I'm already invincible, and you're telling me I just logged in?

The vendor glanced at Xu Yan with some surprise.

Without much pleasantries, he withdrew his gaze and continued hawking his wares along the street, carrying the wooden tray: "Osmanthus cake, cloud cake, if it's not sweet, you don't have to pay!"

Xu Yan glanced at his back.

Su Miaoyun's side quests are not yet complete, so there is really no extra energy to explore new side quests.

He quickly caught up with Zhou Tong and asked, "Brother Zhou, I want to find out where someone is. Given my current status, could I access the files in the government office?"

Zhou Tong took a bite of the pastry, then casually pocketed the fee handed to him by another vendor before turning his head to look at Xu Yan.

"Young Master Xu, what is your relationship with the person you're investigating?"

Xu Yan considered for a moment and said, "He's a cousin of mine. My mother asked me to find him before she passed away."

Zhou Tong shook his head, chewing on a pastry and mumbling, "We're just low-level patrol officers. Checking case files is something only a minor official like Lord Chen is qualified to do."

Seeing that Xu Yan was on the right track today, Zhou Tong added, "I've heard that there's a remarkable person in the east of town who specializes in gathering information for people. Why don't you go and try it out tomorrow?"

Xu Yan thanked him and kept his words in mind.

As night deepened, the bustling night market, which had been lively all night, finally quieted down.

After Xu Yan and Zhou Tong finished their patrol, they returned to the yamen to report for duty and then went home.

When he pushed open the courtyard gate, Xiao Qi had already gone to bed early, just as he had told him to.

Only Su Miaoyun was still waiting for him in the courtyard.

As soon as she saw Xu Yan return, she floated over lightly, her voice full of expectation: "My lord, is there any news about my brother?"

Xu Yan shook his head helplessly: "Twenty years have passed, how could it be that fast?"

"I'll gradually find out for you over the next few days."

Su Miaoyun lowered her eyes in disappointment and did not ask any further questions.

Xu Yan took a sip of water that had been prepared in advance from the water tank, then washed himself and went back to his room to sleep.

The next day, when Xu Yan woke up, Xiao Qi had already prepared breakfast and was sitting at the kitchen door waiting for him to come out.

Xu Yan took a bite and nodded: "Not bad."

He had lived alone for many years in his previous life, and his cooking skills were passable.

I just didn't expect Xiaoqi to learn so quickly; she was able to get the hang of it after only one lesson.

Although the ingredients and seasonings in this world are far less refined than in my previous life, they are still much better than the unpalatable coarse food I ate at the Xu family's house.

Xiao Qi smiled upon hearing this, as if her spirits had been satisfied.

After finishing his meal and digesting his food, Xu Yan practiced his boxing in the courtyard.

With nothing to do, Xiao Qi sat on the wooden planks under the eaves and watched him practice martial arts.

These wooden boards were inscribed by my father and were brought back by Xu Yanyi yesterday.

Xiao Qi didn't know what was engraved on it, nor did she understand what Xu Yan wanted to use it for; she just sat quietly.

Time quickly passed and it was noon.

[ID: Xu Yan]

[Level: LV3 (1/30)]

External Martial Arts: Seven Injury Fist (Beginner Level 15/100)

[After each level increase: External attack +3, Health +10, Internal energy +5]

Xu Yan glanced at his own panel.

It must be said that the effects of the Supreme Mind-Enhancing Pill are truly terrifying.

In just two hours, the experience gained from martial arts has caught up with the progress made in three days at the Xu family.

After estimating the time, Xu Yan stopped practicing.

After finishing lunch, he hurriedly went out and headed east in the town, intending to find the extraordinary person Zhou Tong had mentioned and inquire about Su Mu's whereabouts.

When he arrived at the inn that Zhou Tong had mentioned, a waiter greeted him as soon as he stepped across the threshold.

"Are you here for a meal or to stay the night?"

After seeing Xu Yan's face and official robes clearly, he was slightly taken aback.

"grown ups?"

Xu Yan was also taken aback.

The waiter was none other than the pastry vendor from yesterday's night market.

Unexpectedly, he also worked as a waiter at the inn.

Xu Yan glanced at his panel again.

【Bao Ting】

【LV: 1】

External Attack: 10

[Internal Attack: 0]

External Defense: 2

Internal Defense: 0

He withdrew his gaze and got straight to the point: "I heard from my colleagues that there is a gentleman here who can help inquire about some information."

Upon hearing this, Bao Ting's expression showed a hint of curiosity: "May I ask who you wish to inquire about, sir?"

"He's a relative of mine." Xu Yan paused mid-sentence, looking at Bao Ting with a hint of doubt in his eyes.

When Bao Ting met his gaze, he immediately understood, straightened his back, cupped his hands, and said solemnly, "Sir, I am not very talented, but in this Qing Shi Town, I am known as 'Bao the Informant'."

"A gossip?"

Xu Yan gave him a serious look.

Although he was thin, his eyes held a shrewdness and cunning that came from years of mingling in the streets.

After completing the side quest, this person is most likely the NPC through which the "player" obtains information.

Bao Ting led him to a table by the window and asked directly, without beating around the bush, "Sir, can you tell me now? Who exactly are you looking for?"

Xu Yan did not hide anything and said, "The person I'm looking for is named Su Mu. He went to Blackwater City to join the army twenty years ago."

Upon hearing this, Bao Ting's brow twitched slightly.

The information is from twenty years ago, so it might be difficult to get it.

Seeing this, Xu Yan didn't say anything, but simply took out the silver and placed it on the table.

Bao Ting glanced at the amount of silver and was somewhat surprised.

It's just asking about someone, there's no need to go to so much trouble!

Xu Yan explained, "This person was asked to be found by my family member before they passed away."

After listening, Bao Ting also gave Xu Yan a serious look.

Based on his first impression of the young constable at the night market yesterday, he felt that this young constable was somewhat different from others.

Although the matter was somewhat difficult, he still decided to help Xu Yan with this favor.

Bao Ting didn't accept all the silver; he only took a portion as a bribe and returned the rest, saying, "Sir, I'll take the job."

"Come back in a month for news."

After finishing his business, Xu Yan did not linger at the inn. He turned and left, heading towards the yamen (government office).

When they arrived at the yamen and it was time for roll call, Chen Xuan glanced up and saw the bruise on Xu Yan's face that had not yet completely faded, and his brows twitched slightly.

"When I'm on patrol later, I'll go to the pharmacy first to buy some medicine to apply. It's not very presentable to go out looking like this."

Xu Yan replied, "Yes, sir."

The town of Qingshi is quite safe; most of the time, the lower-level yamen runners just walk around and look around when they patrol.

As long as it's not too excessive, Chen Xuan usually turns a blind eye.

After roll call, Xu Yan was about to leave when his gaze was drawn to a group of people not far away.

The two leaders were dressed in dark black robes, and their demeanor was completely different from that of ordinary yamen runners. Their ranks were also around level 20.

He couldn't help but take another look.

Chen Xuan followed his gaze and casually said, "Those two are officials from the Bureau of Arrest."

"A notorious bandit has recently emerged around Qingshi Town, and the government needs to send someone to assist him."