When Xue Qing made his request, Lin Xuan had already decided to help Xue Qing, a person with great fortune, and one who had not yet gained momentum.

This is the best investment opportunity.

Lin Xuan wasn't stupid; naturally, he wouldn't miss out.

He glanced at Xue Qing, who had a hopeful expression on her face, smiled slightly, and said, "Although this matter is difficult, don't worry, I will do my best to help you."

However, I don't know if it will be successful. I will give you an answer within three days..."

Lin Xuan didn't make any overly definitive statements.

After all, he wasn't sure if Qiu Huaitao would help him, and he didn't know if Qiu Huaitao could handle it.

Although he believed that letting a miner leave was not a big deal.

But it's always good to be cautious.

"Thank you, sir!"

Xue Qing was overjoyed and immediately bowed to Lin Xuan, saying, "I will never forget your kindness, my lord..."

"It's alright, we clicked, and I was just doing it on a whim. As for whether it will work out, I'm not sure yet..."

Lin Xuan waved his hand and said in a deep voice, "Go ahead and get busy!"

I'll go ask around for you now, and I'll let you know when I have the results.

"Yes, sir..."

Xue Qing quickly responded, bowed to Lin Xuan again, and then turned and left.

Lin Xuan watched Xue Qing's retreating figure, thought for a moment, and decided not to go on patrol to other places. In any case, he was being ostracized by the Ninth Patrol Team and hadn't been on any missions at all.

The reason they came out to patrol was just for show.

Without wasting any words, Lin Xuan went straight back to the Demon Slayer Guard's garrison in the Yunshan mining area.

Then they went straight to the courtyard where Qiu Huaitao lived.

As a demon-slaying captain, Qiu Huaitao had the task of guarding the 19th mine, but he was not required to go to the mine himself.

These matters were naturally handled by his demon-slaying guards.

Qiu Huaitao would only take a short time to go and investigate; most of the time, he stayed in the small courtyard where he lived.

When Lin Xuan arrived, sure enough, he saw Qiu Huaitao sitting cross-legged in a pavilion in the courtyard, meditating with his eyes closed.

"Lin Xuan, what brings you here at this hour?"

Qiu Huaitao immediately sensed Lin Xuan's arrival, withdrew from his seclusion, and his eyes flashed with divine light, striking Lin Xuan like blades.

He then said coldly, "Has the task I assigned you uncovered something?"

"not yet!"

Lin Xuan chuckled: "Captain, don't you think about how far-reaching the matter you asked me to investigate is? It's not something that can be investigated so easily."

I came here today because I need your help with something.

Qiu Huaitao frowned immediately, somewhat displeased.

He sent Lin Xuan to the patrol team several months ago. His initial idea was to have Lin Xuan help him find some information and at the same time attract some attention.

But who would have thought that this bastard had been taking advantage of the chaos all along?

It's been so long, and we haven't found a single useful clue. And now you still have the nerve to ask for his help? You're really treating yourself like a babysitter.

If Lin Xuan weren't still somewhat useful to him, Qiu Huaitao would have loved to slap him.

He took a deep breath, suppressing his anger, and looked at Lin Xuan, saying, "What do you want?"

"You must know Xue Qing from Mine No. 19, Captain! Something has happened to his family, and I would like to ask you for your help."

"Terminate Xue Qing's contract and let him go home..."

Lin Xuan didn't waste any words and directly explained the matter.

Qiu Huaitao's expression remained unchanged, revealing no emotional fluctuation.

Seeing this, Lin Xuan didn't care and continued, "The matter in Xue Qing's family is very serious, involving the lives of his entire family."

My lord, as the saying goes, saving a life is better than building a seven-story pagoda.

You saved not just one person, but an entire family; this is truly a great act of merit!

"This Xue Qing, if I remember correctly, you taught him martial arts and made him a foreman, right?"

Qiu Huaitao did not immediately agree to Lin Xuan's request. Instead, he narrowed his eyes and looked at Lin Xuan, saying in a deep voice, "What is so different about this Xue Qing?"

It's amazing that you've been able to help him time and time again.

He's just a miner. Don't give me any nonsense about fate. Others may not know you, but I know you very well.

You're actually the kind of guy who won't do anything without a profit motive...

Holy crap!

Lin Xuan rolled his eyes, cursing Qiu Huaitao for being so infuriating. What did he mean by "no one gets up early for nothing"? Did he think he was that mercenary?

"Sir, just tell me, will you help or not?"

Lin Xuan chuckled and said, "How about this? You do me this favor, and I'll provide you with some useful clues, sir."

The custodian is satisfied.

"Are you threatening me?" Qiu Huaitao's expression turned cold, his eyes icy and piercing.

Like a sharp thorn, it pierced directly at Lin Xuan.

Such a sharp gaze would be unbearable for anyone else, and they would be terrified out of their wits.

But Lin Xuan remained calm, chuckled softly, and said, "I wouldn't dare, sir, please don't flatter me."

This is just a suggestion.

It's mutually beneficial for everyone.

Sir... you always ask me to assist you in investigating cases, but apart from transferring me to the patrol team, you haven't given me any benefits whatsoever.

I'm risking my life to help you.

You're asking the horse to run but not feeding it; isn't that a bit unreasonable...?

"snort!"

Qiu Huaitao snorted coldly, concealing his aura, and looked at Lin Xuan in a deep voice, saying, "Tell me first, what have you found out?"

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