Chapter 891: 716 Chapter 891: 716 Humans always want to hold onto a sliver of hope.
Slyther glanced at the few people and said, “Recently, several members of the association have also passed through Black Stone Town. Based on the intelligence, the news seems to be true.”
“Ah~!” The middle-aged merchant sighed softly and then continued, “Steward Slyther, will you leave Black Stone Town when the time comes?”
Slyther, not quite understanding their intentions, sat upright and replied, “It's uncertain, but most likely I won't leave, and neither will the other association members.”
“Because you're acquainted with Lundham City?”
Slyther raised an eyebrow but didn't answer.
The other party immediately explained, “Steward, please don't misunderstand. We came here to ask if you have any connections to Lundham City. If you do, could you possibly keep us safe?”
The Money Cat in Black Stone Town had already closed down and moved to Lundham City.
At the time, it created a bit of a stir locally.
Many people believed that Slyther had connections to Lundham City.
“Why don't you leave this place?” Slyther continued.
“The direction of the Royal City is also not safe,” the other party roughly said, before continuing, “If there is a way to keep us and our families safe, we won't let you exert yourself for nothing.”
Saying so, he took out a small wooden box, placed it on the table, and opened it.
Glittering gold coins appeared before their eyes.
In a place like Black Stone Town, this was already a considerable sum.
The first one took out gold coins, and the rest of the merchants also began to show their stance.
“Steward, I am willing to give 20% of the profits from the mines I own into your hands,” one said.
“I also have some savings; please, Steward, save our lives.”
One after another, the people began to speak, laying out gold coins and agreements on the table.
Slyther looked on calmly.
The Money Cat in Lundham City had also made a fair amount of money recently, so these offerings weren't as attractive to her.
After scanning them briefly and pondering for a while, she said, “I can't just ignore this matter. Alright, if there's any danger, come with your families to the association, and I will do my utmost to protect you all.”
Given her relationship with Wu Heng, Wen Mansha's team would definitely not kill her.
Likewise, it was unlikely that they would carry out threats like “not sparing even a dog or chicken” as the fleeing residents had said. That simply didn't align with Wu Heng's character.
Protecting these people shouldn't pose any problem.
“Thank you, Steward,” the merchants all showed relief.
“That's all; take your things back. If there's danger, come directly here,” Slyther continued.
“How could that be proper? Things given cannot be taken back.”
The merchants, without taking their items, bowed and left the study directly.
Slyther glanced at the items on the table.
She casually gathered them up.
She reorganized the documents.
Just as Slyther was about to finish work and return home.
Knock, knock, knock~!
The door knocked again, and before she could speak.
Yuli opened the door and peeked in, “Aunt, there's a letter for you.”
Slyther glared at her and took the letter to inspect it.
Her frown followed suit, her gaze turning grave.
“Aunt, what's wrong?” Yuli asked curiously.
Slyther set the letter aside and said, “Intelligence on the Evil Cult. The Yeko Kingdom has indeed become a gathering ground for the cults.”
“What happened?”
Slyther took a deep breath and said, “Remember the spy from Gold and Silver Island we let go after killing the Heaven Destiny Cult last time?”
“Ah? The one from the Flying Fish Pirate Group?” Yuli was surprised, not expecting that the person from so long ago had written to them.
“Yes, the message he sent states that 'Ergiro City' has gathered several sects and appears to be plotting something against the Yeko Kingdom through a collaborative approach. He can't send intelligence in other directions and has asked us to find a way to deliver the message to Gold and Silver Island.”
Sects?
Send to Gold and Silver Island?
Yuli's frown deepened too.
It sounded like no small matter.
“Should I take a trip to Lundham City? Don't they have the means there to contact Wu Heng?”
Slyther shook her head, “No, you can't go now, the military is on high alert, and it would be dangerous for you.”
Before, sneaking out to send a message wouldn't have been an issue.
Now with the military at war and on high alert, Yuli trying to fly over as an eagle might get her shot full of holes.
The power of those devices was also something they had witnessed.
“What should we do then?”
“Wait. Let's wait for Lundham City's military to come; then we'll inform them of the message,” Slyther said.
“That will do. I kind of miss Wu Heng too; why hasn't he come back yet.”
Slyther frowned, “You miss him?”
“Is there anything wrong with that?”
Slyther put away the letter, “You two aren't suitable.”
Gold and Silver Island, Steward Mansion.
The air was filled with a faint scent of flowers.
The entire courtyard, tended to by the elf sisters, was exceptionally beautiful, with flowers of various colors blooming competitively and butterflies fluttering around.
Xi Ligui sat in the pavilion, staring blankly at the dancing butterflies.
Although she was verbally contesting Shi Yali's words, she did indeed miss Wu Heng a bit.
If she had known, she would have gone along with her suggestion to visit the Island Lord's Mansion. Maybe she could have contacted Wu Heng, chatted a bit, and exchanged some intelligence.
Shi Yali was partly right.
Without Wu Heng on the island, there was hardly anything new happening.
“If he could come back earlier, the island might be a bit more interesting,” Xi Ligui murmured softly.
While mumbling to herself, her eyes suddenly squinted.
In space before her, a magical array suddenly lit up and rapidly took shape.
A Teleportation Scroll or a teleportation array?
Someone dared to come here.
Xi Ligui's gaze became instantly sharp, and with a flick of her hand, the Evil Sword [White Phoenix] appeared in her grasp.
Her body was instantly shrouded in a faint white mist.
“Bold enough to intrude upon the Steward Mansion, what audacity.”
As the figure in the array gradually became solid, she exploded forward, her Longsword slashing towards the incoming figure.
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