As the violet-robed steward of Peaceful Money House.
He Runhua knew better than anyone that, though he now knew he had most likely been set up, he could not uncover anything in such a short time. There was no use stewing in anger here.
If the higher-ups learned of this, let alone his position as violet-robed steward, even his life would be taken to fill the coffers of the money house.
What mattered now was how to deceive heaven and cross the sea, preserving his own life.
He Runhua closed his eyes and took a deep breath.
"Get out."
As though granted amnesty, the gray-robed deacon scrambled and crawled out of the room.
Silence returned to the room.
A few breaths later.
He Runhua reached into his robes, felt around for a moment, and cautiously took out a blood-red jade pendant.
"Fairy..."
Not long afterward.
The jade pendant trembled faintly, and an indifferent voice emerged from it.
"What? Have you prepared the Three-Flavored Spirit Embryo so quickly?"
Hearing that voice, He Runhua's heart tightened. He forcefully suppressed his panic and replied respectfully, "He has spent some effort and drawn upon the hidden lines the money house has laid down over many years. At last, he has not failed Your Majesty's trust and found exceptional candidates for the Three-Flavored Spirit Embryo."
"Oh?"
The voice from the jade pendant seemed to gain a measure of interest. "Tell me in detail."
"These people are all Rogue Cultivators without roots or backing, and their talents are extraordinarily astonishing. Only..."
He Runhua changed the subject, deliberately sounding troubled.
"They are extremely cautious in their conduct, and their strength is not weak either... If we were to seize them alive by force, I fear it would cause too great a commotion and invite unnecessary trouble..."
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