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There are some hidden NPCs in the game.

Once the conditions are met, a special mission will be triggered after talking to the other person.

And the innkeeper of Yuelai Inn, nicknamed "the all-knowing one," is one of them.

Don't be fooled by the old man's always cheerful expression; he is actually a top-tier martial arts master in the mortal realm!

Born into the Fengyue Tower, one of the three families and five clans.

Within the jurisdiction of Nanming Prefecture, most inns, wineries, and brothels have the shadow of Fengyue Tower behind them.

They are experts at gathering information, and even the Listening Wind Hall of the Six Doors has a cooperative relationship with them.

"Shopkeeper."

"I want to ask you some news."

Cheng leaned against the counter and asked Bai Xiaotong in a low voice:

"Something has happened in the Six Doors recently."

"Chen Hai, the head constable of Changning County, has been taken away."

"Are you aware of this?"

The shopkeeper, who had been looking rather lazy, changed his expression immediately after hearing Cheng Ye's words.

"Hey bro?"

"Who are you?"

Cheng smiled and took out his Six Doors constable's badge.

"I'm from Changning County."

The shopkeeper raised an eyebrow and let out a drawn-out "Oh."

He hesitated for a moment, then looked Cheng Ye over again before saying:

"I'll let you keep this old man company while you ramble on."

Let me show you a way, young man.

The old man's lips moved slightly, his voice as thin as a thread, reaching Cheng Ye's ears across the distance:

"Everyone in Nanming Prefecture knows about Officer Chen's character."

"Although he was brought back here, he was unharmed and was eventually reinstated to his original position."

"That's quite strange."

"Logically speaking, Chen Hai is a smooth person who rarely makes enemies."

After smacking his lips, Bai Xiaotong continued:

"Now it seems most likely that someone in higher up wants to get rid of him."

"Now, there aren't many people in Nanming Prefecture who have any influence."

"One of them is lying down."

Cheng instantly understood what Bai Xiaotong meant.

"Who is this important person?"

"Given my status, how could I possibly make contact?"

Bai Xiaotong grinned, revealing his yellowed teeth, and shook his head:

"Young man."

"The reason why that fairy from the Seven Pills Sect didn't go to Lingzhi County is because she found a way to wake up that noble person."

"Can't you be more tactful?"

Cheng seemed to be deep in thought, then clasped his hands in a fist and said:

"Thank you for your guidance, senior."

"You're welcome. Who told me I just like you?"

Cheng also found the room on the third floor of the inn by looking at the room number.

"Is Bai Xiaotong suggesting I follow the path of the Seven Pill Sect?"

Before becoming an alchemist, this might have been the only way for Cheng Ye.

but.

"The difficulty has decreased considerably now."

"But in doing so, we will inevitably get stuck in another quagmire."

up until now.

Cheng could only guess who might be behind the attacks against him.

But why this person had gone crazy and was causing trouble for him, a newcomer, was completely baffled.

"Forget it, there's no need to hesitate here."

"Anyway, it's just a lot of debt, so I'm not worried."

Chen Hai treats me very well.

Since there's an opportunity, I'll do my part.

As for why that noble person would secretly come to Nanming Prefecture to ask the Seven Pills Sect for medicine.

Who spread the news of her coma?

"We'll have to wait until later to talk about it."

"Once your martial arts cultivation improves, these things won't be a problem."

"Let's go check it out later."

After having lunch at the inn, we washed away the dust of our journey.

After changing into a clean and tidy white outfit, Cheng Ye left the Yue Lai Inn.

"Tsk!"

"Officer Chen has found someone who knows how to repay kindness."

Seeing Cheng leave, Bai Xiaotong behind the counter revealed a hint of admiration in his eyes.

At first.

The Six Doors' manhunt in Changhe County was quite large-scale.

Not to mention.

Later, news spread that a descendant of the Southern Sea Dragon had appeared at the Liu family mansion.

As someone with outstanding performance, Cheng Ye naturally attracted the attention of some people or organizations that specialize in collecting intelligence.

of course.

It was merely a single stroke.

In a county town, Cheng Ye's talent would be considered genius.

But this is Nanming Prefecture.

You wouldn't even need to throw a brick at someone like that on the street.

It can be seen in various factions, including the Three Families, Five Families, Six Families, and even some second- or third-rate martial arts forces.

"He is quite handsome."

"It's good enough as a stepping stone."

"But how do we strike up a conversation and rescue Officer Chen?"

"Disaster!"

He naturally knew how rugged the path was, since Bai Xiaotong had personally pointed it out to him.

But this is the only path that has a chance of succeeding.

What was the final result?

It all depends on Cheng Ye's own fate.

……

As you walk eastward along the cobblestone street, the bustling and noisy atmosphere gradually disappears, and the streets become neat and tidy.

Instead, a different kind of tranquility prevailed.

Those who can live here are all important figures in Nanming Prefecture.

They stopped in front of a large manor that covered hundreds of acres and resembled an estate.

Unlike the tranquil surroundings we had encountered along the way, the side gate of the mansion was always crowded with people.

Moreover, judging from their clothing, they clearly have powerful backgrounds.

"Everyone disperse, everyone disperse!"

A man dressed as a steward came out and waved away the people in front of him, who would be treated as honored guests throughout the Nanming Prefecture.

"housekeeper."

"I am Zhou Changming of Fuliu Hall!"

"I am……"

The people gathered around the side door began to identify themselves.

Every alchemist and physician in Nanming Prefecture is highly regarded by the people.

Their purpose in coming here was, of course, to see that mysterious nobleman.

To know.

When the news first spread, even Qian Jimin, the head of the Six Doors of Nanming Prefecture, was greatly alarmed by it!

If we could awaken this important person, we could gain their favor.

They will surely rise to great heights in the future and reach a higher position than they do now!

This is also true.

This hundred-acre compound is guarded day and night.

They just wanted an opportunity to move up the social ladder.

"That's enough!"

The butler interrupted the commotion, his expression turning extremely stern:

"Aren't you leaving yet?"

"You're not even as good as Mu Rong from the Seven Pills Sect, yet you dare to act so presumptuously here?"

"What do you take our esteemed family member for?"

"retreat!"

The steward's final rebuke boomed like thunder, his inner strength surging, clearly indicating that he was extremely enraged.

I have no intention of giving these "masters" any more face.

In an instant.

There was utter silence outside the side door.

These prominent people, after being scolded like this, all looked very unhappy.

But under the influence of power, they didn't dare utter a single word.

finally.

After looking at each other in bewilderment, they could only return empty-handed.

Seeing that the area in front of the door had finally become quiet again, the butler breathed a sigh of relief and, looking slightly tired, prepared to turn around and leave.

suddenly.

He saw a boy dressed in white still standing there.

"Kid."

"Aren't you going to follow your parents?"

The butler waved his hand, as if shooing away flies.

"Please inform Steward Shen."

In an instant.

The butler's aura, belonging to the True Martial Realm, surged out like a giant wave.

however.

Cheng clasped his hands together, his upright posture remaining motionless.

"Just say it's an old friend from Penglai Island who's come to visit."