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Chapter 47 Steward Duan

Are there spies in the camp?

Xu Ning suddenly remembered that before, the Da Yuan Trading Company had bribed the city guards in the camp to give him Qing Liu Dan and darts.

Although Qu Dayou ultimately snatched the prize, it also shows that it wouldn't be difficult for the other side's people to infiltrate.

"But what are the spies trying to find out...?"

The Third Camp is just a newbie camp; what secrets could it possibly hold?

Xu Ning was somewhat puzzled.

He wanted to ask Qu Dayou, but suddenly, Xu Ning remembered that Tao Qingping had told him a couple of days ago that since the beginning of the year, the new recruits stationed in the third camp had reduced their patrol and guard duties and started practicing group combat tactics such as charging into battle.

"Could it be that Cai Qinghan and Qu Dayou are engaged in a power struggle that goes beyond a mere exchange of interests, and is actually turning into a direct confrontation with force?"

After connecting the spies and the military training, Xu Ning vaguely guessed some of the facts.

Xu Ning didn't ask any more questions. These were all part of Qu Dayou and the others' higher-level plans, and it was best not to ask rashly and get involved.

"Xu Ning, in the next few days, please increase your patrols in Fengliu Lane. If you notice anything unusual, please report it to me immediately."

Qu Dayou said.

Xu Ning clasped his hands in a fist and accepted the order: "Understood, sir."

Although it's unclear in what form Qu Dayou and his group will strike against Dayuanshang, the timing should be very close.

"Go back and rest."

Qu Dayou stood up from his seat: "I want to interrogate the person who's been following you myself."

……

late at night.

Da Yuan Trading Company.

In the dimly lit room, only a small flame burned on the table.

The firelight was very weak, barely illuminating half the room.

At this moment, Yu Xinghe, the deputy manager of Dayuan Trading Company, was standing on the table with his hands hanging down, looking somewhat uneasy.

At the table in front of him sat a man in his fifties, his fingers tapping lightly on the table, the only sound echoing in the large room.

This man was none other than Duan Yihe, the head manager of Dayuan Trading Company.

"It's already this late, and they still haven't come back..."

Duan Yihe glanced at the moonlight outside and spoke in a low voice.

Yu Xinghe was clearly anxious, with beads of sweat appearing on his forehead.

"Head Steward...it's all my fault for being too careless..."

Although he was only one grade below Duan Yihe, Yu Xinghe appeared extremely nervous in his presence.

"I was just thinking that the shipment is due to leave in the next few days, and Qu Dayou and Xia Yuanxing are being so tough on things right now. I suspect they've got some inside information..."

"So I sent Gray Nine to keep an eye on Xu Ning. After all, he spends all his time in Maple Willow Lane, and I'm afraid he'll discover something..."

"idiot!"

Before Yu Xinghe could finish speaking, Duan Yihe slammed his hand on the table, making a loud thud.

Yu Xinghe didn't dare to breathe loudly.

"Keeping them on the run is fine, but why did you send Gray Nine?!"

Duan Yihe's previous calm vanished, replaced by extreme anger: "Hui Jiu knows about our dealings with his downstream partners. Once he falls into the hands of Qu Dayou and his people, and the secret is exposed, we're doomed! If this gets out, Cai Qinghan won't protect us; he'd rather kill us himself! Even the headquarters in Yunying City will abandon us!"

At this moment, Yu Xinghe was already drenched in sweat: "I sent Hui Jiu because there were really no suitable people left. Everyone was busy arranging the delivery method and route with the other side, and Hui Jiu was the only one who could be used... I think he has excellent agility and is very experienced, so he can definitely..."

Snapped!

Duan Yihe picked up the oil lamp and smashed it on Yu Xinghe's forehead.

Blood was streaming down Yu Xinghe's forehead, but he dared not cry out in pain.

The oil lamp rolled to the ground, plunging the room into darkness.

dong dong dong.

Footsteps approached.

The door opened, and a figure walked in from the darkness.

He picked up the oil lamp, relit it, and the room was lit again.

It was a man dressed in black, with long, loose hair, dark circles under his eyes, and chapped lips.

"You heard everything?"

Duan Yihe stared coldly at the man.

The man in black nodded expressionlessly.

After a pause, the man in black said, "If the situation becomes complicated, we can postpone the shipment."

Duan Yihe did not respond to the man in black immediately, but instead glanced at Yu Xinghe first.

His eyes held a thoughtful look, as if he were about to make a decision.

"That's not necessary, we can continue shipping."

Duan Yihe seemed to have calmed down, and his tone softened.

"Are you sure there won't be any problems? Compared to a single shipment of supplies, the authorities value your stable supply of goods more."

The man in black spoke with suspicion.

Duan Yihe didn't speak. He walked to the window and looked into the distance at Kangyun County, which was shrouded in moonlight.

It took him more than 20 years to establish himself and make a firm foothold here.

A hint of reminiscence appeared in Duan Yihe's eyes.

Thirty years ago, the Gensei Sect began to control various regions.

As Feiyun Prefecture gradually stabilizes and a peaceful era is on the horizon, everyone knows that people's livelihoods will gradually recover over the next few decades.

As one of the major trading companies in Yunying City, Dayuan Trading Company also dispatched many subordinates to occupy the huge market in other areas of Feiyun Prefecture.

Duan Yihe left Yunying City at that time and was assigned to Kangyun County.

Back in Yunying City, he was just a low-level shop assistant, and he wanted to use this opportunity to turn his life around.

However, it wasn't just Dayuan Trading Company that had the vision to dominate the Feiyun Prefecture market; other trading companies shared the same idea.

Upon arriving in Kangyun County, Duan Yihe discovered that someone had already gotten there first and had established a good relationship with the Black Armor Guards.

In order to drive the other party out of Kangyun County, Duan Yihe sought the help of a third party.

As it turned out, the power of the third party was strong, and Duan Yihe achieved his goal.

As its competitors ran into problems with their supply chains, they were eventually squeezed out of the market, and Dayuan Trading Company gradually began to control the trade operations in Kangyun County and even several surrounding counties.

Duan Yihe also transformed from a lowly figure into a major businessman in Kangyun County.

Later, during the change of leadership in the Black Armor Guard, he even won over Commandant Cai Qinghan, and with Cai Qinghan's help, he became one of the most powerful people in Kangyun County.

To outsiders, Duan Yihe appeared incredibly successful, but he himself knew very well that a sword of Damocles hung over his head, and his safety was constantly threatened.

Because the third-party force he relied on at that time was the Demonic Sect!

Thirty years ago, the Yuansheng Sect overpowered all other sects and families in Feiyun Prefecture, becoming the strongest in the prefecture and controlling the entire Feiyun Prefecture.

However, in the three hundred years since the fall of the previous dynasty, chaos has become the norm. Although the Yuansheng Sect has controlled the entire Feiyun Prefecture, its remaining forces still exist.

Over the past thirty years, the Yuansheng Sect has intensified its control over all areas of Feiyun Prefecture while simultaneously suppressing any remaining forces that disrupt stability.

Among them, facing the immense pressure from the Yuansheng Sect, all the major and minor demonic sects bore the brunt.

The so-called "demonic sect" refers to sects and schools that specialize in demonic arts.

Demonic arts differ from orthodox martial arts. This kind of cultivation method mostly harms others for personal gain. When a demonic art is mastered, innocent people will inevitably lose their lives for it.

Because demonic arts can be mastered quickly, there are always some martial artists with poor aptitude who are willing to take the risk.

At the same time, this rapid progress has led to demonic martial artists gradually becoming addicted to practicing demonic arts.

Once they have achieved sufficient power, they will create more bloodshed to further strengthen themselves.

For Feiyun Prefecture, which is striving to create a stable situation, these evil sects must be eradicated.

The Yuansheng Sect issued an order long ago that anyone found practicing demonic arts or colluding with the remnants of the demonic sect would be executed immediately.

In order to turn his life around, Duan Yihe took this risky path.

And now, the cost of making choices is becoming increasingly apparent.

Duan Yihe's gaze shifted away from the window, his eyes now resolute.

"Congratulations..."

Duan Yihe looked at him and said, "You may leave..."

"Head Steward..."

Yu Xinghe looked at Duan Yihe with a questioning gaze, puzzled.

"I'll ask Cai Qinghan to handle the matter regarding Hui Jiu."

Duan Yihe stepped forward and patted Yu Xinghe on the shoulder.

"But there's always the possibility that Grey Nine might fall into Qu Dayou's hands..."

Yu Xinghe was still worried: "If Hui Jiu can't hold on and reveals the secret, then even if it's Commandant Cai..."

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

Duan Yihe said firmly, "However, you need to be careful not to make this mistake again."

Seeing Duan Yihe's confident demeanor, Yu Xinghe finally felt more at ease.

"Don't worry, Steward, I will be extremely careful in everything I do from now on!"

Yu Xinghe quickly expressed his opinion.

"Go back and rest. You'll have a lot to do tomorrow morning."

Duan Yihe watched Yu Xinghe's departing figure, his gaze gradually turning cold.

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