Chapter 712: Leng Yaozhu: Wants a Child
"Good day, Pagoda Master."
A young man in a sharply tailored suit strolled into the office. He was tall and slender, with refined features. An exquisite monocle rested over his right eye, and the gaze behind its lens was deep and piercing.
He gave Qiangu Dongfeng a slight bow, his posture elegant and proper, displaying impeccable professionalism.
"Mm." Qiangu Dongfeng nodded faintly, his sharp eyes fixed on the young man. "How did the matter I asked you to investigate turn out?"
This young man was named Yakushi Kabuto, one of Spirit Pagoda's most dazzling rising stars in recent years. With extraordinary talent, exceptional professional ability, and a background so spotless it was nearly flawless, he had quickly distinguished himself amid the talented ranks of Spirit Pagoda.
From their first meeting, Qiangu Dongfeng had seen something exceptional in him—he possessed both the drive and intelligence of youth, yet he had not lost his composure and caution.
After numerous harsh tests and evaluations, Yakushi Kabuto had not only displayed remarkable competence but also proven his loyalty in all manner of complex situations. Only then had Qiangu Dongfeng, who had judged countless people, decided to take him in as a trusted confidant.
Within this vast Spirit Pagoda, administrative affairs were endless and complicated. Even someone as powerful as Qiangu Dongfeng needed capable assistants to share the burden.
Yakushi Kabuto was precisely the right-hand man he had carefully cultivated for his grandson, Qiangu Zhangting. He hoped that one day, when Qiangu Zhangting inherited the position of Pagoda Master, Yakushi Kabuto would become his most dependable support, allowing him to focus on cultivation without being entangled in tedious affairs.
Yakushi Kabuto raised a hand to adjust the monocle over his right eye, making sure it sat properly before