novelraw Chapter 836 - 471: Priceless Treasure (Part 2)
Chapter 836 - 471: Priceless Treasure (Part 2)
Deep in his heart, gratefulness surged, Gao Yan quickly glanced at Yan Xiaobao but said nothing. He knew that between good friends, words of thanks were unnecessary; instead, he kept this gesture deeply in his heart.
"What kind of information can I find for you?" Gao Yan asked in return. Yan Xiaobao was very pleased to see his friend accept the stone. Consequently, a slight smile appeared on his face as he began to speak.
"Many Saints died in the tomb. Some were killed by other Saints, some by traps, and some by me," Yan Xiaobao said, his words devoid of emotion, but the meaning they carried sent chills down Gao Yan’s spine. "I need to know which Saints died in the tomb and all the information you have about the deceased, as well as all the information about the surviving Saints. I also need you to investigate what happened with Sha Yun. She hasn’t returned home, and I haven’t seen any of her friends," he said casually. Sha Yun was strong and intelligent. It’s possible she’s alive somewhere, but she likely forgot to return home.
Gao Yan nodded, sent out a memo, and then called a few people to help him. Once the orders were given, he quickly had his staff start gathering information, then smiled at Yan Xiaobao.
"I need a few days to gather all the information you need. Why don’t we go to the best restaurant in this city and have a bite to eat? I have some information about the Third Prince that I’m sure you’ll want to know." Gao Yan chuckled, making Yan Xiaobao increasingly intrigued. Information about the Third Prince? He was immediately drawn in.
Hui Yue and Gao Yan left the black lion’s room together and headed towards the entertainment house Yushui Pavilion in Muchuan City.
Although Yan Xiaobao knew he had never been there because his focus was on training at home or exploring, here he was heading to Yushui Pavilion with Gao Yan, eager to hear what his friend had to say about the Third Prince. Even if it was bad news, Yan Xiaobao would be interested in any gossip.
Gao Yan and Yan Xiaobao were both cultivators, so they could swiftly traverse the city. They took only a few minutes to pass through the city’s rooftops before reaching Yushui Pavilion.
Hui Yue stood in front of the pavilion, opened the door, and went inside. He was very curious about this place, looking around the dim room with great interest.
Many experts and some mortals were sitting in the hall. The women sat beside them, constantly pouring wine into their cups as they flirted. They persuaded customers to buy more and more wine until their pockets were emptied, and they lost any interest in the hosts.
Seeing Yan Xiaobao and Gao Yan enter the shop, a beautiful woman immediately walked towards them, swaying her hips from side to side. She was very alluring, even causing Yue to raise his eyebrows.
Although Yan Xiaobao approved of the woman’s appearance, he had finally succeeded in wooing Wang Julong. In his eyes, no other woman was as beautiful as her, and her personal aura was the most captivating thing in the world.
Seeing that her seduction had no effect, the smile on the woman’s face tightened a bit, but she still walked towards them.
"Master Gao, I see you’ve brought a friend today. Should I prepare the usual room?" she asked, her voice soft and enchanting, her actions enticing as she focused all her attention on Gao Yan.
Gao Yan nodded and started to follow the lady, and Yan Xiaobao, not knowing about the Yushui Pavilion, quickly followed them.
They walked through a hall full of customers into a quieter area, the door leading to a private room. Passing the private rooms, they exited the building and entered another with three separate rooms. This was clearly a VIP area, and Hui Yue was surprised to hear that Gao Yan had access to them. He imagined these were rooms for the Royal Family or Senior Experts.
"This is my usual space for talking with more important clients," Gao Yan explained as they entered the room, and the door closed behind them. Four beautiful young women were waiting for them inside; the floor was filled with cushions and pillows for comfort, with a small table placed in the middle; the table was laden with fruits, delicacies, and fine wine.
"Please forgive us, girls; we need to have a private conversation," Gao Yan said with a smile, and as the girls stood up to leave the room, they laughed, teasing him.
"In the VIP rooms of Yushui Pavilion, no one listens in on the conversations here. However, all other rooms are bugged," Gao Yan said casually, pouring wine into two crystal glasses on the table, and placed one in front of Yan Xiaobao.
"These rooms are only available to extremely important people with good connections in Muchuan City or the Sun Kingdom. I can buy access to one of these rooms because Yushui Pavilion and my black lion are good business partners. All the information Jade Water Pavilion obtains is sold to me, just as Jade Water Pavilion buys our information to timely learn everything about Muchuan City."
"Anyway, I’m sure you’re not interested in hearing about my partnerships, but rather the information about the Third Prince." He chuckled, and indeed, Yan Xiaobao’s eyes were filled with curiosity. As he looked at his friend across from him, he leaned slightly forward.
"The person who lost the most support during the attack on the tomb was the Third Prince. Although he didn’t lose all the Saints supporting him, he lost about half, and some of the Saints who have returned have started to ignore him. Among them, I think it means they might have shifted their loyalties."