Chapter 4660 — The Movements of the Spirit Beasts
The Blossom Guardian · Page 2 of 2
"Exactly, that's what I think too. That's why I want to find a way to reach the higher-ups of each island. I don't presume to hope for any aid they might give—at least I need to sound out their attitudes first, so that I can be prepared in advance," Qi Wenmo said with a nod.
"Mm, for now that's all we can do. If anything changes later on, remember to send me word at once. I can't promise anything else, but I still have some connections on these Cloud-Tier Islands—perhaps I can be of help," Wei Zhao said after a moment's thought.
"Good, I'll remember that!" Qi Wenmo said, overjoyed.
After these words, the two reminisced a while longer, though they did not talk too late into the night. Qi Wenmo now held the Golden Core of Gathering Infants and could hardly wait to go back and prepare for his breakthrough, while Wei Zhao for his part needed to adjust his condition and consolidate his strength, ready for the coming West Island Trial.
That short letter from Ning Xuefei had completely dispelled the doubts in Wei Zhao's heart. This West Island Trial concerned Ning Xuefei's lifelong happiness—there was absolutely no room for failure!
Though time was pressing, with only two days left, Wei Zhao still decided to go into proper seclusion. He did not seek any astonishing breakthrough, but at the very least he would bring his strength to a more consummate mastery. Wei Zhao had a faint premonition that this West Island Trial would not be easy—a fierce battle was surely unavoidable.
While Wei Zhao was in seclusion, elsewhere in the envoy residence, Xu Lingchong and Kang Jingming unexpectedly received an uninvited guest.
A middle-aged man with a pale, beardless face knocked on their door. At first glance the man was utterly unremarkable, the sort who, thrown into a crowd, could never be picked out again. If one had to name a distinguishing feature, it was that his eyes were small and keenly focused, making it plain at a glance that here was a shrewd businessman.
"This humble one is Dongfang Guo, manager of the Central Chamber of Commerce's West Island branch. Greetings to Special Envoy Xu!" The man performed a grand salute to Xu Lingchong the moment they met—and a standard salute of subordinate to superior, his posture exceedingly low.
"Very well, come in." Xu Lingchong and Kang Jingming exchanged a glance before inviting him into the room. Most people in the Central Chamber of Commerce did not know of the Center's existence, but by the time one reached the level of branch manager, one was necessarily, like Si Haitao of North Island, already an internal member absorbed into the Center.
"What business do you have?" Xu Lingchong went on studying this Dongfang Guo who had come uninvited. He had received no orders or word beforehand, and was rather at a loss as to why the West Island branch manager had come calling. Could it be that he had merely caught wind of something and come to pay his respects?
It was not out of the question. Though the post of branch manager looked glamorous, one's standing in the Center was far below that of Xu Lingchong, a special envoy of North Island, so seeking an opportunity to curry favor was only natural.
"Special Envoy Xu, yesterday this humble one received a secret order from my superiors, instructing me to cooperate with you two in your endeavors and serve as your logistical support," Dongfang Guo said respectfully.
"Logistical support?" Xu Lingchong and Kang Jingming's eyes lit up at the same moment, and they asked at once, "What can you provide? Pills and elixirs, or divine weapons and rare treasures?"
"Heh, you two jest. Our Central Chamber of Commerce does deal in such things, but they're hardly our main line, and in any case they might not show results anytime soon." Dongfang Guo paused, then smiled mysteriously. "What this humble one has brought this time is specially supplied high-tech material—it should be of some use."