Gu Yunyang came to us because he saw something to gain.

But human greed knows no bounds. Just because the other party is currently unable to enter the black market circles of the capital city doesn't mean they won't be able to in the future.

However, Hou San is not worried for the time being, at least he can't worry about that much for now.

Instead, his competition with the black market boss in the south of the city kept him temporarily preoccupied.

"Everything depends on securing profits first. We'll look at other things after we've taken over the southern part of the city."

Gu Yunyang and his group weren't the only ones who wanted to get into the black market.

Besides Gu Yunyang, there are many others.

Hou San couldn't possibly exclude everyone.

Besides, he's just one person, and he has no intention of unifying the black market in the capital.

He knew it was impossible.

The powerful backer behind them wouldn't allow it.

No matter who sits in a high position, it's impossible for those below to monopolize all the benefits.

In that case, there will only be one outcome for those in high positions.

That means being sidelined.

This is the way to manage people—to maintain balance.

Hou San had no objections, at least not for the time being.

Gu Yunyang was unaware that Hou San had thought of these things, and even if he had, he wouldn't have cared.

The deal with Hou San will not be his only option in the capital.

He will gradually select trading partners later.

First and foremost, one must have a certain level of moral character.

Gu Yunyang skillfully used his spatial abilities to pass through the wall and return to his dormitory.

Gu Yunyang slipped into the base space and took a cold shower.

After drying himself off with a bath towel, Gu Yunyang sat on the bed, pondering, "I feel like I've heard this Third Master's name somewhere before."

Without thinking much, Gu Yunyang dried his hair, lay down, and used up all his wood-type abilities.

After harvesting another batch of grain, Gu Yunyang thought, "Luckily, I got a hulling machine. We won't need that stone mill anymore."

Gradually, Gu Yunyang fell into a deep sleep.

Before falling asleep, Gu Yunyang seemed to have a flash of inspiration.

I just missed it for a moment.

Xing Kai and the others over there had also been busy all night, although there had been no progress yet.

However, since we're on the right track, reaching our destination is only a matter of time.

"Come on, let's go to the prison. We'll make do with you tonight."

Team Leader Liu also has a room here; he is the team leader and lives in a single room.

But it also has bunk beds inside, so Xing Kai can make do with it for a while.

"I'm sorry, prison. It's just too late, and Xiao Gu's technique is very important. We don't want to disturb him."

Xing Kai had no problem with it. He waved his hand and said, "It's alright. I know Yunyang's skills. He's been a great help to us in our city, solving several major cases. But this is the first time I've traveled this far on a business trip."

The two chatted until they reached the dormitory entrance.

The two lowered their voices in tacit agreement and gradually stopped talking.

It's late at night, don't disturb your colleagues' rest.

Once inside the room, Captain Liu found a quilt and said, "This is a new quilt that was made last winter, and it's only been used twice."

"Take this and use it. It's very hot in Beijing during the day, but it gets a bit cool at night. Use it to cover yourself so you don't catch a cold."

"Yes, I do remember it. I came here a few times when I was in the army, but I didn't stay long."

Not long after, the two washed up a little and then fell into a deep sleep.

Gu Yunyang on the other side was completely unaware of all this, but he had anticipated this situation.

When Gu Yunyang woke up early the next morning, he suddenly remembered the flash of inspiration that had occurred to him when he fell asleep the night before.

"Wait, Third Master? Hou San?"