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

Not long after.

Liu Mang strode in after Zhou Mingxuan.

Upon seeing that Luo Qingyi and Zhao Lian were both present, he knew something was amiss, and a hint of anticipation appeared on his face.

After hearing Zhou Mingxuan's account, Liu Mang immediately patted his chest and spoke with great enthusiasm.

"Lord Luo, Commander Zhao, Commander Zhou! What's the big deal!"

"He's just a hotheaded brat who bullies others and hides in the military camp!"

Liu Mang grinned widely, his face showing eagerness.

"Lord Luo, just you wait and see!"

"This subordinate will go to the Imperial Guard camp right away and bring that little brat back to you unharmed!"

"If they dare utter a single word of dissent, this humble officer will let them taste the methods of the Embroidered Uniform Guard!"

Luo Qingyi looked at his overconfident, even somewhat arrogant, demeanor, and her eyes flickered slightly.

"Okay," she said calmly.

"I will give you one day."

"If you can bring the person back, I will remember your merit."

"If we can't bring it back..."

Luo Qingyi's voice remained completely calm.

"Go to the torture chamber in the imperial prison and receive ten lashes yourself."

Upon hearing this, Liu Mang showed no fear whatsoever; on the contrary, he became even more excited.

"Rest assured, Lord Luo! If I fail, I am willing to accept punishment!"

He held his head high and puffed out his chest, as if he could already see himself making a contribution and dominating Pei Yun in front of Luo Qingyi.

Zhou Mingxuan watched from the side, a barely perceptible smile curving his lips.

If Liu Mang can accomplish this, it will bring him honor.

Luo Qingyi waved her hand.

"Go."

Liu Mang readily agreed and turned around, excitedly leading his men straight towards the Imperial Guard camp.

……

Qin Yu didn't keep Pei Yun waiting for long.

He's a smart man; he knows how to strike while the iron is hot.

Just two days later, Zhang Quan brought back news of the young master Qin from Baidi Tower.

"Boss, Manager Qin from Baidi Tower sent someone to deliver a message."

"They said they've made progress on what you asked them to do."

"And the 'thank you gift' that I promised you is also ready."

"Please take some time to visit Baidi Tower for a chat."

Pei Yun's eyes lit up.

Qin Yu is quite efficient.

Prepare the carriage and head to Baidi Tower.

Qin Yu was already waiting at the door.

As soon as Pei Yun's carriage came to a stop, he greeted him with a beaming smile.

His attitude was even more respectful and warmer than the last time at Tingyuxuan.

"Lord Pei! You've finally arrived!"

Qin Yu cupped his hands in a respectful bow, his waist bending just right.

"Please come in! The private room upstairs is ready, and the tea and snacks are freshly served."

"Everything you asked me to do, and everything I promised you, is ready!"

Qin Yu stepped aside to lead the way, adopting a humble posture.

It was the same private room as last time, with a screen separating the noise from the outside.

Qin Yu dismissed his attendants and personally poured Pei Yun a full cup of pre-rain Longjing tea.

Then, he presented a neatly arranged stack of files with both hands.

"Lord Pei, this is preliminary intelligence regarding that 'stolen goods distribution channel'."

"We used all the connections the Chamber of Commerce had in Beijing, and after a lot of effort, we finally managed to get some leads."

"However, the other party is extremely secretive in their actions, and the involvement seems quite deep, so we cannot yet see the whole picture."

"But the clues have already appeared. If we follow the clues, it shouldn't be long before the truth comes out."

Pei Yun took the file and casually flipped through a few pages.

The information above is scattered, but it vaguely points to several well-hidden underground trading points and some indistinct names.

I did manage to touch something.

The intelligence network of the Sihai Chamber of Commerce is not just a name.

He put the case file aside.

Seeing this, Qin Yu quickly picked up a rather heavy brocade box from the side and presented it with both hands.

"Lord Pei, this is all the valuables I can offer from my private treasury."

"It's nothing much, just a small token of my appreciation, but I hope you'll accept it."

Pei Yun glanced at him, said nothing, and took the brocade box.

turn on.

A rich spiritual energy rushed towards me, almost solidifying into a tangible form.

The brocade box was filled with a dazzling array of items.

There are crystal-clear chalcedony and elixirs that exude a rich, fragrant aroma.

There are also several ancient medicinal herbs, radiating vitality.

The quality is quite good, and they are not easily found on the market.

This time, Qin Yu has shown his sincerity.

He didn't stand on ceremony and nodded, saying, "Steward Qin, you've gone to a lot of trouble."

"Perfect timing. I have made some progress in my cultivation recently and need to consolidate it."

"May I borrow your space?"

How could Qin Yu dare to say "no"?

"Of course!"

"In the backyard of Baidi Tower, there are several of the quietest meditation rooms, reserved for distinguished guests to use in seclusion. They are rich in spiritual energy and absolutely tranquil!"

Quiet room.

The cushion is soft and thick, with smooth, mirror-like sides.

A faint array of light was circulating, gathering the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.

Pei Yun told Qin Yu to stand guard outside the door, and went inside on his own.

He sat cross-legged and took out all the resources from the brocade box, placing them in front of him.

Pei Yun closed his eyes slightly and focused his mind on his dantian.

The Supreme Immortal Chapter quietly began to operate.

Within his dantian, the Dao foundation, seemingly forged from crystal, trembled slightly, emitting a faint glow.

The spiritual energy of heaven and earth gathered in the quiet room surged into his body like a summoned tide!

The spiritual materials and pills placed in front of him lost their luster at a speed visible to the naked eye.

It transformed into an extremely pure torrent of energy, which was swallowed up by the crystal foundation!

The immense spiritual energy, enough to burst an ordinary eighth-rank martial artist, was devoured and rapidly refined by Pei Yun's Dao Foundation and acupoints as soon as it entered his body.

It is transformed into the purest innate true energy.

The whole process was swift and domineering!

It's not like they're absorbing, it's like they're plundering!

Qin Yu, who was guarding outside the door, initially only felt that the spiritual energy fluctuations in the quiet room were intense, and wanted to see the cultivation style of this Pei Baihu.

But gradually, the relaxed and carefree look on his face disappeared.

Instead, there was astonishment, then horror, and finally a cold sweat!

He could clearly sense that the spiritual energy contained in the cultivation resources he had carefully prepared in the meditation room was rapidly dissipating at an alarming rate!

That was all the wealth he had scraped together from his own savings!

How much can an average eighth-grade Innate Realm cultivator eat at most?

But now...

How long has it been?

A quarter of an hour?

Or half an hour?

Those priceless treasures... just like that, gone?!

Like a clay ox sinking into the sea, not even a ripple was made!

Qin Yu felt a chill run from the soles of his feet straight up to the top of his head.

A while later.

The fluctuations of spiritual energy in the quiet room completely subsided.

Pei Yun slowly opened his eyes and looked inward at himself.

The innate true energy in the dantian was indeed much thicker, and the nine star-like acupoints seemed to have become a little brighter.

His realm of the mid-stage of the eighth-grade innate realm was now completely stable.

but……

I'm still a long way from breaking through to the late stage of the eighth rank!

The resources Qin Yu sent were of good quality, but the quantity was far from enough!

The glazed foundation forged by the Supreme Immortal Chapter is simply a gold-devouring behemoth!

Pei Yun frowned almost imperceptibly.

The cost was far more terrifying than he had anticipated.

Pei Yun's slight frown was like a bolt from the blue to Qin Yu!

Finished!

This gentleman is not satisfied!

The little bit of food he prepared wasn't even enough to fill a tooth gap!

Cold sweat instantly soaked Qin Yu's back.

He realized that he had seriously underestimated Pei Yun's needs.

This man's appetite is much bigger than he imagined!

"that……"

Qin Yu's voice was hoarse, and he forced out a smile that looked worse than crying.

"Please sit for a moment, I'm going to... go change my clothes, I'll be right back!"

After saying that, he practically ran out of the backyard.

No!

This can't be covered up!

I need to tell my aunt right away!