I had spoken to Xiao Yu about this as well.
Daoist Long Ming wanted me to convey their goodwill. To put it bluntly, he wanted direct contact with Xiao Yu.
After I met Xiao Yu, we had briefly discussed this matter.
But Xiao Yu's current stance was clear: she believed the Secret Bureau was not yet worthy of her complete trust.
It was not that there were no good people within it, but she feared there might be a Great Fiend spy hiding among them.
Xiao Yu guarded the Nine Corpse Tower alone. She could not afford any mistakes...
So my answer was equally direct:
"Senior Ming, I've passed on your message, but the outcome wasn't ideal.
It may not yet be the right time to establish direct cooperation!"
Daoist Long Ming seemed prepared for this. After hearing me out, he sighed as well:
"Ah! So be it! But please, Brother Jiang, continue conveying our goodwill to her.
Though these are difficult times, with troubles within and enemies without,
we still carry the resolve to destroy evil and slay fiends."
"Understood! I'll convey those exact words."
I continued nodding.
Daoist Long Ming did not say much else. After asking me that question, he nodded.
"Alright, then we'll be taking our leave.
I hope that the next time we meet, there will be good news."
I nodded slightly but said nothing.
After that, Daoist Long Ming left with Zhao Liansheng.
Before leaving, Zhao Liansheng smiled and nodded at me in a friendly gesture.
I returned his nod politely.
Then Daoist Long Ming led the Third and Sixth Investigation Sections away from the area.
After they left, only the Dragon Group remained.
They were handing over the captured Great Vietnam Court evil masters and ghost souls.
They were all sources of intelligence.