FYN Chapter 112 The Spy
Chapter 112 The Spy
The sword immortal had no copper coins, but he did have some dry rations and food.
He walked over to the two beggars kneeling on the ground and placed a few steamed buns in their bowl.
"Thank you for your grace, immortal. I wish you both happiness and longevity, and that your immortal path may be everlasting." The old beggar looked at the steamed bun that had fallen onto the plate and kowtowed several times to the sword immortal.
The sword immortal smiled and waved his hand, just about to leave, when he vaguely sensed something amiss.
There seemed to be something off about what the beggar just said.
The swordsman pondered for a moment, then looked down and examined the beggar's hands closely. He noticed that the beggar did indeed have frostbite, but it seemed to have only appeared in the last few days.
Their clothes were tattered and worn, but they didn't have much of a foul odor.
Moreover, begging on the streets in the dead of winter when there is no one around is an unusual act in itself.
Sensing that something was amiss, the sword immortal immediately began to carefully consider that sentence.
Immortals...
No, how could he know I was an immortal?
Logically speaking, if this beggar had no cultivation, he would just be an ordinary person.
When mortals beg, they at most call the giver their benefactor or something similar. How could they possibly know that I am an immortal and wish me a long and prosperous immortal life!
There's definitely something wrong with those two beggars.
Although the sword immortal discovered it, he did not expose it on the spot, because he could sense that the other party's cultivation level was slightly higher than his own.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have been unable to see through the cultivation levels of those two beggars.
"That's right, I might as well go check out the Black Tiger Gang. Maybe I can divert the trouble and watch them fight from afar." The swordsman thought to himself, quickening his pace as he headed towards the Black Tiger Gang's supply area.
It's been a long time since I've seen that Master Liu.
Following the direction of his memory, the sword immortal walked along, and before long, the familiar two-story wooden building appeared before him.
The words "Black Tiger Gang Material Trading Point" gleamed on the plaque above the wooden building.
As the sole trading location monopolizing the entire town of Liuye, it could indeed be called that.
The sword immortal took a deep breath and quietly suppressed the anger in his heart.
A smile appeared on his face as he stepped over the threshold and into the wooden building.
At the counter, Mr. Liu, who was tidying up the supplies, couldn't help but feel troubled.
Their little shop hasn't been open for a long time.
Even if there are any, they are only small orders, not nearly as lucrative as the group that made a fortune when they bought building materials a while ago.
After failing to scam anyone, the gang's resource income decreased significantly, which increased the pressure on him as the store manager.
In particular, the third-in-command, Wang Ze, came to warn him a few days ago, saying that if he didn't restore the business to its former glory, the head of the gang would have to send him away.
Forget about being a shop manager, he couldn't even be a servant.
If someone dares to resist or disobey orders, their cultivation will be abolished.
These words startled Master Liu, and recently he has been constantly thinking about how to make various false accounts and use the shop's past profits to make up for the money he handed over to the counterfeit shop.
But such measures are merely a temporary fix. Not only did the boss become suspicious and personally send people down to investigate, but the money accumulated in the shop was completely wiped out due to being handed over to the counterfeiters.
He'll probably be in deep trouble for falsifying accounts; he could have ten lives and still not be able to die.
Master Liu knew that he was now doomed and there was no way out. Even if he could escape, where could he escape to?
He was merely a rogue cultivator in the mid-stage of Qi Refining; if he strayed too far, he would be instantly killed by demonic beasts and various wandering evil spirits.
Even if they were lucky enough to escape to another region, they wouldn't have this leisurely and carefree life they have now.
"I'm not reconciled, I'm really not reconciled!" Master Liu looked up at the sky, his anger rising even higher.
It was clearly a mistaken order from the gang's upper echelons that brought all trading rights back to the Black Tiger Gang, leading to a slump in trade.
Why should a shop owner like him take the blame?
But in the end, he was at the mercy of others, and now, apart from the third leader Wang Ze, there was probably no one else who could help him.
"But can I, Master Liu, really do something like this?" Master Liu chuckled bitterly in a low voice.
At the same time, out of the corner of his eye, he noticed someone walking into the area.
Seeing this scene, he was extremely surprised. He knew that at this hour, everyone was staying indoors, so who would come to the shop to buy something?
He looked over and saw a young man dressed in white with a long sword hanging at his waist.
Upon seeing the man's face, Master Liu was overjoyed.
Because this person was one of the important customers in his previous big deal.
When Master Liu saw him approaching, he immediately greeted him with a smile, giving the sword immortal a fawning smile.
If this guy can close another big deal, maybe he won't have to go through with this, at least not for the foreseeable future.
As Liu Ye thought this, he felt that the world was no longer so gloomy.
After all, what he lacks most right now is time, if he had enough time.
Even if he wants to escape, the more methods he can prepare, the greater his chances of success.
"Long time no see, sir. Is there anything you'd like to buy at our shop?" Master Liu picked up the teapot and quickly brewed tea for the sword immortal.
The sword immortal was momentarily stunned by what he saw. Just a few days ago, Master Liu had been quite aloof and arrogant.
Why has it changed so much now?
Could it be that Da Baojian is using his position to settle personal scores and taking the opportunity to suppress him?
But that doesn't make sense. Given that stupid swordsman's situation, he's already in dire straits and is on the verge of being exposed at any moment.
How could they possibly have the opportunity or the leisure to take revenge on this Master Liu?
The swordsman took the hot tea handed to him by Master Liu, crossed his legs, sat down in the chair, and took a small sip.
Seeing the Sword Immortal's arrogant demeanor, Master Liu sighed inwardly.
What goes around comes around.
When the two met half a month ago, he was the one who held the other's life in his hands, wantonly bullying and lording it over him.
But now, only a short time has passed, and the situation has changed drastically.
It was this person's turn to show off and flaunt their power in front of him.
But thinking of the heavy pile of fake accounts and the meager amount of spirit stones left in the storeroom, Master Liu quickly asked, "Sir, what are you here to buy?"
"Since the store is having a promotion right now, there are some discounted items. We're good friends and have done business together before, I can give you a 30% discount."
After hearing this, the sword immortal glanced at the empty shop and realized why Master Liu's attitude had changed so drastically.
Presumably, this old guy hasn't gotten any big orders since he squeezed a few people out of him. He's probably under a lot of pressure from his direct supervisor.
Although the sword immortal knew about this matter, he had no intention of helping others achieve their goals.
He put down the spirit tea in his hand, looking at Master Liu with a half-smile: "Master Liu, why do you suddenly want me to buy something today?"
Mr. Liu said with a smile, "Hehe, it's just that I saw you were so handsome and wanted you to come to my shop to buy something, so that my shop could share in your good fortune."
When the sword immortal saw him like this, he felt a wave of nausea.
He decided to stop playing games with him and said directly, "Then I'll be frank. I didn't come here to make a deal."
Upon hearing this, Master Liu's expression changed drastically.
In just a moment, the atmosphere turned completely gloomy, but he quickly suppressed this strange color.
"Are you kidding me? As the saying goes, no one visits a temple without a reason. Since you've come to your esteemed hall, you must have something important to discuss." Master Liu still had a smile on his face, but for some reason, he felt a chill in his heart.
The sword immortal waved his hand and pointed to the street outside: "That's right, I do have something to do, but it's not about a transaction."
Master Liu frowned and followed the sword immortal's gaze toward the outside of the house.
There was no one there, nothing at all.
"Please speak frankly," said Master Liu.
Sword Immortal: "Recently, when I was in Liuye Town, I discovered two unusual people, similar to spies, who came specifically to investigate your Black Tiger Gang."
"Thinking that we had some prior acquaintance, I came here specifically to remind you."
After saying this, Master Liu's expression changed from calm to uncertain.
He didn't know whether this was a good thing or a bad thing for him.
But he knew that he wouldn't be able to close the deal with the sword immortal.
His fundamental situation remains unchanged.
However, it appears that the other party is indeed providing information to the Black Tiger Gang.
Perhaps Master Liu can use this news to negotiate with the head of the gang and buy some time.
It adds a little hope, I suppose.
Master Liu snapped out of his thoughts, managed a weak smile, and saw the sword immortal off.
The sword immortal nodded and said no more.
After stepping out of the room, he walked towards the Black Tiger Gang, which was his final destination.