Let Me Explain, Fairy
Chapter 215 - 171 Action

Chapter 215: Chapter 171 Action

In the days of waiting for the Black Scale Army to assemble, Xu Yuan did not idle around.

During the day, he would practice cultivation in his room with a Source Crystal after leaving the Big Ice Lump there, and then he would take Xu Xinyao out to stroll around the streets of Wanxiang City, teaching her how to handle affairs.

At night, he would sit alone in his room, reading through some intelligence about the Myriad Manifestation Sect that Yuan Hao had sent over, staying busy until the third watch before he could sleep.

Busy times always fly by quickly, and in the blink of an eye, four days had passed.

It was another noon in the bustling streets of Wanxiang City.

Xu Yuan emerged from a medicine shop named "Renhe Hall" alongside Xu Xinyao, followed by an enthusiastic shopkeeper:

"Young master, mind the steps. The goods you requested have been arranged for you. If the medicinal fields can prepare everything for you, you can come over tomorrow and we will sign the trade contract."

Xu Yuan nodded slightly, his expression calm:

"Mm, that’s fine. Shopkeeper Li, you don’t need to see us out further. If you can’t prepare that many goods, prepare as many as you can. I will look at other medicine shops as well."

Having said that,

the pair directly walked away, disappearing at the end of the street.

After walking a few blocks, the surrounding crowd was still buzzing.

Xu Yuan was eyeing some rather grand shops when Xu Xinyao suddenly sent him a telepathic message:

"Third brother, what are you doing wandering around these places these past few days? Do you really intend to buy those goods?"

"Of course not."

Xu Yuan took it for granted, his gaze continuously sweeping over the signboards of the shops on the street. This district was basically out of reach for ordinary people, belonging to the luxury zone of this world.

Medicinal materials, weapons, Hook Bars, restaurants, as well as some large composite commercial assemblies.

Xu Xinyao’s delicate eyebrows furrowed as she continued to ask:

"What are you running around so much for then?"

"It’s, of course, to conduct on-site investigations."

Xu Yuan said, smiling: "When it comes to negotiations and the Myriad Manifestation Sect can’t come up with the silver, they can use these assets to settle the debt."

Xu Xinyao fell silent for a moment, then asked softly:

"Don’t you have intelligence? It had detailed information about the Myriad Manifestation Sect, and I remember it included something about assets."

"You peeked?" Xu Yuan glanced at Xu Xinyao, who looked striking at his side.

"Cough..." Xu Xinyao coughed softly: "I had nothing to do, so..."

"It’s alright, you can obviously read it." Xu Yuan waved his hand, indicating she didn’t need to explain.

And at this moment,

a deep voice rang out in both of their ears:

"So what exactly are you young lad trying to do? This old man has been watching for several days."

Hearing this voice, Xu Yuan paused for a moment, then chuckled softly:

"Old Man Luo, the Jiatiange was so powerful ten thousand years ago, and you were a Saint back then. Did you never manage things?"

The Saint’s Remnant Soul chuckled rascally after a bit of reminiscing:

"This old man had no interest in that stuff and didn’t want to compete with those nutcases for power. As long as I stayed neutral and had needs, those other old immortals had to compete to bring me things. Why would I bother dealing with such trivia?"

Xu Yuan sighed and explained softly:

"Information is just paper-valued estimates, but they don’t equate to actual assets. High-quality assets and low-quality assets are different. Before, Fenghai Commerce and Guangchen Commerce had roughly the same floor area and estimated assets, but one had a thriving business while the other had a deserted storefront. Could they be earning the same amount of money?

"Moreover, what I want is their entire production chain. Like that medicine shop just now, if no one supplies medicinal materials, what use do I have for just a building?"

At that point,

Xu Yuan smiled wanly: "Of course, the property in this area could also be worth some money."

Xu Xinyao, hearing all this, said with a bit of amusement:

"You’ve considered quite thoroughly."

"There isn’t enough time, or it could have been more thorough."

Xu Yuan shook his head and looked up at the sun high in the sky: "Judging by the time, other counties should have nearly completed their investigations. Tonight, a list should be ready."

"Tsk tsk... So complicated." The Saint’s Remnant Soul smacked his lips, commenting playfully: "Where did you learn all this, youngster?"

"Old Man Luo, people have brains so they can think about things."

"....." The Saint’s Remnant Soul.

After Old Man Luo became sulky, Xu Yuan entered two high-end restaurants and one Hook Bar.

The two restaurants were good, but the Hook Bar left something to be desired.

As they left the Hook Bar, Xu Xinyao gave Xu Yuan a contemptuous look as he expertly wiped off the scent of rouge from his body:

"Third brother, you sure are proficient at this."

Xu Yuan patted his robe and shrugged:

"It can’t be helped. Xu Changge has a nose like a dog, and if there’s a whiff of rouge on me, I get beaten. After so many times, I got used to it. But this is official business."

Xu Xinyao chuckled softly:

"I know. I won’t tell Qingmo sister about it tonight."

"It’s okay if you did, she knows all about my previous troubles."

Xu Xinyao’s eyes curved into two crescents as she leaned toward Xu Yuan, smiling mischievously:

"Eh? Really, it wouldn’t matter?"

Xu Yuan immediately countered: "You, a girl, visiting a Hook Bar and you’re not blushing. Do you have the nerve to talk about me?"

Xu Xinyao’s beautiful eyes fluttered and she spoke softly: "Isn’t it all because of you, third brother?"

"Because of me?" Xu Yuan was stunned for a moment.

Xu Xinyao counted on her fingers as she spoke, "Every time it’s almost time for dinner at home, and you’re not there, neither is eldest brother or second brother, I have to go to the Hook Bar to fetch you. And also, those women you brought back to the residence before..."

"Enough, you won’t be able to beat me now," Xu Yuan directly threatened with force.

Xu Xinyao, feeling aggrieved but not retorting, had laughter in her eyes.

"...."

Talking leisurely with Xu Xinyao, the two made their way towards the main thoroughfare, where the Demonic Beast Department had set up a demonic beast carriage station.

It was a public convenience transportation established by the government.

Of course, while it was said to be for public convenience, ordinary folks simply couldn’t afford it, since the cost of a single trip within the city by demonic beast carriage was roughly equivalent to an ordinary family’s monthly income.

Regular horse-drawn carriages were much cheaper, but still, very few ordinary citizens were willing to spend the money.

After walking for about fifteen minutes, Xu Yuan and Xu Xinyao hadn’t yet reached the station when they were suddenly stopped by someone blocking their path.

Xu Yuan looked at the man with the bamboo hat who had suddenly appeared and raised an eyebrow, asking,

"How did you find me?"

It was Yuan Hao.

Yuan Hao responded via a secret voice transmission,

"Young master, there’s something in this world called a pigeon, and then there are Black Scale Guards in this street area."

Xu Yuan nodded in understanding upon hearing this.

Yuan Hao glanced at the direction Xu Yuan was heading and asked,

"Young Master, are you heading to the station to take a ride? Where are you planning to go?"

"Over to the Liuchuan River in the upper city area," Xu Yuan replied truthfully.

"...."

Yuan Hao fell silent for two seconds, then cupped his fist,

"Visiting the Hook Bar in broad daylight, Young Master certainly has refined tastes."

The Liuchuan River area in Wanxiang City was a place where money was squandered. The most famous musical department and several Hook Bars were all located there.

Xu Yuan’s expression became stern, and he corrected in a serious tone,

"Yuan Hao, this is official business."

"Pfft..." Xu Xinyao.

"...." Yuan Hao.

Xu Yuan slowly turned his head, giving his younger sister a glare, then directly asked,

"What’s the urgent matter you have with me?"

Seeing Xu Yuan’s demeanor, Yuan Hao also became serious and said in a low voice,

"Young master, the arrangements here have already been made, and we’re about to leave the city. I came early to notify you."

Xu Yuan frowned upon hearing this,

"It’s ready already?"

Yuan Hao nodded earnestly,

"Yes, news from outside the city came half an hour ago that the assembly is almost complete. Although everything was arranged in advance, it’s still best to head over to prevent any accidents. Please send me a message as soon as possible."

In the inhabited areas of the Dayan Empire, only about thirty percent of the land housed population; beyond that, aside from the crisscrossing official roads, the rest were all uninhabited areas. However, close to Wanxiang City, many flying demonic beasts would pass by every day, and a movement of forty thousand people could be easily spotted from the sky.

Even if all the passing flying demonic beasts were shot down, it wouldn’t remain concealed for too long.

After a moment’s thought, Xu Yuan nodded,

"Go ahead, and remember to take Bai Zhao’s family with you."

"Young master, rest assured, Yuan will remember this," Yuan Hao said.

Having said that,

Yuan Hao suddenly hinted with meaning, "Young master, I will await your message outside the city."

Xu Yuan waved his hand dismissively, ignoring the madman.

Yuan Hao grinned, turned, and left.

Once the other person was far away, Xu Yuan slowly exhaled and said to Xu Xinyao,

"We’re going to Communication Villa, I need to find father."

"Aren’t we going to the Liuchuan River anymore?" Xu Xinyao asked in a low voice, "There should still be time for Yuan Hao to rush to the military, and for sure there would be better arrangements made there."

Xu Yuan shook his head,

"There’s no need, I also inquired in other shops earlier, those shopkeepers wouldn’t deceive me on such matters, we should find father first."

Xu Xinyao snorted lightly,

"Third brother, you indeed went to the place of fireworks for unofficial matters; no wonder you didn’t bring Sister Qingmo with you. What’s so good about such places, isn’t Sister Qingmo far more beautiful than those women?"

Pausing,

Xu Xinyao seemed to remember something and suddenly asked,

"By the way, third brother, don’t you have a woman called Su Jinxuan in Jingjiang Prefecture? I heard from the manager there that you and her..."

"That’s about enough,"

Xu Yuan interrupted, maintaining a normal expression, "Let’s go to Communication Villa."