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

The White Emperor Tower stands a hundred feet tall; plucking stars and grasping the moon are as easy as piecing them together.

A private room on the top floor.

A decadent and sensual haven.

The air was filled with the fragrance of sandalwood, mixed with the unique scent of perfume emanating from the woman.

It's so warm it makes your bones feel soft.

Outside the window is the bustling night view of half of Beijing, with lights like a dragon winding into the distance.

Inside the window, the beaded curtains hung low, and the slender figure of a woman could be vaguely seen.

Her delicate hands plucked the strings of the zither, producing a melodious sound like a clear mountain stream.

The melody is gentle and graceful, singing of old stories of Jiangnan, with its misty rain, small bridges, and flowing water.

It complements the atmosphere of this private room perfectly.

Pei Yun leaned against the soft couch covered with a snow-white fox fur.

With his eyes closed, he seemed completely immersed in the music and singing of Yunniang outside the curtain.

Qin Yu sat upright opposite him.

His obese body looked somewhat cramped as he squeezed onto the brocade stool.

The oily sweat seeping from his forehead, mixed with the strong scent of perfume on his body, was cloying.

This was Steward Qin, who usually held sway over Baidi Tower and was arrogant and haughty.

At this moment, however, he was like a child waiting for his teacher's judgment, restless and uneasy.

He secretly glanced at Pei Yun's expression, wanting to speak several times, but swallowed the words back.

In the end, he gritted his teeth and forced a smile that looked more like a grimace onto his chubby face.

"Lord Pei..."

Pei Yun didn't even lift his eyelids, he just hummed in response.

Qin Yu's heart skipped a beat when he saw this.

This Master Pei may look all smiles, but he has a very deep mind.

Just a few days ago, he was a useless person with no cultivation.

How come in the blink of an eye, not only have they solved a major case at the Imperial Observatory, but their aura has also become... unfathomable?

Sitting across from him, Qin Yu felt an invisible pressure enveloping him, and he didn't even dare to breathe too hard.

It was even more terrifying than facing my aunt!

Qin Yu rubbed his hands together, his voice extremely low.

"To be honest, I'm really in trouble this time, and I'd like to ask Lord Pei for help."

Pei Yun slowly opened her eyes, her gaze clear and bright, and looked at Qin Yu.

"Young Master Qin comes from a wealthy and powerful family. With the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce as your backing, what could possibly be difficult for you in the entire Great Ying Immortal Dynasty?"

Qin Yu smiled wryly.

"Lord Pei, please don't make fun of me."

"This matter...it's not about money."

"That's a matter of power?" Pei Yun raised an eyebrow.

The tea is the top-grade "Sparrow Tongue Spring," which has a slightly bitter taste upon entry and a refreshing, sweet aftertaste.

Qin Yu quickly waved his hand: "No, it's not that... well, how should I put it?"

He organized his thoughts before carefully explaining the situation.

"To be honest, Lord Pei, our Four Seas Chamber of Commerce is currently embroiled in a business dispute that involves the Clear Water Sword Sect and the Seven Killings Hall."

The Clear Water Sword Sect is a righteous and orthodox sect.

The Seven Killings Hall is a place of malevolent demons and evil spirits.

Neither of them are easy to deal with.

Pei Yun became interested.

The Sihai Chamber of Commerce has businesses all over the world, with connections in both the legitimate and criminal worlds, which is not surprising.

But if this matter can give Qin Lanfei a headache, and it also involves the orthodox Xuanmen sect and the evil demonic sect, then this matter is probably not simple.

Qin Yu looked worried.

"Neither of these two families are easy to mess with."

"The Clear Water Sword Sect is alright, they follow some rules, but the Seven Killings Hall... you know them, they're ruthless killers."

"The key is that our Sihai Chamber of Commerce has huge business dealings with both sides, with annual turnover reaching astronomical figures."

"This time, the two sides have fallen out over a batch of goods, and both want our chamber of commerce to take sides."

Qin Yu's mouth was dry from talking, so he picked up his teacup and took a big gulp.

"But our chamber of commerce is in business, and we believe in making money through harmony. We can't afford to offend either side."

"If we favor either side, the other side's business will definitely fall through, resulting in heavy losses and damaging the Chamber of Commerce's reputation for neutrality that it has maintained for many years."

"Even though my aunt has extraordinary abilities, she's still caught in a dilemma regarding this matter!"

Pei Yun understood.

A classic case of being caught in the middle.

The Sihai Chamber of Commerce tried to have its cake and eat it too, but it backfired and ended up caught in the middle.

Qin Lanfei may be formidable, but she is ultimately a businesswoman with many concerns in her actions.

"So, you want me to take action?" Pei Yun asked calmly.

"Exactly!" Qin Yu's eyes lit up.

"If you're willing to step in and mediate, this matter will definitely be resolved!"

Pei Yun smiled.

The music from outside the curtain continued, and Yunniang's voice carried a hint of the soft, melodious Wu dialect unique to the water towns of Jiangnan.

The song is titled "When I was young, I wore a thin spring robe, rode a horse and leaned against a bridge, with red sleeves beckoning from all around."

Silence fell once again in the private room.

Sweat broke out on Qin Yu's forehead again.

He knew that this Master Pei was waiting for a price.

What is the Embroidered Uniform Guard?

That's a government office that eats people alive without spitting out the bones.

This Master Pei looks young and handsome, with the air of a dashing playboy.

But his shrewdness and ruthlessness are probably even greater than those of those old foxes.

"Lord Pei..."

Qin Yu gritted his teeth, moved closer, and lowered his voice.

"If you're willing to help, the reward will be incredibly generous!"

"But there's something you need to know in advance..."

"My aunt has some... well, opinions about the Embroidered Uniform Guard." Qin Yu carefully chose his words.

"Furthermore, it would be inconvenient for the Embroidered Uniform Guard to intervene in this matter as an official, since it is an internal dispute within the Chamber of Commerce."

"Therefore, it would be best if you resolved this matter in your personal capacity."

Qin Yu gritted his teeth, as if he had made a great decision.

"As long as Lord Pei is willing to help, you name your terms!"

Pei Yun then withdrew his gaze and looked at Qin Yu, a meaningful smile playing on his lips.

"Young Master Qin is quite well-mannered."

"Since you're so sincere, then I won't stand on ceremony."

Pei Yun paused for a moment, then held up two fingers.

Qin Yu quickly moved closer, listening attentively.

"My first condition is that during the handling of this matter, I need to utilize the intelligence network of your Sihai Chamber of Commerce to fully cooperate with me in investigating something."

"Investigate what?" Qin Yu's heart tightened.

The Sihai Chamber of Commerce's intelligence network is one of the Chamber's core secrets.

"A 'stolen goods disposal channel'."

Pei Yun said it casually.

"Didn't we catch a few mice the other day?"

"They seem to have a secret network behind them, responsible for handling things that can't be brought to light."

"If anyone in the Immortal Dynasty has this kind of power, it must be the Four Seas Merchant Guild!"

"So I wanted to follow the clues and see if I could dig up something."

Pei Yun was making plans in his mind.

The mysterious contact mentioned by the monk Miaole had brought up this channel for selling stolen goods.

This channel might not necessarily be a way for the other party to deceive Monk Miaole.

Therefore, this line needs to be investigated!

Whether the clues ultimately point to remnants of the previous dynasty or the Candle Shadow Sect are important to him.

Using the Sihai Chamber of Commerce to investigate will save time and effort, and achieve twice the result with half the effort.

Upon hearing this, Qin Yu breathed a slight sigh of relief.

It only involves using the intelligence network, not the chamber of commerce, so the risks are manageable.

Moreover, if this matter is handled well, it might even earn the favor of the Imperial Guard.

"no problem!"

Qin Yu immediately agreed.

"The Chamber of Commerce's intelligence network will fully cooperate as long as Lord Pei requires it!"

Pei Yun nodded in satisfaction and then raised his second finger.

"My second condition is that after this is accomplished, I need a batch of cultivation resources."

"Cultivation resources?"

Qin Yu was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter, his fat jiggling wildly.

He thought it was some kind of harsh condition.

"Oh! What do you mean, Lord Pei? Don't worry! It's nothing!"

He patted his chest and made all the promises.

He was too lazy to cultivate, so all the things his aunt Qin Lanfei gave him were piled up in the storeroom.

It's perfect for doing someone a favor.

"Don't worry, once everything is settled, I'll personally select the best batch and send it over to you!"

"We guarantee your satisfaction! We have as much as you need!"

Qin Yu chuckled inwardly, thinking this deal was a great bargain.

How many resources can an eighth-grade innate cultivator use?

At most, that's all.

Many of the dusty items in my aunt's storeroom are of very high quality.

Keeping it just takes up space, so it's better to give it away as a favor, and it won't hurt to part with it.

Little did Qin Yu know that Pei Yun possessed the "Supreme Immortal Chapter" and the Glazed Foundation.

That thirst for resources was simply a bottomless pit.

His statement "enough is enough" will likely cause him immense financial pain in the future.

"it is good."

Seeing that he agreed so readily, Pei Yun finally showed a satisfied smile.

"Since Young Master Qin is so sincere, then I, Pei, will accept this task."

The deal is done.

Qin Yu's heart finally settled down, and his face was once again filled with a smile.

"Thank you very much, Lord Pei!"