Chapter 324: Web of Intrigue

Noticing the node casing split open by Yenir’s sword.

Wang Tian swallowed hard as a torrent of emotions surged within him.

“Didn’t you promise not to destroy the city!?”

“Then why does Yenir seem intent on doing just that? Things are fine now… if he goes any further, the Military will surely be displeased…”

Ignoring Wang Tian’s evident anxiety, Yenir tucked away the fleeting surge of murderous intent and nodded slightly.

“Just call me Yenir.”

“There’s no need for formalities between us.”

“I have a task for you.”

Calmly, Yenir handed Wang Tian a list, its pages filled with names.

With his head lowered, Wang Tian listened nervously to Yenir’s next words.

He remained silent for a long moment.

“You’re asking me to do this? And you expect no gratitude?”

How dare he…

Ever since Yenir arrived in the Capital, Wang Tian had felt the gap between them widening. When they first met, Yenir had been nothing more than an impassioned youth… but now, every gesture from him exuded an oppressing authority.

He appeared like a born leader, leaving Wang Tian no room to slack off.

Many times, Wang Tian wondered if it was merely the difference in status clouding his judgment, or if Yenir was truly born with such an imposing aura.

“Yenir, as you say.”

“I will give it my all!”

Casting off his persona as merely a partner, Wang Tian inhaled deeply and spoke in a low, steady tone.

Yet even as he agreed, a surge of tension crept into his heart.

Taking the list, his heart pounded as he wondered what exactly Yenir intended.

No wonder he was so nervous—this East Sea operation was the riskiest ‘business’ he had ever undertaken!

It’s simple.

“I need the Tiancheng Merchant Guild to gather information on all mid-to-high ranking figures in Dongqing and the six major Safe Zones surrounding it.”

“I trust you’ve encountered them before.”

“I require details of their clandestine deals, their assets, and even information on their families.”

“And if Tiancheng can’t manage it, then join forces with other merchant guilds to get the job done!”

Without any hesitation, Yenir issued his command in a soft tone.

Though Wang Tian’s merchant guild wasn’t large, its myriad informants and its deep roots in the resource trade made it perfect for digging up dirt on the right people.

Yenir had never been one to let a grievance go unanswered.

With his sharp insight, he could tell someone was behind the fuel debacle — there was no doubt foul play was afoot!

Moreover, the decision not to demolish the city must have ruffled the feathers of certain influential groups.

If that were the case, he had no qualms about ridding the world of these parasites!

After absorbing Yenir’s orders, Wang Tian suddenly straightened up, his heart skipping a beat as a deep chill washed over him.

With all his cunning, how could he fail to grasp what Yenir intended?

Is he planning to eliminate an entire faction!?

“Yenir…”

“Isn’t this a tad extreme…?”

“You might not realize it, but some matters are governed by unspoken rules. Once you stir the pot, everyone gets dragged in… miss one person, and the whole chain will cover for them…”

Clasping his hands together, Wang Tian instinctively attempted to dissuade him.

It was clear Yenir’s move was aimed at toppling a faction; he could sense there was something fishy behind the East Sea incident.

But even a powerful dragon can’t always overpower a local snake…

With the higher-ups conveniently looking the other way in exchange for their own gains, Yenir’s audacious move was bound to make him ‘the target of a thousand accusations’!

Ignoring Wang Tian’s well-meaning cautions, Yenir chuckled softly. What he had decided to do would not be so easily changed.

A powerful dragon can’t always suppress a local snake? Offending too many people?

Wang Tian assumed Yenir planned to gather evidence and report these parasites to the Capital for harsh punishment.

No!

He intended to act first—crossing off each name on the list!

Once these parasites were eliminated, the evidence would serve as his alibi. He recalled that after the Doomsday outbreak, the Authorities enforced one ironclad decree to unify the Safe Zones: anyone harming Safe Zone interests or stealing Military resources faced the death penalty on discovery!

It was under this regulation that the Safe Zones had prospered, curbing rampant corruption and saving countless lives!

Perhaps, in time, nobody would pay it any mind.

So now, Yenir was here to remind these parasites of the terror they once knew!

If in the past life these parasites were eradicated by disaster, then in this life, Yenir would preemptively cleanse them!

Kill those meant to die, and dismantle those destined to fall!

He had no desire for his future efforts to be hampered by meddling hands!

With that resolve, Yenir spoke again, determined to secure Wang Tian’s unwavering loyalty:

“You need not worry about any fallout.”

“If retribution comes, I’ll face it alone! And once this is done, I’ll hand over the Military’s spirit energy ore operations to you.”

“Surely you’ve heard from Ming Luo about how massive the ore shipment was this time.”

At these words, Wang Tian gasped, a spark of incredulity flashing in his eyes.

Managing the spirit energy ore business?!

Indeed, earlier he had casually inquired about Ming Luo’s clone business. Although Ming Luo merely smiled arrogantly without divulging exact figures, Wang Tian could tell that Yenir’s latest haul was astronomical!

Otherwise, the Military would never have tolerated it for so long.

With a loud gulp, Wang Tian swallowed hard, almost envisioning the rise of the Tiancheng Merchant Guild.

His heart trembled with anticipation…

Taking a deep breath, he bowed deeply before Yenir, suppressing the shock within him:

“Sir, I will not fail the trust you’ve placed in me!”

“Within a week, I will furnish you with all the intelligence on the mid-to-high ranking officials from all the Safe Zones surrounding the East Sea!”

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