. "Master, I was just about to tell you about this."
"After leaving Fire Flood Dragon Island a while