The Dark Pavilion.
"Something is wrong with the recent changes in the city's population flow."
"Over the past week, the average daily population increase has been nearly a thousand higher than before."
"The proportions are seriously off."
The Pavilion Master looked at the list in his hands, his brow deeply furrowed. "Investigate this. There has to be something fishy going on."
The Pavilion Master spoke as he looked at everyone in the meeting room.
Everyone nodded, rose, and left.
Everything proceeded in an orderly manner.
"Zhao Qingyi, reports say Qiu Xiaoxiao, the Evil Cult's Goddess, is in the city."
"This is very likely connected to the Evil Cult. They may be planning something big in Jiangcheng."
"Stay with the main group for now."
"Don't go off alone."
"I've looked into Qiu Xiaoxiao. She... hmm... is particularly hostile toward young, beautiful women."
Looking at Zhao Qingyi's retreating figure, the Pavilion Master spoke after a moment's thought.
Zhao Qingyi paused. "Mm."
After that calm reply, she turned and left.
She kept muttering to herself, "I really am a beauty. An Xin probably doesn't need to worry about this, right? Hmm... nope!"
A smile unconsciously appeared on her face, but she quickly suppressed it.
As still as an ancient well.
A goddess among mortals.
"I finally found you!"
"Don't go!"
An Xin ground her four little canine teeth, glaring fiercely at Yu Sheng's back. "How many missions have you stolen from me? Turn around and let me get a good look at who you are!"
Yu Sheng silently turned around.
"You look so familiar..."
"Oh, I remember! You're that big spender-no... sucker! No, no, what was it again?"
"Doesn't matter!"
"I'm begging you. Please take some jobs from the Dark Pavilion."
"You've nearly wiped out all the low-level demon beasts outside the