Demon Sword Sect’s Undercover
Chapter 392 - 392 391 Young and Impetuous

392: Chapter 391: Young and Impetuous 392: Chapter 391: Young and Impetuous Bai Qingqian sighed, “This is the strife of the mundane world, where cultivation and business cannot both be fully achieved, nor can family affection and profit be simultaneously looked after; while the three elder masters of the Bai family were still alive but trapped in their own dilemmas and unable to take charge, it was the best opportunity for these clan members to fight for power and profit.”

As the family grows larger and business expands, these unavoidable troubles arise likewise with trading companies, sects, and even nations.

A servant whispered from outside the door, “Miss Seven, a guest specifically asked to see you.

What do you think…”

Bai Qingqian pulled herself out of her somber thoughts, “Is there a dispute in business matters?”

The servant shook her head, “There’s no business, the person is very poor and looks at people fiercely; he has neither goods to consign nor Spirit Stones to purchase.

He just barged in, claiming he needs a few valuable materials.

The counter doesn’t understand either; can there be blatant blackmail under the broad daylight?”

“But he said Miss, you would know, so we just…”

Bai Qingqian frowned, such incidents were common for trading companies, generally just temporarily down on their luck, seeking a favor from the merchants, usually pledging their sect’s reputation as collateral—most held true to their word, but there were also a few who were purely swindling.

In such cases, it was tricky to outright refuse, as it could offend people; believing hearsay wasn’t wise either, since no amount of assets would suffice for such wastage, truly testing the judgment of the head of the family.

Still, she remained cautious, “Is the visitor from Shan Country?”

The servant shook her head, “No, we mostly recognize cultivators from Shan Country; they are all friends of Marquis Hou, generous and bold.

When have they ever deferred payment?

His attire doesn’t suggest so either, more like a hunter from the Tongxuan Realm, even carrying a large bow.”

Bai Qingqian sighed, business flourishing often invited these troubles, and seeking unjust gains was one among them, which she had already encountered several times recently.

“Lead him to the small living room, I’ll meet with him.”

The servant hesitated, “Should I inform Elder An?”

Elder An was a newly recruited God Sensing cultivator for the Bai family, having no prospects in advancing to the Upper Realm, thus exceptionally skilled in combat, making a name in Mirage City; with the business doing well, it was natural to strengthen security, so he was hired particularly to resolve such troubles, with a hefty retainer.

After some thought, inclined to refuse but ultimately relinquishing the idea; she was no longer the fearless Seventh Miss who had first come to Mirage City, she was now a significant figure in Mirage City, perhaps seen by some as a fat sheep.

Arriving at the small living room, she brewed the tea herself, preferring to handle such matters personally, while an old man with white beard stood with his hands behind his back, who was none other than the guest elder protector, Elder An.

Before long, a young cultivator entered the small living room boldly, Bai Qingqian finally understood why those at the counter found this man fierce; even prepared, she was taken aback by the deep, unyielding murderous intent in his gaze, feeling even Elder An behind her gathering his energy.

No matter where this person came from, he certainly was a born killer.

However, the first words he spoke completely changed Bai Qingqian’s mood—a rather magical phrase,

“Sister-in-law, I am Yazi from Shan Country, the junior brother of Marquis Hou.”

All of a sudden, Bai Qingqian felt the young man became more agreeable?

Fierce eyes?

That was the majestic presence, wasn’t it?

Eyes tinged with blood?

That was the sign of vigorous vitality!

Fang Yazi had indeed heard of him, not from Hou Niao, but from the second master of the Bai Family who had sent details from Jin City about Hou Niao, specifically mentioning his friends in Yinling, especially Fang Yazi who was a hunter by origin and Hou Niao’s closest junior brother.

Isn’t he just skilled with a great bow?

Precisely!

Look how well he speaks, Bai Qingqian smiled beautifully, such a brother gained.

She waved her hand, signaling Elder An to step down, since he was one of their own, many things were clear now,

“Junior Brother Yazi, you have arrived unexpectedly, and I wasn’t prepared, but fortunately, there is still a treasure bow in the storeroom.

Junior Brother might try it later, and consider it a gift from me, your sister-in-law.”

This was no bluff, Bai’s Trading Company had indeed recently acquired a treasure bow with five-colored strings and twelve immensely powerful arrows, considered one of the few prized treasures of the company, very worthwhile for this “sister-in-law” mention.

Fang Yazi remained indifferent, his expression ever unchanging, however, his tone was another matter,

“I just returned from overseas, having spent several years training in the Dragon Abyss Marsh.

Well, except for my life, I’ve lost everything else.

In Jin City, I received a message from my senior brother, saying that he had organized a band of pirates in the Lizhi Sea and wanted to have his fun.

He asked me to come over to assist, so my arrival was hasty.

In the message left by senior brother, it said that whatever I needed, I should just take it from his share of the investment…”

Bai Qingqian feigned anger, “What are you talking about?

He is he, you are you, this is my gift to you, what does he have to do with it?

Whatever you need in the future, regardless of the type, just come here and take it.

If we don’t have it, I’ll scour the market for it, what’s the worry?

Just don’t speak so formally.”

She was clever enough to know that though the sea-based sword cultivators were indeed fellow sect brothers, their relationships were newly formed, not as deep, and certainly couldn’t compare to Yazi, the old brother who had been mixed up with Hou Niao since the Energy Induction period, a bond irreplaceable.

Fang Yazi nodded in agreement, “Actually, I don’t need much; it’s just that I came in a rush…

I trouble you, sister-in-law, and am undeserving of your kind concern.”

Why call her sister-in-law?

This was certainly no casual misuse of words.

Hou Niao’s letter had mentioned he could take items as he wished from Bai’s inventory, but he had never taken it seriously; however, after arriving at Mirage City, he couldn’t find any sect brothers nor was sure where senior brother really was, as the vast sea was not a place to recklessly venture into.

Thus, he could only ask at the local Shan country commercial guilds, where he learned from those doing business about rumors; of course, not all were gossip.

People like Duanmu regularly incited Hou Niao to accept a Bai Family woman, making everyone’s involvement all the more justified.

This led to Fang Yazi rashly stepping forward, calling out ‘sister-in-law’ straight away, one blurting it out confusedly, the other responding, sweeping along with the current, mistaken yet unembarrassed by anyone.

Bai Qingqian did her best, “Since you are here to find your senior brother, do not rashly head to the sea; Lizhi Sea is vast, with thousands of named islands, not to mention the countless smaller islands and reefs, too many places to settle.

Your senior brother was last seen on Bamboo Island years ago, then his whereabouts became unknown.

Nobody, including me and other Shan Sect sword cultivators, knows where he went, so going out to sea now would be aimless.

Just stay here and wait for news.

It might come within a month, or maybe several, until those Shan Sect brothers come ashore to make plans, perhaps even sooner?

It’s also a good opportunity to familiarize yourself with the environment of Lizhi Sea, which is different from the continent.”