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

Qin Yu noticed that his aunt seemed to be stunned by him.

Secretly pleased, he became even more smug and continued reciting the lines Pei Yun had taught him:

"Aunt, as I dealt with this matter today, I realized that the world has truly changed."

"Whether it's the rules of the underworld or the laws of the business world, they are all changing."

"Sometimes, you have to show some guts."

He paused, glanced cautiously at Qin Lanfei, and seeing that she didn't react, continued:

"Some people need to be taught a lesson, and some need to be let go."

"In my opinion, our Sihai Chamber of Commerce is no longer what it used to be. Perhaps it's time to consider adjusting our past strategies..."

Upon hearing this, Consort Qin couldn't help but laugh in anger.

A sense of absurdity, both laughable and pathetic, arose in my heart.

The jade folding fan she was playing with snapped shut.

"Who taught you to say that?"

Qin Yu was startled by the sound of the folding fan closing and instinctively straightened his back.

"It was...it was my own idea!"

"You came up with this yourself?"

Qin Lanfei raised an eyebrow, her tone carrying a hint of danger.

Qin Yu initially wanted to bite the bullet and admit it.

But when faced with her aunt's ambiguous smile, which seemed to see through everything, she immediately lost her confidence.

He swallowed hard, no longer daring to be stubborn.

"Yes... Commander Pei taught me to say that..."

Sure enough it was him.

That young but cunning and ruthless commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

Originally, she was quite dissatisfied with Pei Yun's rude intervention in the Chamber of Commerce's affairs as a member of the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

Even if the trouble is resolved, it will be a completely favorable situation for the Sihai Chamber of Commerce.

But she really didn't have a good impression of the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

But now, after hearing Qin Yu's retelling of these words, especially the last veiled reminder, he felt a surge of emotion.

"The Four Seas Chamber of Commerce is no longer what it used to be; perhaps it's time to consider adjusting our past strategies..."

Qin Lanfei pondered these words several times in her heart, a thoughtful look flashing in her eyes.

A moment later, she suddenly smiled.

This smile was different from its usual dignified one; it carried a hint of genuine interest.

This Pei Yun... is quite interesting.

Despite her young age, she has a lot on her mind.

Not only did he help Qin Yu solve his troubles, but he also knew how to use Qin Yu's words to enlighten himself.

It seems that Luo Qingyi values ​​him not only because of his past achievements and talent.

Qin Lanfei stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the fine rain outside.

For the first time, she felt a genuine curiosity about the Jinyiwei commander, whom she had only heard of but never seen.

She turned around and looked at Qin Yu, who was still standing there, looking somewhat uneasy.

"Alright, you did a passable job with this."

"You're allowed to attend the tea party."

Qin Yu was overjoyed upon hearing this: "Thank you, Auntie!"

Consort Qin waved her hand, signaling him to step back.

Qin Yu felt as if he had been granted a pardon and quickly withdrew.

In the quiet room, only Consort Qin Lan remained.

She picked up the jade folding fan again and gently tapped it against her palm.

Pei Yun...

"Oh……"

Qin Lanfei's lips curled into a meaningful smile.

This Pei Yun is quite an interesting person.

They were much more interesting than the well-bred scions of noble families in the capital who only knew how to follow the rules.

……

On the other side, the Northern Garrison Command.

Pei Yun had just changed out of the blue robe that had been soaked with rain at Tingyuxuan.

Before she could even brew a pot of hot tea, Luo Qingyi's personal guards arrived.

"Commander Pei, Lord Luo requests your presence."

Pei Yun raised an eyebrow.

This tall, leggy boss is incredibly well-informed.

In such a short time, she's probably already figured out even the grout lines in the floor tiles at Tingyuxuan.

He straightened his brand-new flying fish robe and cloud-shaped shoulder ornaments, and followed his personal guards into the inner hall.

Inside Luo Qingyi's public housing, everything remained as simple as ever.

The air was filled with that familiar, faint fragrance, mixed with the slightly bitter aroma of tea.

Luo Qingyi sat behind the desk, her breathtakingly long legs crossed and casually placed.

Now, with a smile in her eyes, she looked at Pei Yun as he entered.

"Is everything taken care of?"

"Which case is Lord Luo asking about?"

Pei Yun knew the truth perfectly well, but pretended not to.

He walked to the table and poured himself a cup of tea without any hesitation, the tea steaming hot.

"Is it some trivial matter concerning the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce, or is it about those shady rats of the Candle Shadow Sect?"

Luo Qingyi's lips curled up almost imperceptibly.

This kid has become increasingly adept at pretending to be confused when he knows the truth.

"Speak up, everyone."

Pei Yun took a sip of tea before slowly speaking.

"As for the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce, Qin Yu is begging us so desperately, it's just that the Clear Water Sword Sect and the Seven Killings Hall are fighting over a piece of medicine valley."

"It's not a big deal, it's just a bit troublesome to handle."

Pei Yun spoke casually, not taking today's events seriously at all.

"The Clear Water Sword Sect gave us face."

"As for the Seven Killings Hall..."

"That protector named Li Li is blind; he insisted on drawing his sword against me."

"In addition, he has committed many evil deeds in the capital region over the years. The case files are taller than a person when stacked up. He is also involved in cases of stealing black iron ore and murdering government officials."

"This time we took them all down in one fell swoop, which adds to our achievements."

"In this way, the Clear Water Sword Sect will be grateful, and Qin Yu will have fulfilled his duty."

"As for what you're more concerned about..."

Pei Yun put down his teacup, his eyes becoming slightly more serious.

"I asked Qin Yu to use their intelligence network to help me find a hidden 'stolen goods distribution channel'."

"The bald monk Miaole from the Joyful Zen sect confessed that a mysterious person helped them deal with the star-attracting sand and also provided them with the Drunken Dragon Incense."

"I suspect that channel either involves the Candle Shadow Sect, which we've been searching for, or..."

He paused, remembering the "Ancient Entwined Branch" token.

"Either they are the pathetic worms from the gutter of the previous dynasty."

"No matter which one is found, it's not a bad thing for us."

Luo Qingyi listened quietly, a slight smile playing on her lips.

really.

Pei Yun, a man who only acts when he sees a benefit, would never get involved in the territorial disputes between martial arts sects without a reason.

While it may seem like they're helping the Sihai Chamber of Commerce resolve its troubles, they're actually using each other's strength to pave the way for themselves.

This calculation, this vision, is far beyond what ordinary households can match.

"Anything else?"

Luo Qingyi looked at him with a half-smile, a hint of amusement in her eyes.

Pei Yun chuckled, touched his nose, and adopted a touch of honesty.

"And also..."

"You know this new foundation I have."

"The Supreme Immortal Manual sounds impressive, but this thing... consumes far too many resources."

"Even after taking the Nine Aperture Exquisite Pill, it will barely be enough for me to cross the threshold of the middle stage."

Pei Yun shrugged, looking helpless, as if saying, "Even the richest family has no surplus grain."

"At this stage, I am only at the eighth rank of the Innate Realm. It may be enough to protect myself, but I am still far from being able to do anything in this stormy capital."

"The Sihai Chamber of Commerce is rolling in money, and that kid Qin Yu has practically delivered himself to their doorstep..."

Even a small mosquito is still meat, let alone a fat sheep.

"I can't live with myself if I don't take the opportunity to make a quick buck."

Upon hearing this, Luo Qingyi finally couldn't help but chuckle.

The sound is crisp and melodious, like jade beads falling onto a plate.

"You're quite honest."

She looked at Pei Yun with a smile.

"You're quite capable for managing to get benefits from the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce."

"The Sihai Chamber of Commerce is indeed a piece of fat meat; we should take as many bites as we can."

Their eyes met, and they both saw a tacit understanding in each other's eyes.

They looked like two foxes plotting to steal a chicken together.

The atmosphere inside the public housing unit immediately became much more relaxed.

The wisps of tea smoke rose, blurring the rainy scene outside the window.

"but……"

Luo Qingyi changed the subject, her smile fading and her expression becoming more serious.

"However, you'll need to be extra careful when dealing with that woman, Qin Lanfei, in the future."

"That woman is more cunning than a beehive."

"Don't be fooled by her sweet talk."