After being reborn, all I want to do is run away.

Chapter 570 Amidst the Storm

"I haven't introduced myself yet. My name is Duan Lan, and I am the Ming Pavilion of the Fengyu Pavilion in Jiuqu City. I am responsible for intelligence work in Jiuqu City and the surrounding cities."

"You can call me Brother Duan," Duan Lan said with a smile.

"Tch! Have some shame, you're old enough to be someone's uncle." The man in black robes mocked mercilessly.

"His surname is Yan, and he's my partner in the Dark Pavilion. Due to the organization's rules, I can't tell you his name, but you can call him 'Mole'."

"You're courting death!" the man in black said coldly.

"That's enough! I hope you'll still be this relaxed when the General Staff arrives." At that moment, a man in a brocade robe pushed open the door and walked in.

"You are Wu Hen?" The man's sharp gaze fell upon Shen Xu.

"I am indeed Wu Hen, but are you sure you're looking for me?"

I think you've got the wrong person. Maybe it's just someone with the same name. I'm just a nobody, not worth this kind of treatment.

"Are you questioning our abilities, or are you insulting our intelligence?" the man said coldly.

Shen Xu fell silent.

"Qixia Town, Zhuyun City, and Mu'ai Plain, which of these places have you visited?"

"Why are you asking this? I haven't been to any of these places." Shen Xu's words were very sincere; he really hadn't been to any of them.

"Where did you go after you left Biwei City?" The man frowned.

"Let me think, Qingluan City, Shanyang City, Qiuyu City, Shuiyun City... Ziwu City, and then I arrived at Jiuqu City."

The itinerary arranged for him by Emerald Bamboo City was very reasonable, which could perfectly cover up his experience of visiting Emerald Bamboo City. Even the record of his visit to Emerald Bamboo City on his identity jade disc was erased.

"You certainly know how to enjoy yourself. Why did you go to Shanyang City?"

"Of course I planned to go to Bamboo Rhyme City, but some things came up along the way so I went to Autumn Rain City instead."

"Because of what?"

"Please forgive my offense, but aren't you asking a bit too many questions? I am not a prisoner you have arrested."

"One last question. If I'm not mistaken, you've chosen a city to settle in since you returned to Jiuqu City. I'd like to know which city it is?"

"Who told you I was going to settle down in Ningchuan Region? I just came here to take a look, but I found that there's nothing suitable. I might as well stay in Xingchuan Region!"

Shen Xu said with a hint of helplessness.

“Brother Wu, lying is not a good habit; it could cost you a great opportunity,” Duan Lan suddenly said.

"Opportunity also means danger. I feel that my life is very good now, and there is no need to pursue great opportunities."

What is honey to you is poison to me. Next time, Brother Duan, please ask for other people's opinions before making a decision.

He now realized what might have happened.

It's nothing more than Duan Lan reporting his information to Fengyulou, and Fengyulou finding out his real information and wanting to recruit him.

"Brother Wu is very smart, but I have only done my duty. As for the matters mentioned above, they are not within my control."

Since headquarters sent Chief of Staff Chi to see you, it means that headquarters values ​​you highly.

"Brother Wu, why don't you listen to our terms?" Duan Lan smiled.

"It's as if I'm being unreasonable. It seems like you didn't give me a choice." Shen Xu sighed softly.

"Let me state in advance that I have a very bad impression of your Fengyulou. Not only are the fees ridiculously high, but the service is also terrible."

Taking money and doing nothing is one thing, but to add insult to injury is quite another!

"Liu Xianchu has been removed from Fengyu Tower. I can apologize on her behalf for the unpleasantness she caused you."

At this moment, a woman dressed in an elegant blue dress and with a refined demeanor walked into the room.

Beside her was a stunningly beautiful young woman with the same air about her. The young woman was holding a black book and appeared somewhat delicate in comparison to the woman in the blue dress.

"Greetings, General Staff!" Upon seeing the woman's arrival, the group immediately stood up and bowed.

Seeing everyone's reaction, Shen Xu also stood up. He remembered the advice the man in black had given him.

Although the woman in the blue dress didn't seem difficult to get along with, appearances can be deceiving. Anyone who can reach that position is a ruthless character.

"You all go out first, I'll talk to Wu Hen myself."

"Yes, General Staff!" After bowing again, everyone left the room.

"You don't need to stand on ceremony, just sit wherever you like."

Actually, I went to look for you the day you left Biwei City, but I didn't see you.

Later, your whereabouts became uncertain, so I had no choice but to resort to this tactic, sending someone to wait for you in Jiuqu City.

The woman in the blue dress sat down gently in front of him, her demeanor elegant and graceful, without a trace of disharmony.

"I am not worthy of your high regard."

"The evaluation criteria are not based on you. You were highly regarded in Xingchuan Domain. Apart from your talent, all your other performances were at the level of a prodigy. You deserve our attention."

"So what? Your attention is not a reason for me to join you," Shen Xu said coldly.

"Going it alone will ultimately limit your achievements. If you still have ambition, we can provide you with a better platform."

If you feel your current cultivation level is sufficient to survive in this world and protect your family, I can let you go now.

Seeing Shen Xu remain silent, Chi Xiao continued, "If you join us, we can find all the materials you need for Core Formation."

Furthermore, regardless of which city you choose to live in, your family will be under the protection of the Wind and Rain Tower.

Shen Xu hesitated for a moment before asking, "Nothing in this world comes for free. I need to know what I need to do for Fengyulou after joining it?"

“That’s right, maintaining a clear understanding is a good habit,” the woman in blue praised.

"After you join Fengyulou, we will send you to an important city in Ningchuan Domain to serve as a Mingge, responsible for intelligence work in that city and the surrounding cities, which is equivalent to Duan Lan in Jiuqu City."

If you do well, your income there will exceed one million Yangyuan Dan per year.

At the same time, it is also a test for you. If you are not capable enough to complete the work of the Wind and Rain Pavilion, we will remove you and never use you again in this life.

If you can withstand this test, Fengyulou will grant you higher privileges and focus on training you for more important tasks.

The Wind and Rain Pavilion never tolerates useless people; everything you gain is linked to your contributions to the Wind and Rain Pavilion.

"Someone above you thinks highly of you, and I hope you won't let him down." Chi Xiao said earnestly at the end.

"One million Nourishing Essence Pills! And who is above the Chief of Staff of the Wind and Rain Pavilion?"

Shen Xu was somewhat bewildered; he had actually come into the line of sight of the top floor of the Wind and Rain Pavilion.

After thinking for a moment, Shen Xu still declined, saying, "I'm sorry, Fengyu Tower is very nice, but it's not suitable for me. I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint you."

As a power spanning multiple states, the struggles within the Wind and Rain Tower are predictable.

He had no power or influence, and was an outsider. If he rashly entered the view of the top floor of the Wind and Rain Tower, he would easily be targeted. He preferred to take a more cautious approach.

Chi Xiao was taken aback when she heard Shen Xu's refusal. She hadn't expected that someone would refuse such a condition.

"The Wind and Rain Pavilion is unparalleled in intelligence throughout Ningzhou. If you join the Wind and Rain Pavilion, it can help you conceal all traces of your arrival in Ningchuan Region."

"As long as you don't expose yourself, no one in Xingchuan Domain has any chance of finding you." At this moment, the girl behind Chi Xiao suddenly spoke up.

“Is this true?” A glint flashed in Shen Xu’s eyes.

"Of course!" Chi Xiao smiled. It seemed that letting Xiao Rou get to know Shen Xu was the right decision.

After Shen Xu left, Chi Xiao couldn't help but ask the girl beside her, "How did you know that those conditions would move him?"

"It was advice given to me by the Grand Elder of Emerald Bamboo City," the girl replied calmly.