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Chapter 454: Conspiracy

Translator: Irene Editor: TYZ, KLKL

Clearwater City guards interrogated passing caravans vigilantly Recently, each respective enterprise faced a whole series of issues If their goods were not delayed, the funds or channels were problee with snow lava were only half processed

There was an invisible hand disrupting theerous situations and was very knowledgeable in that aspect Although his investigations brought no results, he could suards to question people entering and leaving the city They had to check for city istered elee the city expansion order and the construction of new cities

In order to obtain a Clearwater City et their nay tested as well and a detailed analysis would be kept They also had to reside in Clearwater City for a least a year

Unfaated There were specialized ele newcoy, base level and so on With such tests, even Masters were unable to conceal their abilities

Caught off guard, orous tests A few even tried to cause trouble and were killed on the spot Witnesses then kept quiet out of fear

Qiao Meiqi had a pre, and that noas the calm before the storm

He’d personally relayed an order with such a serious tone that practically the whole city aiting the arrival of the ene the scene to prevent any accidents The other consecrated Master of Clearwater City was still uncontactable so Qiao Meiqi to feel more uneasy

As the only Master left in Clearwater City, Yang Xiaodong had limited power to inti the city’s defenses Even a Master would be unable to attack efficiently Plus, there was Master Yang Xiaodong standing guard

The guards flagged down a caravan that wasn’t big and only had just over ten load basin beasts However, some carried coarish sight

A few guards questioned, "Where are you guys froer fro s on, Sirs? I’ve never seen such a disposition of troops before"

The guards looked suspicious "Why haven’t I seen you if you’ve been here before? Do those belong to the enterprise?"

TheYou’re a noble person and are busy with official business I’oods inside were ordered by Master Yang"

The guardsthe words "Li Clan Enterprise" and "Master Yang" They knew that Li Clan Enterprise and Master Yang shared a deep relationship and theneeded had always been purchased fronized as Master Yang’s servant, strode over without getting obstructed He looked furious, hair all over his face "Such a shilly-shally enterprise, spreading your bad luck to oods are here yet Why are they only arriving no long has it been already!"

The ized hastily "It’s not that I did not try my best, but we er…"

The servant interrupted coldly, "I’ if you have the energy to whine Send those goods in and the accounts will be settled with you by Master Yang"

The er wept and pleaded non-stop but the servant looked on, ashen-faced and absolutely careless

Having witnessed this, the guardsdeath if they were to provoke Master Yang at this ti the city fro if they offended him

Li Clan Enterprise’s load basin beasts then entered the city gates amid pleads and cries but no one went forward

The load basin beasts quickly reached Li Clan Enterprise’s entrance and went straight in without stopping The enterprise gate only closed after the last load basin beast entered

No one noticed a few shadows co

Deep within the enterprise was an inconspicuous looking house

Autue watery eyes, looked as though she could steal people’s souls She said tenderly, "You really have your ways Who would’ve thought that Master Yang is one of your people We have more confidence now"

Mister Dou responded coldly, "Cut the crap"

He looked scary with his e eyes and withered face He e chills down people’s spines

Autu, "This is the Seventh Patriarch, Jiu Gui"

[Jiu Gui - literally‘Liquor Cabinet’ (The skill he practiced was related to liquor)]

Beside her stood a lazy looking scholar, who looked like a teacher His eyes were narrow and hazy, as if intoxicated Jiu Gui cupped his hands together and laughed gently "I’ve heard of your glorious naest time It’s an honor to meet you"

"I’ve heard of you" Mister Dou said expressionlessly "Clearwater City is a water elemental city and the path you followed is, after all, a subdivision of water, so this city is a good place for you to unleash your potential"

"You flattertable and placed the wine pot and cups on top Without raising his head he said, "Would you like to try some, Mister Dou?"

Mister Dou answered coldly, "No need"

Jiu Gui wasn’t angry He laughed cheekily, "Then I’ll help myself"

At that he poured hi intoxicated "This is life!"