They actually wanted to visit the Qing Family too, but they knew that with their social status, they might not even get a seat at the Qing Family.
After all, anyone could see that Qing Anshunâs main guests were those two refugees, and they were just rescued as an afterthought.
So, itâs better to go home early and report their safety.
Small figures leaving, Qing Anshun didnât even bother to blink, he just nodded slightly to show acknowledgment.
With Wu Youmei and the others gone, the structure of the group became more streamlined.
Only Fang Yu and Ding Hui remained as outsiders, the rest were all Qing Family members.
Whether because the Qing Family had significant influence in Sunset City or not, their riding party attracted a lot of attention and whispers from people on the streets.
Most discussions revolved around Qing Anshun returning to the city and who these new faces Fang Yu and Ding Hui were.
Until Qing Anshun frowned slightly and sent his men to disperse the crowd, only then did the situation improve a bit.
With this, they arrived at Qing Mansions, where someone was already waiting to welcome them.
"Eldest Young Master, and two guests, please this way."
[Qing Gua:1321/1321.]
It was the butler of Qing Mansion, surprisingly, his strength wasnât very impressive.
This reminded Fang Yu of Lin Yelin, the chief housekeeper of the Lin Family in Tianyuan Town. After the night of the attack on the Lin Family, he was reportedly controlled.
Not knowing how Lord Lan, who now governed Tianyuan Town, was dealing with him, if he was alive or dead.
But these thoughts quickly flickered away in his mind. Tianyuan Town was unreachable now, he had to look forward.
Unfamiliar with the place, itâs better to give some respect to the host family.
Thus Fang Yu followed the butler and soon arrived at a hall, where the large table was filled with aromatic and delightful dishes.
"Father!"
Qing Anshun stepped forward and called out.
Then immediately started introducing Fang Yu and Ding Hui.
"These two are friends I met on the road, having fallen on hard times, they are guests. Father, we must treat them well."
"Naturally, naturally, hahaha!"
The master of the Qing Family laughed heartily, stroking his long black beard, and invited Fang Yu and the others to sit.
Fang Yu looked at the blood strip atop the Qing Family masterâs head, somewhat puzzled.
[Qing Tianping:5000/5000.]
Just five thousand in strength?
Thatâs merely the level of a high-level Tree Realm.
Fang Yu instinctively felt something was off, if the Qing Family was firm in Sunset City, they shouldnât have only this much capital.
But outwardly, Fang Yu was still very cordial in conversing with the master.
After they were satiated, following a light cough from the Qing Family master, Fang Yu felt a slight jolt in spirit, knowing he was about to make a move.
However, what followed was...
"You traveled from afar, and it must have been hard. Do you have a place to stay tonight? If you have no plans, why not stay at Qing Mansion for now? You wonât stay for free, you can receive ten silver taels for daily expenses."
This offer, not only providing lodging but also money, left Fang Yu a little stunned.
Anyway, Fang Yu planned to stay, he naturally agreed eagerly.
He originally thought they would try to recruit him, even prepared some excuses in his mind, but they were unnecessary now.
"You underestimate your current value! Just ten silver taels, and youâre settled?"
On the way to the room, Ding Huiâs voice echoed in Fang Yuâs mind.
"I just..."
Fang Yu softly replied.
But before he could finish, Ding Hui interrupted.
"Just surprised they havenât recruited you yet, but already offered money? Think about what salary you had as a captain in the Foolish Underworld, and now ten silver taels a day, itâs neither too much nor too little, totally adds up to three hundred silver taels a month.
"For someone as strong as you, having you sit in their Qing Family for three hundred silver taels is downright a steal."
"As for why they havenât tried recruiting you, itâs just not the right time yet. Theyâll make you comfortable, and after getting closer, theyâll discuss terms and keep you around, itâs all about timing. Youâre in the Qing Family now, no worries about you leaving.
"On another note, even if things donât work out, relations last, when we leave in a few days. Friendships with strong people are valuable and could save lives at critical moments. Who knows, one day, they might need you, and these days of hospitality youâll have to repay."
"Thereâs always more cleverness in buying than selling, that old fellow may seem kind and gentle, but heâs calculating."
"But his actions benefit us, so you donât have to worry too much."
Ding Hui seemed to be in full flow, chatting incessantly in Fang Yuâs mind, giving him a slight headache.
"Then we..."
Fang Yu didnât finish the sentence, as the Qing Family servant was still leading the way, letting Ding Hui understand on his own.
"According to you, your brother Diao Ruonian was trafficked, where he ended up is unknown, maybe Thunder City, maybe Night City, or elsewhere. Previously, we needed to flee from Tianyuan Town, now itâs about time to start investigating, starting with human trafficking organizations."
"I donât know much about Sunset City, weâll need to ask around to understand if thereâs an underground human trafficking operation here. If there is, dig deep for information, trace the organization, and find your brotherâs whereabouts."