Jiang Xiaoyue: In danger!
Jiang Mingyuan changed into a black outfit and stealthily made his way into the Tang Sect branch in Star Luo City.
He had previously come here to register with Tang Wulin Tang Wulin, who had given him a brief tour. As a result, Jiang Mingyuan was quite familiar with the layout of the buildings within the Tang Sect.
"Hmm. Let me think, it seems to be called Dou Hall."
The Dou Hall is the department with the most members within the Tang Sect, and it is also in charge of carrying out missions covertly.
Jiang Mingyuan quietly slipped inside.
The Dou Hall was quiet, with almost no staff members on duty, indicating that something quite important had indeed happened.
Jiang Mingyuan manipulated the Light Element, allowing the light to glide across the surface of his body, thus achieving a certain degree of invisibility.
Fortunately, their internal monitoring system did not have the function of detecting temperature.
Jiang Mingyuan only needed to avoid people slightly to move freely through the corridor.
Jiang Mingyuan quickly passed through the numerous rooms on both sides of the corridor. He now needed to find the room responsible for releasing registration tasks in order to find out where Tang Wulin had gone.
"Huh? What's this room for?"
With a casual wave of his hand, Jiang Mingyuan instantly connected the spatial passage to the wall of the room. It was pitch black inside, and there was no fluctuation of Soul Power emanating from it.
Jiang Mingyuan manipulated space to move himself inside. The space inside was quite large, with many shelves.
Jiang Mingyuan did not use Light Element or Fire Element for illumination; his eyes were enough to see through the darkness.
"Is this the archives?"
Jiang Mingyuan casually took a paper file from the shelf. It contained information about a group of the Tang Sect members.
He opened the file and took a look.
His eyes lit up instantly.
"Oh ho, it's someone I know."
The first page of this folder contains Dai Yun'er's file.
"I never imagined that a princess of such high status would join another organization to work."
Flipping through the pages, it became clear that, apart from Dai Yueyan and Su Mu, the other six Heavenly Kings of the Monster Academy had all joined the Tang Sect.
"It seems the Tang Sect wields considerable influence within the Star Luo Empire."
Recalling the information I learned from Manager Lü of the Spirit Pagoda, I realized that the Spirit Pagoda's influence in this area had shrunk drastically. It could only maintain the most basic business of selling souls and upgrading spirits.
"No wonder the Tang Sect reacted so strongly when the Federation declared war on the Star Luo Empire in the original story."
Even members of the royal family have to work for us; you don't get such good treatment in the Federation.
Jiang Mingyuan turned around again, then casually picked up a wooden box, perhaps due to the powerful aura he had gathered.
Upon opening it, I found it contained a map.
On the other side.
Tang Wulin, wearing a large cloak and a white mask, stood with hundreds of others dressed similarly.
Standing at the front was a man wearing a black mask. His tone was serious as he addressed the group. "I have summoned you here today to announce something very important. You will be dispatched to an alternate dimension controlled by the Tang Sect for reconnaissance. I must make this clear beforehand: this alternate dimension is currently outside the Tang Sect's control. Due to special circumstances, cultivation levels are restricted there, so only you can be sent. We don't know what dangers you will encounter. Now, make your own decision. Those who wish to participate should step forward; those who do not should remain where they are. Because the situation is unclear, the Tang Sect will not force you to participate."
Tang Wulin looked around and saw that many people had lowered their heads, calculating their gains and potential crises.
There were about five or six hundred people present, but only about one-tenth of them stepped forward to participate in the operation.
Tang Wulin ultimately suppressed his curiosity.
He has people he cherishes and needs to protect in his life. He must not take any risks unless absolutely necessary.
Back to Jiang Mingyuan's side.
Comparing the map of the Star Luo Continent with the map inside the wooden box, Jiang Mingyuan discovered that the location of the treasure land marked on the map was directly west of Star Luo City.
According to the map, it should be a deserted valley area.
"Could it be Dragon Valley?"
Jiang Mingyuan couldn't help but think to himself.
He hadn't been able to contact Na'er for a long time. He figured Na'er was probably in Dragon Valley, where the signal was weak and communication was impossible.
Jiang Mingyuan secretly memorized some of the map's contents.
"In a few days, I'll secretly follow Wulin to Dragon Valley, and then we'll know if what's recorded on this map is accurate."
Hearing voices coming from the corridor, Jiang Mingyuan immediately hid in the darkness. Once the corridor was quiet, Jiang Mingyuan quietly slipped out. Before leaving, he made sure to take some local specialties back with him.
It's no wonder that the Tang Sect is involved in the most violent business in the world: the monopoly on arms and Immortal Herb.
The Tang Sect's treasure trove may not have much else, but it has countless rare and Immortal Herb that are hundreds or even thousands of years old.
Jiang Mingyuan didn't care whether he knew them or not, and casually put them into the Storage Soul Tool. Although he couldn't use them anymore, he could still give them to Tang Wulin.
Jiang Xiaoyue is now facing a century-old dilemma.
"Little friend, you've been standing here for five minutes already. Hurry up and choose something; there are still many customers behind you."
Inside a dessert shop on Star Luo City Pedestrian Street.
Jiang Xiaoyue and Little Three-Eyed Golden Lion, the two little girls, were standing in front of the counter, looking intently at the two fragrant cakes.
One is strawberry flavored, and the other is pineapple flavored.
The strawberry flavor is delicious, but the pineapple flavor looks very sweet too.
Jiang Xiaoyue opened the small bag, which had already shrunk considerably, and looked at the remaining money inside. Her face instantly turned dejected.
My allowance isn't enough to buy two cakes.
Although the Little Three-Eyed Golden Lion didn't have much of a concept of money, she knew that in human society, you had to pay something to get these delicious foods.
She reluctantly took out a few pretty stones and placed them on the counter, where they made a crisp sound.
"Shop assistant, can I trade you a pretty stone for a delicious cake?"
Although the female shop assistant adored the two little girls, she was nothing more than a corporate slave who got up early and rested late.
The female shop assistant placed both hands in front of her chest, making a large "X" shape.
"No, little girls. If you don't have enough money, you can go back to your parents. Don't keep me from doing my business."
He then started to shoo people out.
Hiding in the crowd, the Scarlet King was about to burst out and punch the shop assistant.
He still kept the Lord and Di Tian's admonitions in mind. He rummaged through his wallet, took out a banknote, and planned to find an excuse to pay for the Little Three-Eyed Golden Lion.
But it was at this moment...
The back door of the shop was gently pushed open.
The store manager came out.
She was a young woman who looked to be in her early twenties. To be able to open a shop on such a prime pedestrian street, she must have had a wealthy background.
"Oh, where did this little baby come from? So cute!"
The female shop assistant told the store manager what had happened.
Looking at the two little children's pitiful appearance, the shop manager couldn't bring herself to refuse them. However, she couldn't open this door, otherwise, any family with children would send their kids over to eat and drink for free.
"How about this? Would you two like to work for your older sister and attract customers outside? After you finish your work, I'll give each of you a big cake, okay?"
There are naturally no laws protecting minors on the Douluo Continent.
Jiang Xiaoyue and the Little Three-Eyed Golden Lion exchanged a glance.
They all nodded in unison.
"Then let's pinky swear."
The two little ones have agreed.
Both sides were delighted. The shop manager was happy to have two such adorable little ones for free, which would help attract customers. The two little ones were happy to be able to eat delicious cake without paying.
Jiang Xiaoyue and the Little Three-Eyed Golden Lion happily ran outside. Whenever they saw pedestrians on the street, they would run up to them and tell them how delicious the cake was.
They just forgot.
I need to get back to the hotel before Jiang Mingyuan returns.