Niu Zhixiao didn't disturb Zhan Dundun while he was busy, just chatted with him from the side.
Through Niu Zhixiao's words, he learned a lot about Zhang Xinwu.
Zhang Xinwu was known as Zhang Dasheng. This wasn't a title he gave himself; it was earned through wielding his Tongtian Staff, which he brandished in battle. His divine abilities were also exceptionally exquisite, which is why everyone gave him such a grand nickname.
"Dasheng" was a title not easily borne by just anyone.
Zhang Xinwu, much like Dasheng, was also a monkey king. Monkey kings had harems, not just before their transformation, but after as well. He had married several women, some human and some demonic. In short, he was a promiscuous monkey.
"Do you think he's very unfaithful?" Niu Zhixiao asked.
Did one even need to think about it? He clearly was.
However, before Zhan Dundun could answer, Niu Zhixiao continued, "Have you heard the saying 'xin yuan yi ma'?"
Zhan Dundun nodded. The question felt a bit condescending; even primary school students knew that.
"Although Zhang Xinwu has shed his monkey form, his simian heart is hard to tame. Before he desires something, his mind is restless and he can neither eat nor sleep well. But once he obtains it, his thoughts scatter, and he doesn't cherish it. This is also why Lanzhi chose me and not him. It's not because I'm more devoted than him, but because he doesn't know how to cherish."
Upon hearing this, Zhan Dundun felt a glimmer of understanding. If that was the case, Zhang Xinwu's wives, whom he loved at first but no longer after marrying them, were quite the scoundrels.
"Boss, can you hurry up?"
Seeing Zhan Dundun constantly talking to people, a customer urged him.
"Coming right up," Zhan Dundun quickly replied.
"Wow, this tastes really good. Not bad at all."
The customers, after eating the skewers grilled by Zhan Dundun, were pleasantly surprised by the taste.
Zhan Dundun beamed, happy with their reactions.
Niu Zhixiao found his expression amusing, but it also showed Zhan Dundun's simple nature, further improving his impression of him.
"Are ten skewers for sale?" Just then, a young woman with a cool demeanor approached.
Usually, when a barbecue stall was busy, they wouldn't sell small quantities. Hence, she asked.
However, Zhan Dundun, not knowing these customs, happily replied, "Yes, they are."
But when he looked up, he was startled. The person approaching was a dragon girl.
Recalling that he had just fought a dragon that afternoon, he couldn't help but become wary. This was too much, no sense of martial ethics at all.
Niu Zhixiao also noticed, but remained seated, calmly waiting for his own skewers.
"Then give me ten skewers." The dragon girl's expression remained unchanged, still cool.
Zhan Dundun breathed a sigh of relief. At least she wasn't here to cause trouble.
...
Jiangcheng Branch of the Ninth Investigation Department.
"Team Leader, what are we doing here?"
Wei Xiaoming, who was busy writing a report, was hastily pulled out by An Bohou, and he couldn't help but feel curious.
But before An Bohou could answer, a figure suddenly appeared before them, startling Wei Xiaoming.
The newcomer was dressed in a grey scholar's robe, holding a scroll, refined and elegant, as if he had stepped out of a painting.
"Mr. Nan." An Bohou respectfully cupped his hands.
The Mr. Nan spoken of by An Bohou didn't say anything, just smiled slightly, then turned his gaze to Wei Xiaoming beside him.
An Bohou quickly introduced, "This is the new recruit I brought, Wei Xiaoming. He's quite talented."
"Little Wei, this is Chairman Nan Cai City, President Nan." An Bohou then addressed Wei Xiaoming.
Wei Xiaoming was shocked. Nan Cai City was one of the twelve chairmen of the Ninth Department and was always stationed in Xiadu. How had he come to Jiangcheng?
Although he was confused, Wei Xiaoming still quickly greeted Nan Cai City.
Nan Cai City still didn't speak, but nodded at him with a smile.
This manner of greeting could be considered somewhat impolite, but Wei Xiaoming didn't feel that way at all because Nan Cai City's eyes were clear and distinct, his pupils like ink, as if they could speak.
Although he hadn't spoken, Wei Xiaoming still felt that the other party was greeting him and expressing appreciation.
"Mr. Nan, let's talk inside." An Bohou gestured invitingly.
Nan Cai City nodded, placed the scroll behind his back, lifted his robe, and strode in. An Bohou and Wei Xiaoming quickly followed.
"Go get all the reports for this month," An Bohou instructed Wei Xiaoming on the way.
Wei Xiaoming hurried to the archives to retrieve the files.
Arriving at An Bohou's office, the two sat opposite each other. An Bohou took out his prized tea and brewed a cup for the guest.
"I'm a simple man, you can be more particular," An Bohou said with a smile.
Nan Cai City smiled slightly and still remained silent. He picked up the cup on the table, took a small sip, and then showed a look of surprise.
"Heh heh, I 'borrowed' this from you last time," An Bohou said with a smile.
Nan Cai City remained silent, but his gaze fell on him.
An Bohou instantly understood his meaning.
"Where do five years come from? It's only been four years and three months," An Bohou said with a smile.
Nan Cai City put down the cup and shook his head with a smile.
The communication between the two was all done through Nan Cai City's eyes, which was quite magical.
"Yes, it's been a long time since we last met. But I didn't expect them to send you over this time," An Bohou said with some emotion.
"Ah, can I really transfer back? Actually, I think it's quite good here in Jiangcheng. Although my rank is low, the cost of living in Jiangcheng is also low, and my salary is more than enough. I don't want to go back." An Bohou said this, but there was a hint of resentment in his tone.
"I'm not angry. It was my fault back then," An Bohou sat there quietly, holding his cup, as if recalling something.
It wasn't until there was a knock on the door that he snapped back to attention.
"Come in," An Bohou said.
Wei Xiaoming then entered the office with the file bag.
An Bohou took the file bag from Wei Xiaoming without opening it and handed it directly to Nan Cai City, who was sitting opposite him.
Nan Cai City opened the file bag and flipped through the reports one by one from the beginning. His speed was very fast; he skimmed almost every page, and soon finished the thick stack of reports to the end.
These reports detailed all the abnormal events that had occurred in Jiangcheng this month.
After reading the reports, Nan Cai City's expression turned serious, and he looked up at An Bohou.
"Alright, I'll accompany you then." An Bohou nodded.
Wei Xiaoming, standing nearby, was bewildered. He didn't understand why An Bohou had suddenly said that, as he hadn't heard Chairman Nan speak.
Upon hearing this, Nan Cai City handed all the documents to Wei Xiaoming, who was standing there, and stood up. An Bohou also quickly stood up.
Nan Cai City gestured with his eyes, and An Bohou, without hesitation, placed a hand on his shoulder.
"Dùn," Nan Cai City suddenly said.
This was the first word he had spoken since joining the Ninth Department, but as this single word left his lips, he and An Bohou vanished from the office, leaving Wei Xiaoming dumbfounded.
When Nan Cai City and An Bohou reappeared, they were already by the Yangtze River.
Nan Cai City pointed at the rolling river water and uttered a true word.
"Fēn shuǐ."
The rolling river water immediately parted to both sides.
This was Nan Cai City's ability, Jin Ke Yu Lu.
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