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Just as the man and woman teamed up to disrupt the Dark Exchange, leading to the pursuit by the hidden expert Chifeng, order within the Exchange was quickly restored. A dozen rare Expert of the Gale Martial Realm guards swiftly maintained control.
The small stalls that had received permission to operate continued their business, but the Auction House, which served as the Exchange's main support, was helplessly shut down. This incident marked an unprecedented crisis for the Exchange, with a hostess impersonation and actions by a Martial Saint.
The Exchange, which had not faced a major threat in years, became acutely aware of its vulnerabilities. However, despite the desolation within the Auction House, the lively atmosphere at the stalls remained evident. Everyone was still shaken by the recent robbery, and discussions about the security of the Exchange began to circulate.
Negative comments started to spread.
"Hey, did you hear? A Martial Saint just robbed this place!"
"What! That's terrifying! Does that mean there's no safety guarantee for our transactions here?"
"Who knows! I heard that the Order Maintainers are already in pursuit, but I wonder if they can catch them!"
"Regardless of whether they catch them or not, this incident will surely tarnish the Exchange's reputation. I think we should avoid coming here to buy things in the future! It's too dangerous!"
"Yeah, absolutely!"
Such whispers quickly spread throughout the Street Market. A woman wearing a Mysterious Veil and dressed as a Noble Woman entered the Street Market, immediately drawing everyone's attention. However, when people noticed the guards accompanying her, they inevitably lowered their heads.
"Heavens! Three Martial Saint Guards! Who is that woman?"
"Stop talking! Can't you see she's looking this way? If you don't want to die, keep quiet!"
The mysterious woman moved gracefully, not as if she were there to shop, but more like a tourist inspecting the area. She walked around the Street Market and then turned to enter the chaotic region of the Auction House. At that moment, the Auction House was surrounded by a group of guards, with no customers in sight, all of them having been dismissed.
Only on the platform were the alternating hosts kneeling, each looking terrified, unable to stop saying, "We are innocent! We have no idea what that woman is up to!"
These words of grievance were swallowed when they noticed the arrival of the mysterious woman, and their expressions of fear seemed to deepen.
"Is everyone present here tonight?" The mysterious woman finally spoke, her voice crisp yet carrying an icy undertone.
The three Martial Saint Guards around her maintained serious expressions, dressed in shining golden armor that made them look like born warriors.
The Order Maintainer of the Auction House was an old man who lacked any significant cultivation but was clever enough to manage the business effectively. Unfortunately, the severity of tonight's events had escalated tremendously. He took small steps toward the mysterious woman, showing utmost respect.
"Everyone is here, except for the one who betrayed the Auction House—the Hostess!"
"What do you know about that woman?" The mysterious woman continued her questioning, her tone growing colder.
The old man was already terrified but dared not make a mistake in front of this woman's interrogation. He could only report truthfully, "Those who work here have all been thoroughly investigated and are of clean background. She... she had no reason to do such a thing!"
"Is that so? Then can anyone explain to me what exactly happened tonight?" The woman suddenly let out a cold laugh. Although her face was hidden behind a veil, her tone suggested it belonged to someone with a frosty demeanor.
The old man grew increasingly anxious and was at a loss for words. At that moment, another guard stepped forward, mustering his courage to say, "My lady, Senior Chi has already gone after her. I believe it won't be long before we have results."
"Has Chifeng gone?" The mysterious woman did not reprimand this guard for his boldness; instead, she responded with an eerie question.
The old man immediately nodded vigorously and said, "Chi Da Da chased after them at the first moment, but it seems that the intruder has quite a strong background. It will probably take some time to investigate!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the mysterious woman coldly scolded, "Foolish man! Does he not fear exposing his identity? If those in the city who oppose me find out who is behind the Exchange, even I won't be able to protect him!"
"This, this!" The old man was taken aback, not expecting that the lady before him would actually disapprove of Chifeng's pursuit. However, given the situation at the time, there was no room for hesitation; after all, only Chifeng could catch up to that bold robber!
After scolding, the mysterious woman still had some uneven breathing, clearly quite agitated. One of the Martial Saint Guards stepped forward and whispered, "Master, we have spies near His Majesty. As long as we can intercept any information regarding the Exchange, there will be no issues!"
Hearing this, the mysterious woman seemed to finally relax a bit but still gritted her teeth and said, "Such matters can only be investigated secretly. If we pursue openly and expose the secrets of the Exchange, once my brother finds out, I will have no choice but to sacrifice that Old Fart!"
Upon hearing this, the expressions of the three guards immediately turned grim. They knew that this woman never spoke lightly or told lies; if she decided to sacrifice Chifeng, then no one could save him! Because her brother was none other than the current Emperor of the Sky Abyss Empire!
The Alfalfa Princess, at twenty-eight years of age, was already considered a mother in royal terms, having had several children. However, this only sister of the Emperor had yet to marry. It was said that her standards were too high and she looked down on all men!
Whether they were powerful warriors or high-ranking officials, none seemed worthy of this princess. Moreover, being the Emperor's only sister meant she was favored far more than any princes or noble lords!
In the vast Sky Abyss Empire, the words of the Alfalfa Princess were like a second imperial decree. Yet who could imagine that such a powerful princess with a royal background would secretly engage in such dark dealings with the Exchange?
Many people knew that most items from the Dark Exchange had unclear origins and were likely looted from elsewhere. The profits generated by the Exchange each year were said to be enough to rival nations! Therefore, since Alfalfa Princess was behind this Exchange, no one dared to speak out!
Even if some law enforcers in the city had caught wind of something, they did not dare to investigate further. This was also why the Dark Exchange had not been destroyed until now!
As for why Alfalfa Princess would abandon her royal status to engage in such activities, it remained unknown; perhaps her desire for wealth far surpassed her interest in men!
"You better hurry up and bring back your useless master. I invited him to oversee this stall to eliminate danger at its source, not to let it escape while he foolishly chases after it without regard for the risks of exposure!"
The Alfalfa Princess's face was hidden beneath a veil, and although no one could see her, her words were cold and ruthless!
The three guards trembled slightly, not daring to question their master's intentions. However, the old man, somewhat confused, said, "My lady, should we not deal with that damned robber?"
Inside the Auction House, few knew the identity of the mysterious woman. However, this old man had long been managing items for the Exchange, making him one of the Alfalfa Princess's trusted subordinates. His use of "my lady" was merely a cover for her identity; at least those hosts on the platforms and most of the guards could not guess that the mysterious woman before them was none other than the renowned Alfalfa Princess!
In truth, anyone with a bit of sense could deduce that very few women in this world could command multiple Martial Saints at will or even invite one of the Royal Guardians, Chifeng, to oversee matters at the Exchange.
"This should be your concern. As the manager of the Exchange, your failure disappoints me greatly. I seriously doubt your qualifications to continue managing this place. Therefore, before that old fart Chifeng returns, you better find out what happened with that Hostess!"
The Alfalfa Princess said coldly and then turned away without regard for the astonished gazes around her. The three guards exchanged glances, and one of them left the Exchange early, seemingly intending to pursue Chifeng!
The other two continued to protect the mysterious woman as she exited the Exchange.
The old man behind them was also the public head of the Exchange but looked as pale as death. The princess's disturbance tonight was not what he had anticipated. Now asking him to investigate the Hostess matter was far from his expertise!
"I'm not an inspector! How can such a case be handed over to me? My lady, you're trying to drive me to my grave!" The old man lamented helplessly.
Meanwhile, a bold guard stepped forward to help analyze the situation with the old man.
"Master, I think that Hostess is likely an imposter. Just think about it! The women we brought here have all been thoroughly investigated, and that Hostess has been around for several years. How could she possibly be a spy? Perhaps the real Hostess is already dead!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the old man was enlightened. His eyes brightened, and he trembled slightly as he said, "You're right! How did I not think of this! Damn it! We've been played!"
"You all go to the back now and search. Bring shovels and dig three yards deep into the surrounding land until you find a body. If you can't find one, then make one up! I need an explanation for this! If I don't get an explanation, you won't get one either!"
"Understood!" The guards were momentarily stunned but quickly responded loudly.
A hint of malice flashed across the old man's face. He wasn't exactly a good person; regardless of whether the truth came to light tonight, he needed some resolution! And even if that resolution had to be fabricated, he wouldn't hesitate!
Meanwhile, the guard who had been sent by the Alfalfa Princess to pursue his master had already arrived at the swamp.
He stopped in place, his expression quite strange. He lightly sniffed the air; the scent here was dispersed, and there were remnants in three directions. Which direction should he pursue?
Looking around, the Miasma of the swamp truly made it hard to open one's eyes! Gritting his teeth, the guard quickly chose a direction to chase after! But whether that direction was where Chifeng had gone was anyone's guess!
However, the secrets behind this robbery incident were becoming increasingly shocking! No one could have imagined that the royal courtyard always held the greatest secrets!
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