บท 3: So We Have a Deal [EDITED]
3 months later...
The District of the Ascendant Phoenix is home to the members of the powerful Phoenix Clan. Located in a mountainous region, the province is marked by imposing temples and observation towers that rise like flames toward the sky.
If you are a slave trader, you should definitely come. It is the day when the largest human slave carnival takes place in the southern province of the Phoenix Empire, owned by the main sect of the Phoenix Clan;
lsuch an event is held only once a year!
This is the largest slave auction in the Kingdom. It's incredible how busy it gets. No matter what happens, commoners, demonic beasts, and nobles appear all over the banks, revealing the contrast between the poor and the wealthy, the strong and the dominated.
This event, although not literally a festival, is still called a 'festival' in the world. This is mainly due to the fact that the Phoenix Clan holds it jointly with a grand noble banquet, sponsored by all the businessmen, where the guests are all the richest merchants and cultivators in the district.
"I have a yuan pill here, selling it for 1000 silver coins, it can benefit any race!" Screams like this were frequent.
The trade was booming.
It was the most profitable time of the year, and they could not wait any longer, they would sell everything above the standard price, doubling the true value of the products, and whenever a customer approached, they would say there was a promotion when, in fact, they were selling at the standard price.
In a secluded corner of that animosity, in a dark enough neighborhood with no magic to illuminate it, a figure emerged from the shadows, her steps softly echoing on the wet pavement.
The fresh morning air brought a sense of anticipation.
At the same time, the wind passed liturgically beneath the figure's cloak, as if the current of air wanted to freeze her body; however, she was already warmed by her coat.
As the figure approached the light, subtle details began to reveal themselves. The fabric of the sweatshirt hugged the curves of a feminine silhouette, hinting at the slender and elegant form hidden beneath the red cloak.
The light reflected softly on her skin, highlighting a healthy glow and a smoothness that drew the eye.
As she approached a brothel, the figure took a few more steps, passing straight by.
She saw other night establishments but decided to move on. Along the way, she encountered a pimp who approached her. "Hey, girl, I think you might be interested in hiring my services? I can pay you very well; you just need to follow me," he said, forcing a smile.
The man appeared to be in his 40s. Xiao Xue's instincts told her that this man would know something, and even if he didn't, she couldn't kill him with so many people watching; otherwise, the commotion would attract the attention of the hidden powers and the imperial guards patrolling the province.
"Alright, I'll go with you," Xiao Xue said seriously. As if expecting this response, the man guided her to a large sect. Xiao discovered it was as she imagined, the man worked for the "Dead of Night" Organization. This organization was mysterious and had information about all worlds and people.
It was so deeply rooted that the city clans could not eradicate it; instead, they began to secretly support it, fearing that having this mysterious force as an enemy could severely harm their interests.
The decision to contact them had not been easy.
Xiao Xue knew that if she were discovered, not only would her reputation as an elder of the Celestial Palace be affected, but she would also fall under the gaze of those lascivious masters who harassed her, but who, due to her status, did not dare to overstep their bounds. With trembling hands, she held the communication talisman, a magical artifact that pulsed in her soft hands with vibrant energy.
They continued walking until they entered a dark hall, where a woman was sitting on a table. Her face was covered with a dark veil like the night, but nothing could be said about her body; it was divine.
"Leave us alone," Kaelith sighed, looking at her old friend, "what brings you here? Don't you know what dangers you face? Let them find out that a dragon elder has invaded the Phoenix Clan's territory."
When she finished, her smile indicated that she was enjoying the situation of her old friend.
Xiao Xue did not react to her words; instead, she leaned forward.
The hood slipped slightly, revealing a strand of silky hair that fell over her face. The feminine features, soft and well-defined, displayed a beauty that was otherworldly, both strong and ethereal, "I come on a very important mission, so much so that I am risking being here.
If I didn't trust you enough, I would have killed your lackey and fled before the authorities arrived.
Are you willing to listen to me, in consideration of old times?" When she finished, Kaelith pondered and said, without revealing any emotion in her tone:
"Speak, don't keep me waiting, girl. I am very busy."
""I need information about this man's whereabouts," Xue Xiao turned on the image printing pearl to display the wanted person, who was a young man with superhuman features, wearing a black robe, lying on a pile of books, looking like he had just walked out of the Journey from the West.
Kaelith twirled her hair as she scanned through her database, checking all the sources.
Xue Xiao kept her expression firm, but tension and anticipation were evident in her body language; she should leave that place now.
Kaelith said, "I will send one of my subordinates to find traces of them, but it won't be cheap, since this is information related to the dragon clan. You will have to pay me a corresponding price."
Xue Xiao had already expected this; she said seriously, "I will pay half now and the other half when you get this man's location."
Then they talked until everything was resolved, and Kaelith agreed to Xiao Xue's terms after many losses. "It's a deal," the two then bid farewell, each returning to their home, with expectations on their faces.
Kaelith She ordered one of her assassins to follow Xue Xiao, as she was a much-harassed woman, and any information about her would be valuable to sell to the lecherous nobles.
Not that she wanted to screw with the life of her old friend, but it's that saying: "friends, friends, business aside" she tried to convince herself of this; after all, for a Grandmaster assassin who sentences countless lives in exchange for money, she needed to maintain emotions from the outside.
"Who will be the lucky one who manages to claim little Xu'er's heart?" Kaelith She began to think about doing some research on this guy herself.
A subordinate appeared from the shadows; it was the 40-year-old man who had brought Xue in, he knelt down to hear new orders.
"I want you to find out for me any information about a guy named Luo Sen, even if it's minimal.
And finally, make sure to prevent any leaks about Xue's visit to Phoenix City."
"Understood, my lady," he disappeared the same way he appeared, leaving Kaelith alone in the room.
"Bring the next customer!"
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