Chapter 506: The Flood Swept the Dragon King Temple

【Hei Shi Lao Mao】: Boss! I vouch with my reputation, wealth, and life; I only provided a platform! I have no idea who that Wai Bi Ba Bu is! If I tell a single lie, let all my supplies explode on the spot!

Hei Shi Lao Mao's words, Cheng Shuili naturally believed.

If posting a mission in that mercenary group required review, Cheng Shuili believed that, given Hei Shi Lao Mao's ability, there would never be a case targeting Black Feather.

But she is the boss; she doesn't care about the specifics.

This matter, Hei Shi Lao Mao must resolve.

【Wu Ya Zuo Fei Ji】: Your group, your territory, there's something targeting me. What do you say, what should we do?

In a private chat, cold sweat instantly soaked Hei Shi Lao Mao's back.

He knows too well his own boss's power and methods.

Moreover, he is also clear about the previous situation, not to mention now, Black Feather is rising with overwhelming force, and the ID Wu Ya Zuo Fei Ji has become synonymous with the strongest.

Now, the trouble somehow went through his channels and reached his boss's head…

It's as if one sits at home while disaster falls from the sky!

【Hei Shi Lao Mao】: Search! I'll check right away! Give me some time, boss! I'll mobilize all resources and definitely dig out that Wai Bi Ba Bu scoundrel. His task posting must have traces, and the mercenaries who took the task might have clues.

【Wu Ya Zuo Fei Ji】: Two hours. I want to know who Wai Bi Ba Bu is, and who is behind them.

【Wu Ya Zuo Fei Ji】: Keep a close watch on your group; if you have no time, recruit two people to monitor. Next time this happens, if you don't report to me…

【Hei Shi Lao Mao】: Understood! Thanks, boss! Within two hours, I'll give you an answer!

Hei Shi Lao Mao typed this line almost trembling.

Two hours! The pressure is too great!

But for him, it's really no difficult task.

Cheng Shuili was pleased with his perceptiveness, but…

She found it odd.

Since Hei Shi Lao Mao doesn't take a cut, why did he set up this group chat?

Thinking that, Cheng Shuili asked, and Hei Shi Lao Mao's answer was plain.

【Hei Shi Lao Mao】: Hehe, boss, you know. I deal in information; the more hidden the place, the more info I get. No matter the grudge, to revenge you need to provide a detailed ID, so when the victim comes to buy info from me, I can find matching data in the group chat records, and then…

【Hei Shi Lao Mao】: Hehehe, that's business. Moreover, many people in such an environment are more likely to speak truthfully, exposing their hidden cards and weak points, which are all sellable!

Cheng Shuili looked at Hei Shi Lao Mao's explanation, eyes narrowed slightly.

This guy really is an old fox.

Seemingly offering a chaotic platform, but actually breeding gu.

He lets all clandestine trades and grudges ferment in his pond, eventually becoming nutrients for his intelligence database, which he then sells to those in need.

No capital, endless profit; making a white wolf out of thin air.

【Wu Ya Zuo Fei Ji】: You really know how to do business.

Hei Shi Lao Mao immediately responded with a sweat‑wiping, flattering expression.

【Hei Shi Lao Mao】: Just making a living… In front of you, boss, it's all small stuff. This time I was careless, someone exploited a loophole and caused trouble for you! I promise that any future news involving Black Feather will be reported to you immediately!

Cheng Shuili didn't waste any more time with him.

The flood, after reaching its peak last night, began a slow recession.

The murky current swirled, carrying away floating dead branches, leaves, and some unidentifiable debris, while the waterline fell at a visibly rapid pace.

This raging disaster that swept the whole area receded faster than Cheng Shuili had expected. The air was filled with the damp, muddy stench, mixed with a faint, elusive rot emanating from some unknown underwater source.

Sunlight struggled through the still‑thick clouds, miserly scattering pale rays that illuminated this wrecked world.

For a moment, the regional channel was filled with survivors' relief:

"The water's gone! Really gone! I almost thought we were really going to feed the fish this time!"

"Upstairs, no fish feeding, we fed mud instead! My whole belongings are soaked in sludge; less than thirty percent is salvageable…"

"Ugh… this smell… and those rotten things… asking the big guys if there's any strong deodorizer or disinfectant formula? I'll trade supplies for it!"

"Haha, I ventured into the shallow area this morning and actually fished out a wooden chest! It only had basic materials, but I feel my luck returning!"

"Don't get too happy… the water's gone, but how do we drive now? The roads are all mud, the vehicles are filled with mud, everywhere is mud! How to live?!"

This message instantly resonated with many survivors; the post‑disaster relief was quickly diluted by reality, and new anxiety spread through the regional channel:

"Exactly! My car is stuck in mud and can't move; all four wheels are half‑buried!"

"Don't even talk about driving, walking is hard! One step and my lower leg gets stuck, pulling out is a struggle!"

"And… the car has been soaked for two days; even if conditions allow, can it really still run?"

"My drinking water got soaked too; can this water still be drunk? It's been in all that mess…"

"And the food! Stored food was soaked—can it still be eaten? I only have a few packs of compressed biscuits left!"

"Big guys, any way to clear the mud? Please advise!"

"@Wu Ya Zuo Fei Ji boss, does Black Feather Safe Zone accept recruits? I can do anything, just to…"

"Just based on those words…"

…

The regional channel is still arguing today.

Cheng Shuili scanned a few messages, then switched to the private chat; two hours had passed, and Hei Shi Lao Mao had not let her down.

【Hei Shi Lao Mao】: Boss! Found it! Though that bastard used some tricks to hide traces, I still pulled him out!

【Hei Shi Lao Mao】: Wai Bi Ba Bu's real name is Lü Mao. He's been operating on the region's fringe, reselling intel, doing odd errands. He and our Black Feather have, at least on the surface, never had any conflict or transaction record.

【Hei Shi Lao Mao】: However, I discovered that in the past two days he's been frequently contacting an ID named Jing Xia Rong Guang. Jing Xia Rong Guang is a member of Jiying Society, the deputy of Divine Wind, usually very arrogant.

Jiying Society, Divine Wind.

Cheng Shuili, after reviewing the evidence Hei Shi Lao Mao sent, finally untangled the connections.