After Wang Tianqing left the Alliance, Shen Youcai summoned Linger again and asked about Ye Liuyun’s experience since arriving at the Alliance, as well as his origins.

"I don’t know his full name, I only call him Mr. Ye and he doesn’t seem to be local, nor familiar with the Alliance, as though it’s his first visit... But from his attitude, he appears unafraid of the City Lord." Linger replied.

Shen Youcai pondered a bit. Indeed, there weren’t any prominent families with the surname Ye in this area. But to be on the safe side, he asked Linger to seek Ye Liuyun again for a clearer understanding.

"You go and find out his full name, origins, and when he plans to leave the Alliance."

"But we’re not that close, wouldn’t it raise his suspicions if I approach him just like that?" Linger worried that her sudden visit and inquiries would provoke Ye Liuyun’s aversion.

Shen Youcai also recognized this possibility. After some thought, he said to Linger, "I’ll teach you a method. You might even be able to earn some extra reward.

You go find Ye Liuyun, tell him about Wang Tianqing’s confrontation today, and remind him that the city lord plans to take action against him. Advise him to leave the city soon, then take the opportunity to get more information."

"Alright then, I’ll give it a try!" Linger had no choice but to agree.

After she left, she pondered a moment, organized her words, and then went to find Ye Liuyun.

"Mr. Ye, I’m Linger. Are you there? I have urgent matters to discuss with you!"

Ye Liuyun’s courtyard gate was closed. Linger knocked on the door and called his name from outside.

The martial practitioner Wang Tianqing arranged immediately paid attention next door.

With Linger’s call, she drew out Ye Liuyun, Feng Hongxiu and the werewolf.

Ye Liuyun signaled the werewolf to open the gate and asked Linger, "Linger, why are you here? What’s the urgent matter?"

"Mr. Ye, today the City Lord himself came looking for our chief and brought me along with the beast market’s executive to confront him. I’m afraid they won’t just let this go, so I hurried to inform you!" Linger spoke from outside the gate.

"Oh! I got it. Thanks for rushing to tell me!" Ye Liuyun responded.

"Aren’t you afraid? Is it because you are not a local and don’t know the strength of the City Lord? Or should I explain it all to you?" Linger suggested enthusiastically.

Ye Liuyun chuckled and said to her, "If Miss Linger is interested, come in and talk!"

"Alright!" Linger agreed readily, walking into the courtyard.

Ye Liuyun led Linger to the living room as the werewolf closed the gate so nobody could overhear.

The martial practitioners immediately sent a message to report to Wang Tianqing with a Sound Transmission Talisman.

"Hm?" After receiving the message, Wang Tianqing was a little unsure. Was it Shen Youcai’s special arrangement to scare off Ye Liuyun, or was it from the shop assistant who had informed Ye Liuyun of her own accord?

"Keep an eye on them!"

All he could do was order his men to closely watch Ye Liuyun and his companions.

Over at his side, Ye Liuyun had invited Linger into the living room, listening to her recount the feats of the Wang’s, while discussing strategy with Feng Hongxue of taking advantage of this matter to lure the Great Expert over.

After some thought, Feng Hongxue said to Ye Liuyun, "Purposely leaking your whereabouts and allowing the Great Expert to find you could work. I’m just worried that if he mobilizes nearby forces to act against you before he even arrives, It’ll be too busy to cope!"

"There are no strong forces around here. As long as some of the major powers here wouldn’t take action, we won’t be in any serious trouble!" analyzed Ye Liuyun.

"If you’re only dealing with the City Lord, no major power within the city would interfere. You heard what Linger said about the Wangs!"

"That’s good! Then I will voluntarily leak the news. Even if the Great Expert gets the news, he can’t possibly get here so soon!"

Feng Hongxue agreed. "I believe this young girl might be sent by the Alliance to investigate on you!”

"Exactly, it’s obvious! I’ll share my information with her, let the Alliance worry for a few days, and then make my move."

Linger talked a great deal about the innumerable scandals of the Wang family and the real strength of the city lord’s mansion, though she didn’t know much herself. She just wanted to get closer to Ye Liuyun.

Feeling they’ve chatted enough, she took the initiative to ask Ye Liuyun, "Mr. Ye, are you from a major power? You seem to be unworried about the City Lord. How should I address you in full? Where are you from actually?"

Ye Liuyun laughed lightly and told her the truth. "It’s not that major! Have you heard of the Dark Legion in the borderland battlefield? I’m the leader. My name is Ye Liuyun."

"The Dark Legion?" Linger, as a guide, didn’t know much about the battlefield. She just knew it was chaotic.

"Yeah. It’s just a larger mercenary!" Ye Liuyun didn’t go into detail.

Linger didn’t know, but someone in the high ranks of the Alliance certainly would. Revealing this information was enough.

"So, you came all the way here just to buy some slaves?"

"Yes, what a pity that I haven’t encountered any with high realms," Ye Liuyun feigned disappointment.

"Do you plan to continue waiting here? Since your power isn’t present within the city, I think you should leave sooner for your safety."

Ye Liuyun knew she wanted to know how long he’ll stay here. "I will leave once the slaves I bought earlier have recovered a bit. With their protection during the journey, it will be safer.

I guess it will take four to five days. I have only booked this place for five days."

"Oh! But I feel that they seem unprepared to deal with the city lord. Anyway, you should be cautious and perhaps it would be safer to buy more slaves and beasts to bring along."

This was a sincere advise from her.

"Thanks for your concern, Miss Linger. And thank you for sharing so much information with me. Please, you must accept this token of gratitude!"

He took out a top-grade spirit crystal, handing it to Linger.

Linger immediately lit up with joy and thanked him.

She had asked all the questions she had to and decided not to stay any longer. After bidding farewell, she went back to report to Shen Youcai.

"You sure are generous! This silly girl was completely stunned by your show of wealth!" After Linger left, Feng Hongxiu began to tease Ye Liuyun.

"Money makes the world go round!" He answered with a laugh.

"You are so generous, why don’t you treat me to a meal? The Alliance’s restaurant does some dishes quite well. We could ask them to prepare it and have it delivered to us."