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"Make sure you think it through. For the sake of fairness, if you have any second thoughts later, we might have to submit the contract to your council. The Yorkians value honor above all," Cui Ming said, looking somewhat troubled. "After all, it's a five-year commitment. I believe you are the strongest and most promising among your people, so I wanted to remind you to consider it carefully."
"I've thought it through," Mi Xiaonan replied firmly.
"Then I'll go prepare the contract. Please wait a moment."
"Thank you, elder brother. May I ask for your name?"
Cui Ming replied, "My name is Cui Ming, and this is Li Qing, our Boss Beiyue."
With that, Cui Ming stepped outside and returned ten minutes later with the typed contract. The terms were quite simple. Cui Ming explained, "It mainly outlines your rights, such as having enough to eat, a minimum monthly allowance of five thousand yuan for pocket money, and good sleeping conditions. Your only obligation is to follow my Boss's work arrangements. It also states that after Party A provides information on Weir, Party B must capture Weir within three months for the contract to take effect. Is there any problem?"
"No," Mi Xiaonan asked, "Am I Party B?"
"Yes, sign here. Now, please provide your thumbprint," Cui Ming said with satisfaction as he placed the contract in front of Beiyue. "Boss, please sign."
Beiyue bit his lower lip hard, maintaining a serious demeanor as a Boss and captain while signing and sealing the document, feeling as though he had fallen from grace. However, Cui Ming's choice was undoubtedly sound; among various creatures, animals had a natural advantage in strength but often lacked intelligence. The remaining beings were humans and Subhumans, with the best qualities found in the York Clan due to their long-standing civilization. This little fellow from the York Clan combined with ninjas would surely be formidable and had a relatively straightforward personality.
Indeed, otherwise the Thieves Guild wouldn't visit the York Clan every two years; good people are often taken advantage of... Of course, the York Clan was only kind in minor matters. Throughout their thousands of years of history, they had faced countless wars and treated their enemies with a completely different attitude.
"Two copies of the contract." Cui Ming handed one to Mi Xiaonan and said, "Leave an address for accommodation. We will send someone with the information within five days. To ensure fairness and avoid your competitors meeting, we will use a separate delivery method, so you won't know who your competitor is."
"Thank you, Brother Cui." Mi Xiaonan provided her address and then took her leave. Cui Ming accompanied her to the first floor.
...
Upon returning, Cui Ming closed the door, and Li Qing remarked leisurely, "Junior brother, now I understand why your face is so dark; you've done so many bad things that even Buddha can't stand it."
"Heh." Cui Ming chuckled in response.
Li Qing continued, "Setting aside your methods, your reasoning isn't bad. But there's one thing: what information do you have to offer? Even Evelyn doesn't have any intel on Weir."
"Actually, I've always had thoughts about Weir's whereabouts, but Boss said it’s not our concern, so I didn’t mention it." Cui Ming took out a city map and pinned it to the board. "Everyone look here. Lincoln Manor—Weir was seriously injured; where did he run? The Special Department 101 has searched the area thoroughly. Given Weir's injuries at the time, he must be looking for a safe place to heal quickly."
Li Qing approached the board and examined the map closely. "Are you suggesting that Weir can only take risks? That the most dangerous place is the safest? Is he still hiding in Lincoln Manor?"
"That’s a possibility, but I think it's unlikely. However, I appreciate your unique perspective, senior brother." Cui Ming replied. "Weir definitely ran away because we used Lincoln Manor for training for over ten days. There are many ways to escape; the terrain may seem simple, but because it is simple, Weir has access to many means of transportation."
"Then why mention his injury?" Li Qing asked, somewhat confused.
"What I mean is that Weir cannot heal quickly, which could lead to serious consequences—his injuries worsening and requiring a significant amount of time for recovery. No matter which route he takes—even if it's the highway and he catches a ride—if there are checkpoints set up, it would take at least four hours to reach an unmonitored area. Weir isn't familiar with the terrain; he must remain vigilant at all times while also believing that Beiyue Agency and the police are working together to capture him."
Beiyue became intrigued. "And then?"
"Then there's the healing process. Let's assume it takes about a week to ten days," Cui Ming said. "Once the injuries are healed, two possibilities arise: one is to leave Dawn City, and the other is to remain stubborn. If we leave Dawn City, how do we do it? The desert and the Double Dawn Highway are out of the question; the only way is by sea. Everyone knows Weir's appearance; if he shows up openly, he will definitely be recognized. Moreover, the police have increased their presence at the docks, making it difficult for him to leave for at least seven or eight days, right?"
"Yes," Li Qing replied. "But you still haven't mentioned the Key Point."
"The Key Point is here," Cui Ming continued. "Dawnmoon City has experienced an earthquake, riots, and fires. The Beiyue Agency is heading to Dawnmoon City, and the police are reallocating personnel to transport supplies and select prisoners, among other tasks. This means Weir poses no threat; no one will have time to pay attention to him. In this situation, do you think Weir would return to Lincoln Manor to search for the Magic Stone?"
"That makes sense," Li Qing said. "But brother, you're wise all your life yet foolish at times; we've been back for quite a while."
"Huh? No worries. Now there are several possibilities: Weir has already found the Magic Stone and fled to create a staff. Or he hasn't found the Magic Stone and, seeing us back, got scared and ran away. There's also a possibility that Weir is unwilling to let go of the past month’s efforts or has already found some clues and doesn't want to give up; he might still be at Lincoln Manor. Note that Lincoln Manor hasn't reported any strange appearances, which means Weir hasn't shown himself; he can only search in secret." Cui Ming added, "The most important Key Point is that Weir may have already escaped or is still fixated on the Magic Stone, wandering outside with his thieving heart before returning to Lincoln Manor. Regardless of whether he succeeded or not, what does it have to do with us? Our biggest loss would just be wasting our breath; the York Clan has gained nothing and can only leave. Conversely, we don't need to do anything; just sitting here brings opportunities right to our doorstep. Why not take this deal? There’s no scam that offers such high returns."
Beiyue and Li Qing fell silent for a long time before Beiyue spoke up, "I just feel... how should I put it..."
"I understand. In case they suspect we're bluffing, Boss is sensitive about his reputation and feels embarrassed. So we need to do something: set up some remnants of Hexagram Arrays inside Lincoln Manor, like candle wax remnants after burning. Whether Weir is inside or not, if the Yorkians find it—wow! There really are Hexagram Arrays; it must be Weir! It's just unfortunate that he has already escaped; they might even feel ashamed towards us because of their incompetence leading to Weir's escape."
Beiyue looked at Cui Ming, unsure of what to say; it just felt wrong somehow. At that moment, someone knocked on the door again. Cui Ming opened it to find a security guard leading a Yorkian in.
After closing the door, the Yorkian introduced himself: "Hello everyone, my name is Mi Xiaomo."
Seeing Cui Ming suddenly smile made Beiyue feel an urge to give him a good beating...
Cui Ming pulled out a chair. "Xiao Mo, hello! Please sit down. Brother, have some tea..." Boss, don’t look so red; what’s there to be embarrassed about? We rely on our brains for a living. Scamming one person is scamming; scamming two people is still scamming—why not scam them all? What? If we catch someone whose cultivation level is too low to catch Weir? Fine! Even if he’s a burden or useless, we can still send him to the docks to help carry goods and contribute a little at home, right?
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