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Tianbao Pavilion, auction hall, outside Tianzi No. 1 box.
Standing in front of Chi Chi's door, Li Bai was pacing back and forth, but he struggled endlessly. He raised his hand several times, but finally dropped it weakly.
Although Li Bai knew in his heart that the news obtained this time might have a profound impact on the nearby waters.
"The First Clan"
But... after all, this matter has not caused any irreparable consequences, and... for that adult, maybe this matter is just insignificant in his eyes.
Secondly, with the strength of that adult, I have been waiting outside for a long time. I believe that the adult must know that since the adult has not spoken, I guess he has his own ideas, so I'd better not be unhappy.
After thinking for a moment, Li Bai looked back at the door number, and finally turned around and left.
So, did the people in the box really know about his arrival as Li Bai thought?
Not so. If Li Bai could look through the door of the room, he would find a handsome and youthful man lying on the bed specially added in the box, soundly asleep. He was completely unaware of Li Bai's appearance.
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On the other side, after Li Bai left Box No. 1, he arrived non-stop. It was located on the fourth floor of the main attic of Tianbao Pavilion. The fourth floor was not accessible to the outside world.
Along the way, Li Bai nodded expressionlessly to everyone who was bowing and saluting, his hands behind his back, without saying too many words, changing his usual kind face.
Arriving on the fourth floor, Li Bai walked to a door on the right without knocking, and just pushed the door open and entered.
Pushing open the door, a room covering an area of about three feet appeared in front of you. There was a long and narrow rectangular table in the room, and a bronze Taishi chair was placed on each side of the table.
Among them, on a Taishi chair with its back against the door, a monk whose face could not be seen clearly was sitting on it, saying nothing.
Li Bai was not surprised by this. He walked to the opposite side and sat down. Looking at the middle-aged man with a pale face and no trace of blood in front of him, Li Bai hesitated for a moment and then said bluntly:
"Old Zhao, I failed to tell you the news you told me!"
Hearing this, the face of the seriously injured middle-aged man suddenly changed, and then he growled filial piety in an ugly voice:
"Li Bai!"
"You dare to hide it and not report it? Aren't you afraid that you will be blamed in the end?"
This merciless reprimand reached Li Bai's ears, and the chief steward of Tainanfang City in Tianbao Pavilion did not become angry at all.
He sighed slightly, and then said helplessly:
"Old Zhao, I didn't hide anything. I didn't delay the news you brought. I had already passed it on through the special means in the pavilion."
Hearing this, the middle-aged man named Zhao became even more angry.
"Are you kidding? This matter is so urgent. According to your summons, it may not take at least three days! By then, by the time someone from the pavilion is arranged to come down, this sea area may no longer exist!"
Li Bai stretched out his hand to wipe the spittle on his face. He spread his hands and said helplessly:
"It's useless for you to yell at me. Can you blame me?"
"You also know that the branch here is only the lowest level D level, and I am just like you, just barely serving as a C level manager."
"I don't have the authority to directly contact the B-level branch. I can only contact the C-level branch in Lingyun Sea Area first, and then forward this message to the B-level branch."
"What I'm doing is completely in accordance with the rules of the pavilion. There's nothing I can do about it!"
Hearing this, the middle-aged man named Zhao couldn't help clenching his fists tightly and said bitterly:
"Don't do this, I'm asking you, why didn't you report the matter directly to that gentleman? If nothing else, just use the first-class elder token that you showed to solve the matter. It's not easy to catch him."
As soon as these words came out, Li Bai couldn't help but replied angrily:
"I shouldn't have told you about this in the first place!"
"Ha!" Upon hearing this, the middle-aged man named Zhao chuckled disdainfully.
"I paid for that with the second-level mid-grade spiritual tea. You didn't tell me for free. Furthermore, have you been in charge for a long time and forgotten one thing?"
"You and I just have different divisions of labor. You are doing it openly and I am doing it covertly. But according to the rules of the pavilion, you and I have the same authority. If there is anything, you should tell me!"
Hearing this, Li Bai couldn't help but blush, and then hummed:
"Having said that, have you also forgotten that this gentleman was not sent by the cabinet, but came here on his own initiative. I have no obligation to inform you."
"alright!"
Regarding these words, the middle-aged man named Zhao waved his hand impatiently and interrupted:
"Stop talking nonsense, I just want to know why you didn't tell that adult about this!"
Hearing this merciless reprimand again, Li Bai couldn't help but feel unhappy despite his good temper. His face darkened and he scolded back mercilessly:
"Zhao Lei! Oh, Zhao Ming, you don't have to worry about how I do things!"
After hearing this, the middle-aged man named Zhao knew that his attitude was not good, so he couldn't help but sigh, his tone softened, and then he said seriously:
"Old Li, you are so stupid!"
"Don't you think about it, if this sea area is eventually destroyed by that demon, how can we survive?"
"When the nest is overturned, there are no eggs left!"
"Taking a step back, even if we stay here, relying on that adult, we will definitely be safe, but if everyone in this sea area dies, you say... there are still branches here Is it necessary to exist?”
"At that time, you and I can only be transferred to other branch pavilions. How can we be in charge of a Tianbao Pavilion with just foundation building and cultivation like now?"
Hearing this, Li Bai couldn't help but think to himself. Indeed, when he was transferred here, he paid a huge price to get the position of being the branch manager.
Although it is only the lowest level D branch, over the course of a year, there are indeed many benefits...
Looking at Li Bai who was deep in thought and silent, the middle-aged man named Zhao then said:
"Lao Li, if you and I handle this matter well this time, the contribution points obtained this time can be exchanged for the elixir-forming spiritual items! Why are you hesitating!"
As soon as these words came out, Li Bai stopped hesitating and said in a deep voice:
"Old Li, you are right. In order to prevent all life in this sea area from being destroyed, I must persuade that adult to take action even if I receive some reprimand!"
After saying this, Li Bai hurriedly stood up and walked out without looking back.
The middle-aged man named Zhao relaxed a little and couldn't help but murmured.
"I hope it's still too late..."
"Ahem...ahem!!"
A violent coughing sound sounded in the room, obviously his current condition was not good.
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In less than ten breaths, Li Bo once again stood in front of the door of Box No. 1. After taking a deep breath to calm down, Li Bai stopped hesitating and knocked on the door of the box.
"Dongdongdong!"
"Sir, Li Bai has something to ask for!"
Li Bai bowed and saluted.
"..."
"Dongdongdong!"
"Sir, little Li Bai has something important to tell you!" Li Bai, who didn't hear the response, couldn't help but increase his voice and shouted loudly.
"..."
"Dongdong..."
"Sir, little..."
"Ah...ha~"
"Who is it... disturbing your dreams... annoying..."
After a while, Li Bai, who had not heard any response, gritted his teeth and knocked on the door again. But as soon as he opened his mouth, a lazy voice came from the door.
Seeing this, Li Bailai quickly stopped talking and stood up with a bow.
When some irritated words came from the door, Li Bai quickly responded:
"Junior Li Bai, I need to see you for something urgent. Please forgive me for disturbing you."
"Oh...why is it so difficult to hide and be clean..." After hearing this, a voice came from the box, and his tone was full of helplessness.
In this regard, Li Bai did not dare to show any signs of disbelief, and bowed with great respect.
"Oh, come in."
After the words fell, the door to Box No. 1, which had been dusty for months, finally opened again.
Seeing this, Li Bai breathed a sigh of relief, maintained his bowing posture, and slowly walked into the box.
"Tell me, what is the urgent matter, ah... ha~ If you dare to lie to me, huh, be careful, I will send you to the territory of the demon clan!"
Looking at Li Bai who was standing bowed, the young man yawned and threatened fiercely, but judging from his expression, it was more of a joke.
However, when these words reached Li Bai's ears, his face suddenly turned pale, and he felt regretful in his heart, and cursed Zhao Ming secretly.
"The bastard's surname is Zhao. If I am sent to the demon clan's territory, you won't be able to escape!"
"Um?"
"Speak, why do you really want to go to the demon clan's territory?"
Upon hearing this, Li Bai quickly bowed and responded quickly:
"Sir, please don't scare the little guy..."
"Okay, okay," looking at Li Bai who seemed to be preparing for a long speech, the young man suddenly felt a headache and immediately interrupted with a wave of his hand:
"Hurry up and tell me what's going on!"
"Yes, sir!" Li Bai raised his hand to wipe the non-existent sweat on his forehead, and then said:
"Sir, the thing is like this. Some time ago, there was news about Yunshan Zhenren's cave in Qianzhou Sea, which had a great influence."
"In charge of the Secret Service of the Branch Pavilion, Zhao Ming changed his name to Zhao Lei. According to the custom in the pavilion, he sneaked in to collect information one month ago. He returned home seriously injured today. There is important news that we cannot determine, so we came here to ask for your instructions. "
"Well, so that's what happened," the young man nodded in realization, and then asked in confusion:
"Isn't this just an ordinary treasure hunt? Can there be any important news?"
Hearing this, Li Bai's face straightened, and he said solemnly:
"Sir, there is nothing special at first. It's just that according to what Manager Zhao Ming said, when everyone was searching for treasures, a golden elixir stage demon suddenly appeared, and this demon is suspected to be a person from Nebula Island thousands of years ago."
"Oh? Really?" After hearing this, the young man finally became interested and asked:
"Tell me about the situation."
"Uh... Sir," upon hearing this, Li Bai couldn't help but feel guilty for a moment.
"What?" Sensing Li Bai's expression, the young man frowned.
"Sir, it's like this. Zhao Ming, the steward of Xuanbu B and others, came to the scene to do this. I don't know the specific details. I only know that this demon killed most of the treasure-hunting monks. Steward Zhao Ming was seriously injured. Under the circumstances, I almost lost my life."
"We are worried that this demon will sacrifice blood to the creatures in this sea area next, so we came here to report to you, sir."
Upon hearing the question, Li Bai responded quickly.
"Where is Zhao Ming?"
"On the fourth floor of the front building."
"lead the way."
"yes!"
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"Are you Zhao Ming?"
Zhao Ming was secretly adjusting his breath when a voice suddenly came from his ears. Seeing this, Zhao Ming quickly stepped aside and looked at the person with vigilance.
However, when he found Li Bai standing at the side with a bow, Zhao Ming was stunned for a moment, and then quickly saluted:
"Little man Zhao Ming, meet your lord!"
"Well, tell me, what's going on?"
Hearing this, Zhao Ming didn't know what was going on, so he quickly bowed and responded:
"Sir, it's like this..."
"..."
After a while, after listening to Zhao Ming's story, the young man nodded thoughtfully, glanced at the pale Zhao Ming, flicked his fingers slightly, and a snow-white pill appeared in front of Zhao Ming.
"You've done well. This healing pill is your reward. You don't need to worry about the rest. I'll go there myself."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Ming bowed and saluted with a joyful expression:
"Thank you, sir, for the reward!"
When he raised his head, the young man in front of him had already disappeared. Seeing this, Zhao Ming couldn't help but be startled. Then he thought of something and quickly put away the pills in front of him, looking warily at Li Bai who was full of envy.
"Old Li, this is a reward given to me by my lord. It has nothing to do with the consensus we reached before. Don't even think about letting me share half of it with you."
Hearing this, although Li Bai wanted to be half-mooned in his heart, he said with disdain on the surface:
"Oh, who do you think I am!"
"Ha!" In response, Zhao Ming just smiled coldly.
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Crab Island, Wang's.
Near noon, after half a day of farewells, Wang Shian took his younger sister Wang Shiyun with him and left the cemetery with a heavy heart.
Because of the immortal cultivators, although they sacrifice sacrifices to their relatives and elders just like mortals, they do not need to keep vigils and the like like mortals.
Yesterday, Wang Shian had already asked for leave for his little sister and his twelfth uncle from the clan school, so he did not take his little sister back to the clan school, but went straight home.
A moment later, just as he and his little sister landed in the small courtyard, a figure followed, it was their mother Han Yuling.
Knowing that the two of them were going to pay homage to their ancestors, Han Yuling did not show too much joy. She picked up Wang Shiyun and forced a smile.
"Yun'er, do you miss your mother?"
"Yeah, I've thought about it," Sister-in-law Liang nodded in low spirits.
In response, Han Yuling smiled and said nothing, then looked at Wang Shi'an and said:
"Shi'an, watch your sister while your mother goes to make some spiritual food."
"Okay, mother," Wang Shi'an twitched the corners of his lips and responded with a smile.
The latter nodded, then put down Wang Shiyun, turned to Wang Shiyun who was still unable to feel his breath, and prepared spiritual food.
And this is where Wang Shian is extremely worried.
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