Three punches shattered the demonic soul, young hero, I'm an honest man!

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Qin Yu changed the subject, a perfectly timed look of worry appearing on his face.

"To be honest, I, Qin, have recently encountered a thorny problem that is quite a headache."

"Oh? With Young Master Qin's and the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce's influence, is there anything in the capital that could give you a headache?"

Pei Yun looked at Qin Yu.

Qin Yu gave a wry smile.

"Commander Pei is joking. With such a large family and business, it's natural to have many worries."

"It involves some issues concerning internal accounting and personnel transfers within the chamber of commerce, which involve some shady dealings."

"It might even be... related to some demonic forces, which makes it inconvenient for our guild to handle it ourselves."

He lowered his voice, his words carrying a hidden meaning.

"Mr. Qin was worried that if the situation was not handled properly, it could lead to a major disaster and even damage his mother-in-law's reputation."

Pei Yun's heart stirred.

coming.

Qin Yu really doesn't come here unless he has a reason.

Accounts? Manpower? Demonic forces?

Could it be related to the mysterious "stolen goods disposal channel" that Miaole mentioned?

"Does Young Master Qin intend to ask my Imperial Guard to intervene in the internal affairs of your Four Seas Merchant Guild?"

Pei Yun raised an eyebrow, his tone slightly teasing.

"No, no!"

Qin Yu was startled and quickly waved his hand.

If my aunt finds out that the Embroidered Uniform Guard has interfered with the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce, she'll skin him alive.

"However, this matter is strange. I suspect that there are demonic people behind it, and their intentions are unclear."

"If Commander Pei could lend a hand and secretly investigate to uncover the mastermind behind this, I, Qin, would be eternally grateful!"

He took a step closer and lowered his voice.

"Don't worry, Commander Pei, this matter will not be in vain."

"I know that Commander Pei may not be interested in ordinary gold and silver, but my Four Seas Merchant Guild has an extensive network of information throughout the world. As long as Commander Pei asks, I, Qin, will do my utmost to provide it!"

These conditions are undeniably tempting.

It should be noted that in the capital, the only organization that could rival the Embroidered Uniform Guard in terms of intelligence was probably the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce.

The two sides have different channels, so if they can connect, they can completely complement each other.

This was extremely attractive to Pei Yun, who was investigating clues about the Holy Maiden of Candlelight.

Pei Yun pondered for a moment, but his smile remained unchanged.

"Young Master Qin's troubles do sound quite significant."

He tapped Qin Yu's shoulder with his folding fan.

"The Embroidered Uniform Guard handles cases according to rules and relies on evidence."

"I cannot interfere in other people's affairs without making empty promises."

He changed the subject, adopting a slightly lazy tone.

"However, if Young Master Qin can provide some solid clues to prove that this matter is indeed related to the demonic path, or involves anything that endangers the safety of the Immortal Dynasty..."

"I might consider keeping an eye out for you while I'm investigating other cases."

He neither immediately agreed nor completely refused, keeping the initiative firmly in his own hands.

"As for compensation, it's too early to talk about it now."

"It's not too late to talk about it after we have the results."

Upon hearing this, Qin Yu's eyes flashed, and he immediately understood Pei Yun's meaning.

This requires seeing "sincerity" first.

"Commander Pei is indeed a straightforward man!" Qin Yu clapped his hands and laughed.

"Leave the matter of the clues to me, Qin! I will give Commander Pei a satisfactory answer within three days!"

"Then I, Pei, will await good news."

Pei Yun smiled, said nothing more, and turned to leave.

Qin Yu stood there, watching Pei Yun go downstairs and disappear into the morning light at the entrance of Baidi Tower.

The smile on his face slowly faded, and his eyes became deep.

"Pei Yun... Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard..."

He murmured to himself, his fingers gently stroking the jade thumb ring.

This Commander Pei is more interesting than the rumors suggest.

"Perhaps he really can help me solve that problem..."

But no rush, take your time.

My aunt once said: "All the world's hustle and bustle is for profit."

As long as that Commander Pei has any request, there is nothing the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce cannot do!

……

In the following days, Pei Yun handled the affairs of the Embroidered Uniform Guard as usual.

He devoted the rest of his time to his own cultivation.

Pei Yun sat alone in the quiet room.

The sunlight outside the window filtered through the thin paper window, casting a soft glow on the ground.

He twirled the "Concentrating on Stargazing Pendant" between his fingers.

It felt cool to the touch, and a refreshing sensation penetrated straight to the soul.

Within the dantian, the newly formed vortex of energy slowly circulated.

It was no longer the mixed true energy that had been forcibly condensed in the past, but rather like the purest glass, clear and transparent.

Eighth-grade innate level.

Destruction precedes construction, and this is how it came to be.

The profound Dao patterns of the "Supreme Immortal Chapter" are like the imprints from the beginning of heaven and earth, deeply engraved on the foundation.

Each flow of true qi brings forth an indescribable rhythm.

Its meridians are resilient, and its acupoints are profound, far surpassing the ordinary eighth grade.

Those nine innate acupoints are more like nine miniature stars, interconnected, vaguely forming a blurry and ancient array.

Pei Yun could sense that the potential contained within this body was as vast as the ocean.

The amount of true energy required to fill these nine "stars" is probably dozens of times that of an ordinary eighth-grade cultivator.

But it also means that once successful, its power will be dozens of times greater!

"This deal was a good one."

Pei Yun smiled slightly and muttered to himself.

But this smile has lost some of its former frivolity, and gained a more settled quality.

Like a sharp blade hidden in its sheath, its edge is concealed, yet it appears all the more dangerous.

Just as I was pondering this, I heard light, rhythmic footsteps coming from outside the courtyard.

The soft rustling of the armor plates was a distinctive sound of the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

The newcomer exuded a calm and composed aura, carrying with him a heroic spirit.

Pei Yun didn't even lift his eyelids, still playing with the jade pendant.

"Squeak—"

The door to the quiet room was gently pushed open.

A bright and beautiful figure, bathed in the afternoon sunlight, stepped in.

Even the flying fish dress couldn't hide her breathtaking curves.

Especially her long, straight legs, which would make 99% of the men in the capital feel ashamed of themselves.

It was Luo Qingyi, the garrison commander of the Northern Garrison.

This superior is usually elusive, constantly busy with matters of state and the palace.

But lately, he has been finding some excuse to linger in his secluded little courtyard for a while.

Sometimes they would throw a stack of seemingly troublesome files at him and ask him to "consider" them;

Sometimes they would bring some imperial snacks, saying, "These are a gift from His Majesty, and everyone who sees them gets a share."

Pei Yun understood perfectly.

This high-ranking, long-legged boss was probably just looking for a place to catch his breath in this turbulent capital.

His place was quiet enough and "safe" enough.

He saw through her, but said nothing, letting her come and go as she pleased.

"How is the recovery going?"

Luo Qingyi's voice was clear and crisp.

It carried an undeniable air of authority, yet strangely mixed with a hint of barely perceptible concern.

She walked up to Pei Yun, her gaze sharp as a knife, and fixed on him.

Without needing to investigate deliberately, one could tell from the faint aura flowing around him that the young man before him was no ordinary person.

Eighth-Rank Innate!

Even though Luo Qingyi was a very knowledgeable person, a hint of surprise still crossed her mind.

She had also studied the incomplete chapters of the "Supreme Immortal Chapter".

Knowing its obscurity and difficulty, one also knows how demanding its requirements are on the foundation.

Pei Yun not only repaired his foundation, which had been eroded by the evil power of the Candle Yin Saintess, in such a short time, but also reached the Innate Realm.

This talent is truly monstrous!

"It's alright, but the progress is a bit slow."

Pei Yun seemed somewhat dissatisfied.

Luo Qingyi extended her jade-like finger and gently touched Pei Yun's wrist pulse.

A gentle yet powerful surge of true energy entered.

Pei Yun did not resist.