Huh? Isn't this an adventure kingdom building game?!-Chapter 812 - 764: You Can Avoid the First, But Not the Fifteenth

"Buzz buzz~"

Cang Lingdong was feeling conflicted when a message arrived from Miss Hu Jiu, who was the only one in the Treasure Pavilion with a way to contact him.

The little fox was really impressed, spending all her time in Cloud City when not exchanging for Immortal Jade.

With autumn arriving and Cloud City moving to a new location, coincidentally, City Lord Yuan was busy, and she had nothing to do today, so she strolled back to the market to catch up on any fresh gossip.

Hey! What a coincidence, she hadn’t even begun the gossip when that tall guy from last time showed up again!

The market was bustling, gathering all the shopkeepers, stewards, even errand boys, and even the Demon Cultivators staying at the inn, saying that the Demon Envoy was to inspect them.

It wasn’t until now that Miss Hu Jiu realized that the tall guy was sent by the Demon Realm Alliance to capture Sister Cang!

She couldn’t stand by, so she immediately "live-streamed" the latest situation to let the other side know not to come back, otherwise there would be no escape!

"Honored Lord Demon Envoy, at Wo Hu Temple Market, everyone from top to bottom is present except for Pavilion Master Cang from the Treasure Pavilion," the market chief said respectfully, inviting his inspection.

Qu Luming didn’t notice anything unusual, completely unaware that Cang Lingdong had slipped right under his nose.

He landed gracefully, immediately spotting that cute little foolish fox in the crowd.

Having not seen her for some time, she seemed even more adorable and charming, lighting up his overly pale face with a faint smile.

"Oh? The esteemed pavilion master is absent from the market, what could they be up to?" Though the little fox had already captured his heart, the Demon Envoy couldn’t let his demeanor slip in front of so many Demon Cultivators.

He scanned them with a glance, not even needing to use the treasure in his eyes to see that there was no Demon Cultivator among these low-realm cultivators.

Wo Hu Temple isn’t some remote, run-down market. Could the Demon Realm truly not have infiltrated it? Impossible!

That leaves only one answer—the absent Pavilion Master Cang Lingdong from the Treasure Pavilion, the only one missing from the sudden check, is definitely a Demon Cultivator!

The market chief looked toward the Treasure Pavilion’s steward, who shook his head cluelessly and said, "No idea, when the market closed, the pavilion master was there. Later, everyone went to rest, and the pavilion master went upstairs. We don’t know when she left the Treasure Pavilion or what she was up to."

As expected!

Full of confidence, Qu Luming smirked, thinking to himself that she fled quickly indeed, but can she really hide forever?

"Lord Demon Envoy, Sister Cang is always busy, managing such a large Treasure Pavilion all on her own," Miss Hu Jiu quickly interjected, "She must have been summoned by a major client again.

You know, our Treasure Pavilion, which auctions off Immortal Peaches that extend lifespan and exchanges Immortal Jade, attracts cultivators eager to get on Sister Cang’s good side, commonly finding her outside the shop."

Oh my, how can this little girl be so adorable?

Qu Luming looked at her with much more softness, smiling as he said, "Busy or not, the Demon Realm Alliance requires regular inspections of each shopkeeper to prevent Evil Cultivators and Demon Cultivators from infiltrating.

So, make contact with your pavilion master as soon as possible and have her return promptly for inspection, otherwise, we’ll have to issue a warrant."

The stewards and helpers of the Treasure Pavilion exchanged looks.

"The pavilion master is indeed very busy and usually deals with major clients; we don’t have the qualification to contact her proactively."

"Yes, the pavilion master upgraded her Communication Stone to the highest level and never shared the contact information with us."

"Usually, it’s the pavilion master giving orders, not us calling her back—"

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As they all spoke over each other, Qu Luming’s judgment grew firmer.

If there was nothing to hide, how could even the steward not have the pavilion master’s contact information? It’s clearly an attempt to hide!

"Sister Cang is a business genius, her management of the Treasure Pavilion is very popular," Miss Hu Jiu continued to stand up for her, her fluffy tail swaying as she defended, "Lord Demon Envoy, why don’t you give her some time until she’s done with her work and seeks you out for inspection herself?

If there’s anything urgent, please say it quickly; everyone’s been busy all night and is tired. They’re waiting to go back and rest."

Qu Luming gazed softly at her, thinking that this silly girl, her Sister Cang, must be a undercover Demon Cultivator!

Wait, once I capture her and take her to the Demon Realm Alliance headquarters, the vast Treasure Pavilion will be yours.

You’ll never again toil for others; you’ll have plenty of Spirit Stones filling up your Storage Bag. Isn’t that wonderful?

"In that case, everyone may disperse," he gestured with authority, expression clear as he glanced sidelong at the market chief.

The other immediately understood, thinking this Lord Demon Envoy must have encountered every beauty in the alliance headquarters, yet has stumbled over this silly little fox. Alas! From now on, we can’t spare a look for this charming little beauty!

He instructed the multitude of Demon Cultivators to return, deliberately leaving the human-attractive Miss Hu Jiu with Lord Demon Envoy, undisturbed.

Miss Hu Jiu sensed danger arising, realizing that the other side had identified Pavilion Master Cang as a Demon Cultivator, otherwise they wouldn’t go so far as to mention issuing a warrant.

Her eyes turned, and the Communication Stone in her hand transmitted the entire conversation back without missing a word.

"Is the lady still busy?" Qu Luming, with his mind floating with pink bubbles, smiled as he searched for a topic, oblivious that she dared communicate with a Demon Cultivator right under his nose.

The little fox leisurely replied, "Just discussing business with my sister; City Lord Yuan is also asking when I’ll return to Cloud City."