Boss Song thought Qiao Zhen's idea was very innovative, so he adopted Qiao Zhen's suggestion and used all those transparent bricks in his shop, selling some or giving some away to dignitaries. As a result, Qiao Zhen's profits increased significantly.
However, the profit sharing is calculated based on the increase in Mr. Song's shop's profit compared to previous months, calculated from Mr. Song's share of Qiao Zhen's share. Although the figures have changed, it is still a considerable profit for Qiao Zhen now.
Two months later, Yuan Zhao was so moved by the recovery of his diet that he almost lost his composure. He looked very excited with trembling lips, which made Qiao Zhen feel extremely guilty. She kept putting meat on his plate and serving him soup.
"Zhao, we have money now. Is there anything else you wish for? I'll grant it all, sister-in-law," Qiao Zhen said confidently, puffing out her chest. Only she knew that her straight back had no support whatsoever; it was incredibly weak.
Yuan Zhao bit his chopsticks and frowned, deep in thought. "The Azure Lantern in Qingfeng Palace is so beautiful, I want it." He looked at Qiao Zhen with expectant eyes as he spoke.
Qingfeng Palace—just hearing the name tells you it's full of sluts and hussies, but Qiao Zhen still said confidently, "Don't worry, the people here will take good care of you. I'll be away for a while, and when I come back, I'll definitely give you the Qingming Lamp."
Yuan Zhao looked at Qiao Zhen with starry eyes.
After Qiao Zhen finished her meal, she left with an air of solemnity, as if the wind was howling and the Yi River was cold, and a hero was going to his death. When she returned to the Yuan residence, she had Cai Die find out the specific details about Qingfeng Palace, and she even asked Chu Chu in her mind.
【Lord Chuchu, please send me the detailed information about Qingfeng Palace.】
【Ya me die~】
Ha! Are you trying to cause a disaster?
[If you don't want to, please be prepared to receive the materials, Fairy Zhenzhen.]
[ojbk (a thumbs-up emoji here)]
Qiao Zhen frowned, rubbing her slightly aching temples with her fingertips. She still wasn't used to having memories implanted; this wasn't a good thing. She eased the pain a little, then carefully reviewed the information about Qingfeng Palace.
Qingfeng Palace is... a demonic sect?! (/￣▽)/? To think they would choose such a refined and unconventional name, the shamelessness of the demonic sect leader is truly astonishing.
The cult leader's name is Ri Dao Kou (日刀口), where "Ri" (日) is pronounced with the fourth tone and "Dao Kou" (刀口) is the literal meaning of the characters. The cult leader felt that such a nickname could reflect his awesome personality, abilities, and hobbies.
Qiao Zhen spread her right thumb and forefinger, rubbing her rounded chin. This nickname sounded familiar... Wasn't "Sun Blade" the game nickname of a quest target from the previous world? Could it be something that appeared in this world to confuse her?
Trust the data more than yourself. — Qiao Zhen's motto.
However, just to be on the safe side, Qiao Zhen specifically asked Chu Chu, "Does the target have any birthmarks or other distinctive features in this world that could identify them?"
【No.】
【Um?】
Yes, yes, he has a red birthmark on his left calf.
[...] Yuan Zhao's left calf was patchy with missing pieces of flesh, and even his birthmark had disappeared.
Qiao Zhen raised her arm and rubbed her temples, her voice filled with weariness as she spoke to Chu Chu: "Chu, when will you come to my side? I can't bear this alone."
[I'm already looking for a suitable host. To help Zhenzhen complete her mission as soon as possible, I must find the animal that is closely related to her. Wait for me~ Mwah ^3^]
"..." How much could a mere mortal animal possibly involve? So Qiao Zhen didn't take the matter to heart and continued reading the information.
Qingfeng Palace rose to prominence ten years ago, meaning the original owner was just a kid who only knew how to play in the mud back then. Back then, Ridaokou escaped from the clutches of the righteous and wicked with his domineering aura, and then fought his way up by defeating monsters and recruiting followers, eventually establishing Qingfeng Palace and leading the organization to prosperity.
If Ri Dao Kou were in a male-oriented novel, he would definitely be the male protagonist, and the kind without a romantic partner.
It just so happens that Qingfeng Palace is currently recruiting odd jobs.
The thought of confronting such a person filled Qiao Zhen with a deep-seated tremor; she longed to cower in a corner, shivering uncontrollably.
But that won't do. Yuan Zhao is still waiting for her to return in triumph with the Azure Lamp, so Qiao Zhen can only put on a cool and confident act to hide the cowardly feeling that's about to burst out of the sky inside her.
Yuan Lin had not yet returned to his residence. According to a message sent by the guards who were secretly protecting him, he was having so much fun in the capital that he had forgotten all about home. Therefore, Qiao Zhen told Old Man Yuan without any pressure that she wanted to go out and gain some experience while Yuan Lin was away, and Old Man Yuan naturally agreed without hesitation.
So Qiao Zhen packed her bags and headed to Wuqi Mountain, where Qingfeng Palace was located. Looking at the rows of wooden stakes leading up the mountain, she felt exhausted. It was said that Qingfeng Palace had very strict requirements for its handymen, who had to use their lightness skills to climb the stakes to the top of the mountain.
So even though Ning Jinrong was panting heavily from the middle of the mountain, she still climbed all the way up the mountain with an excitement that seemed to have been injected with pig's blood.
However, the result was always unexpected. Apart from Qiao Zhen, the other candidates who met the hard requirements were all kept.
Stunned, Qiao Zhen stopped the manager, "Stop! Why are you only accepting them and not me!"
The manager blatantly looked Qiao Zhen up and down, saying, "Those people all gave up when faced with difficulties, but only you, Miss, never gave up. It is precisely because of your persistence in climbing up that we can think so much about you."
"Think deeply..." Damn it! Qiao Zhen frowned tightly to calm herself down. She couldn't let this ruin everything, so she started to play the victim. "To be honest, my young lady was seriously ill a few days ago, but she admires your sect leader and insists that I infiltrate Qingfeng Palace, steal any item from it, and bring it back to satisfy her. My young lady only thinks Qingfeng Palace is a righteous sect, but who knows it's a demonic sect? But my young lady is in the Northern Desert. If I go there and back, she won't be able to wait until then!"
To increase credibility, Qiao Zhen even squeezed out a few tears, making her appear extremely delicate. "If all else fails, just consider me a sinner and let me go inside. Let me bring an oil lamp or some bowls and chopsticks so I can give you something to show for it."
The person in charge hesitated for a moment, then asked, "What's the young lady's name?"
"Ni Ruozhi" (倪箬瞞).
"Please wait a moment, young lady, while I discuss this with the others in the sect." After bowing, the steward went to find the four protectors to vote on the matter. In the end, Qiao Zhen was narrowly kept behind with a vote of three to two.
But what greeted Qiao Zhen was not an ordinary servant's room, but a prison cell. Looking at the damp, messy, and filthy labor room, Qiao Zhen finally sat down on the damp wooden planks with a mournful face. She listened to the incessant screams and huddled in the corner, trembling with fear.
Qiao Zhen's only consolation right now is that the safety detector bracelet on her wrist hasn't burned her skin, which means she's not in any danger yet.
"Oh my, what a beautiful young lady! How come she's locked up in this dark and gloomy place?" A man huddled in the corner of the cell suddenly spoke up.
The original owner of this body, suffering from night blindness, couldn't see anything in the dark, and even a faint light was of no use. The martial arts cheat that Qiao Zhen brought didn't improve her eyesight in the slightest. But judging from the man's voice, she thought he was a handsome young man with delicate skin, a person who was both attracted to good looks and good voices.
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