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Xu Yuan didn't have any free time during the days he waited for the Black Scale Army to assemble.

After leaving the Big Ice Block in the room to cultivate with Source Crystal during the day, Xu Yuan took Xu Xinyao for a stroll around the streets of Wanxiang City, teaching her how to do things.

In the evenings, he would sit alone in his room reading the intelligence information about the Wanxiang Sect that Yuan Hao had sent him, and he would always be busy until the hour of Chou (1-3 AM) before he could go to sleep.

Busy times always fly by, and four days have passed in the blink of an eye.

It was midday again, and the streets of Wanxiang City were bustling with activity.

Xu Yuan and Xu Xinyao walked out of a pharmacy called "Renhe Hall" together, accompanied by the enthusiastic shopkeeper.

"Young master, please watch your step. I'll contact the source of the goods you requested. If the herb garden can provide them, please come over tomorrow and we'll sign the contract."

Xu Yuan nodded slightly, his expression calm:

"Okay, Manager Li, you don't need to send any more. If you don't have that much stock, just prepare the most you can. I'll go check with other pharmacies."

Having said that,

The two walked away and disappeared at the end of the street.

Even after walking a few blocks, the surrounding crowds remained bustling.

Xu Yuan was surveying some rather impressive shops when Xu Xinyao suddenly asked via telepathy:

"Third Brother, what have you been doing wandering around these places these past few days? Are you really planning to buy those goods?"

"Of course not."

Xu Yuan took it for granted, his gaze sweeping over the shop signs along the street. This neighborhood was basically inaccessible to ordinary people; it belonged to the world's luxury district.

It includes medicinal herbs, weapons, brothels, restaurants, and large, diversified business guilds.

Xu Xinyao frowned slightly and continued to ask:

"So what are you trying to do by traveling to so many places?"

"Of course, it's an on-site inspection."

Xu Yuan said with a smile, "When the Wanxiang Sect can't afford to pay the silver during the negotiations, we'll use these assets to pay off the debt."

Xu Xinyao paused for a moment, then asked in a low voice:

"Didn't you have intelligence? It contained detailed information about the Wanxiang Sect, and I think it even included a category for its industries."

"You peeked?" Xu Yuan glanced at the dashing Xu Xinyao beside him.

"Ahem," Xu Xinyao coughed lightly, "I had nothing to do, so..."

"It's okay, of course you can watch." Xu Yuan waved his hand, indicating that no explanation was needed.

At this time,

A deep voice sounded in both of their ears at the same time:

"So what exactly are you up to, kid? I've been watching you for days."

Upon hearing this voice, Xu Yuan paused for a moment, then chuckled softly:

"Old Man Luo, the Heavenly Oversight Pavilion was so powerful ten thousand years ago. You were at least a Saint Venerable before, and you never got involved in anything?"

The Saint's Remnant Soul, recalling briefly, laughed rather shrewdly:

"I'm not interested in that stuff, and I don't want to fight those lunatics for power. As long as I remain neutral and have a need, those dozen or so old geezers will fight to give it to me. Why bother with those trivial matters?"

Xu Yuan sighed and explained in a low voice:

"Intelligence is just a paper valuation, but it doesn't equal actual assets. High-quality assets and low-quality assets are different. Previously, the Fenghai Chamber of Commerce and the Guangchen Chamber of Commerce occupied similar areas and had basically the same estimated assets, but one was bustling with activity while the other was deserted. How could they earn the same amount of money?"

"Moreover, what I need is their entire production chain. Take that pharmacy we just talked about, for example. What use is it to me if there's no one supplying the medicinal herbs?

Speaking of this,

Xu Yuan Wan'er, "Of course, properties in this location are barely worth any money."

Hearing these words, Xu Xinyao said somewhat strangely:

"You've thought things through quite thoroughly."

"There wasn't enough time, otherwise we could have been more thorough."

Xu Yuan shook his head, glancing at the sun high in the sky. "Judging by the time, the investigations in the other counties should be almost complete, and we should be able to compile a list tonight."

"Tsk tsk. Really complicated." The Saint's Remnant Soul clicked his tongue and said with amusement, "Where did you learn all this, kid?"

"Old Man Luo, people have brains so they can think things through."

"..." The Saint's Remnant Soul.

After Old Man Luo became withdrawn, Xu Yuan went to two high-end restaurants and one brothel.

The two restaurants were nice, but the brothels were a bit lacking.

Emerging from the brothel, Xu Xinyao looked at Xu Yuan with disdain as he expertly removed the scent of rouge from his body.

"Third Brother, your movements are really practiced."

Xu Yuan patted his long robe and shrugged:

"There's no way around it, Xu Changge has a dog's nose. If he smells of rouge on him, he'll get beaten up. After a while, he'll get used to it. But this is official business."

Xu Xinyao chuckled softly:

"Okay, I won't tell Sister Qingmo tonight."

"It's okay to tell her, she knows all about my past messes."

Xu Xinyao's eyes curved into two crescent moons as she leaned her head close to Xu Yuan, smiling sweetly.

"Huh? Are you really okay?"

Xu Yuan retorted directly, "You're a young woman, aren't you ashamed to go to a brothel? How dare you criticize me?"

Xu Xinyao blinked her beautiful eyes and said softly, "Isn't this all because of you, Third Brother?"

"Because of me?" Xu Yuan was stunned for a moment.

Xu Xinyao counted on her fingers and said, "Every time it's almost dinnertime at home and you're not there, and my eldest and second brothers aren't there, I have to go to the brothel to drag you out. And also, those women you brought back to the manor before..."

"That's enough, you can't beat me now."

Xu Yuan directly threatened him with force.

Xu Xinyao looked aggrieved but didn't refute, though her eyes were full of smiles.

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Chatting casually with Xu Xinyao, the two headed towards the main road, where the Bureau of the Beast Bureau had set up a special base for Demon Beast carriages.

It can be considered a convenient transportation system established by the government.

Of course, it's supposed to be convenient for the people, but ordinary people simply can't afford it, because the cost of a single trip to transport Demon Beast within the city is roughly equivalent to a month's income for an ordinary person.

Ordinary horse-drawn carriages are much cheaper, but still, very few ordinary people are willing to spend that money.

After walking for about ten minutes, Xu Yuan and Xu Xinyao had not yet reached the base station when they were suddenly stopped.

Xu Yuan looked at the man in the bamboo hat who had suddenly appeared before him, raised an eyebrow, and asked:

How did you find me?

It's Yuan Hao.

Upon hearing this, Yuan Hao replied telepathically:

"Young master, there is something in this world called a carrier pigeon, and there are Black Scale Guard on this street."

Xu Yuan understood upon hearing this.

Yuan Hao glanced in the direction Xu Yuan was heading and asked:

"Young master, are you heading towards the base station? Where are you planning to take the vehicle?"

"The Liuchuan River in the Upper City area," Xu Yuan replied truthfully.

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Yuan Hao was silent for two seconds, then clasped his hands in a fist salute.

"Going to the brothel during the day, young master, what a refined hobby you have."

Liuchuan River, the den of iniquity in Wanxiang City, the Imperial Music Bureau and several of the most famous brothels in Wanxiang City are all located there.

Xu Primordial Spirit turned serious, and his tone became stern as he corrected him:

"Yuan Hao, this is official business."

"Pfft!" Xu Xinyao.

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Xu Yuan slowly turned his head, glared at his Fourth Sister, and then asked directly:

What's the rush to see me about?

Seeing this, Yuan Hao also composed himself and said in a low voice:

"Young master, everything here has been arranged, and we're about to leave the city. I came to let you know in advance."

Xu Yuan frowned upon hearing this:

"Are you ready?"

Yuan Hao nodded seriously:

"Yes, news came from outside the city half an hour ago that the assembly was almost complete. Although everything was arranged in advance, it's still best to go there first just in case. Please let me know as soon as possible."

Only about 30% of the territory of the Great Yan Dynasty is inhabited. Apart from the crisscrossing official roads, the rest is uninhabited. However, many flying Demon Beast pass by Wanxiang City every day, and the size of 40,000 people can be easily seen from the sky.

Even if all the flying Demon Beast that pass by are shot down, it won't be able to be hidden for long.

After a moment's thought, Xu Yuan nodded:

"Go, and remember to take Bai Zhao and his family with you."

"Rest assured, young master, I remember this matter."

Having said that,

Yuan Hao suddenly said meaningfully, "Young Master, I await your news outside the city."

Xu Yuan waved his hand, ignoring the madman.

Yuan Hao grinned, then turned and left.

After the other person had walked away, Xu Yuan sighed softly and said to Xu Xinyao:

"Let's go to the Message Manor; I need to speak with my father."

"Aren't we going to the Liuchuan River?" Xu Xinyao asked in a low voice, "Yuan Hao should still have time to get to the army, and it will definitely be easier to make arrangements there."

Xu Yuan shook his head:

"There's no need. I already inquired at other shops before, and those shopkeepers wouldn't lie to me about something like this. Let's find Father first."

Xu Xinyao gave a soft hum:

"Third Brother, your trip to the brothel was definitely not for official business. No wonder you didn't bring Sister Qingmo with you. What's so great about going to a place like that? Isn't Sister Qingmo much prettier than those women?"

He paused for a moment,

Xu Xinyao seemed to remember something and suddenly asked:

"By the way, Third Brother, I remember you had a woman named Su Jinxuan in Jingjiang Prefecture? I heard from the steward there that you and she..."

That's enough.

Xu Yuan interrupted, his expression unchanged. "Let's go, to the communications shop."

There will be another update in half an hour.