Chapter 343: The Benefits of Catching Pigeons

Chapter 343: The Benefits of Catching Pigeons

Lin Nuo discussed the demotion matter with Mu Yiting, who had always supported his thoughts and decisions.

“Are you really willing to be a middle-level official?”

“Yes.”

“Alright, it’s settled then. You can start as a middle-level official, and whenever you feel ready to reclaim your original position, I will restore it.”

“Okay, thank you, Young Master, for your favor.”

“This is what you deserve. You saved me and negotiated our cooperation, so naturally, I grant you privileges that others cannot obtain.”

Mu Yiting thought there must be a reason behind Lin Nuo’s decision, so she just needed to support him.

“However, Helong Hall currently needs your strategies and insights. Generally speaking, middle-level officials don’t involve themselves in the high-level decisions of Helong Hall, but you are the exception. You can showcase your talents in the meetings and gain the trust of others. If you refuse to participate, I won’t allow you to hold the middle-level position.”

Lin Nuo was utterly bewildered by Mu Yiting’s words.

How has the world turned upside down?

Everyone wants to climb higher, and middle-level officials typically don’t meddle in high-level affairs; it’s as if they don’t even have a chance to try.

But now, Mu Yiting was insisting he take on this role.

If you don’t deal with high-level matters, you can’t hold a middle-level position.

How strange.

Yet, Lin Nuo found it irresistible.

Having a middle-level identity while mingling with the higher-ups, isn’t that the ideal state?

“Deal.”

“How much compensation do you want? I’ll try to accommodate you.”

“Enough Kahanshui, please.”

Lin Nuo pointed to the bottle containing Kahanshui and replied.

“Of course, I’ll make sure it’s sufficient.”

The deal was made, and cooperation was pleasant.

In fact, Mu Yiting was still a bit annoyed since she had promised to elevate him, yet nothing had happened so far; she was now even behind Kahanshui.

Indeed, no woman could compete with the strongest combination of Meat Floss Cake and Kahanshui.

Even a woman capable of making both Meat Floss Cake and Kahanshui would be of no use.

So Lin Nuo began his middle-level life, acting as a bridge, stable as an old dog.

……

Mu Feng had a close aide return from outside.

This aide was named Xu Dong.

Though he was a trusted aide, in reality, he was a spy for the second-in-command, infiltrating Mu Feng’s faction.

Originally, the internal factions of Helong Hall were evenly matched, but the second-in-command had long since placed spies in various factions, knowing each faction like the back of his hand.

Mu Feng’s faction’s decline was closely tied to Xu Dong, and the faction’s collapse was largely due to this traitor.

However, Xu Dong was very discreet; he transmitted information cautiously and always stood up during the faction’s crises, creating an appearance of solidarity that over time made him a trusted aide.

This time, as Mu Feng’s faction pledged allegiance to the Refining Demon Sect, Xu Dong took care of some business outside while secretly contacting the second-in-command to discuss strategies on how to deal with Mu Feng and implement their plans afterward.

As it stood, it was somewhat difficult to attack Mu Feng’s last stronghold after cooperating with the Refining Demon Sect.

But no worries, they could find a way to sow discord between Mu Feng and the Refining Demon Sect, and then the Refining Demon Sect would naturally eliminate them.

Xu Dong returned, assuming Mu Feng’s faction was still barely surviving under the protection of the Refining Demon Sect. To his surprise, they had become independent and found new support.

That support was none other than Lu’s faction.

Mu Feng’s faction was like a stray dog, always being oppressed in negotiations; each time they tried to cooperate, they ended up being stripped of territory or forced to give materials and spiritual tools—never a fair deal.

But this time, it had changed.

The once weak group could stand on equal footing with other powerful factions?

What’s the reason?

He was puzzled and specifically investigated. The name Ni Daye had been known only to a few managers; after all, if it leaked, everyone would come digging around, right?

As a trusted aide, having shared hardships with Mu Feng, he naturally had the right to know.

Mu Feng said to him:

“Recently, we recruited a capable newcomer, Ni Daye.”

“My dear? My Lord, what do you mean?”

Xu Dong was confused; why was Mu Feng cursing him the moment he returned?

Mu Feng shook his head repeatedly:

“No, his name is Ni Daye, a young man about the same age as Yiting.”

“Oh, I see.”

What a peculiar name.

Mu Feng continued:

“Because of him, we managed to negotiate with Lu…”

Mu Feng detailed the situation to Xu Dong, sharing Ni Daye’s amazing skills in crafting various magical artifacts, and the quality was even above that of the Refining Demon Sect. Xu Dong was utterly astonished.

Mu Feng was truly lucky to recruit such talent.

With the presence of Ni Daye, Mu Feng’s faction was revitalized, no longer needing to rely on the Refining Demon Sect.

This had to be reported to the second-in-command immediately; Mu Feng’s faction had risen, and he couldn’t remain in the dark.

That day, after finishing discussing with Mu Feng, Xu Dong went to relay the message to the second-in-command.

They usually used a special method for transmitting messages.

That was to utilize spiritual birds, encrypting the information layered within until it reached the second-in-command.

The outer layers of the spiritual bird were protected by strong spirit shields and could fly high in the air, so even if there were hidden weapons aimed at it from below, there was no worry of it being shot down.

Xu Dong held a white spiritual bird in a secluded spot and released it, watching as it soared into the sky.

“That should do it.”

Xu Dong murmured softly and left the area.

Ni Daye would be an obstacle, so he needed to think about how to deal with this person.

Moreover, the covert cooperation between Mu Feng and Lu had to reach the Refining Demon Sect, which would surely invite the wrath of the Sect and lead to their destruction.

Xu Dong had a simple plan: on one hand, he would inform the Refining Demon Sect, and on the other hand, deal with Ni Daye.

With actions on both sides, he aimed to strike a hard blow to Mu Feng’s faction, assisting the second-in-command in swallowing them up.

Then, frame Ni Daye, slandering him so that Mu Feng would personally take him out.

Perfect.

Let’s do it.

At this very moment…

A handsome middle-level official was out in the wild, starting a fire for barbecue.

No matter where you go, you can’t miss Meat Floss Cake, Kahanshui, and outdoor barbecues.

How can one be a villain without a full stomach?

“Seems like I’m missing something.”

Lin Nuo glanced over the raw meat he brought—lots of beef and pork—but he lacked the most important ingredient: soul.

“That’s right, pigeons.”

Looking up, Lin Nuo was delighted to see a pigeon flying overhead.

Could it be Mu Yiting’s?

Possibly. Regardless of whose it is, he would catch it and turn it into roasted pigeon.

Catching pigeons, divine skill, launch!

A powerful surge shot up in the air, hitting the pigeon, shattering any spirit shields, and it fell straight down.

Lin Nuo rushed to catch the pigeon; such a fat one would surely taste great.

It was definitely a messenger pigeon—should be Mu Yiting’s.

Let’s see what intel it carries.

Lin Nuo used his deciphering technique to unlock the information hidden within the spirit pigeon, reading through it.

“Hm?”

To his surprise, it wasn’t Mu Yiting’s pigeon, but messages from elsewhere.

“Interesting.”

A cold smile crept across Lin Nuo’s face.